Over the past years, Ballroom Index has been able to collect a variety of books on Ballroom Dancing, ranging from old copies of the Revised Technique to the recently published A Technique of Advanced Standard Ballroom Figures.
Below is a list of the books we have, divided into three sections: Ballroom Manuals, Secondary Literature and Out of Print.
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Below is a list of the books we have, divided into three sections: Ballroom Manuals, Secondary Literature and Out of Print.
Do you have a question about our Books? Visit our library contact page!
Ballroom Manuals
The Ballroom Technique
Every serious dancer should own a copy. In many ways the foundational work of modern ballroom dancing.
Popular Variations
Before Geoffrey Hearn's volume came out, this was the only print source of non-syllabus figures. Full of delightful figures and amalgamations; some have become part of the Open canon, while others now appear charmingly anachronistic.
Line Figures in Ballroom Dancing
An essential volume for those starting their Open Level dancing careers. Comprehensively outlines all major line figures and variations. Includes diagrams and footwork.
Ballroom Dancing
The predecessor to the Ballroom Technique still proves useful almost 75 years after it was last revised. The figures covered are roughly equivalent to the 2nd Edition of the Ballroom
Technique [covered here]. It remains relevant because it is still the only print manual to contain plan view step diagrams.
Technique [covered here]. It remains relevant because it is still the only print manual to contain plan view step diagrams.
A Technique of Advanced Standard Ballroom Figures
Highly recommended for Open Level dancers. Comprehensively covers the established canon of Open figures with extremely detailed technique.
The Waltz & Basic Principles
The technique book (in four volumes) for the IDTA. For those training under IDTA guidelines it is a must-own. ISTD dancers should stick with the Ballroom Technique, as the differences between the two manuals are very minor.
ISTD Viennese Waltz
Contains 8 pages, yet curiously is printed in A4 format. Not recommended unless you are pursuing a teaching career.
Advanced Ballroom Dancing
A one-time competitor to the Ballroom Technique. Not recommended, as it is inferior in almost every way to Alex
Moore's Ballroom Technique and Ballroom Dancing.
Moore's Ballroom Technique and Ballroom Dancing.
Secondary Literature
Questions and Answers for Ballroom Examinations
For serious dancers and aspiring teachers. Technical questions are answered in an understandable fashion. A little bit out of date, seems to have been published concurrently with one of the earlier editions of Ballroom Technique.
Waltz Questions & AnswersTango Questions & AnswersFoxtrot Questions & AnswersQuickstep Questions & Answers
For serious dancers and aspiring teachers. Very good questions answered clearly and thoughtfully. Up to date with the most recent edition of Ballroom Technique. If you are wavering between Romain and Moore, get these volumes first.
Out of Print
The Revised Technique of Ballroom Dancing
Contains only an Associate Syllabus [Bronze] and Standard
Variations [Silver]. Does not contain suggested amalgamations or notes for Precede/Follow.
Variations [Silver]. Does not contain suggested amalgamations or notes for Precede/Follow.
The Revised Technique
Introduces the Named Variations [Gold], notes for Precede/Follow [Bronze & Silver], and amalgamations [Gold].
The Revised Technique
Introduces some new figures as well as excising some that had fallen out of favor.
The Revised Technique
Further refines the canon of ballroom figures with some new introductions and some select cuts.
Popular Variations
Contains several figures and amalgamations not present in the 3rd [current] edition. Some of these made the leap into the Ballroom Technique, others were removed due to a lack of popularity.