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As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport.
Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport.
Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
PHOTOGRAPHING BALLROOM
How the Book Came About
The Ethics
The Photography
The Images
Photographing Ballroom
BALLROOM DANCING: AN INTRODUCTION
History and Culture
Genres
Dancers
Costuming
Competitions
RHYTHM
SMOOTH
LATIN
STANDARD
Appendix 1
References
About the author
Jonathan S. Marion is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at California State University, San Marcos, USA and an adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University and at Palomar College, USA. He is also an accomplished ballroom dancer.
Summary
As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport.
Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport.
Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
Foreword
This beautiful book takes the reader on a visual journey through the alluring world of competitive ballroom dance.
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I loved Ballroom Dance and Glamour and the breath-taking journey that Jonathan's pictures took me on. The dancers featured in his book will be grateful that all those countless hours spent in rehearsal were worth it! Jonathan captures them for a glorious moment in time at the pinnacle of their excellence, highlighting the power and precision, athleticism and elegance that is required in this demanding sport.
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This book is an accurate representation of the beauty and glamour we have come to know (and expect) in the world of ballroom dancing. Enjoy! Nadia Eftedal, former US and British Open Professional Latin Champion
