NDCA Approved Figures, Elements, and Restrictions
List of the allowable figures and elements (or restrictions) for the Bronze and Silver levels to be used in NDCA recognized Events. (In the American Style dances any pattern or figure may be danced as long as it is not in conflict with American Style NDCA Approved Figures, Elements & Restrictions)
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The following is a list of the allowable figures, elements and or restrictions for the Bronze and Silver levels to be used in NDCA recognized Events. Even though Member Organizations of the NDCA have their own syllabi, this list of allowable figures, elements, and restrictions was developed to ensure a fair and even playing field for anyone entering closed syllabus competitions. Please check this list against your own syllabi to see which figures are allowed for NDCA sanctioned Competitions. |
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General Level Restrictions |
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No continuity style in Bronze. |
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In the American Style dances any pattern or figure may be danced as long as it is not in conflict with American Style NDCA Approved Figures, Elements & Restrictions. |
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Spirals are not permitted in the Bronze level. |
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One underarm or solo turn at a time is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
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Elements and figures unique to one dance or style may not be used in another dance, unless specified. |
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Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. No entrances are allowed in Closed American or International Style. For example, starting the Gold International Style Cha Cha with an allowed side by side amalgamation would constitute an ÒentranceÓ. A single curtsey facing partner in Viennese Waltz is allowed. |
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No embellishments of standard figures. No change of levels, head rolls, foot flicks, syncopations or delayed timings unless specifically approved. |
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American Style Style Waltz - Bronze Level |
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1. Left Closed Box/Reverse Turn Right Closed Box/Natural Turn |
7. Natural Spin Turn (as International Style) |
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2. Forward Progressive/Change Step, right foot or left foot |
8. Forward Twist to Left from P.P. |
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3. Lady's Underarm Turn to the Right two Measures/6 beats |
9. Syncopated Chasse |
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4. Balance Steps, Hesitations, Fifth Position Breaks |
10. Simple Grapevine or Zigzag -no Syncopation |
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5. Closed Twinkles; may be danced in any direction except Fallaway |
11. In & Out Change Steps/Butterfly |
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6. Cross Body Lead from LF Fwd Hesitation or from 1 3 of Left Closed/Box Reverse Turn |
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American Style Waltz Restrictions – Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures (24 beats). |
No fallaway actions (whisks, 5th position breaks, etc. are not considered fallaway actions). |
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Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine. |
No picture lines or figures; i.e. contra check, chair, oversways, lunges, etc. |
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No continuity style in Bronze Waltz, feet must be closed on three except on allowed figures. |
No syncopations other than chasse from Promenade. No syncopated underarm turns. |
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No foot changes, fakes, shadow, tandem, solo, or same foot figures. Partners must always be on opposite feet. |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial rondes, developes, etc.) |
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No consecutive pivots left or right, one (1) pivot is allowed. |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
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No open left or right box turns. |
One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level. |
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American Style Waltz - Silver Level |
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1. Open Left Box Turn & Open Right Box Turn |
9. Weaves |
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2. Open Twinkles - Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flops |
10. Chair and Slip Pivot, Wing, Hairpins |
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3. Grapevine to Left or Right - single or double hand hold |
11. Body & Picture Lines: Oversway, Contra Check, Same Foot Lunge, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers – maximum of 2 measures. |
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4. Running Steps |
12. Kicks, Rondes, DevelopesÕ no more than waist high |
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5. Traveling Crosses |
13. Standing Spins – Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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6. Syncopated Locks |
14. Continuous Partnership Pivots-Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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7. Syncopated Underarm Turns-One syncopation per measure |
15. Swivels: Fans, Gem, Zig-Zag, Outside |
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8. Fallaway Reverse Turn Slip Pivot, Fallaway Grapevine |
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American Style Waltz Restrictions – Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed; partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
Shadow work restricted to 8 measures |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than 1 measure. |
Single or double hand hold in facing and shadow positions may not comprise more than 50% of a routine. |
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No dips or drops below the waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, or floor slashes, Sitting Hens, Horse & Cart, Pot Stirrers, Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways, Tandem Position |
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American Style Tango - Bronze Level |
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1. Tango Walks, All Slows |
8. Rocks closed or P.P. May be danced w/ or w/o turn to left or right in any direction |
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2. Forward Basic, Closed or O.P. SSQQS timing only |
9. Single Pivot from P.P. |
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3. Promenade turning to left or right, SSQQS timing only |
10. Linking action to and from P.P. |
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4. Corte |
11. Left Reverse Turn, Open or Closed |
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5. Open Fan |
12. Under Arm Turn Left or Right from Open Fan |
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6. Open Fan to Same Foot Rocks |
13. Twist Turn to Left or Right from P.P. |
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7. Right Side Fan/Outside Swivel |
14. Running Step/Progressive Side Step/Argentine Walks-basic w/alternative rhythm |
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American Style Tango Restrictioms -Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than 32 consecutive beats, (16 measures counted in 2/4 time). |
No fallaway actions (whisks, 5th position breaks, etc. are not considered fallaway actions). |
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No foot changes, fakes, shadow, tandem, solo, or same foot figures. Partners must always be on opposite feet except for #6 above. |
No consecutive pivots left or right, one (1) pivot is allowed. |
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No more than four 4 consecutive quicks. |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, ganchos, or hooks, etc. |
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No syncopations except brush point in the Open Fan (&S). |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
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Although the Corte is permitted, other picture lines i.e. contra check, chairs, oversways, lunges, etc. are not allowed. |
One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level. |
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American Style Tango - Silver Level |
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1. Open Right Turn |
8. Swivels: Fans, Zig-Zag, Outside, Inside |
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2. Syncopated Locks & Chasses |
9. Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high |
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3. Syncopated Underarm Turns-up to two syncopations allowed |
10. Ganchos/Hooks, Leg Crawls |
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4. Fallaway actions |
11. Continuous Partnership Pivots-Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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5. Chair and Slip Pivot, |
12. Standing Spin - Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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6. Fallaway Reverse Turn Slip Pivot |
13. Back to Back, Traveling Cross |
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7. Body/Picture Lines: Oversway, Same Foot Lunge, Contra Check, Right & Left Lunges, Explosion, Spanish Drag - maximum of 2 measures. |
14. Viennese Crosses |
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American Style Tango Restrictions – Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed; partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
Single or double hand hold in facing and shadow positions may not comprise more than 50% of a routine. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than 1 measure. |
Shadow work restricted to 8 measures |
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No dips or drops below the waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, or floor slashes, Sitting Hens, Horse & Cart, Pot Stirrers, Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways, Tandem Position |
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American Style Foxtrot – Bronze Level |
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1. Forward Basic, Closed or O.P. with or without quarter turn - SSQQ |
8. Closed Twinkle, may be danced in any direction except Fallaway, must close feet - SQQ |
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2. Back Basic, Closed or O.P. with or without quarter turn - SSQQ |
9. Single Promenade Pivot - SSQQ |
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3. Promenade - SSQQ |
10. Syncopated Chasse - SQQSQ&QSQQ |
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4. Rock Turn/Ad Lib to Left or Right - SSQQ |
11. Forward twist to left from promenade - SSQQ |
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5. Lady's Underarm Turn to the Right two Measures, 8 beats - SQQSQQ |
12. Sway step/Side Balance - SSQQ |
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6. Left Closed Box/Reverse Turn - SQQ |
13. Promenade Underarm Turn - SSQQ |
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7. Cross Body Lead - SQQ |
14. Simple Grapevine or Zigzag, 8 quicks maximum. No Syncopations |
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American Style Foxtrot Restrictions – Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures (32 beats) |
No syncopations other than chasse from Promenade No syncopated underarm turns |
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Open work may not comprise of more than 25% of any routine |
No consecutive pivots right or left, one (1) pivot is allowed |
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No continuity style in Bronze Foxtrot except Grapevines and Chasses |
