Waltz

Posture, Frame, Movement and Dance Hold

1A. Box Step (Straight)

1B. Box with Underarm Turn

2. Progressive

3A. Left Turning Box

3B. Right Turning Box

4. Balance Steps: Forward, Back, Side to Side

4B. Balance & Box

5. Simple Twinkle

6. Two-Way Underarm Turn

7. Face to Face - Back to Back

Demonstration - Figures 1-7

8. Reverse Turn

9. Natural Turn

10. Progressive Twinkles

11. Turning Twinkles

12. Grapevine

13. Promenade Chassé

14. Fallaway & Box

15. Twinkle & Weave

Demonstration - Figures 8-15

Dance Demonstration

Dance Posture and Hold

1. Open Left Box

2. Open Right Turn

3. Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn

4. Twinkle Connection

5. Check & Developé

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Chair & Slip

7. Progressive Open Twinkles

8A. Hairpin - Reverse

8B. Hairpin - From Promenade Position

9. Fallaway & Weave

10. Oversway

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

11. Pivot from Promenade

12. Syncopated Viennese Turn

13. Flip Flops

14. Check to Open Fallaway

15. Alternating Underarm Combination

Demonstration - Figures 11-15

Dance Demonstration

1. Open Left Whisk

2. Chassé to Shadow

3. Shadow Telespin

4. Shadow Curve & Back Lock

5. Double Leg Rondé

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Flip & Spin

7. Syncopated Pivots

8. Syncopated Open Natural Turn in Shadow Position

9. Free Turn to Fallaway

10. Contra Check Combination

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

Introduction

Smooth Fundamental Techniques

Chart Headings

Bronze Overview of Chart

Silver Overview of Chart

Gold Overview of Chart

Smooth Elements Chart

Bronze Holds Summary

Bronze Hold Details

Silver Holds Summary

Silver Holds Details

Gold Holds Summary

Gold Holds Details

Bronze Positions

Silver Positions

Gold Positions

Bronze Proximities

Silver Proximities

Gold Proximities

Bronze Feet

Silver Feet

Gold Feet

Overview Timing

Bronze Timing

Silver Timing

Gold Timing

4 Bar Intro & 12 Bar Closed NDCA Rule

Hairpin

Left Shadow Figures

Grapevines

How Does It Effect DVIDA Bronze Syllabus

How Does It Effect DVIDA Silver Syllabus

How Does It Effect DVIDA Gold Syllabus

Conclusion

Posture

Movement

Frame

Hold

1A. Box Step

1B. Box Step with Underarm Turn

2. Progressive

3A. Left Turning Box

3B. Right Turning Box

4A. Balance Steps

4B. Balance and Box

5. Simple Twinkle

6. Two Way Underarm Turn

7. Face to Face - Back to Back

Demonstration of Figures 1-7

8A. Reverse Turn

8B. Reverse Turn with Underarm Turn

9A. Natural Turn

9B. Natural Turn with Underarm Turn

10. Progressive Twinkles

11. Turning Twinkles

12. Grapevine

13. Promenade Chassé

14. Twinkle & Weave*

15. Waterfall

Demonstration of Figures 8-15

Bonus Figure: Fallaway & Box

Bonus Figure: Open Break with Underarm Turn

Open Bronze Freestyle Dance Demo

Posture

Frame

Hold

1A. Open Left Box

1B. Open Left Box with Underarm Turn

2. Open Right Turn

3. Open Right Turn with Syncopated Underarm Turn

4. Twinkle Connection

5. Check & Develope'

Demonstration of Figures 1 - 5

6. Flip Flops

7. Progressive Twinkles

8A. Hairpin from Open Left Box

8B. Hairpin from Promenade Position

9. Fallaway & Weave

10. Progressive Shadow Twinkles

Demonstration of Figures 6 - 10

11. Oversway

12. Check to Open Fallaway

13. Alternating Underarm Combination

14. Pivots from Promenade

15. Shadow Right Turns

Demonstration of Figures 11 - 15

Bonus Figure: Grapevine to Shadow

Summary of Gold Waltz

1. Shadow Switching Spirals

2. Hinge to Shadow

3. Shadow Running Telemark

4. Syncopated Pivots

5. Left Side Grapevine & Spiral

Demonstration of Figures 1-5

6. Contra Check & Ronde

7A. Standing Spin

7B. Standing Spin Alternative Ending

8. Wrap Around & Hairpin

9. Overturned Shadow Right Turns

10. Develope' & Double Ronde

Demonstration of Figures 6-10

Variation 1) Criss Cross Progressive Twinkle: 1-9 Box with Underarm Turn end Left Side by Side, Underarm Pass (w/hand change), 2 Criss Cross Progressive Twinkles (Man Hairpin), Impetus, 4-6 Basic Twinkle Ending.

