This vintage book is a concise treatise on the etiquette, virtue, and politeness in regard to dancer and dancing. It provides an authentic insight into the societal demands contemporary with its original publication, and it will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history and development of dance. Edward Ferrero (1831-1899) was a seminal dance teacher and choreographer in America. Other notable titles by this author include: The Art of Dancing Historically Illustrated to Which is Added a Few Hints on Etiquette and The History of Dancing. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.