- Alex Moore
Alex Moore (1901—1991) was a pioneer of modern
ballroom dancing , a dancer, dance teacher andauthor of classical ballroom dancing books. His "Ballroom Dancing" is considered to be the "Bible" of International-style ballroom dancing.His dancing career started at the age of 6. In 1926 he placed second in a World Championship of ballroom dancing, dancing with his sister. [ [http://www.istd.org/ballroom/facultynews/december2006/alexmoores.html Who was Alex Moore] ] In 1932 he partnered Pat Kilpatrick, who would become his wife. In both his dancing and later his teaching he travelled all over the world.
He held the post of Chairman and later President of the
ISTD . Since 1932 Alex Moore issued the "Alex Moore Monthly Letter Service", a periodical about ballroom dancing, with hints for dancers and instructors and news about dance championships. It was circulated in 40 countries in several languages. His 1936 "Ballroom Technique" book is the base of the ISTD reference for the category of International Standard. Addressing the need in quick reference, he devised the chart format of the description of ballroom dance figures, used today.Bibliography
*"The Ballroom Technique"
**"The Ballroom Technique" (numerous reprints and editions since 1948) byISTD was originally based on a work of the same name by Alex Moore.
*"Ballroom Dancing", an elaboration on the above book (9th Edition, 1986, ISBN 0-7136-2794-8)
*"Popular Variations" (numerous reprints and editions since 1954)ee also
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