Whether your aim is to hold your own at a wedding, to launch yourself into the local club scene or to prepare for more formal ballroom dances, you need to start with the basic techniques. Each chapter introduces a dance from the beginning. Learn where the dance came from, its character & its feel. This book contains over 20 different dances & styles from the elegant Social Foxtrot & Standard Waltz to the effervescent Merengue, Mambo & Samba Reggae; from the passionate Tango to the rebellious Rock 'N¿ Roll. All the dances are clearly explained. Over 200 basic moves are built up step-by-step & illus. with more than 1,200 full-color photos. As your confidence grows, you can use the style tips & build up the dance with the suggested programs.