D-107 }

presents THE NEWEST | FASTEST | EASIEST WAY TO LEARN TO DANCE

DUPLO
ZO40mMr

DANCING MADE EASY

LEARN TODAY,..DANCE TONIGHT!

contents:
Expert dance instructors teach you how to become a good
dancer...or how to improve your dancing. Full orchestral
accompaniment.

Shows men how to lead...shows women |

how to follow. Step-by-step instruction of |
basic rhythm, positions, steps, breaks!
Makes learning fun for young and old!
| INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

© 1960 CONVERSA-PHONE INSTITUTE, INC. “Successful Teaching Methods Since 1911”

 BettyWhite pr
cs 8 THE NEWESTominJenf,salty
t authori and Popular dancing
‘AY 10 LEARN o= So
ro OANCE

meozmams

Y
cING MADE EASTONIGHT!
a NT! LEARNTOD . DANCE

contents:PLAY
ach

Betty White wont a oe

| Preseals
: THENee
i sr) 5ASTESE
3: :
|:EASIESEET
f ; a
WAYTE Lean: TO.Danes the newest / easiest / fastest way to learn to dance! pr resents THE
newest | FASTE
stl

New
BETTY WHITE’S

DANCING MA
LEARN TODAY... DADE EAS
NCE TONI GHT?
HOW TO DANCE RECORD COURSES
complete Includes 12” High-fidelity Long-playing record and Illustrated Instruction Manual

ere’s the newest, most exciting way to A WORD ABOUT BETTY WHITE
learn how to do all the popular dances —
quickly and easily in the privacy of your own As the author of such best selling
home! It’s Betty White’s “HOW TO dance books as “Dancing Made Easy”, =
407 DANCE” Record Courses! “Latin American Dance Book”, “Teen
c Age Dance Book” and “Teen Age
H
A
R
Yes, now Betty White, famous professional Dance Etiquette” — Betty White has
L
E
s
dance instructor and author of the best- gained international fame as one of
T
fo} selling book “Dancing Made Easy” shows America’s most prominent dance in- ™O2>0
=marcoy
N
you how easy it is to dance—even if yow’ve structors. Her books have taught hun-
never danced before! dreds of thousands of people how to
dance.
Just listen to the musical instructions on the
record, follow the simple drawings and Betty White’s own career started at
diagrams in the instruction manual — and Bennett Junior College where she stud-
‘owre dancing! That’s all there is to it! ied under Margaret Gage, famed chor-
fou'll be delighted to see how quickly you eographer. Later, Miss White enjoyed
the good fortune of being trained by
can learn steps, rhythms, breaks! You’ll such teachers and renowned choreog-
learn how men should lead, how women raphers as Anita Peters Wright,
should follow! It’s like having your own Martha Graham and Hanya Holm.
private instructor right at your side.
Now, with these “How To Dance”
So learn today and dance tonight — with a Record Courses, Miss White has added
Betty White “HOW TO DANCE” COURSE. a new dimension to dance instruction,
Twelve popular courses to choose from—and making it easier and more enjoyable to 190 ComeRsario wesrir
~ Betty White romin i every one is filled with fun for young and learn than ever before. ure ne
sown meena ty nko ro LEAand pu dancing old! popular cnc
EASIEST | way
RN TO DAN CE
SPHOHHSHSHHSHSHSHSHSHHSHHSHHHHSHHHSHHHSHHCIHOHHHHHHHHHHHHOELOS
Betty White 9 amrient authonty on balroomTO and
|way LEARN TO DANC!
| FASTEST | EASIEST
presents THE NEWEST
cing
onbalilroom aand popula dan
ve
ty
prominI ent authorit y mt
Betty Whiite newest | FASTEST | © “ASIE!
presents THE

Omnz>G
<4z5

DANCING MADE EASY T!

TONIGH
LEARN TODAY.. DANCE
SY
DANCING MADECEEATONIGHT!
s s TOD AY. «D AN

ELIT, LOWE PLAYING INS!

:
come. 9058
TRUCTION RECORD:
ee staat Ae Ye ne allarenes
——TED ISTRUDT! an MANUAL: Se
ee ereeposilior
eee youna ona‘oat
: "0

Methods since 19117

Cover Photo by CORRY, UTE,INE. ~seceasstalTenhiag
New York :
oS 1960 CONMERSAPHONE INSTIT
Printed in U.S.A. ©1960 Conversaphone institute Inc.

published and manufactured by CONVERSA-PHONE INSTITUTE, New York, N.Y.

 ballroom a
D-107

Howsto

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 the newest
/ easiest / fastest way to learn to dance!

