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1936 - 37 How To Dance by Pat Sykes Antique Reference Book Fox Trot Waltz Tango

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1936 - 37 How To Dance by Pat Sykes Antique Reference Book Fox Trot Waltz Tango

Season 1936 - 1937 How To Dance - The Latest Dances - Slow Fox-Trot, Waltz, Tango, Blues Waltz, Quick-Step, New Rumba, New Charleston, New Viennese Waltz
By Pat Sykes
Published by W. Foulsham & Co Ltd: London 1937
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" Season 1936-1937 How to Dance by Pat Sykes, published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd in London, is a practical dance manual capturing the social spirit and rhythms of the mid-1930s. Aimed at both beginners and those wanting to keep up with fashionable trends, the book provides step-by-step instructions for a range of popular ballroom and social dances of the period. Covering staples such as the slow foxtrot, waltz, and tango, as well as newer sensations like the blues waltz, quick-step, rumba, Charleston, and the Viennese waltz, it serves as a guide to mastering both the fundamentals and the subtle stylistic flourishes that defined elegant dancing in the pre-war years.

Sykes emphasizes the importance of posture, rhythm, and confidence, ensuring that readers could carry themselves gracefully on the dance floor while staying in step with contemporary styles. More than just a technical handbook, the book reflects the vibrant social culture of the era, where dance was central to leisure, courtship, and entertainment. By presenting clear explanations and highlighting the latest trends of the 1936-1937 season, it remains a charming snapshot of interwar popular culture and the role of dance in shaping social interactions."

General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Text block sits loose within covers otherwise pages in good order with a few age marks here and there. All pages present. A decent copy of a scarce title. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18.5cm x 12.5cm x 1cm (66 pages)

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Condition: Good
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Europe
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Text block sits loose within covers otherwise pages in good order with a few age marks here and there. All pages present. A decent copy of a scarce title. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Pat Sykes
Publisher: W. Foulsham & Co Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1937
Sub-subject: Dancing