Group Instruction in
Socal ‘Dancing

By EDITH BALLWEBBER

Assistant Professor in Physical Education,
University of Chicago; Author of “Tap
Dancing,” “Illustrative Tap Routines”

Illustrated by Pec SIDLE

 

Introduction by Mary Jo SHELLY

ELL known for her splendid teaching methods, the author

\ puts into this book the fruits of years of experience. The
underlying principles and forms of social dancing have been clearly
analyzed so that both student and teacher will have a complete
understanding of the positions, steps, combinations and sequences
which are presented. The material is graphically presented by use
of clever feet diagrams along with the descriptions and is system-
atically organized so that the teacher will find it easily usable and
understandable. It is the answer to the present problem of how to
teach social dancing to large groups. The Lesson Plans at the end

of the book are especially valuable in organizing class work.

THE CONTENTS

Introduction; Abbreviations and Definition of Terms; Key to Dia-
grams; Musical Rhythm: Importance in Social Dancing; Presenta-
tion of Material; Social Dance Positions; Leading and Following;
Foundation Steps; Separate Social Dance Combinations; Sequences;
Etiquette of the Dance Floor; Social Dance Mixers; Lesson Plan;
Index.

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