ISTD Revised Technique of Latin American Dancing is a technical reference book published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). This fifth edition, published in 1983, covers the established technique and syllabus figures of all five International Latin dances.
Compiled by the ISTD Latin American Dance Branch Committee, with editorial contributions from Elizabeth Romain and Peter Pearson, the book provides structured technical charts and explanations for dancers, teachers and examination candidates.
Technical Content
The manual presents detailed information on:
- Foot positions and footwork
- Timing and rhythmic interpretation
- Alignment and amount of turn
- Body positions and partner coordination
- Leads, precedes and follows
- Figure descriptions and technical notes
- Dance terminology and technical abbreviations
The charts provide a systematic way to study prescribed figures and understand the technical principles behind their execution.
Contents
The book covers five International Latin dances:
- Rumba
- Samba
- Paso Doble
- Jive
- Cha Cha Cha
Additional sections introduce general technical principles, dance holds, body positions and illustrations.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is suitable for Latin dance teachers, ISTD examination candidates, coaches and competitive dancers seeking a reference for established International Latin technique.
It is particularly useful for technical revision, lesson preparation and studying the terminology and figure construction associated with the ISTD syllabus.
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