American Smooth – Bronze Foxtrot Syllabus | Michael Mead & Toni Redpath

Build a strong foundation in American Smooth Foxtrot with Michael Mead & Toni Redpath in Bronze Foxtrot Syllabus.

Designed for Bronze-level dancers, this comprehensive instructional program begins with the essential principles of posture, movement, frame, hold, Foxtrot timing, and footwork before progressing through the core syllabus figures.

The program covers Basic and Promenade actions, Rock Turns, Sway Steps, Underarm Turns, Zig Zags, Twinkles, Grapevines, Pivots, Running Steps, and Weaves. Demonstrations throughout the program show how the figures can be connected naturally, while a bonus figure and Open Bronze Freestyle demonstration provide additional ideas for developing confident and expressive American Smooth Foxtrot.

Contents

Fundamentals

• Posture
• Movement
• Frame
• Hold
• Introduction to Foxtrot Timing
• Alternative Footwork Note

Bronze Syllabus Figures

1. Basic
2. Promenade
3. Rock Turns
   • 3A. Rock Turn to Left (Left Rock Turn)
   • 3B. Rock Turn to Right (Right Rock Turn)
4. Sway Step
5. Underarm Turns
   • 5A. Sway Underarm Turn
   • 5B. Promenade Underarm Turn
6. Zig Zag
   • 6A. Zig Zag in Line
   • 6B. Zig Zag Outside Partner
7. Box Step

Demonstration of Figures 1–7

8. Twinkle
9. Promenade Twinkles
10. Turning Twinkles

• 10A. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner
• 10B. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner with Underarm Turn

11. Grapevine
12. Promenade Twist
13. Promenade Pivot
14. Running Steps

• 14A. Running Steps in Basic Rhythm
• 14B. Running Steps in Box Rhythm

15. Twinkle & Weave with Grapevine

Demonstration of Figures 8–15

Bonus Figure: Fallaway Twinkles

Open Bronze Freestyle Demonstration