Accademia della Danza set (4 Videos)

Accademia della Danza approaches International Standard training through a combination of choreography and technical study. Across four videos, Mirko Gozzoli & Alessia Betti work with Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep, examining not only the figures being danced but also the principles that influence how each choreography is performed.

The routines are divided into Parts A, B, and C, giving dancers an opportunity to study shorter sections before returning to the complete choreography. This format makes it possible to examine individual transitions, movement choices, and technical details without losing sight of the overall musical and spatial structure of the routine.

Technical instruction addresses subjects including posture, leading and following, floorcraft, and head weight. Mirko and Alessia also discuss practice methods, hints, and training ideas that can be incorporated into regular ballroom practice.

Because the collection combines complete performances with sectional analysis, it can be used in different ways depending on the dancer’s experience: as an introduction to more developed Standard choreography, as material for focused practice, or as a technical reference for experienced dancers and instructors.

Collection Includes

Volume 1 – Waltz

Studies Waltz choreography together with the technical qualities needed to create coordinated movement through the partnership. The material includes attention to posture, lead and follow, floorcraft, and the characteristic movement of Waltz.

Volume 2 – Tango

Explores Tango through complete choreography and individual sections, with attention to its more compact movement character, partner positioning, directional changes, and technical control.

Volume 3 – Slow Foxtrot

Examines the continuous traveling quality of Slow Foxtrot, using choreography to study movement, partnership, floorcraft, and the coordination required to connect figures smoothly.

Volume 4 – Quickstep

Applies the same training format to Quickstep, where speed, coordination, directional control, and efficient movement become especially important when linking choreography around the floor.

Learning Format

Each dance is organized around a practical study process:

1. Complete Performance – View Parts A, B, and C together to understand the full choreography.
2. Part A Breakdown – Study the first section in detail.
3. Part B Breakdown – Continue with the technical and choreographic development of the routine.
4. Part C Breakdown – Complete the final section.
5. Technical Study – Examine principles such as posture, leading and following, floorcraft, and head weight.
6. Practice Guidance – Apply the instructors’ hints, training ideas, and practice methods to the choreography.