Tony Evans & His Orchestra: Is This Romance
Injecting an elite, unmistakable swing cadence into a Standard Ballroom training routine requires orchestral arrangements that effortlessly balance musicality with unwavering rhythmic precision. In the highly regarded archive release “Is This Romance,” Tony Evans & His Orchestra deliver a magnificent, 12-track studio masterpiece built specifically to service the uncompromising technical requirements of international dance sport competitors, studio coaches, and syllabus adjudicators.
Instead of navigating commercial big band recordings that suffer from fluctuating tempos, hidden downbeats, or long acoustic pauses, Tony Evans provides dance sport professionals with absolute rhythmic security. Originally recorded at Audio International Studios and distributed via EMI Records, this compilation is engineered as the ultimate training engine for the International Standard Ballroom program. The album leans heavily into the soaring flight lines of the Quickstep and the smooth, velvet textures of the Slow Foxtrot, transforming timeless classics like Cheek To Cheek, I Got Rhythm, and Shall We Dance into elite practice canvases. Every selection features crisp instrumental separation, distinct brass/reed articulation, and predictable, choreography-friendly phrase counts, allowing dancers to project total poise and flawless timing across the floor.
Key Highlights of This Premium Standard Ballroom Album:
Elite Big Band & Standard Anthology: Features 12 pristine studio arrangements of highly recognized, classic standard melodies adapted specifically for premium dance floors.
Strict Competition Tempo (SCT) Baselines: Every track is studio-calibrated to match official international speed boundaries (including Quickstep at 50 BPM and Slow Foxtrot at 29/30 BPM).
High-Definition Audio Craftsmanship: Recorded with precise acoustic isolation to ensure the primary downbeat projects cleanly across wide studio surfaces and expansive ballrooms.
Choreography-Friendly Framework: Symmetrical 16-bar phrasing blocks and highly visible introductory entry cues give instructors absolute confidence when designing intricate medal test routines.
Official Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title / Composition | Primary Dance Application | Tempo Standard | Character & Performance Feel |
| A1 | Do You Something To Me | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Velvet Big-Band Brass, Clear Rhythmic Drive |
| A2 | Cheek To Cheek | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Timeless Classic, Smooth Orchestral Glide Lines |
| A3 | Button Up Your Overcoat | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Upbeat, Playful, Snappy Swing Footwork Drill |
| A4 | Is This Romance | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Dreamy, Soft Woodwind Lead, Title Feature |
| A5 | I Got Rhythm | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | High-Energy, Fast-Paced Classic Routine Engine |
| A6 | Dancing with You In My Arms | International Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | Gentle Pendulum Swing, Continuous Rise & Fall |
| B1 | Crazy Rhythms | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Punchy Horn Cues, High-Stamina Training Pulse |
| B2 | Shall We Dance | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Majestic, Theatrical Broadway-Style Grand Finish |
| B3 | Three Little Words | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Bright, Highly Articulated Reed Sections |
| B4 | People Will Say We’re In Love | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Fluid Partner Connection, Rich Studio Canvas |
| B5 | You’re The Cream In My Coffee | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Vibrant, Driving Social Mixer & Routine Closer |
| B6 | Real Live Girl | International Quickstep / Crossover | Strict Tempo (49 BPM) | Fast-Paced, High-Octane Final Practice Track |
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