Variation 2) Shadow Progressive Twinkles: Twinkle, Pivot-Develope', Lady Turn to Shadow (Man Chasse', Lady 3 Step to Left), 2 Progressive Twinkles in Shadow, Shadow to P.P., Closed Position Ending.

Variation 3) Handshake Flip Flops Variation: Twinkle to Flip Flop Position, Flip Flop Lady to Left Side, Flip Flop Lady to Right Side, Flip Flop w/Handshake Hold, Regain Normal Right Side Flip Flop Hold, 4-6 Basic Twinkle Ending.

Variation 4) Syncopated Open Fallaway: Twinkle w/Handshake Hold, Crossbody Lead, Open Fallaway & 3 Step Turn, Syncopated Open Fallaway, Man Chasse's while Lady Spins Across, Basic Twinkle Ending.

Review - Variations 1-4 in a routine format.

Variation 5) Runaround in Alternate Hold

Variation 6) Twinkle & Roll Off to Check

Variation 7) Shadow Right Turn

Variation 8) Shadow Left Turn

Review - Variations 5-8 in a routine format.

Variation 1) Shadow Run Around: 1-3 Open Left, 3 Count Swivel, Check & Developé, Run Around, Man Open Impetus and Lady Spin to P.P., 4-6 Twinkle Ending.

Variation 2) Handshake Flip Flop to Developé: Twinkle to Flip Flop Position, Flip Flop Lady to Left Side, Flip Flop Lady to Right Side, Man Chassé Forward while Lady Turns Left Under Handshake, Man Check Forward Right Foot, Lady Developé with Right Foot, Back to P.P., 4-6 Syncopated Viennese Turn, 4-6 Open Left Ending.

Variation 3) Shadow Telemark: Twinkle, 1-3 Open Right, Progressive Forward in Shadow Position, Shadow Telemark, Hairpin in Shadow, Basic Twinkle Ending.

Variation 4) Left Side Rock into Left Handshake Flip Flops: Progressive Twinkle, Pivot, Left Side Rock, Walk Around Each Other, Flip Flops, 4-6 Basic Twinkle Ending.

Variations 1-4 in a Routine Format

Variation 5) Side by Side Grapevines

Variation 6) Advanced Shadow

Variation 7) Shadow Developé,

Variation 8) Fallaway & Weave to Runaround

Variations 5-8 in a Routine Format

1A. Bronze Waltz Routine A

1B. Bronze Waltz Routine B

1C. Bronze Waltz Routine C

2A. Bronze Foxtrot Routine A

2B. Bronze Foxtrot Routine B

2C. Bronze Foxtrot Routine C

3A. Bronze Tango Routine A

3B. Bronze Tango Routine B

3C. Bronze Tango Routine C

4A. Bronze Viennese Waltz Routine A

4B. Bronze Viennese Waltz Routine B

4C. Bronze Viennese Waltz Routine C

1A. Silver Waltz Routine A

1B. Silver Waltz Routine B

1C. Silver Waltz Routine C

2A. Silver Foxtrot Routine A

2B. Silver Foxtrot Routine B

2C. Silver Foxtrot Routine C

3A. Silver Tango Routine A

3B. Silver Tango Routine B

3C. Silver Tango Routine C

4A. Silver Viennese Waltz Routine A

4B. Silver Viennese Waltz Routine B

4C. Silver Viennese Waltz Routine C

1. Single Corté (Tango)

2. Open Fan (Tango)

3. Continuous Left Rock Turn (Tango)

4A. Fifth Position Breaks (V. Waltz)

4B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)

5A. Cross Body Lead (V. Waltz)

5B. Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Promenade (Foxtrot)

7. Zig Zag Outside Partner (Foxtrot)

8. Turning Twinkle to Outside Partner (Foxtrot)

9. Promenade Twist (Foxtrot)

10. Promenade Pivot (Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

1. Grapevine (Foxtrot)

2. Weave from Promenade (Foxtrot)

3. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)

