by Ray Rivers An invaluable study for all keen dancers, competitors and especially the young coaches in keeping the true art of Ballroom Dancing alive. A great read dedicated to dance history plus expert tuition. 

by Barbara Nagode Ambroz  After travelling to Cuba more than 30 times, no one was better placed than top Latin teacher and lecturer Barbara Nagode Ambrož to explore implementing authentic Cuban values in International style competitive Latin American dancing. Following on from the documentary of the same title, this book, Back to the Roots, which is published by DSI London, offers further insight into the subjects of authenticity and awareness for dancers in various styles. A must-read for any lover of Dance.

by Oliver Wessel-Therhorn The Irvine Legacy contains fascinating stories and personal memories, as well as teaching philosophies and methods of the most glamorous Ballroom champions of all time: Bill and Bobbie Irvine, MBE.

by Brigitt Mayer-Karakis 'Ballroom icons’, with its archival and exquisite original photographs by U.H Mayer, documents the lives of the men and women who personify Ballroom dancing.

by Anya Peterson Royce Techniques for studying and recording dance, including notation systems, field guides, film, and anthropological means of participant-observation.

by Jack Reavley  This great publication offers a fascinating and nostalgic trip into the world of ballroom dancing.  Written by Jack Reavely, it follows Jack and his wife Ann.

by Lyndon Wainwright The Story of British Popular Dance’ is a guide on the history of British Dance.

by Belinda Quirey  May I Have the Pleasure’ traces the development of our social dancing from its origins in the ancient ring dances of antiquity to the teenager’s beat dancing today. This book is not to teach you how to dance but gives you an insight into the history of dance.