Jim & Jenell Maranto
American Smooth syllabus, Beginners-Intermediate (Bronze) level

See also: Silver level | Gold level These 4 DVDs recorded by former US National American Smooth Champions are excellent source material for teachers teaching American Smooth style. The syllabus is divided into 3 levels: Beginners (Bronze), Intermediate (Silver) and Advanced (Gold). Every step is explained and demonstrated on its own, so you will never wonder when one figure ends and the other begins. 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 4A. Balance Steps: Forward, Back, Side to Side 4B. Balance and 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 and Box 15. Twinkle & Weave Demonstration - Figures 8-15 Dance Demonstration Running time 128 min. Price £29.95 Ref: DV-DASJM146 - SOLD OUT Foxtrot Posture, Frame, Movement and Dance Hold 1. Basic 2. Promenade 3A. Rock Turn to Left (Left Rock Turn) 3B. Rock Turn to Right (Right Rock Turn) 4. Sway Step 5A. Promenade Underarm Turn 5B. Sway Underarm Turn 6A. Zig Zag in Line 6B. Zig Zag Outside Partner 7. Box Step Demonstration - Figures 1-7 8. Twinkle 9. Promenade Twinkles 10. Fallaway Twinkles 11. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner 12. Grapevine 13. Promenade Twist 14. Promenade Pivot 15A. Running Steps in Basic Rhythm 15B. Running Steps in Box Rhythm Demonstration - Figures 8-15 Dance Demonstration Running time 126 min. Price £29.95 Ref: DV-DASJM147 - SOLD OUT 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 and Corté 14. Promenade Pivot 15. Oversway Demonstration - Figures 8-15 Dance Demonstration Running time 145 min. Price £29.95 Ref: DV-DASJM148 - SOLD OUT Viennese Waltz Introduction to Viennese Waltz Technique 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 Running time 80 min. Price £29.95 Ref: DV-DASJM149 - SOLD OUT