No picture lines or figures i.e. oversways, contra check, chair, lunges, etc. |
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No foot changes, fakes, solo, shadow, tandem, or same foot figures. Partners must always be on opposite feet |
No fallaway actions (whisks, 5th position breaks, etc. are not considered fallaway actions). |
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Timing is limited to SSQQ or SQQ in Bronze Foxtrot except for Grapevine actions |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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Continuous quicks are NOT permitted except in the Simple Grapevine ( #14) or extra chasses/side steps. |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
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No more than eight (8) quicks, or 2 measures, of a grapevine/zig zag action and must finish with the feet closed |
One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level. |
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American Style Foxtrot– Silver Level |
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1. Open Left Turn |
9. Traveling Cross |
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2. Open Right Turn |
10. Weaves |
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3. Open Twinkles - Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flops |
11. Body/Picture Lines: Oversway, Same Foot Lunge, Contra Check, Right & Left Lunges, Explosion, Hover - maximum of 2 measures. |
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4. Running Steps |
12. Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high |
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5. Syncopated Locks |
13. Standing Spin - Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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6. Syncopated Underarm Turns one syncopation per measure |
14. Continuous Partnership Pivots up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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7. Chair and Slip Pivot, Wing, Hairpins |
15. Swivels: Fans, Gem, Zig-Zag, Outside |
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8. Fallaway Actions, Fallaway Reverse Turn Slip Pivot |
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American Style Foxtrot Resctrictions– Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed; partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
Single or double hand hold in facing and shadow positions may not comprise more than 50% of a routine. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than 1 measure. |
Shadow work restricted to 8 measures |
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No dips or drops below the waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, or floor slashes, Sitting Hens, Horse & Cart, Pot Stirrers, Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways, Tandem Position |
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American Style Viennese Waltz – Bronze Level |
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1. Left Turns/Reverse Turns |
6. Underarm Turn from Fifth Position Break or Cross Body Lead. |
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2. Right Turns/Natural Turns |
7. Closed Twinkle-May be danced in any direction or alignment |
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3. Progressive/Change Steps |
8. In & Out Change steps/ Butterfly |
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4. Balance Steps/Hesitations/Fifth Position Breaks |
9. Left box w/lady's left or right underarm turn |
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5. Cross Body Lead and Underarm Turn |
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American Style Viennese Waltz Resctrictions– Bronze Level |
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Open work may not comprise of more than 25% of any routine |
No open left or right box turns |
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Syncopations are not permitted |
No consecutive pivots right or left, one (1) canter pivot is allowed |
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Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and must finish by the eighth (8th) measure of music (24 beats) from where the action is commenced. |
Partners may not completely separate. |
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American Style Viennese Waltz – Silver Level |
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1. Left and Right Turns with Underarm Turns |
9. Canter Lilts and Canter Spins |
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2. Progressive Fifth Positions |
10. Canter Pivots Up to 2 measures |
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3. Open Left Turn |
11. Body/Picture Lines: Oversway, Same Foot Lunge, Right & Left Lunges, Contra Check, Explosion, Hover - maximum of 2 measures. |
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4. Open Right Turn |
12. Standing Spin - Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed |
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5. Open Twinkles-Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flop |
13. Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high |
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6. Spot Turn Combinations |
14. Swivels: Fans, Gem, Outside, Reverse |
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7. Chair and Slip Pivot |
15. Parallel Runs, Traveling Cross |
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8. Fallaway Position |
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American Style Viennese Waltz Restrictions – Silver Level |
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No dips or drops below the waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, or floor slashes, Sitting Hens, Horse & Cart, Pot Stirrers, Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways, Tandem Position |
Single or double hand hold in facing and shadow positions may not comprise more than 50% of a routine. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than 1 measure. |
No entrances allowed; partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
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Shadow work restricted to 8 measures |
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American Style Cha Cha - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic Step, Closed, Single or Double Handhold |
8. Cross Over Break with Swivel |
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2. Cross Over Breaks ‑ single only ‑ no timing changes |
9. Fifth Position Breaks |
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3. Offset Breaks ‑ O.P. |
10. Cross Body Lead ‑ May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions |
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4. Open Break |
11. Three Cha Chas ‑ chasses may be danced forward or back or side |
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5. Lady's Underarm Turn left or right |
12. Back spot turn / Natural Top |
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6. Walk Around Turns. May be danced under arm or free turn to Right or Left |
13. Parallel Breaks/Sweetheart/Cuddle ‑ Same foot is allowed on this pattern |
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7. Chase Turns ½ Turn or Full |
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American Style Cha Cha Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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Partners must use basic Cha Cha timing. No guapacha or other timing changes allowed except the 2&3 chasse in the Three Cha Chas. |
No foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet except for #13 above |
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No syncopated turns except for the Underarm Turn Left if danced on the 4&1 |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music except Chase Turns |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level. |
No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed |
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American Style Cha Cha - Silver Level |
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1. Open Boxes |
6. Twinkles |
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2. Back to Back, Paseo, Aida, Grapevines |
7. Swivels, Push Away Actions, Knee Lift |
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3. Guapacha Timing & Syncopated Breaks, Cucarachas, and Cuban Breaks using no more than 2 measures |
8. Foot Flicks, Rondes, and DevelopeÕ Actions no more than waist high |
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4. Half Moon |
9. Forward Spot/Reverse Top |
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5. Challenge |
10. ManÕs Foot Changes |
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American Style Cha Cha Restrictions - Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than two measures of music with the exception of chase turns and chase turn variations |
Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation. |
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American Style Rumba - Bronze Level |
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1. Box Step |
7. Open Break ‑ May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions |
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2. Cuban Walks ‑ Closed and Open may be danced in side by side position |
8. Cross Over Breaks |
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3. Lady's Underarm Turn to Right or Left |
9. Offset Breaks O.P. |
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4. Rock Steps & Breaks Forward, side or back |
10. Walk Around Turn May be danced under arm or free turn to Right or Left |
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5. Cross Body Lead/Turn may end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions |
11. Back Spot Turn/ Natural Top |
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6. Fifth Position Breaks |
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American Style Rumba Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music |
One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
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The timing for Bronze Rumba may be either SQQ or QQS. No other timing is permitted, no foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet. |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed |
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American Style Rumba - Silver Level |
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1. Open Boxes |
8. Spiral Actions: Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral |
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2. Snap, Quick and Double Underarm Turns |
9. Swivels |
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3. Grapevine |
10. Solo Spin Exits |
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4. Fencing Lines |
11. Syncopated Figures using no more than 2 measures/bars |
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5. Forward Spot Turn, Reverse Top ,Continuous Forward & Back Spot Turns with or without LadyÕs UAT |
12. ManÕs Foot Changes |
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6. Back to Back, Paseo, Aida |
13. Rondes and DevelopeÕ Actions-No more than waist high |
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7. Parallel Walks |
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American Style Rumba Restrictions - Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than two measures of music with the exception of chase turns and chase turn variations |
Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation. |
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American Style Swing - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic w/ or w/o Turn left or right |
9. Lindy Whip ‑ up to four quicks |
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2. Lady's Underarm Turn to Right |
10. Hitch Kicks |
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3. Lady's and Man's Underarm Turn to Left |
11. Lindy Whip with underarm turn L or R or hand change rollout‑ up to 4 quicks |
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4. Throwaway |
12. Stop and Go/Peek‑a‑Boo |
