Just One Idea

‘Just One Idea’, edited by Bryan Allen, brings you the collected articles and lecture notes of Len Scrivener, now in stock at DSI London.

Len Scrivener was one of the Ballroom Dancing leading figures. While he was an exceptional and very successful dancer, his powers as a teacher, coach, lecturer and thinker probably had an even greater impact on Ballroom Dancing. This heritage lives in the teaching of pupils and his pupils’ pupils – two generations of top coaches of today.

After Len Scrivener’s death, Bryan Allen collected his articles and lecture notes in a book called “Just One Idea” (1983) which instantly became a hard-to-find classic. The present Second Edition, supplemented by a number of articles by Bryan Allen, proves that the heritage of Len Scrivener- author to be alive and up-to-date, in every sense of the word.

Bryan Allen, a pupil of Len Scrivener and successful dancer, has developed a career as an influential teacher and coach himself. He too has written many articles and has edited several books on Ballroom Dancing. From 1985 until 2009 he wrote a weekly column in Dance News under the title “Instep” covering many topical subjects. Since 2009, he has been the President and Chairman of the British Dance Council.

Just One Idea has been described as the most detailed analysis of advanced dancing ever. It is sure to enrich your knowledge of ideas, encourage your thoughts on Ballroom dancing and advance your understanding.

To pick up your copy and enjoy this wonderful read at DSI London click here.