The Fascinating Boston How to Dance and How to Teach the Popular New Social Favorite

"The Fascinating Boston" by Alfonso Josephs Sheafe is a guide that shows how to dance, specifically the Boston dance, from the early 1900s. This book tries to teach people who want to dance and instructors about the special qualities of the Boston, known for being classy and changing to fit different styles. The book captures how social dancing was changing back then, as new dance styles were being made. Sheafe writes about the basic steps and poses of the Boston, along with different kinds such as the Long, Short, Open, and Dip versions. He mentions that posture and staying with the music is especially important to do these dances right. He goes into detail about the movements and how they match the music, helping readers learn. In addition, the book takes a look at other dances from that time like the Turkey Trot and Tango, providing a good overall view of social dancing during those times. This manual is both something you can use and a piece of history celebrating how attractive the dance is.