Viennese Waltz

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

2A. Fifth Position Breaks

2B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn

3. Reverse Turn

4. Closed Twinkle

5A. Crossbody Lead

5B. Crossbody Lead with Underarm Turn

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Hand to Hand

7A. Forward Progressive Changes

7B. Backward Progressive Changes

8. Right Turn

9. Change of Place

10. Curtsey & Bow

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

1. X Line

2. Flairs Forward & Back

3. Underarm Turn Right

4. Underarm Turn Left

5. Progressive Fifth Position Breaks

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Spot Turn Combination

7. Reverse Underarm Turn

8. Advanced Hand to Hand Combination

9. Standing Spin

10. Open Right Turn

Demonstration - Figures 6-10

Dance Demonstration

1. Open Right Turn to Shadow

2. Open Right Turn in Shadow Position

3. Left Turn Connection

4. Barrell Roll

5. Shadow Skips

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Arabesque Combination

7. Double Leg Rondé

8. Roll In and Out

9. Tandem Turns to Brush Hops

10. Progressive Forward Checks

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

Characteristics of Viennese Waltz

1. Balance Steps

2A. Fifth Position Breaks

2B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn

3. Left Turn (Reverse Turn)

4. Closed Twinkle

5A. Cross Body Lead

5B. Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn

Demonstration of Figures 1-5

6. Hand to Hand

7A. Forward Progressive Changes

7B. Backward Progressive Changes

8. Right Turn

9. Change of Place

10. Curtsey and Bow

Demonstration of Figures 6-10

Bonus Figure: 1) Curtsey and Bow Variation

Bonus Figure: 2) Underarm Turns Right and Left

Bonus Figure: 3a) Hesitation Options: Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn

Bonus Figure: 3b) Hesitation Options: Hand to Hand

Bonus Figure: 3c) Hesitation Options: Swivel & Side Hesitation

Bonus Figure: 3d) Hesitation Options: Swivel & Hesitation

Bonus Figure: 3e) Hesitation Options: Change of Place with Man’s Hesitation

Bonus Figure: 4a) Change of Place Options: Man's Chasse'

Bonus Figure: 4b) Change of Places Options: Chasse' with Same Hand Hold

Bonus Figure: 4c) Change of Place Options: With Inside Underarm Turn

Bonus Figure: 4d) Change of Place Options: 1/2 Turn in Place

Open Bronze Freestyle Demo

Posture

Frame

Hold

1. Right Turn with Underarm Turn

2. Left Turn with Underarm Turn

3. Flairs

4. Turning Open Breaks

5. Shadow Runs

Demonstration of Figures 1-5

6. Reverse Underarm Turn

7. Advanced Hand to Hand Combination

8. Shadow Right Turns

9. Standing Spins

10. Open Right Turns

Demonstration of Figures 6-10

Bonus Figure: Flip Flops

Characterization & Styling

Timing & Canter Rhythm

1. Swivel & Ronde

2. Canter Pivots

3. Reverse Turns with Free Spins

4. Shadow Passing Right Turns

5. Right Side Ronde & Develope'

Demonstration of Figures 1-5

6. Shadow Canter Grapevines

7. Horse & Cart

8. Barrel Turns

9. Roll In & Out

10. Advanced Standing Spin

Demonstration of Figures 6-10

Customize Your Choreography - Basic

Customize Your Choreography - Timing

Customize Your Choreography - Alternate Ending

Variation 1) Reverse Turns with Free Spin: Reverse Turn with Inside Underarm Turn, Reverse Turn with Shape, Man?s Reverse with Ladies Free Spin, Normal Hold to Hesitation Steps.

Variation 2) Flip Flops with Underarm Pass: Twinkle, Flip Flop, Man Pass Underarm, Flip Flop Twinkle, Man Forward Change, Lady Spin Left, Reverse Turn.

Variation 3) Runaround: Reverse Turn, Inside Underarm Turn, Open Break, Runaround, Side Balance.

Variation 4) Side by Side Swivel & Free Spin: Change Step, Natural Turns, Back Change, Crossbody Lead, Ladies Underarm Turn, Explosion, Ladies Underarm Turn to Right Side by Side Position to Swivels, 3 Step Turn to Left & Point, Lady Canter Turn, Right Side Hesitation Step.