4. Curved Running Steps (Foxtrot)

5. The Gem (Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Oversway to Rondé (Tango)

7. Swivel Fans (Tango)

8. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk (Tango)

9. Underarm Turn to Left (V. Waltz)

10. Standing Spin (V. Waltz)

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

Waltz: Entrance with Cuddle Wrap and Shadow Position

Waltz: Entrance with Shadow Whisk and Check & Developé

Waltz: Entrance with Spiral Flair

Waltz: Entrance with Criss Cross Twinkles, Free Spin and Wing

Tango: Entrance with Leg Crawl

Tango: Entrance with Bandarillas

Tango: Entrance with Contra Rock in Shadow Position

Tango: Entrance with Side by Side Capeing Action

Foxtrot: Entrance with Shadow & Side by Side Grapevines

Foxtrot: Entrance with Circular Grapevine

Foxtrot: Entrance in Open Position with Free Turns Right & Left

Foxtrot: Entrance with Developé

Viennese Waltz: Entrance with Cantor Rhythm Change of Place and Fifth Position Breaks

Viennese Waltz: Entrance with Checked Underarm Turn

Viennese Waltz: Entrance with Change of Place and Bow & Curtsey

Viennese Waltz: Entrance with Double Leg Rondé and Standing Spin

Waltz Routine 1

Waltz Routine 2

Waltz Routine 3

Introduction

Smooth Fundamental Techniques

Chart Headings

Bronze Overview of Chart

Silver Overview of Chart

Gold Overview of Chart

Smooth Elements Chart

Bronze Holds Summary

Bronze Hold Details

Silver Holds Summary

Silver Holds Details

Gold Holds Summary

Gold Holds Details

Bronze Positions

Silver Positions

Gold Positions

Bronze Proximities

Silver Proximities

Gold Proximities

Bronze Feet

Silver Feet

Gold Feet

Overview Timing

Bronze Timing

Silver Timing

Gold Timing

4 Bar Intro & 12 Bar Closed NDCA Rule

Hairpin

Left Shadow Figures

Grapevines

How Does It Effect DVIDA Bronze Syllabus

How Does It Effect DVIDA Silver Syllabus

How Does It Effect DVIDA Gold Syllabus

Conclusion

1. Posture

2. Hold

3. Swing Action

5. Rotation vs Turns

6. Sway

7. Use of Feet

8. Music Interpretation

9. Creating Arm Styling

10. Maintaining Smooth Transitions

11. Summary - Prioritize Your Goals

12. Dance Demonstration

1. Pivots

2. Swivels

3. Stationary

4. Three Step Turn

5. Chaines

6. Combinations

Focus

1. Neutral

2. Leading Side aka Positive Side

3. Isolation

1. Posture

2. Frame

3. Foot Pressure

4. Swing & Sway

5. Rotation & Isolations

6. Rise & Fall

7. Promenade, Counter Promenade & Fallaway Positions

8. Solo & Underarm Turns

9. Lead & Follow

1. Voluminous and Spacious Dancing

2. Shadow Positions

3. Simplicity of Turns

4. Connection Without the Gaps

5. Clarity on Swing and Sway

6. Simplicity of Body Positions

7. Viennese Waltz Timing Variations

8. Isolation in The Body to Create More Musicality & Flexibility

9. Posture - Everything Starts From the Floor

10. Stages of Shapes

Introduction

1A. Review of Techniques Use to Create Arm Styling: A) Posture

1B. Review of Techniques Use to Create Arm Styling: B) Swing, Rotation & Sway

2A. Circular Arm Actions and Lines: A) Swing

2B. Circular Arm Actions and Lines: B) Rotation

2C. Circular Arm Actions and Lines: C) Sway

3. Combination Routine

4. Dynamics of Characterization

5A. Applying the Character: A) Waltz

5B. Applying the Character: B) Tango

5C. Applying the Character: C) Foxtrot

5D. Applying the Character: D) Viennese Waltz

Introduction

1A. Balance Technique: A) Neutral Posture

1B. Balance Technique: B) Positive Sides

1C. Balance Technique: C) Changing Actions

1D. Balance Technique: D) Upper and Lower Isolations

2A. Positive Side Variations: A) Holding Positive Sides

2B. Positive Side Variations: B) Transitioning Through Neutral

2C. Position Side Variations: C) Spotting

