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 -- Ballroom dance and glamour.
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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 histo.