Variations 1- 4 in a Routine Format

Variation 5) Reverse Turn with Hand to Hand

Variation 6) Shadow Right Turn

Variation 7) Developé & Rondé

Variation 8) Shadow Reverse Turn

Variations 5-8 in a Routine Format

Variation 1) Alternate Hold Open Rights: 1st Four Bars of Crossbody Lead, Man Change Weight to Left Foot - Lady 3 Step Right to Shadow, Man Curve 3 Steps, Lady Back, Close, Forward, Alternate Hold Open Right, Man Open Right, Lady 3 Step Right, Man Forward Right Foot Change, Lady Back Right Foot Change.

Variation 2) Flip Flop to Canter Pivots: Twinkle to Flip Flop Position, Flip Flop, 4th Bar - Man Canter Pivot to Close Position, Canter Pivot Together, Man Turns Right to End, Left Side by Side Position, Hand to Hand, Man Forward Side Together - Lady 3 Step Turn to the Right, Man Balance on Right Foot, Lady 5th Position Break.

Variation 3) Open Right Turns to Arabesque & Same Foot Lunge: 1-3 Reverse Turn to Checked Reverse, Open Right x 2, Man Back on Left Foot then Forward Right Foot Around Lady to Same Foot Lunge, Lady Forward on Right Foot Arabesque Left Leg, Point Left Foot to Same Foot Lunge, Man to Left Foot, Lady Canter Turn Left, Back ½ Left Turn.

Variation 4) Side by Side Canter Grapevine: 1-3 Left Turn to Underarm Turn, Man Canter Forward, Lady Canter Rondé, Man 3 Step Left to Side by Side, Lady Canter Rock, Canter Grapevines Side by Side, Man Canter to Right, Lady 3 Step Under Joined Hands, Back ½ Turn.

Review - Variations 1-4 in a routine format.

Variation 5) Cuddle and Canter Grapevine: Left Turn, Man Back with Left & Hold 1,2,3, - Lady Step Back, Man Canter, Lady 3 Step Turning Left, Both Canter Grapevine Switching Sides, Shadow Right with Spin Off Ending.

Variation 6) In & Out Rolls: 1st 4 Bars of Crossbody Lead, Man Canter, Lady 3 Step Right to Roll In, Man Step Across with Left Foot, Lady 3 Step Left to Rollout, Man Canter Side, Lady ½ Turn Right Canter, Man Step Right Foot, Lady Back on Right with Kick, Man Side Canter, Lady 3 Step Left, Man Canter Side on Left Foot, Man Curved 3 Step Turning Left, Lady Spiral Right, Back ½ Left Turn.

Variation 7) Handshake Flip Flops: Twinkles to Flip Flop Position, Man Flip Flop Across Lady to Take Right Handshake Hold, Flip Flop, Man Canter, Lady Run into Shadow, Progressive Forward in Shadow, Man Canter Turn ¼ Right, Lady 3 Step Right, Back ½ Left Turn.

Variation 8) Swivel to Rondé & Developé: Twinkles, Man Canter, Lady Canter Underarm Turn to Left, Man Lunge to Right Foot, Lady Swivel & Point Right Foot, Man Lunge to Left Foot, Lady 3 Step Right, Man Lunge to Right Foot, Lady Rondé, Man Canter Left/Right, Lady 3 Step Left, Man Step Left Foot, Lady Step Right Foot & Developé with Left Foot, Back ½ Turn.

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. Open Left Box (Foxtrot & Waltz)

2. Open Right Turn (Foxtrot & Waltz)

3. Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn (Waltz)

4. Chair & Slip Pivot (Foxtrot & Waltz)

5. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)

Demonstration - Figures 1-5

6. Slide & Check (Foxtrot)

7. Swivel Fans (Tango)

8. Hairpin from Reverse (Foxtrot)

9. Traveling Right Lunges (Tango)

10. Promenade Pivots (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

Viennese Waltz Routine 1

Viennese Waltz Routine 2

Viennese 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. Frame

3. Swing

4. Sway

5. Rotation

6. Excellent Use of Feet

7. Music Interpretation

8. Summary

9. 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. The Correct Posture for Viennese Waltz

2. The Viennese Waltz Swing

3. Rotation in Viennese Waltz

4. Sway in Action

5. Excellent Use of Feet

6. Music Interpretation

7. The Viennese Waltz Frame

8. Maintain Smooth Transitions

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. Characterization & Styling

3. How to Create Good Footwork & Balance

4. Basic Reverse Turn - Poise & Posture

5. Cross Body Lead to Underarm Turn - Characterization & Styling

6. Reverse Turn to Back Contra Checks - Footwork & Balance

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