Develop your Samba technique and expand your dance vocabulary with American Rhythm Syllabus – Silver Samba, a comprehensive instructional program presented by professional dance instructors Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak.
Designed for Silver / Advanced I dancers, this course introduces 10 sophisticated Samba figures and combinations with an emphasis on rhythm, body action, footwork, turning technique, partnering, and smooth transitions between movements.
The program covers essential Silver-level material including Contra Bota Fogos, Volta Variation, Bota Fogo Combination, Rolling In and Outs, Promenade Runs, Rolling Off the Arm, and more advanced combinations. The figures are organized into sections followed by demonstrations, helping dancers see how individual movements can be connected and performed with continuity.
A complete Dance Demonstration provides an additional reference for timing, styling, musical interpretation, partner coordination, and the dynamic character of Samba.
With approximately 155 minutes of instruction, this MP4 video is an excellent resource for experienced ballroom dancers, instructors, and competitors who want to strengthen their Silver Samba technique and develop more confident, expressive American Style Rhythm dancing.
Contents
American Rhythm – Silver Samba Syllabus
- Contra Bota Fogos
- Volta Variation
- Bota Fogo Combination
- Rolling In and Outs
Demonstration of Figures 1–4
- Promenade Runs
- Rolling Off the Arm
- Advanced Left Turn and Points
Demonstration of Figures 5–7
- Fallaway & Spin
- Bota Fogo & Pull Back
- Back Rock Combination
Demonstration of Figures 8–10
Dance Demonstration
Dance demonstration music reference: “Rhodes Samba” – Track 20, American Rhythm & Smooth (CD237).
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