American Rhythm Gold Rumba – Donald Johnson

American Rhythm Gold Rumba is an instructional video presented by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak, covering the Gold syllabus of American Rhythm Rumba. Intended for experienced dancers who have already mastered the Bronze and Silver levels, this course explores advanced figures, refined partnerwork, and the technical details required for Gold-level performance.

The lessons focus on the execution of sophisticated syllabus figures while emphasizing movement quality, body control, connection, and smooth transitions between positions. Advanced concepts such as Shadow Positions, Spiral actions, Slip Pivots, Swivels, and Syncopated Turns are presented individually, allowing dancers to study each figure before incorporating it into their own practice or choreography. Throughout the course, attention is given to balance, timing, body action, and expressive movement that characterize American Rhythm Rumba at the Gold level.

With approximately 89 minutes of instruction, this video serves as a practical reference for dancers preparing for Gold syllabus examinations, competitive events, or instructors seeking a structured guide to advanced American Rhythm Rumba figures.

Course Contents

1. Telemark & Overturned Back Break
2. Outside Turn to Rocks
3. Spiral & Shadow Positions
4. Snap Underarm Turn with Reverse Pivot
5. Men’s Walk Around
6. Cuddle & Syncopated Outside Turn
7. Pivots & Swivels
8. Shadow Cucaracha & Alternating Slip Pivots
9. Overturned
10. Overturned Back Break & Slow Turn