ISTD The Ballroom Technique (10th Edition, 1994) – Alex Moore

Alex Moore, Ballroom Technique, ISTD

The Ballroom Technique (10th Edition, 1994) is an ISTD technical reference book based on the work of Alex Moore, covering Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Tango.

This July 1994 reprint with amendments presents structured Ballroom technique charts covering foot positions, alignment, footwork, amount of turn, rise and fall, CBM, sway, timing, and precedes and follows. A useful reference for ballroom teachers, competitive dancers and professional examination candidates.

Product Details

Title: The Ballroom Technique
Technical Work: Alex Moore
Publisher: Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Edition: 10th Edition – Reprinted with Amendments
Reprint Date: July 1994
Language: English
Dance Style: International Standard Ballroom
Dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep & Tango
Genre: Ballroom Technique / Professional Syllabus

$12.00

Product ID: 16979 Categories: Alex Moore, Ballroom Technique, ISTD

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The Ballroom Technique, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), is a technical reference for International Standard Ballroom, based on the work of Alex Moore.

This 10th Edition, reprinted with amendments in July 1994, covers four Standard dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Tango. Its structured technique charts provide a systematic approach to studying individual figures, movement principles and figure connections.

Ballroom Technique and Technical Charts

The book presents technical information covering:

Foot positions and alignment
Footwork and amount of turn
Rise and fall
Contrary Body Movement (CBM) and CBMP
Sway, poise and hold
Timing and beat values
Precedes and follows
Technical details for Man and Lady

Introductory sections explain how to read the charts and interpret the terminology used throughout the syllabus.

General Technique and Study

Professional Examinations; How to Study the Charts; Definitions and Technical Terms; Foot Positions; Alignment; Amount of Turn; Footwork; Rise and Fall; CBM and CBMP; Sway; Poise and Hold; Timing and Beat Values; Precedes and Follows.

Waltz

Closed Changes; Natural Turn; Reverse Turn; Natural Spin Turn; Whisk; Chassé from Promenade Position; Closed Impetus; Hesitation Change; Outside Change; Reverse Corté; Back Whisk; Basic Weave; Double Reverse Spin; Reverse Pivot; Back Lock; Progressive Chassé to Right; Closed Telemark; Open Telemark; Outside Spin; Turning Lock; Left Whisk; Contra Check; Closed Wing; Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot; Hover Corté.

Foxtrot

International Standard Slow Foxtrot technique and syllabus figures, including Feather movements, turns, Weaves, Telemarks and advanced variations.

Quickstep

International Standard Quickstep technique and syllabus figures, including progressive movements, turns, Chassés, Locks and advanced variations.

Tango

International Standard Tango technique and syllabus figures, including Walks, Links, Promenades, turns and advanced variations.

Additional Figures

Additional technical figures extending the main Ballroom syllabus.

About the 1994 Edition

The Ballroom Technique was first published in October 1948. The 10th Edition appeared in April 1982, followed by subsequent amendments.

This product represents the July 1994 reprint with amendments, retaining the established technical framework associated with Alex Moore and the ISTD Ballroom syllabus.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is suitable for ballroom dance teachers, ISTD examination candidates, coaches, competitive dancers and students seeking a detailed technical reference for the four International Standard Ballroom dances.