The history and development of Modern Ballroom Dancing with regard to Waltz, Foxtrot, Onestep and Quickstep started after the first World War of 1914 - 1918. The Tango had been introduced to England much earlier in 1913. The Popluar music both during and after the first World War has changed and developed considerably from the previous style of popular music. The composers of Waltz's were writing romantic ballads which were played at a much slower tempo than the previous style of Waltz's. On the other hand bright and happy ragtime music was inspiring the dancers to develop lively movements, some of which were not considered to be socially acceptable. As a result of the chaotic situation and to obtain some standardization Mr. Philip Richardson, the editor of the dancing times, in 1920 called the first conference of ballroom teachers. This conference resulted in stardardizing a minimum number of figures in Onestep (later to become Quickstep), Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot. The development continued throught the 20's and 30's. Ballroom Dancing as a social form has now become the most popular form of entertainment. We have to thank our pioneers for setting the foundation, style, movement and character of our superb modern Ballroom Dancing on such a sound basis of technique.