How to Become a Good Dancer – Arthur Murray – 1954

How to Become a Good Dancer by Arthur Murray, with Dance Secrets by Kathryn Murray, illustrated by Lealand Gustavson, published by Simon and Schuster, copyright 1938, 1941, 1947, 1954. Second printing of the 1954 edition.

A complete step-by-step guide to ballroom and social dancing from America's most famous dance instructor. Covers the full range of popular dances of the era, including the fox trot, waltz, rumba, tango, samba, mambo, and swing, with detailed instruction for each step and variation. Additional sections address posture, carriage, leading and following, rhythm, and dance etiquette. A supplementary section by Kathryn Murray offers dance secrets and practical advice specifically for women, and a final section addresses dancing for children.

Illustrated throughout with step diagrams and instructional drawings by Lealand Gustavson.

Condition: Blue-gray cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on front board; tan cloth spine with red and black lettering; no dust jacket. Boards show light wear and soiling. Interior pages show age toning throughout; binding is firm. A sound and complete copy.