American Smooth Waltz Syllabus

What is the Waltz?

Beginner

1. Box & Rotating Left

2. Walk Around Turn

3. Change Step

4. Balance Steps

5. Balance & Box

   Beginner Waltz Combination (1-5)

   Intermediate

6. Hand To Hand

7. Right Turning Box

8. Promenade Twinkle

9. Twinkle W/ Balance

10. Passing Twinkles

    Intermediate Waltz Combination (6-10)

Beginner Techniques:

• Waltz Beginner Footwork Technique

• Waltz Beginner Rise & Fall Technique

• How to Count Waltz with Music

• What’s a Pivot Turn?

• Body Weight & Position Explained

• What is a Rock Step?

Advanced Techniques:

• Advanced Footwork

• Advanced Rise & Fall

• Basic Room Alignments

Dance Positions:

• American Smooth Dance Position

• Common Ballroom Dance Positions | Volume 1

• How to Improve Dance Frame (Dance Position)

• Outside Partner Dance Position

• What is Shadow Position?

Styling

• Walk Around Turn Arm Styling

• Waltz Arm Styling | Hand to Hand

Tips:

• How to Improve Your Posture for Dance & Life!

• How to NOT Step on Your Dance Partner

Bonus Combos:

• Beginner Waltz Combination (1-4)

• Intermediate Combo #1

FAQs:

• What's the Difference Between the Waltz and the Viennese Waltz?

• What is the Line of Dance?

• What's the Difference Between American Rhythm & Smooth?

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