American Rhythm Syllabus – Silver Cha Cha | Donald Johnson

Develop more sophisticated American Rhythm Cha Cha technique with Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak in the American Rhythm Syllabus – Silver Cha Cha.

Designed for Silver / Advanced I dancers, this approximately 171-minute instructional program introduces 10 combinations featuring Cross Overs, Grapevine actions, Cuban Breaks, Swivels, Wraps, turns, kicks, and challenging syncopations. The material is organized into sections with demonstrations after each group of figures, making it easier to study the movements and understand how they work together.

The program concludes with a complete dance demonstration, giving dancers a clear example of how the Silver-level material can be incorporated into expressive, musical Cha Cha dancing.

A valuable training resource for competitive dancers, teachers, and students looking to expand their American Rhythm vocabulary and improve timing, coordination, partnerwork, and overall Cha Cha technique.

Syllabus / Contents

1. Cross Over Flick Combination
2. Back Spot Inside Turn
3. Pull Back and Grapevine
4. Cross Body Lead and Syncopated Chassé

Demonstration – Figures 1–4

5. Cuban Breaks & Swivels
6. Open Turn and Wrap
7. Cross Over, Twist and Kick

Demonstration – Figures 5–7

8. Syncopations Left & Right
9. Across the Back with Walk Around Turn
10. Syncopated Cross Overs

Demonstration – Figures 8–10

Final Dance Demonstration