I started a thread recently entitled open figures in waltz. After a week away from my computer, I am now having difficulty re-finding this thread, but as I remember, it had veered off into a discussion of the physics and of swing, flight, rise and fall etc. Anyway I am interested in getting my hands on any papers, books on this subject (ie physics of human movement as applied to ballroom technique), and wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction (which I think was where I got to on the original thread). Thanks.

Interested. Google Social Dance Judy Pattereson Wright. Click on the top one. You might be able to pick it up at your local public library. There is a lot in the book that might interest an Interested person. Good Luck

cheers P. - will do !

if you can find a copy of Len Scriveners " Just One Idea " ( its out of print ).. it will tell you all you need to know about all of the dances in the genre.. and.. in simple terms .

It has no competition .

ok will try that too - i guess it hard to find if its out of print though ?

There are used copies for sale at some book sites.
It will be the best investment $/ £, youve spent .

it does seem to be available from some of rare books sites - but very expensive ! £250 plus !

Have seen copies recently for under $ 100.. will try to dig up site

excellent - thanks.

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