BETTY WHITE'S

HOW TO DANCE RECORD COURSES

sv
DANCING MADE
LEI AN "OOM... LEARNDANCING
TODAY...MADE
DANCEOAGT
ONCETonga

nts:
oC vesrmscnion wtcaee

| DANCING
LEARN Topsy... Mane EjAS)
DANCE row Ican1

Contents:
' rioeuty,
wen UT L088 Paving testy
roy Atconp,
IMUETRATEO estmcrow wany

DANCING MADE EASY

LEARN TODAY... DANCE TONIGHT! 1 DANCING MADE EASY
LEARN TODAY... DANCE TONIGHT!

contents: ae ov , contents:

y on loomandpopula dane,
Betty White. prorwent axthont

E
EASY oO
eerie TOMIGHT! AN DANCING MA
TODay. OUDE
NCETO mcar
contents:

Printed in U.S.A. © 1960 Conversaphone Institute Inc.

CONVERSA-PHONE INSTITUTE, New York 1, N.Y.


Charleston
THE Charleston is just as popular today as it was in the twenties
when everyone was doing it. And even though the rhythm was
tricky, nobody gave up! If you haven't done the Charleston while
kicking up your heels to a Dixie Land band—here is your oppor-
tunity.
Start right off to learn the Charleston kicks. The twist step,
which is so characteristic of the Charleston rhythm, will come
gradually. And don’t underestimate the time required for practice.
The Charleston isn’t as easy as you think. After you get going, try
some combinations of your own. Youll probably stir up quite a
breeze!
HOW TO PRACTICE
It is very important that before putting on the record, you study
and learn each step separately from the text. Once you have mastered
the step—play the record.
The record will teach you how to keep time to the music—and,
what is equally important—how to follow the rhythm of the dance.
However, the directional calls on the record, which are used
without music, are slower than the actual time or tempo of the music.
These calls, therefore, may be practiced as often as necessary before
you begin to do them to music.
By following the above directions, you will find it easier to learn
to dance and at the same time more enjoyable.
BASIC RHYTHM
The Music
The Charleston is done in 4/4 #& o& o& @ time. And
the mosi characteristic thing about the rhythm is its jerky, staccato
112 |
quality. Here is what the Charleston rhythm looks like:
Charleston
As you can see the rhythm is highly syncopated. The shifting.of
the accent from the first beat to the eighth note, tied to the third
beat, is what gives punch to the rhythm.
In practicing the steps to the music, however, you will find
it easier to listen to the 4/4 @ o& o@ @ time; which forms
the background for the Charleston rhythm. And to make it even
simpler, listen for an “and” before each beat. Here is what it looks
like:
aoe) J ee |
AND 1 AND 2 AND 3° AND 4
The “and” corresponds to the bending movement of the knee,
which is taken before each movement or step. And it’s the “and”
rhythm that gives the Charleston its characteristic bounce!
The Dance
The Charleston is such a flexible dance it can be done as a
solo, with a partner, or in a group (either in a straight line or in
a circle), in which everybody has a chance to “get in the act.”
Therefore, the man and woman may use the same foot simulta-
neously since both will be facing forward. And while dancing the
arms should be swung in opposition to the feet. For example, in
stepping on the left foot, the arms swing across right. In stepping
on the right foot, the arms swing across ieft.
We are going to start by learning the following steps: the
point step and the kicks and progress to the twist step. Each figure
will be fully described, the man and woman using the same
directions.
 Charleston
Charleston 5

LS

so

The Steps Side 1 Band 2

You will find it easier to learn the point step first, progressing PRACTICING THE CHARLESTON
to the kicks. After you have mastered these steps, try the Charles-
ton twist. Man or Woman
Step point: in place (alternating right toe forward—left toe back).
The Figures
Stand with feet together, the weight over the ball of the right foot.
Start right off by learning all the figures in place, in open
Bend right knee (count and).
position. Later you can progress to the promenade (moving for- 1. Step forward on left foot (count 1).
ward or backward in the line of direction). After you have
Bend left knee (count and).
mastered the different steps you will find it fun to do them in 2. Point right toe forward, straighten knees (count 2).
closed position, the woman, as usual, stepping back on the op-
posite foot from the man. Bend left knee (count and).
3. Step back on right foot (count 8).
The Charleston is done so informally that at any moment
partners may break away, continuing to dance as they face each Bend right knee (count and).
4. Point left toe back, straighten knees (count 4).
other. Whatever you do, have fun!
Repeat, continuing to point the right toe forward, the left toe back.
Charleston Charleston
Side 1 Band 3

FORWARD AND BACK KICK

Single kicks: in place (alternating right and left leg).

Stand with feet together, the weight over the ball of the right foot.
Bend right knee (count and).
1. Step forward on left foot (count 1).
Bend left knee (count and).
2. Kick right leg forward, straighten knees (count 2).
Ay Bend left knee (count and).
:
Sse
3. Step back on right foot (count 8).
Bend right knee (count and).
4. Kick left leg back, straighten knees (count 4).

Repeat, continuing to alternate right kick forward, left kick back.

