The Principles of Standard Dancing presents a systematic study of the movement principles used in International Standard Ballroom. Rather than focusing on individual figures, the book explains the biomechanics and technical concepts that underpin all five Standard dances, helping readers understand how posture, movement, rotation, shaping, and partner connection work together.
Across eight structured chapters, Dr. Oliver Rehder examines body position, spatial movement, rotational mechanics, body alignment, shaping, lead and contact, and the technical distinctions between Tango and the swing dances. More than 220 illustrations support the explanations, while chapter summaries, highlighted keywords, a glossary, and reference materials make the book suitable for detailed study and long-term reference.
Topics Covered
- Individual body position
- Ballroom hold
- Spatial movement
- Swing movement principles
- Rotation
- Frontal movement
- Sagittal movement
- Shape
- Lead and contact
- Partner connection
- Tango technique
- Differences between Tango and the swing dances
- Glossary
- Reference bibliography
Suitable For
- Competitive ballroom dancers
- Ballroom instructors
- Dance coaches
- Dance adjudicators
- Students of International Standard Ballroom
- Readers looking for a technical reference in German
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