What To Teach is a classic teaching reference by Alex Moore, created to help Ballroom dance teachers decide what figures, amalgamations, and variations to teach throughout the dance season. First published in 1963–64, this practical guide organizes recommended material for International Standard Ballroom dancing into an easy-to-follow teaching format.
Rather than explaining basic technique in detail, the book acts as a syllabus and planning guide. For each dance, Alex Moore lists the Basic Figures that form the foundation of instruction, followed by Standard Variations, suggested Teaching Amalgamations, extensive Popular Variations, and a collection of New Variations suitable for teaching, medal tests, competitions, and demonstration work.
The guide covers the principal International Standard dances, including:
- Quickstep
- Waltz
- Foxtrot
Within each section, teachers will find:
- Basic syllabus figures
- Standard variations
- Progressive teaching amalgamations
- Popular competition variations
- Newly introduced variations for teaching and tests
- Figure combinations for medal examinations, competitions, and demonstrations
Many of the featured combinations are accompanied by brief notes explaining whether they are recommended for general teaching, examination work, competition dancing, or demonstration performances, making the book a valuable planning resource for professional instructors.
Whether you are an experienced Ballroom teacher, examination coach, or dedicated dancer looking for classic amalgamation ideas, What To Teach remains an informative historical reference from one of ballroom dancing’s most respected authorities.
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