Charleston Charleston

Side 1 Band 4

Single diagonal kicks: in place (alternating right and left leg).

Stand with feet together, the weight over the ball of the right foot.
Bend right knee (count and).
1. Step sideward on left foot (count 1).
Bend left knee (count and).
2. Kick right leg diagonally forward across left leg, straighten
knees (count 2).
Bend left knee (count and).
3. Step sideward on right foot, straighten knees (count 3).
Bend right knee (count and).
4. Kick left leg diagonally across right leg, straighten knees
(count 4).
Repeat, continuing to alternate the right and left leg.
10 71]
Charleston Charleston

Side 2 Band 1

I. The twist: in place (alternating left and right leg).

Standing in open position, heels together, toes pointing out, the
weight on the right foot.
1. Bending the right knee, pivot in on the ball of the right foot,
bringing the left leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot
out on the ball of the right foot, straightening knees, bring
the left foot back to the heel of the right foot (toe pointed out),
transferring the weight to the left foot (count 1).

2. Bending the left knee, pivot in on the ball of the left foot,
bringing the right leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot
out on the ball of the left foot, straightening knees, bring
THE CHARLESTON TWIST the right foot back to the heel of the left foot (toe pointed
out), transferring the weight to the right foot (count 2).
The twist consists of pivoting in and out on the balls of the
Repeat entire figure.
feet. Before undertaking to learn a figure, practice the twist in
place. Read and practice the following section carefully: As a general rule, the foot is in the air when the toes point in,
Stand with the weight on both feet, heels touching, toes and a step is taken as the toes point out.
pointing out. Bending the knees, pivot in on the balls of the feet
(count and), pivot’out on the balls of the feet, straightening the
knees, lower the heels (count 1). Repeat this exercise until the
movement becomes automatic, remembering to bend, pivot—
pivot, straighten.
Now you are ready to learn the twist figures.
 13
72
Charleston
Charleston

Side 2 Band 3

Side 2 Band 2

Double left kick: in place.

II. The twist: in place (stepping forward and back).
Stand with feet together, the weight over the ball of the right foot.
(This figure is really a variation of the point step in Figure I, ex-
cept that one points forward and back with the ball of the foot.) Bend right knee (count and).
Standing in open position, heels together, toes pointing out, the 1. Kick left leg forward, straighten knees (count 1).
weight on the right foot. Bend right knee (count and).
1. Bending the right knee, pivot in on the ball of the right foot, 2. Kick left leg back, straighten knees (count 2).
bringing the left leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot out Bend right knee (count and).
on the ball of the right foot, straightening knees, bring the co Step on left foot, bringing it to place, straighten knees
left leg down, stepping forward on the left foot, transferring (count 8).
the weight (count 1).
2. Bending the left knee, pivot in on the ball of the left foot,
bringing the right leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot
out on the ball of the left foot, straightening knees, bring the
right leg down, the ball of the right foot touching the floor
—no weight (count 2).
3. Bending the left knee, pivot in on the ball of the left foot,
Double right kick: in place.
bringing the right leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot
out on the ball of the left foot, straightening knees, bring Bend left knee (count and).
the right leg down, stepping back on the right foot, trans- 1. Kickright leg forward, straighten knees (count 1).
ferring the weight (count 3).
Bend left knee (count and).
4, Bending the right knee, pivot in on #'.. ball of the right foot, 2. Kick right leg back, straighten knees (count 2).
bringing the left leg up, knee turned in (count and), pivot
out on the ball of the right foot, straightening knees, bring Bend left knee (count and).
the left leg down, the ball of the left foot touching the floor 3. Step on right foot, bringing it to place, straighten knees
—no weight (count 4). (count 8).

You have now stepped forward on the left foot, pointing with
the ball of the right foot, followed by stepping back on the right foot
and pointing with the ball of the left foot. To continue, repeat the
entire figure, pointing forward and back.
Promenade variation (double kicks):
To progress forward, a forward step is taken after each double
kick instead of bringing the foot back to place.
14
Charleston

Side 2 Band 4

Double Diagonal Kicks: In PLACE.

Left leg:

Bend right knee (count and).

Kick left leg diagonally forward across right leg, straighten
knees (count 1).
Bend right knee (count and).
Kick left leg back diagonally, straighten knees (count 2).
Bend right knee (count and).
Step on left foot, bringing it to place, straighten knees
(count 3).

Double diagonal kicks: in place.

Right leg:

Bend left knee (count and).

Kick right leg diagonally forward across left leg, straighten
knees (count 1).
Bend left knee (count and),
Kick right leg back diagonally, straighten knees (count 2).
Bend left knee (count and).
Step on right foot, bringing it to place, straighten knees
(count 3).

Promenade variation (double diagonal kicks):

To progress forward, a forward step is taken after each double
kick instead of bringing the foot back to place.