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5. Tuck in Turn/American Spin/Lady's Free Spin |
13. Back Walks & Points |
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6. Continuous Tuck in Turn –maximum of 4 consecutive chasses |
14. Swing Walks/Promenade Walks/ Jive Walks |
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7. Back Pass/change hands behind back |
15. Sugar Foot Swivels – no more than 4 quicks |
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8. Sweetheart/Cuddle/Wrap |
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American Style Swing Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music |
No foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet |
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No side by side work is allowed in Bronze |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
Use of hand shake holds, double hand holds are permitted |
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No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing 2hold |
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No continuous chasses, 1&2&3&4& |
No swivel action figures, Except for Sugar foot swivels e.g. Swing swivels/Sugar Foot/Chicken walks, Toe-Heel Swivels |
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No more than 4 consecutive chasses, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 |
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American Style Swing - Silver Level |
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1. Swiveling Actions: Chicken Walks, Toe-Heel Swivels, Fallaway, Boogie Woogie |
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2. Sailor Shuffles |
8. Solo Spins |
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3. Double Underarm Turns |
9. Skipping and Hopping Actions and Freezes/Holds -No more than 4 beats |
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4. Lindy Wraps |
10. Head Loops, Miami Special |
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5. Pushaway Actions |
11. Manhattan |
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6. Tunnels |
12. Foot Flicks, Rondes, and DevelopeÕ Actions -No more than waist high |
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7. Progressive & Continuous Chasses |
13. ManÕs Foot Changes |
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American Style Swing Restrictions - Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than two measures of music with the exception of chase turns and chase turn variations |
Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation. |
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American Style Bolero - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic |
7. Free Walk Around Turn from Cross Over |
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2. Open Break - Man may use Flex Point |
8. Side Passes Left and Right |
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3. Fifth Position Breaks |
9. Open Cuban Walks, Open and Closed Positions ‑ may be danced in side by side position |
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4. Cross Over Breaks |
10. Rock steps - May be danced in any direction |
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5. Cross Body Lead ‑ May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions |
11. Back spot turn / Natural Top |
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6. Lady's Underarm Turns to Left and Right |
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American Style Bolero Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music |
Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial rondes, developes, etc.). |
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Timing for Bolero must be SQQ. No other timing is permitted. No syncopations allowed. |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed |
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No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet |
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American Style Bolero - Silver Level |
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1. Syncopated Figures, Turns, Spins, Solo Spin exits-No more than one syncopation per measure |
7. Spiral Actions, Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral |
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2. Grapevine |
8. Forward Spot/Reverse Top |
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3. Swivels |
9. Continuous Forward/Back Spot Turns with or without LadyÕs Underarm Turn |
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4. Back to Back, Paseo, Aida |
10. Body Lines: Oversway, Contra Check, Same Foot Lunge, R/L Side Lunges, Explosion |
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5. Continuous and Double Underarm Turns |
11. Rondes and DevelopeÕ Actions no more than waist high |
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6. Parallel Walks |
12. ManÕs Foot Changes |
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American Style Bolero Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than two measures of music with the exception of chase turns and chase turn variations |
Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation |
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American Style Mambo - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic, open, closed, progressive w/ or w/o turn to right or left |
9. Chase Turns ½ or full |
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2. Open Break |
10. Side Breaks |
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3. Offset Breaks O.P. |
11. Promenade Walks |
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4. Fifth Position Breaks |
12. Cross Over Break with Swivel |
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5. Cross Over Breaks |
13. Progressive Walks |
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6. Lady's Underarm Turn to Right and Left |
14. Parallel Breaks/Sweetheart/Cuddle ‑ same foot is allowed |
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7. Walk Around Turn to left or right |
15. Back spot turn / Natural Top |
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8. Cross Body Lead ‑ May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions |
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American Style Mambo Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music |
No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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Couples must break on the two beat in Mambo. No other timing is permitted |
One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
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No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet except for #14 above |
No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed |
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Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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American Style Mambo - Silver Level |
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1. Open Boxes |
9. Back to Back/Paseo/Aida |
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2. Passes & Riff Turns |
10. Parallel Walks & Turns |
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3. Double Underarm Turns |
11. Forward Spot/Reverse Top |
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4. Spiral Actions: Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral |
12. Continuous Forward/Back Spot Turns with or without LadyÕs Underarm Turn |
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5. Head Loops/Neck Wraps |
13. Kick Styling & Knee Lifts |
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6. Grapevine |
14. Skipping and Hopping Actions and Freezes/Holds -No more than 4 beats |
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7. Half Moon |
15. Foot Flicks, Rondes and DevelopeÕ Actions |
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8. Swivels |
16. ManÕs Foot Changes |
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American Style Mambo Restrictions - Silver Level |
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No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. |
No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops, sit drops, floor slashes, sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for man or lady are allowed. |
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Partners may not completely separate for more than two measures of music with the exception of chase turns and chase turn variations |
Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation. |
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Peabody - Bronze Level |
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1. Six & Eight Count Right Turns |
5. Twinkles ‑ Forward & Backward |
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2. Six & Eight Count Left Turns |
6. Right & Left Underarm Turns |
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3. Running Steps / Gallops |
7. Grapevines |
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4. Locks ‑ Forward & Backward |
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Peabody Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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1. May not separate completely. Open work limited to single or double hand holds and may not last for more than 4 consecutive measures (8 beats). |
6. No picture line or figures i.e. oversways, contrachecks, chairs, lunges, etc. |
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2. Open work may not comprise of more than 25% of any routine. |
7. No fallaway actions, whisks, 5th position breaks, etc. are not considered fallaway actions |
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3. No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet. |
8. One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level. |
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4. No solo, shadow, or same foot figures |
9. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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5. Continuous quicks are not permitted except in running steps/gallops and grapevines. No more than eight quicks. |
10. No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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American Style Samba - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic - Closed or box, w/ or w/o turn |
7. Twinkles/Bota Fogos, Single, Double, Progressive, Forward & Back, PP & CPP |
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2. Side Basic/5th Position/Whisk |
8. Open or Progressive 5th Positions |
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3. Left or Right Underarm Turns |
9. Open Break |
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4. Extended Basic - Chasses |
10. Cross Body Lead |
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5. Promenade/Samba Walks/Rocks/Conversas, Copas |
11. Voltas |
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6. Open Counter Promenade/Samba Walks/Rocks |
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American Style Samba Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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1. Partners may not completely separate for more than 4 beats of of music. |
5. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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2. No side by side work allowed. |
6. Double‑hand holds and hand‑shake holds are allowed. |
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3. One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
7. No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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4. No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet. |
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Merengue - Bronze Level |
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1. Chasses - Forward, Backward, Side |
6. Back Spot Turn / Natural Top |
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2. Walks - Forward, Backward, Promenade |
7. Wrap/Cuddle/Sweetheart |
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3. Basic Left or Right Underarm Turns |
8. Ibo Walks |
