American Rhythm – Bronze Samba & Bolero Variations

Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak present Bronze Samba and Bolero variations for American Style Rhythm, adapting steps from other Rhythm dances. The Samba section includes Open Break and Underarm Turn, Shoulder Check and Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, drawn from Mambo. Bolero selections include Fifth Position Breaks from Rumba, Butterfly from Cha Cha and several Mambo-derived figures. Each section concludes with a demonstration. The source also describes work on footwork, dance positions, partner connection, body shaping, hip actions and arm styling. The programme is listed for beginning to intermediate dancers and runs approximately 76 minutes.

Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Samba & Bolero.

Samba
1) Open Break and Underarm Turn (Mambo)
2) Shoulder Check (Mambo)
3) Promenade Swivel and Close (Mambo)
4) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
5) Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
Demonstration – Figures 1-5

Bolero
1) Fifth Position Breaks (Rumba)
2) Butterfly (Cha Cha)
3) Shoulder Check (Mambo)
4) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
5) Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
6) Back Spot Turn (Mambo)
Demonstration – Figures 1-6