02390cam a22003133u 4500 37443 UtSlPG 20260610133843.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13001945 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Sheafe, Alfonso Josephs The Fascinating Boston : How to Dance and How to Teach the Popular New Social Favorite Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-15 Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "The Fascinating Boston" by Alfonso Josephs Sheafe is a guide on social dancing, specifically focusing on the Boston dance, written in the early 20th century. This instructional book aims to teach both prospective dancers and dance instructors the nuances of the Boston, a dance characterized by its elegance and adaptability. It reflects the transition in social dancing preferences during a time when traditional dances were being influenced by newer, more progressive forms. In this book, Sheafe provides comprehensive instructions on the fundamental steps and positions of the Boston, along with variations such as the Long Boston, Short Boston, Open Boston, and the Boston Dip. The author emphasizes the importance of both posture and musicality in executing these dances correctly. Detailed descriptions of the movements and their corresponding musical counts guide readers through the learning process. Additionally, the book explores other contemporary dance forms like the Turkey Trot and Tango, providing a well-rounded perspective on social dancing during that era. Overall, "The Fascinating Boston" serves as both a historical account and a practical manual, celebrating the charm and physical benefits of this captivating dance style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boston (Dance) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37443 78283 78283