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4. 5th Position Breaks |
9. Promenade Swivels |
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5. Left Rock Turns |
10. Pretzel/Hammerlock |
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Merengue Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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1. Partners must use basic Merengue timing except in Ibo Walks |
5. No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet. |
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2. Slow & Quick chasses are permitted |
6. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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3. No syncopations allowed except in quick chasses – maximum 4 beats |
7. Partners may not completely separate more than one measure of music except in Ibo Walks. |
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4. One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
8. No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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West Coast Swing - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic/Sugar Push |
5. Basic Whip |
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2. Passes & Underarm Turns Left & Right |
6. Basket/Wrap Whip |
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3. Tuck In Turns |
7. Whip w/ Underarm Turn Left or Right or hand change rollout. |
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4. Wrap/Cuddle/Sweetheart |
8. Hitch Kicks |
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West Coast Swing Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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1. Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music (4 beats) |
6. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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2. No side by side work allowed |
7. Use of hand‑shake holds, double hand holds are permitted |
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3. One underarm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level |
8. Syncopated spins are not allowed |
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4. No more than six consecutive quicks allowed in whips |
9. No entrances are allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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5. No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet |
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Hustle - Bronze Level |
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1. Basic ‑ in place, turning left or right, closed or open position |
6. Lady's Underarm or solo Spin to Left ‑ 1 ½ turns maximum |
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2. Left or Right Underarm Turns ‑ Man and Lady |
7. Throwaway |
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3. Wrap/Cuddle/Sweetheart |
8. Back Pass |
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4. Pretzel/Hammerlock |
9. Shoulder Drapes / Head Combs |
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5. New York Walks |
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Hustle Restrictions - Bronze Level |
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1. The timing for hustle is &1,2,3 or 1,2&3 or 1,2,3,4. No extra syncopations. |
4. No continuous spins. |
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2. Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music (4 beats). |
5. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. No aerial rondes, developes, etc. |
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3. No side by side work allowed. |
6. Use of hand‑shake holds double hand holds are permitted. |
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General Restrictions for International Style |
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Elements and figures unique to one dance or style may not be used in another dance, unless specified. For example, the Plait from Samba may not be used in Rumba, or the Double Reverse Spin may not be used in Foxtrot. |
No extended Weave actions in Bronze or Silver International Foxtrot. Weaves may be extended 2 counts in Gold. No change of levels, head rolls, foot flicks, syncopations or delayed timings unless specifically approved. |
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Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold. No entrances are allowed in Closed syllabus events. For example, starting the Gold International Style Cha Cha with an allowed side by side amalgamation would constitute an "entrance". A single curtsey facing partner in Viennese Waltz is allowed. No embellishments of standard figures. |
Elements must be completed, but partial steps may be danced (e.g., half a Mooch is acceptable. The V6 element does not have to be followed by a Forward Lock Step. Cuban Rocks may not be danced in Fan Position. |
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International Waltz |
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Bronze |
Silver |
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Closed Changes |
Weave from Promenade Position |
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Natural Turn |
Closed Telemark |
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Reverse Turn |
Open Telemark & Cross Hesitation |
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Natural Spin Turn |
Open Telemark & Wing |
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Whisk |
Open Impetus & Cross Hesitation |
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Chasse from Promenade Position |
Open Impetus & Wing |
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Closed Impetus |
Outside Spin |
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Hesitation Change |
Turning Lock |
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Outside Change |
Drag Hesitation |
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Reverse Corte |
Fallaway Whisk |
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Back Whisk |
Gold |
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Basic Weave |
Left Whisk |
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Double Reverse Spin |
Contra Check |
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Reverse Pivot |
Closed Wing |
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Back Lock |
Turning Lock to Right |
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Progressive Chasse to Right |
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot |
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Hover Corte |
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Fallaway Whisk |
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International Tango |
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Bronze |
Silver |
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LF or RF Walk |
Promenade Link | Reverse Promenade Link |
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Progressive Side Step |
Four Step |
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Progressive Link |
Back Open Promenade |
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Closed Promenade |
Outside Swivel |
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Rock Turn |
Fallaway Promenade |
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Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside |
Four Step Change |
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Back Corte |
Brush Tap |
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Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line |
Gold |
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Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn |
Fallaway Four Step |
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Open Promenade |
Oversway |
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Left Foot and Right Foot Rocks |
Basic Reverse Turn |
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Natural Twist Turn |
The Chase |
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Natural Promenade Turn |
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot |
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Five Step |
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Contra Check |
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International Foxtrot |
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Bronze |
Silver (continued) |
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Feather |
Hover Cross |
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Three Step |
Open Telemark, Open Natural, Outside Swivel and Feather Ending |
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Natural Turn |
Open Impetus |
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Reverse Turn |
Weave from Promenade Position |
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Closed Impetus & Feather Finish |
Reverse Wave |
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Natural Weave |
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Change of Direction |
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Basic Weave |
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Silver |
Gold |
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Closed Telemark |
Natural Twist Turn |
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Open Telemark & Feather Ending |
Curved Feather to Back Feather |
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Top Spin |
Natural Zig-Zag from Promenade Position |
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Hover Feather |
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot |
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Hover Telemark |
Natural Hover Telemark |
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Natural Telemark |
Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending |
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International Quickstep |
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Bronze |
Silver |
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Quarter Turn to R |
Checked / Underturned Tipple Chasse |
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Natural Turn |
Quick Open Reverse |
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Natural Turn with Hesitation |
Fishtail |
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Natural Pivot Turn |
Running Right Turn |
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Natural Spin Turn |
Four Quick Run |
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Progressive Chasse |
V6 |
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Chasse Reverse Turn |
Closed Telemark |
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Forward Lock |
Gold |
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Closed Impetus |
Cross Swivel |
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Back Lock |
Six Quick Run |
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Reverse Pivot |
Rumba Cross |
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Progressive Chasse to Right |
Tipsy to Right and Left |
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Tipple Chasse to Right |
Hover Corte |
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Running Finish |
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Natural Turn & Back Lock |
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Double Reverse Spin |
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Zig-Zag Back Lock, Running Finish |
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Cross Chasse |
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Change of Direction |
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International Viennese Waltz |
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Bronze |
Silver |
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Reverse Turn |
Reverse Fleckerl |
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Natural Turn |
Gold |
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Forward Change |
Natural Fleckerl |
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Backward Change |
Contra Check |
International Latin Notes, Dance Positions & Holds
Special notes and restrictions for all dances
- Couples remain in a standing position at all times.
