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Latin American and Standard Ballroom
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8

Cuban Salsa and Merengue
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

  

Level 1
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES

 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Rumba Basic Samba Basic Cha Cha Basic Jive Basic
Alternative Basic Rhythm Bounce Alternative Basic Fallaway Rock
Hand to Hand Whisk Hand to Hand Hesitation
New York Samba Turn in Promenade Position New York Fallaway Throwaway
Rumba Walk Forward / Backward Samba Walk Three Cha Cha's Forward / Back Overturn
Shoulder to Shoulder Samba Side Shoulder to Shoulder Change of Place - Right / Left
Cuban Rocks Criss Cross Bota Fogos Tap Cha Cha -----
Stationary Side Steps ----- Time Step -----
 
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES

 
RUMBA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 44 bpm
Rumba Basic Jive Basic
Alternative Basic Fallaway Rock
Hand to Hand Hesitation
New York Fallaway Throwaway
Rumba Walk Forward / Backward Overturn
Shoulder to Shoulder Change of Place - Right / Left
Cuban Rocks -----
Stationary Side Steps -----
 
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Level 2
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Cucarachas Straight Line Volta There and Back Kick Ball Change
Shadow Standing Walk Shadow Flick Ball Change
Ronde Basic Ronde Walk Ronde Basic Kick Flick Ball Change
Fan Whisk Turn Back Fan Change of Hand Behind Back
Hockey Stick ----- Hockey Stick -----
Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ SOCIAL FOXTROT
2 3 S QQ S
32 bpm 30 bpm
Reverse Circular Chasse / Pivot
Class Combination Side Steps
 
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Level 3
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Traveling Side Steps Reverse Basic Traveling Side Step Stop & Go
Under Arm Turn - Right / Left Under Arm Turn - Right / Left Under Arm Turn - Right / Left Under Arm Turn - Right / Left
Alemana Turn Shadow Alemana Turn American Spin
----- Traveling Bota Fogos ----- Hip Bump
----- Progressive Basic ----- Shoulder Shrove Link
Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine
 
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ SOCIAL FOXTROT
1 2 3 S QQ S
32 bpm 30 bpm
Revision With Partner Revision With Partner to Popular Music
Solo Waltz Forward / Backward Sways
-- Right Turn
-- Left Turn
-- Double Walk
 
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Level 4
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Left Spin Circular Voltas Left Spin Fallaway Sways
Triple Alemana Samba Sides Triple Alemana Twists
Half / Full Hip Twist Samba Locks Cha Cha Locks Mooch 1
Modified Fan -- Modified Fan Mooch 2
-- -- Sparrow Turn Lindy Cuddle
Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine Class Routine
Start Hip Moves Start Hip Moves Start Hip Moves Start Hip Moves
 
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ SOCIAL FOXTROT
1 2 3 S QQ S
32 bpm 30 bpm
Whisk Forward Locks
Locks Backward Locks
Corner Spin Corner Spin
 
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Level 5
Choreography class, no syllabus.
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Level 6
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Open Hold Dance Reverse Bota Fogos Open Hold Dance Swivels
Natural Tops Rolling of the Arms New York Overspill 8 Quick Spins
Aida Overturn Knee Action Chicken Step
New York with Spins Ribcage Action New York with Spins Broadway
Quick Hip Twists Samba Twists Cha Cha Twists Kick & Flick Ball Change Both Legs
-- New York Split Chasse --
-- -- Ribcage Action --
 
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ SOCIAL FOXTROT
1 2 3 S QQ S
32 bpm 30 bpm
Backward Locks Ballroom Introduction
Forward to Backward Locks Transition --
Whisk to Chasse --
-- --
 
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Level 7
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Reverse Tops Natural Turns Natural Tops Spanish Arms
Loop Samba Runs Reverse Tops Jiggy Walk
Paso a Paso Korta Jaca Kick Cha Cha --
Modified Spins -- Modified Spins 12 Spins
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STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ SOCIAL FOXTROT
1 2 3 S QQ S
32 bpm 30 bpm
Open Close Change Quick Side Steps
Whisk Wing Lock Quick Lock Steps
Sincapated Chasse Sways Promenade Locks
 
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Level 8 (Silver)
LATIN AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES
 
RUMBA SAMBA CHA CHA JIVE
2 3 4a1 1a2 2 3 cha cha 1 1 2 3a4 5a6
28 bpm 50 bpm 32 bpm 44 bpm
Turkish Towel Traveling Samba Walk Turkish Towel Turkish Towel
Sweet Hearts Hip Vibrartions Cha Cha Turns (E) 18 Spins
Side to Side Circular Korta Jaca Modified Traveling Sidestep --
-- Reverse Whisk -- --
 
 

STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
 
WALTZ
1 2 3
32 bpm
Open Close Change
Whisk Wing Lock
Sincapated Chasse Sways
 
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Level 1
Salsa and Merengue
 
SALSA MERENGUE
Tap 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Basic - Forward & Backward Merengue Basic
Hand to Hand Walk - Forward & Backward
Underarm Turns - Right & Left Turns - Right & Left
Side Step Promenade Flick
Combing La Cucaracha
Walk - Forward & Backward
  
Spot Turn Out  
Change of Place - Right & Left
 
La Cucarachas - Close & Open  
Underarm Turn Double Hold  
 
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Level 2
Salsa and Merengue
 
SALSA MERENGUE
Tap 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Basics - Salsita Side Step
La Cucaracha with Crossover Separation with Arm Circles
Fan - In & Out Half Turns - Right, Left & Change Places
Left Spin (Single turn) Copy Cat
Sweat Hearts Wind Mill
New York Routine
Hook Turn  
Eight Shape - Open  
Pivot Turn - Single & Double Hold  
Swivels  
Spot Turns In  
Pachanga Heel Taps  
Cross Body Lead  
Routine  
 
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Level 3
Salsa and Merengue
 
SALSA MERENGUE
Tap 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Fan - Out & In La Yunta (The Yoke)
Arm Lock Turn - Right & Left Arm Lock Turn - Right & Left
Cuban Sink El Nudo (The Knot)
Eight Shape - Closed La Silla Giratoria (The Swivel Chair)
Salsa Drop Merengue Melt Down
Hook Turn  
Double Spin  
Manita a Mano  
Pachanga Cross Swivels  
Salsita  
Routine  
 
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