3A. Turn Variations: A) Swiveling Actions

3B Turn Variations: B) Traveling Turns

3C. Turn Variations: C) Stationary Turns

3D. Turn Variations: D) Combination Exercises

4A. Rotation Styling: A) Circle Arms

4B. Rotation Styling: B) Size & Height Variations

4C. Rotation Styling: C) Circles within Circles

5. Combination Routine

Introduction to Solo Exercises

Technique Review

1. Posture Strengthening Exercises

1A. Swing

1B. Rotation

1C. Sway

Sequence Demonstration

Demonstration To Music

2. Balance Exercises

2A. Swing

2B. Rotation

2C. Sway

Sequence Demonstration

Demonstration To Music

A Few Words About Tango

3A. Swing

3B. Rotation

3C. Sway

Sequence Demonstration

Demonstration To Music

4. Combining All the Exercises

5. Combination Routine

1. How to Stand Individually

2. How to Stand with a Partner

3. How to Move

4. How to Swing and Turn

5. How to Pass Your Partner

6. Other Positions

7. Lead & Follow

8. Timing & Musicality

9. Making the Look Complete

10. A Few Words About Tango

1. How to Stand Individually

2. How to Stand with a Partner

3. How to Move

4. How to Swing and Turn

5. A Few Words About Common Mistakes

6. Timing & Musicality

7. A Few Words About Tango

1. Standing, Bowing & Shaping

2. Movement

3. Open Work

4. Picture Lines

5. A Bit About Viennese Waltz

1. Posture, Swing, Rotation & Sway

2. What is Rotation?

3. How to Create Sway

4. Creating Correct Footwork

5. Music Interpretation

6. Maintain Smooth Transitions between Various Dance Positions

7. Creating Arm Styling Actions

8. Maintaining Strong Hands & Fingers

9. Putting It All Together

1. What is American Style Dance?

2. The Fundamentals of Great Dancing: Swing - Rise & Fall

3. The Fundamentals of Great Dancing: Rotation

4. The Fundamentals of Great Dancing: Sway

5. The Fundamentals of Great Dancing: Posture

6. Putting All the Fundamentals Together: Swing & Posture

7. Putting All the Fundamentals Together: Rotation & Posture

8. Putting All the Fundamentals Together: Sway & Posture

9. Connections with Your Partner: Overview

10. Connections with Your Partner: Technical

11. Connections with Your Partners: Positive Sides

12. Connections with Your Partner: Holds

13. Connections with Your Partner: Posture & Frame

14. Basic Arm Styling

1. Poise, Posture & Position

2. Characteristics of the Dance - Rise & Fall, Swing, Rotation

3. How to Create Good Footwork & Balance

4. Left Box Turn - Poise, Posture & Positions

5. Underarm Turn - Rise & Fall

6. Back to Back Twinkles - Swing

7. Left Box Turn with Underarm - Rotation

1. Twinkle Open Natural Turn with Syncopated Underarm Turn, Exit A. Developé to Reverse Underarm Turn, Exit B. Back to Twinkle

2. Oversway

3. Open Side Lock to Underarm Turn or Grapevine

4. Natural Turn and Reverse Turn in Shadow Position

5. Open Reverse Turn with Underarm Turn

1. How to Create Emotions Through Your Body

2. Enjoy The Moment Of Dancing At All Times

3. Developing Different Emotions

4. What You Wear Can Create Emotions

Mayo Alanen & Michelle Officer

Mazen Hamza & Izabella Jundzill

Slawek Sochacki & Marzena Stachura

Smooth Q & A Session

Jeannie & Charlie Penatello

Nick & Lena Kosovich

Michael Mead

Tomas Mielnicki & JT Thomas

Body Language

Focus

Stability in Legs & Feet

Body Tuning for Dance

Being a Courteous Dance Partner

Practical Ways to Achieve Dance Position with a Variety of Partners

Leg Swinging Exercises

Natural Pivots

Carrying Your Own Weight

Promenade Position

Shaping

Developing a Top Pro-Am Student

Efficient Movement - Part 1

Efficient Movement - Part 2

Efficient Movement - Part 3

Strong Posture

American Smooth Turns

Promenade

Metronome and Pendulum Swing

Shadow Position

Man's Frame & Posture