- Couples dance only figures for the level entered. i.e. Bronze, Silver, Gold but Figures from lower levels can also be used.
- Make special note that some lower level figures have developments at a higher level. For example in the Rumba and Cha Cha, the Fan is Bronze, but the Fan Development is Silver. This is noted with an asterik * beside the figure.
- Couples must use the dance position hold allowed for the figure and level being danced as noted in the charts below.
- Positions given in the charts below are with hold unless noted as Òno holdÓ or Ò release holdÓ. When allowed partners may only release hold for a maximum of two bars before regaining an allowable hold.
- At no time in any of the allowable positions are the couples further away from each other than a comfortable arms length. The only exception is the There and Back in Cha Cha.
- Couples must use only the acceptable timing for the figure and level being danced
- When a timing in a figure has no weight change that is noted by putting that count in parenthesis. For example Rumba timing 2,3,4(1)
Descriptions of Allowable Dance Position and Holds
ÒNormal HoldÓ (classic hold) - partners facing each other in closed position, promenade position, counter promenade position or outside partner. Man holding ladyÕs right hand in his left hand, mans R hand on ladyÕs back and ladyÕs hand on the manÕs left arm or shoulder. Hold may vary slightly depending on the ÒpositionÓ and distance of the partners to one another.
Closed Position - facing partner, slightly apart - includes outside partner for shoulder to shoulder
a. normal hold – allowed in all dances
b. manÕs left hand holding ladies right hand
c. manÕs right hand holding ladies left hand – not in Paso Doble
d. no hold – maximum 2 consecutive bars –Rumba and Cha Cha only.
Contact Position – Facing partner with light body contact and normal hold.
Open Position – facing and away from partner, approximately at arms length.
Left hand holding LadyÕs right hand.
a. right hand holding ladyÕs right hand
b. no hold – rumba and Cha Cha only
c. double hold, left hand holding ladyÕs right hand and right hand holding ladyÕs left hand.
Fan Position – Lady at 90 degree angle to man on his left side on an imaginary line about 6 inches in front of him. Left hand holding ladyÕs right hand, manÕs feet apart, weight on RF, lady LF back, weight on LF.
Promenade Position – Lady on manÕs right side with the manÕs right and ladyÕs left side towards each other, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÔVÕ. Normal Hold.
Open Promenade Position - Lady on ManÕs right side with the ManÕs right and LadyÕs left side towards each other, slightly apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÔVÕ. Normal Hold.
a. Right hand holding LadyÕs left hand – rumba and cha cha only
b. Left hand holding LadyÕs right hand
c. No hold - rumba and cha cha only
d. Right hand on ladyÕs back, left to right hand hold released – Gold Samba only
e. Double hand hold – Jive toe Heel Swivels Break Ending
Counter Promenade Position – Lady on manÕs left side with manÕs left side and ladyÕs right side towards each other, slightly apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÒVÓ. Normal Hold
Open Counter Promenade Position – Lady on manÕs left side and LadyÕs right side towards her partner, slightly more apart than Counter Promenade Position, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÔVÕ – normal hold.
a. Left hand holding LadyÕs right hand.
b. No hold – Rumba, Cha Cha and Silver Jive only
c. Left hand on ladyÕs back – Gold Samba only
Right Side Position – Lady on ManÕs right side, both facing the same way. Normal Hold, right to left hand hold, Alternative hold - ManÕs Right hand/arm on or across LadyÕs back and LadyÕs Left hand/arm on or across the manÕs shoulder. manÕs left hand (ladyÕs right hand released), or no hold.
Left Side Position - Lady on ManÕs left side, both facing the same way. Left to right hand hold, Alternative hold - ManÕs left hand/arm on or across LadyÕs back and LadyÕs right hand/arm on or across the manÕs shoulder. ManÕs right hand and ladyÕs left hand released, no hold.
Tandem Position - Lady directly in front or behind the Man, both facing the same way. With or without hand hold depending on the figure.
Right Shadow Position – Lady on manÕs right side slightly in advance, both facing the same way. Lady can be behind the man cha cha Turkish towel.
- Hold 1 – right hand placed on or just below ladyÕs right shoulder blade, left hand holding ladyÕs left hand, wrist or lower arm.
- Hold 2 – Right arm is behind ladyÕs back, right hand holding her left hand and left hand holding her right hand. LadyÕs arms across front of her body just below chest level with her right arm above her left arm (Ôcuddle holdÓ)
- Hold 3 – Right hand placed on or just below LadyÕs right shoulder blade, left hand holding her right hand in front of the bodies just below chest level. The ladyÕs left arm is held across the front of her body, either just below or above the joined hands.
Left Shadow Position - Lady on manÕs left side, slightly in advance or slightly behind the man, both facing the same way.
