American Rhythm Figures (Actions) – Nazar Norov

American Rhythm Figures (Actions) is an instructional video presented by Nazar Norov and Irina Kudryashova, focusing on the technical actions and styling elements used throughout the American Rhythm syllabus. Rather than teaching complete routines, the course explores the body actions, leg actions, rhythm interpretation, and shaping that add quality, expression, and precision to American Rhythm dancing.

Designed for syllabus dancers and instructors, the lessons examine technical details that can be incorporated into Silver-level Cha Cha, Swing, Bolero, Rumba, and Mambo. The instructors demonstrate how body rhythms, leg lines, freezes, poses, and movement actions contribute to cleaner execution and more expressive performances while maintaining proper balance and partnerwork.

This concise training video is ideal for dancers who already know the syllabus figures and want to refine movement quality, improve styling, and develop a stronger understanding of the actions that enhance American Rhythm dancing.

Course Contents

1. Silver Cha Cha – Cha Cha Actions in Combination
2. Silver Swing – Side by Side Swing Actions
3. Silver Bolero – Actions & Freezes
4. Silver Rumba – Poses & Body Rhythms: Press Line, Hip Body Rolls
5. Silver Rumba Intro – Leg Actions: Press Line, Flick and Point
6. Silver Mambo – Leg Lines, Ronde, Knee Lift, Lock and Flicks
7. Silver Mambo – Shimmy Rib Cage and Ripples
8. Leg Actions
9. Freezes, Holds & Poses
10. Body Rhythms
11. Supported and Non-Supported Lines