Tango

Posture, Frame, Movement and Dance Hold

1A. Basic Straight

1B. Curving Basic

2A. Promenade Turning Left

2B. Promenade Turning Right

3A. Single Corté

3B. Double Corté

4. Progressive Rocks

5A. Open Fan

5B. Open Fan with Underarm Turn

6. Running Steps

7. Checked Promenade

Demonstration - Figures 1-7

8A. Reverse Turn

8B. Reverse Turn with Outside Swivel

9. Right Side Fans

10. Contra Rocks

11. Continuous Left Rock Turn

12. Twist Turn to the Right

13. Check & Corté

14. Promenade Pivot

15. Oversway

Demonstration - Figures 8-15

Dance Demonstration

1. Quick Right Turn

2. Oversway & Rondé

3. Fallaway Fan

4. Cobra Fans

5. Fallaway Rondé

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Spanish Drag

7. Change of Place

8. Outside Underarm Turn to Shadow Position

9. Shadow Drag

10. Swivel Fans

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

11. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk

12. Shadow Rocks

13. Reverse Outside Swivel

14. Traveling Right Lunges

15. Same Foot Lunge with Rock Ending

Demonstration - Figures 11-15

Dance Demonstration

1. Rondé to Shadow

2. Shadow Back Lock

3. Viennese Turn in Shadow Position

4. Pivot & Spiral

5. Skater's Walks

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Advanced Drag

7. Back Checks

8. Roll to Oblique Line

9. Open Check

10. TeleRondé to Throwaway Oversway

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

Introduction to Tango Timing

1A. Basic Straight

1B. Basic Curving

2A. Promenade Turning Left

2B. Promenade Turning Right

3. Single Corte'

4. Progressive Rocks

5A. Open Fan

5B. Open Fan with Underarm Turn

6. Running Steps

7. Double Corte'

Demonstration of Figures 1-7

8A. Reverse Turn

8B. Reverse Turn with Outside Swivel

9. Right Side Fans

10. Contra Rocks

11A. Change of Places

11B. Change of Places Variation

12. Twist Turn to Right

13. Reverse Turn with Underarm Turn

14. Promenade Pivot

15. Shadow Rocks

Demonstration of Figures 8-15

Bonus Figure: Checked Promenade

Bonus Figure: Continuous Left Rock Turn

Open Bronze Freestyle Demo

Posture

Frame

Hold

1. Flicks

2. Oversway & Ronde

3. Curls

4. Fallaway Ronde

5. Change of Place (Silver Level)

Demonstration of Figures 1 - 5

6. Spanish Drag

7. Outside Underarm Turn to Shadow Position

8. Shadow Envelope's

9. Swivel Fans

10. Fallaway Whisk & Underarm Turn

Demonstration of Figures 6 - 10

11. Handshake Back Fans

12. Cobra Fans

13. Fallaway Slip Pivot

14. Traveling Right Lunges

15. Shadow Reverse & Drag

Demonstration of Figures 11 - 15

Bonus Figure: Double Ronde & Curl

Characterization & Styling

1. Double Ronde to Shadow

2. Shadow Viennese Crosses

3. Promenade Taps & Right Side Curl

4. Fallaway to Hammerlocks

5. Left Side Check

Demonstration of Figures 1-5

6. Pivots to Shadow Switches

7. Shadow Corte' & Fallaway

8. Stalks to Skater's Walks

9. Oblique Line to Waist Wrap

10. Teleronde & Throwaway Oversway

Demonstration of Figures 6-10

Variation 1) Shadow Left Turn: Promenade to Fan, Underarm Turn end in Shadow Position, Basic Left Turn in Shadow, Man 2 Steps Back to P.P., Lady 3 Steps Back to P.P., Reverse Promenade Link Ending.

Variation 2) Back Fans: 2 Walks to Reverse Turn into Back Fan Position, Fans, Rock to Fan Position, 2 Change of Places, Swivel to Tango Close Ending.

Variation 3) Shadow Right Foot Lunge: 2 Walks, Curl into Shadow, Chassé Left, Lunges, Oversway, Pivot, Tango Close Ending.