Right Contra Position – Man and Lady moving, or positioned to move. Towards partnerÕs right side. Partners on the same foot. Gold Samba only
Left Contra Position – Man and Lady moving, or positioned to move, towards parnerÕs left side. Partners on the same foot. Gold Samba only
Fallaway – As promenade position moving in a backwards direction.
Inverted Promenade – Lady on manÕs right side, almost back to back, with manÕs right side and ladyÕs left side towards each other about 12 inches apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÒVÓ. Right hand holding ladyÕs left hand or no hold.
Inverted Counter Promenade – Lady on manÕs left side, almost back to back. ManÕs left side and ladyÕs right side towards each other about 12 inches apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a ÒVÓ . Left hand holding ladyÕs right hand or no hold.
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INTERNATIONAL STYLE CHA CHA CHA |
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Bronze Cha Cha figures |
Timing |
Position and Dance Holds |
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1 |
Basic Movements |
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Closed |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold |
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Open |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed or Open Position L to R hold |
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In place |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold |
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Alternative Basic (from Rumba) |
23,4&1,2&3,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold or no hold (max 2 bars) |
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2 |
New York to Left or Right Side Position |
23,4&1 |
LSP L hand hold or RSP R hand hold |
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3 |
Spot Turns to Left or Right |
23,4&1 |
RSP or LSP, release hold (one bar),regain hold for next figure |
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Switch Turns Left or Right |
23,4&1 |
RSP or LSP, release hold (one bar),regain hold for next figure |
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Underarm Turns (UA) Left or Right |
23,4&1 |
Left to Right hand hold. |
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4 |
Shoulder to Shoulder (left side or right side) |
23,4&1 |
O. Partner L side or R side.Normal,L to R , 2 hand hold,no hold |
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5 |
Hand to Hand- Right Side Position |
23,4&1 |
RSP R to L hand hold or Alt RSP hold, end in closed or RSP |
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Left Side Position |
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LSP L to R hand hold or Alt LSP hold, end in closed or LSP |
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6 |
Three Cha Cha Cha's (forward and back) |
23,4&1,2&3,4&1 |
Closed or Open Position, Normal, L to R, double, or no hold |
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Forward in RSP |
23,4&1,2&3,4&1 |
RSP R to L hand hold or Alt.RSP Hold (last 3 steps can face partner) |
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Forward in LSP |
23,4&1,2&3,4&1 |
LSP L to R hand hold or Alt. LSP Hold (last 3 steps can face partner) |
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7 |
Side Steps (to Left or Right) |
23,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold or L to R hand hold |
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8 |
There and Back |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Position, ** Open with no hold, Regain hold |
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9 |
Time Steps |
23,4&1 |
Closed or Open Position without hold |
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10 |
Fan |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed to Fan Position |
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11 |
Alemana |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Fan position , underarm turn, Closed position. |
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12 |
Hockey Stick |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Fan position, L UA turn, open position |
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13 |
Natural Top |
23,4&1 -1 or 3 bars |
Closed Position Normal Hold |
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14 |
Natural Opening Out Movement |
23,4&1 |
Normal Hold throughout,Closed position,RSP,end in Closed Position |
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15 |
Closed Hip Twist |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Normal Hold Closed position to RSP,end in Fan Position |
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Bronze Alternative Cha Cha timings - none |
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Bronze Alternative Cha Cha Positions and Holds |
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Figures with "no hold" can be done for a maximum of 2 consecutive bars then regain an allowable hold for the next figure. |
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Bronze - 1. Closed Basic Movement can end in Open CPP |
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Bronze - 8. ** There and Back is the only figure where the partners are further apart than a comfortable arms reach. |
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Bronze -11. Alemana- may end in Open CPP, or towards partners Right Side to follow with opening out movement or closed hip twist. |
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Bronze -11. Alemana may also Commence in open position L to R hand hold (Lady will make one complete turn on this Alemana) |
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Bronze -12 Hockey Stick can end in Open CPP or side and sl fwd for shoulder to shoulder. |
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Bronze -15. closed hip twist can also end in open position and open Counter Promenade Position. |
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Bronze Special Cha Cha notes: |
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1. Spot Turns, Switch Turns and Underarm turns (Lady) may rotate up to one full turn over a bar of music |
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2. Partners are on opposite feet at all times, except on the Chase Turn in Silver and Foot Changes at Gold Level |
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3. Bronze-alternative to compact chasse danced on 3-5 of Alemana and Hockey stick, man may dance LF side, replace RF and close LF to RF 4&1. |
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4. Bronze-a Cuban break chasse 4&1 may be danced by the man on steps 8,9,10 of the Alemana or Hockey Stick. |
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Silver Cha Cha figures |
Timing |
Position and Dance Holds |
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16 |
Open Hip Twist |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Open Position L to R hand hold, end in Fan Position |
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17 |
Reverse Top |
23,4&1 3 bars |
Contact Position Normal Hold throughout |
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18 |
Opening out from Reverse Top |
23,4&1 |
Contact Position Normal Hold to end in Fan Position |
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19 |
Aida |
23,4&1 |
Contact Position Normal Hold, end in LSP L to R Hand Hold |
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Ending #1 Rock and spot turn |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
LSP L to R Hand Hold,release hold, end in closed or LSP L to R Hold |
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Ending #2 Switch and UA turn to R |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
LSP L to R Hand Hold, Closed Position,UA turn,end Closed Pos. |
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20 |
Spiral Turns (Lady) |
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Spiral ( Left Underarm) |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Pos. Normal Hold to RSP,spiral UA L, End in Fan Position |
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Curl (Left Underarm) |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Open Position L to R Hand Hold,Curl UA L, end in Fan Position |
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Rope Spinning |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Lady on man's R side facing opposite direction. L to R Hand Hold |
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(Spiral Right UA on end of prev figure) |
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Lady fwd behind man's back, LSP, end in Closed Position |
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21 |
Cross Basic |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold throughout. |
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22 |
Cuban Breaks |
2&3&4&1 |
Closed or Open Position,Open PP, Open CPP,RSP,LSP with or without hold |
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Split Cuban Breaks |
2&3,4&1 |
Closed or Open Position,Open PP, Open CPP,RSP,LSP with or without hold |
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23 |
Chase- Man ( first and 4th bar 2(3)4&1) |
23,4&1 4 bars |
Open Position No Hold, Tandem Position lady behind, Lady in front, |
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Lady |
23,4&1 4 bars |
Lady behind, Lady spin to end in Open Position No Hold. |
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*Time Steps in Guapacha |
(2)a3,4&1 |
Closed or Open Position without hold |
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*New York in Guapacha |
(2)a3,4&1 |
in LSP and/or RSP |
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*Fan Development |
23,4&1 |
Closed position Normal hold, Promenade Position, Fan Position |
