Kurt Strobel

Elegance is not technique, Elegance is a decision

Some books teach dance steps. Others change the way we move through the world. The books of Kurt Strobel belong to the second kind.For more than forty years, Strobel has dedicated his life to one question: How does movement become elegance? A professionally trained dancer certified by the German ADTV and the director of a dance school since 1980, he has guided more than 100,000 students onto the dance floor. His experience ranges from beginners taking their first steps to professional dance teacher training. But his books pursue something deeper. They show that dancing is more than technique.

• Dance changes posture.

• Dance changes presence.

• Dance changes the way we enter a room.

Readers around the world appreciate his books for their rare combination of clarity, elegance, and inspiration. Today his work includes six titles, published in both German and American English, covering social dancing, ballroom technique, advanced figures, and professional dance education along with an upcoming book on Latin American dances.

Kurt Strobel is also the founder of the BVDT - an international professional association for dance teachers. His mission is simple: To help people discover that dancing is not only a skill. It is a form of presence.