The Ballroom Technique is one of the established technical references for International Standard Ballroom, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and developed from the work of Alex Moore.
The book presents the technique of Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Tango through structured charts that explain how each figure is performed. Rather than simply listing steps, it documents the technical details that shape Ballroom movement, including foot positions, alignment, footwork, amount of turn, rise and fall, sway, timing, and Contrary Body Movement (CBM).
Separate technical information for the Man and Lady, together with permitted precedes and follows, makes the book particularly useful for studying individual figures and understanding their relationships within the syllabus.
Widely used in Ballroom training and professional study, The Ballroom Technique provides a consistent technical framework for dancers refining their fundamentals, teachers preparing lessons, and candidates studying for ISTD examinations.
About the 2023 Edition
First published in 1948, The Ballroom Technique has undergone successive revisions to reflect developments in the ISTD Ballroom syllabus. The 10th Edition was introduced in 1982, while the 2023 publication is identified as the Tenth Revised Edition with amendments, a new cover, and an updated title page.
This edition preserves the systematic chart-based approach associated with Alex Moore’s technical work, providing a reference for the study and teaching of International Standard Ballroom.
Inside the Book
The book covers the technical principles and syllabus figures of four International Standard Ballroom dances:
- Waltz
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Tango
- Additional Figures
Technical Information
The technique charts include:
- Foot Positions & Alignment
- Footwork
- Amount of Turn
- Rise & Fall
- Sway
- Timing & Beat Values
- Contrary Body Movement (CBM)
- Contrary Body Movement Position (CBMP)
- Precedes & Follows
- Technique for Man & Lady
The structured format allows dancers and teachers to consult individual figures and compare technical details throughout the syllabus.
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