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*Hockey Stick to LSP and forward runs |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Fan Position, UA L ending in LSP L to R hand hold |
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*Natural opening out movement end in contact |
23,4&1 |
Normal Hold throughout,Closed position,RSP,end in Contact Position |
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Silver Alternative Cha Cha timings |
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Silver - Guapacha Timing (2)a3,4&1 can be used in the New York in LSP or RSP and #21 Cross Basic |
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Silver - Fan Development may use Guapacha timing on steps 6 to 10 (2) a3, 4&1 |
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Silver - #17 - Reverse Top may be danced for two bars to follow with opening out from reverse top, Aida,6-10 of a spiral |
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Silver Alternative Cha Cha Positions and Holds |
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Figures with "no hold" can be done for a maximum of 2 consecutive bars then regain an allowable hold for the next figure. |
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Silver - Closed Hip Twist, Open Hip Twist, Spiral, and Curl can also end in Open Counter Promenade Position, Open Position, Contact Position |
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Silver - #19 Aida- may follow a Curl or Spiral |
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Silver - # 20 Rope Spinning may also end in Open CPP or forward toward the Man's R Side |
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Silver Special Cha Cha notes: |
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1. Spot Turns, Switch Turns and Underarm turns (Lady) may rotate up to one full turn over a bar of music |
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2. Partners are on opposite feet at all times, except on the Chase Turn in Silver and Foot Changes at Gold Level |
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5. Silver - Ronde Chasse (man), twist Chasse (man) or Lady on the closed hip twist and Slip Chasse (man) on the Open Hip Twist |
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6. Silver - man may dance a cuban break 2&3&4&1 while lady dances a time step or vice versa |
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Gold Cha Cha figures |
Timing |
Position and Dance Holds |
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24 |
Advanced Hip Twist |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Closed Position Normal Hold to RSP, end in fan Position |
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25 |
Hip Twist Spiral |
23,4&1,23,4&1 |
Close Position Normal Hold to RSP,Lady UA spiral L, end in Open CPP |
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26 |
Turkish Towel |
23,4&1 6 bars |
Open Position R to R Hold, Lady UA to R,L Shadow man in front, |
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R Shadow man in front, repeat Shadow pos., end I Open Position |
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27 |
Sweetheart |
23,4&1 6 bars |
Open Position R to R Hold,RSP R to R and L to L hold, maintain |
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hold for LSP and RSP, Release two hand hold to end in Fan Position |
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28 |
Follow my Leader |
23,4&1 6 bars |
Open Position L to R Hold,Tandem position Lady behind, then Lady |
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In front, repeat two Tandem positions, end in Open Position |
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29 |
Foot Changes - 4 methods (see notes below) |
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* Alemana to adv. Hip twist (see note below) |
23,4&1 3 bars |
Open Position R to R hand hold. end Left to R hold in Fan Position |
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*Natural Top with lady's left underarm turn |
23,4&1 3 bars |
closed position normal hold, underarm turn on count 23 (RL),end |
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*Cross Basic with Lady's Spriral UA L |
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Gold Alternative Cha Cha timings - same as for Silver |
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Gold Alternative Cha Cha Positions and Holds |
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Figures with "no hold" can be done for a maximum of 2 consecutive bars then regain an allowable hold for the next figure. |
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Gold - Alemana - may commence in open position with a R to R hand hold, Lady making a full turn on the Alemana and follow with an Advanced Hip Twist with R to R Hold, ending in Fan Position regaining L to R Hold. |
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Gold -#24 Advanced Hip Twist may also end in Open Counter Promenade Position, Open Position , Contact Position |
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Gold - #27 Sweetheart . Right and Left Shadow Hold may be used in place of RSP AND LSP. |
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Gold - #29 Foot Changes - There are four methods of using a foot change |
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Two methods To achieve RSP, Right Shadow, or Tandem Position (Lady in Front) with partners on the same foot (no hold,R to L Hold,R.Shadow) |
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1. Lady dances an open basic 23,4&1, 23,4&1 Man dances Open basic 23,4&1,23 then foot change 4,1 turning 1/2 R to achieve position. |
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2. Lady- 3 bars of an open basic. Man dances two bars of open basic. Then foot change 2 turning 1/2 to R to achieve position (3). |
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Two methods to resolve from position achieved to return to Open Position |
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3. Man repeats foot change as in #1 above while Lady dances normal timing. End in Open Position. |
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4. Man repeats foot change as in #2 above while Lady dances normal timing. End in Open Position. |
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Figures that may be danced with Man & Lady using the same foot, having achieved RSP, R. Shadow or Tandem (Lady in front) are: |
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Any Basic Movement, Ronde or Twist Chasse, Spot or Switch Turns, Time Steps, Cuban Breaks and Split Cuban Breaks |
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Gold Special Cha Cha notes: |
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1. Spot Turns, Switch Turns and Underarm turns (Lady) may rotate up to one full turn over a bar of music |
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2. Partners are on opposite feet at all times, except on the Chase Turn in Silver and Foot Changes at Gold Level |
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INTERNATIONAL STYLE SAMBA |
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Bronze Samba Figures |
Timing |
Dance hold and position notes |
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1 |
Basic Movements - Natural, Reverse, Side and |
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Normal Hold |
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Progressive |
1a2 or 1(2) |
Normal Hold |
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2 |
Whisks L and Right |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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with Lady's Underarm Turn |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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3 |
Samba Walks |
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Promenade |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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Side |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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Stationary |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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4 |
Rhythm Bounce |
a1a2 |
Any Allowable Dance Position and Hold |
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5 |
Volta Movements |
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Traveling |
1a2a1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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6 |
Traveling Bota Fogos Forward |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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7 |
Criss Cross Bota Fogos |
1a2 |
Open CPP and Open Promenade |
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8 |
Traveling Bota Fogos Back |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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9 |
Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade |
1a2 |
Normal Hold |
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10 |
Criss Cross Voltas |
1a2a1a2 |
Open PP, Open CPP, end in Closed Position |
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11 |
Solo Spot Volta |
1a2 or 1a2a1a2 |
Release Hold (Maximum 2 bars) |
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12 |
Foot Changes |
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Closed to Right Shadow |
man 12 Lady 1a2 |
Closed to Right Shadow |
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Right Shadow to Closed |
man 12 Lady 1a2 |
Right Shadow to Closed |
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Promenade to Right Shadow |
man 12 Lady 1a2 |
Promenade to Right Shadow |
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13 |
Shadow Traveling Volta |
1a2a1a2 |
Right Shadow Position |
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14 |
Reverse Turn |