Variation 4) Check Promenade to Shadow Rondé: Check Promenade, Curl, Floor Rondé, Walks in Shadow to Left Side by Side Position, Open Swivel to Tango Close Ending

Review - Variations 1-4 in a routine format.

Variation 5) Side by Side Rocks: Open Left, Lady Curl and out to Side by Side Position, Curl Lady in to Lunge, Back to Side by Side Rock, Twist & Flicks, Back to P.P., Reverse Promenade Link Ending.

Variation 6) Shadow Switches: Promenade to Right End in Shadow, Overturn Open Left, Overturn Open Right, Overturn Open Left, Fan Position, Swivel Tango Close Ending.

Variation 7) Hammerlock Kicks: Promenade to Fan, Change of Place, 2 Step Kicks in Hammerlock Position, Tango Close Ending.

Variation 8) Shadow Kick Ball Change & Twist: Twist Turn to Right to Fan Position, Change of Place to Shadow, Shadow Kick Ball Change, 2 Walks, Twist, Outside Swivel to Close Position Ending.

Review - Variations 5-8 in a routine format.

Variation 1) Pivot to Grapevine & Argentine Flick: Promenade to Pivot Overturn to end Outside Position, Grapevine, Overturn Open Left, Swivel to Leg Hook, Left to Other Leg Hook, Outside Swivel, Tango Close Ending.

Variation 2) Double Rondé with Hand to Hand Press Lines: Double Rondé with Lady end Outside Position, Lady Swivel on Right Foot & Kick on Left Foot, Man Left Side by Side Position, Press Lines, Man Walks, Lady 3 Step Left, Tango Close Ending.

Variation 3) Shadow Viennese Crosses: 2 Walks to Telemark, Oversway, Pivot to Shadow, 2 Viennese Crosses, Lunge Line, Tango Close Ending.

Variation 4) Promenade Pivot to Barrel Roll: Promenade Pivots, Grapevine, Barrel Roll to Lunge, Grapevine to Rondé, Promenade Closed Ending.

Review Variations 1-4 in a Routine Format

Variation 5) Viennese Crosses to Overturned Wrap

Variation 6) Twist Turn Pivots with Hand to Hand Rocks

Variation 7) Same Foot Lunge to Side by Side Check

Variations 8) Fallaway to Check & Free Spin

Review 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. Face to Face, Back to Back (Waltz)

2. Progressive Twinkles (Waltz)

3. Grapevine (Waltz)

4. Fallaway and Rock (Waltz)

5. Promenade Underarm Turn (Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Zig Zag Outside Partner (Foxtrot)

7. Fallaway Twinkles (Foxtrot)

8. Promenade Twist (Foxtrot)

9. Fifth Position Breaks (V. Waltz)

10. Left Rock Turn (Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

1. Grapevine (Foxtrot)

2. Weave from Promenade Position (Foxtrot)

3. Chair & Slip (Foxtrot)

4. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)

5. Hairpin from Reverse (Waltz & Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Hairpin from Promenade (Waltz & Foxtrot)

7. Slide & Check (Foxtrot)

8. Open Right Turn to Underarm Turn (Waltz)

9. X Lines (V. Waltz)

10. The Gem (Foxtrot)

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

Tango Routine 1

Tango Routine 2

Tango 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. Developing Strong Posture

2. Hold

3. Swing

4. Rotation

5. Sway

6. Use of Feet

7. Music Interpretation

8. Arm Styling

9. Maintaining Smooth Transitions

10. Summary

11. 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. Developing a Strong Posture

2. The Tango Swing

3. Rotation in Tango

4. The Tango Sway

5. Using Your Feet

6. Music Interpretation

7. Tango Frame

8. Transitions from Figure to Figure

9. Arm Styling in Action

10. Finger Technique

11. 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. Unique Tango Characteristics & Styling

3. Characteristics of the Dance - Rotation

4. How to Create Good Footwork & Balance

5. Tango Basics - Poise, Posture & Position

6. Progressive Link - Characterisitics

7. Right Side Fan - 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