Rock ‘n’ Roll by Bill Oakes

Rock ’n’ Roll by Bill Oakes is a practical instructional guide dedicated to the technique and fundamentals of original Rock ’n’ Roll dancing.

Developed from the author’s extensive research into the dance, the book provides technical material intended to support the study and teaching of Rock ’n’ Roll. Its focus makes it particularly useful for dance teachers, students, and dancers who want a structured reference for understanding and developing authentic Rock ’n’ Roll technique. Specialist dance-book sources describe the work as the result of many years of research and as a reference of particular value to dance teachers.

Compact and technique-focused, the book provides a useful addition to a dance teacher’s reference library as well as a resource for anyone studying traditional Rock ’n’ Roll dancing.

Contents

• Introduction to Rock ’n’ Roll
• Original Rock ’n’ Roll Dancing
• Rock ’n’ Roll Fundamentals
• Dance Technique
• Steps and Movements
• Practical Dance Instruction
• Teaching and Study of Rock ’n’ Roll