1a2 or SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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15 |
Corta Jaca (man RF forward,lady LF back) |
SQQQQQQ |
Normal Hold |
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16 |
Closed Rocks |
SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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Bronze Special Samba Notes |
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1. The principle of the Rhythm bounce is to start the dance, or as a means of achieving good phrasing or as a foot change. It can be used max 2 pars in any position. |
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2. Partners must be on opposite feet except when in Right Shadow Position |
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3. Release hold only on solo spot voltas for no more than 2 bars of music or by the lady for one bar to achieve a foot change |
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4. Figures allowed in Right Shadow Position are: Bronze and Silver - Samba Walks, Traveling Bota Fogos Forward, Shadow Traveling Voltas, Rhythm Bounce. |
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5. Maximum amount of turn on Spot Voltas in one full turn per bar. |
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Silver Samba Figures |
Timing |
Dance hold and position notes |
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17 |
Open Rocks |
SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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18 |
Back Rocks |
SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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19 |
Plait |
SS QQS |
Normal Hold or L to R hand hold |
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20 |
Rolling off the Arm |
123, 123 |
RSP Dbl hand hold, RSP R to L hand hold, end in Closed or R.Shadow |
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21 |
Argentine Crosses |
QQS, QQS |
Normal Hold |
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22 |
Maypole |
Volta timing up to 4 bars |
L to R hand hold while Lady turns UA right or left |
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23 |
Shadow Circular Volta |
1a2a1a2 |
Right Shadow Position |
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* foot change from R Shadow to Promenade |
man 12 Lady 1a2 |
Right Shadow to Promenade |
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*foot change (rolling off the arm) to R.Shadow |
man 12 Lady 1a2 |
RSP to Right Shadow |
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*Corta Jaca (Man LF back,Lady RF forward) |
SQQQQQQ |
Normal Hold |
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Silver Special Samba Notes |
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2. Partners must be on opposite feet except when in Right Shadow Position. |
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3. Release hold only on solo spot voltas for no more than 2 bars of music or by the lady for one bar to achieve a foot change. |
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4. Figures allowed in Right Shadow Position are: Bronze and Silver - Samba Walks, Traveling Bota Fogos Forward, Shadow Traveling Voltas, Rhythm Bounce. |
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5. Maximum amount of turn on Spot Voltas in one full turn per bar. |
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Gold Samba Figures |
Timing |
Dance hold and position notes |
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24 |
Contra Bota Fogos |
1a2 |
R Contra Position and L Contra Position |
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25 |
Roundabout to the Right or Left |
Volta timing |
R Contra Position and L Contra Position |
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26 |
Natural Roll |
SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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27 |
Reverse Roll |
SQQ |
Normal Hold |
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28 |
Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs |
123,123,123 |
Open Promenade and Open Counter Promenade |
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29 |
Three Step Turn Left (Lady only) |
123 |
Release Hold |
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30 |
Samba Locks |
QQS |
Open Counter Promenade Position |
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31 |
Cruzados Walks and Locks |
SS and QQS |
Right Shadow Position |
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*Traveling Volta in closed position or Shadow Pos. |
1(and2and) a1a2(slow volta) |
Closed Position or Shadow Position |
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*Foot Changes |
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Promenade to Right Contra Position |
see methods below |
Promenade to Right Contra Position |
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Right Contra to Promenade Position |
see methods below |
Right Contra to Promenade Position |
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Right Contra to Open Counter Promenade |
man 1a2,1a2 - lady 1a2a1a2 |
Right Contra to Open Counter Promenade |
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Gold Alternative Samba Timings |
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Foot Change from Promenade to Right Contra has four methods for the man 1. point fwd and back 1,2 2. Rock Fwd and Back 1,2 3. double rock 1a2a, 4. Flick Ball Change (1) a 2. Lady dances a LF Bota Fogo 1a2 on all four methods. Same Methods are used when dancing from Right Contra Position to Promenade Position. Ladies Bota Fogo will be on the RF 1a2 |
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Gold Special Samba Notes |
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2. Partners must be on opposite feet except: when in Right Shadow Position, Contra Bota Fogos and the Round About. |
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3. Release hold only on solo spot voltas for no more than 2 bars of music or by the lady for one bar to achieve a foot change, and the three step turn at the Gold Level. |
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4. Figures allowed in Right Shadow Position are: Bronze & Silver: Samba Walks, Traveling Bota Fogos Forward, Shadow Traveling Voltas, Rhythm Bounce Gold: Cruzado walks and locks. |
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5. The Three step Turn is only done by the lady as an entry to the Samba Locks and is preceded by the closed or Open Rocks or Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs. |
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6. Maximum amount of turn on Spot Voltas is one full turn per bar. |
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INTERNATIONAL STYLE RUMBA |
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Bronze Rumba Figures |
Timing |
Position and Dance Holds |
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1 |
Basic Movements |
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Closed |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed Position Normal Hold |
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Open |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed or Open Position L to R hold |
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In place |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed Position Normal Hold |
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Alternative Basic |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed Position Normal Hold, L to R hand hold or no hold (max 2 bars) |
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2 |
Cucarachas (LF and RF) |
2,3,4 (1) |
Normal Hold or L to R Hand Hold |
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3 |
New York to Left or Right Side Position |
2,3,4 (1) |
LSP L hand hold or RSP R hand hold |
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4 |
Spot Turns to Left or Right |
2,3,4 (1) |
RSP or LSP, release hold (one bar),regain hold for next figure |
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Switch Turns Left or Right |
2,3,4 (1) |
RSP or LSP, release hold (one bar),regain hold for next figure |
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Underarm Turns (UA) Left or Right |
2,3,4 (1) |
Left to Right hand hold. |
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5 |
Shoulder to Shoulder (left side or right side) |
2,3,4 (1) |
O. Partner L side or R side.Normal Hold, L to R or Double hand hold |
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6 |
Hand to Hand- Right Side Position |
2,3,4 (1) |
RSP R to L hand hold or Alt RSP hold, end in closed or RSP |
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Left Side Position |
2,3,4 (1) |
LSP L to R hand hold or Alt LSP hold, end in closed of LSP |
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7 |
Progressive Walks Forward or Back |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed or Open Position Normal or L to R Hand Hold |
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8 |
Side Steps (to Left or Right) |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed Position Normal Hold or L to R hand hold |
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9 |
Cuban Rocks |
2,3,4 (1) |
Normal Hold,L to R Hand Hold, No Hold |
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10 |
Fan |
2,3,4 (1) |
Closed Position Normal Hold, toend in Fan Position |
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11 |
Alemana |
2,3,4 (1) |
Fan position , underarm turn, Closed position. |
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12 |
Hockey Stick |
2,3,4 (1) |
Fan position,end in open position,Open CPP, for shoulder to shoulder |
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13 |
Natural Top |
2,3,4 (1) |
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