Basic Routines & Demonstrations

Building Championship Foundations: Basic Routines with Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry

Every world-class performance is built upon the strength of its basics. Whether you are a beginner laying your first foundation or an advanced competitor looking to “clean up” your technical habits, “Basic Routines & Demonstrations” is the ultimate reference tool. Featuring the legendary Standard Ballroom icons Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newberry, this video series provides a masterclass in elegance, frame, and footwork.

Christopher and Hazel are celebrated globally for their technical perfection and effortless movement. In this video, they strip away the complexity of advanced variations to focus on the core principles that define excellence in Standard Ballroom. By watching them demonstrate these fundamental routines, you will gain a deeper understanding of weight distribution, body alignment, and the subtle “connection” required to dance at a professional level.

Why Choose This Instructional Video?

• World-Class Standards: Learn from the gold standard of ballroom technique. Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry provide the same level of detail they used to become World Champions.

• Master the Basics: Gain confidence in your foundational steps, transitions, and postures—the building blocks of all successful ballroom routines.

• Clear Demonstrations: Visual learning is key to dance; observe how the masters interpret the rhythm, use their frame, and maintain constant elegance throughout the routine.

• Corrective Training: Use these demonstrations as a mirror to identify and refine any flaws in your own technique.

• Essential for All Levels: While focused on basic routines, the level of detail is so profound that even professional-level dancers will find immense value in revisiting these fundamentals.

Stop guessing if your basics are correct. Embrace the guidance of true champions and ensure that your technical foundation is as strong as your ambitions.