Ball-Room Dancing Without a Master
Mastering Ballroom Dance with Grace and EleganceBy Anonymous
Length2h
About this audiobook
In "Ball-Room Dancing Without a Master," the Anonymous author offers a unique examination of social dance as a reflection of the human experience, blending practical instruction with cultural commentary. The text navigates the emerging dance forms of the early 19th century, articulating the intricate footwork and movements that defined ballroom dancing while delving into the social dynamics and etiquettes that accompanied such communal activities. Written in an accessible yet engaging style, the book serves as both an instructional guide and a social history, revealing the subtle interplay between individual expression and collective experience in the ballroom. The anonymity of the author hints at a broader societal phenomenon: the democratization of dance during a period of social transformation. This shift often elevated the common citizen in social settings, fostering new gender roles and expectations. The author's intent appears to embrace the spirit of the time, advocating for a dance culture that invites participation across class lines, allowing readers to explore their own identities within the framework of these dances. "Ball-Room Dancing Without a Master" is highly recommended for enthusiasts of historical dance, social history, and anyone looking to appreciate the elegance and camaraderie of ballroom culture. Through its insightful exploration of dance, the book not only instructs but also celebrates the joy and creativity found within communal experiences.
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GenreOther
Length2 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Principal Dances in Popular Use.
37SOLDIER'S JOY.
2Ball-Room Dancing
38LONDON POLKA QUADRILLE.
3BALL-ROOM TOILETTE.
39FLOWER GIRL'S DANCE.
4ETIQUETTE OF THE BALL-ROOM.
40CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE.
5THE QUADRILLE.
41TEMPEST.
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6CHEAT FIGURE.
42RUSTIC REEL.
7JIG FIGURE.
43DEVIL'S DREAM.
8BASKET FIGURE.
44GLOSSARY OF FRENCH TERMS USED IN DANCING.
9DOUBLE QUADRILLE.
45Elocution Made Easy.
10THE POLKA.
46Bashfulness Cured.
11THE SCHOTTISCHE.
47GRAMMAR MADE EASY.
12THE REDOWA.
48HOW TO BE AN ORATOR.
13POLKA MAZOURKA.
49LETTER WRITING MADE
14SPANISH WALTZ.
50EASY,
15THE VALSE à DEUX TEMPS.
51The Book of Knowledge
16THE GALOP.
52Singing Made Easy.
17THE MAZOURKA VALSE.
53RIDDLES, CONUNDRUMS AND PUZZLES.
18THE WALTZ COTILLION.
54THE AMATEUR PAINTER.
19LANCERS.
55THE AMATEUR PRINTER.
20THE TEMPÊTE.
56THE ART OF VENTRILOQUISM.
21THE CALEDONIANS.
57NAPOLEON'S
22COUPLE DANCES.
58ORACULUM AND COMPLETE BOOK OF FATE.
23THE NEW VALSE COTILLION.
59THE COMPLETE
24VIRGINIA REEL,
60Fortune-Teller and Dream Book.
25THE VARSOVIANA.
61HOW TO TALK AND DEBATE.
26THE GORLITZA.
62KEY TO COMPOSITION;
27THE NEW VALSE.
63THE LOVERS' LIBRARY.
28POP GOES THE WEASEL.
64"Dancing Made Easy."
29MERRIE ENGLAND.
65WITHOUT A MASTER,
30POLKA COUNTRY DANCE.
66Hand-Book of Business,
31THE TRIUMPH.
67SPEAK AND WRITE
32HIGHLAND REEL.
68DIFFICULT WORDS.
33ARKANSAS TRAVELLER.
69PHRASES AND FORMS.
34PORTLAND FANCY FIGURE, "TEMPEST."
70FORTUNE TELLER AND DREAM BOOK;
35CAMPTOWN HORNPIPE.
71THE N. Y. HOME MAGNET
36JORDAN AM A HARD ROAD.
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