This instructional video series presents the Silver syllabus figures for American Smooth Viennese Waltz, taught by respected instructors Yegor Novikov and Toni Redpath. With a runtime of nearly four hours, the program provides an extensive reference library covering figure construction, movement options, transitions, and variations commonly used within the Silver level syllabus.
The material progresses through a broad range of twinkles, turns, shadow figures, pivots, lunges, canters, and open work, helping dancers build a deeper understanding of American Smooth Viennese Waltz structure and movement possibilities.
Designed as a study resource for dancers and instructors, the course allows viewers to review individual figures, analyze technique, and explore ways of linking movements into longer combinations.
Topics Covered
Running Steps & Basic Silver Figures
- Running Steps (Left Foot / Right Foot)
- Open Left Box
- Open Natural Turn
- Passing Finish Twinkle
- Promenade Twinkles
- Progressive Outside Partner Twinkles
- Fallaway Twinkle
Promenade & Twinkle Variations
- Promenade to Outside Partner Twinkles
- Counter Promenade Twinkles
- Promenade Fan and Lilt Pivot
- Turning Twinkles
- Rock Twinkles
- Left Side Twinkles
- Shadow Progressive Twinkles
Pivots, Lunges & Shaping Actions
- Chair and Slip Pivot
- Ronde and Slip Pivot
- Contra Check
- Same Foot Lunge
- Right Lunge
- Oversway
- Hover Corte
Open Work & Underarm Turns
- Underarm Passes
- Slow Underarm Turns
- Syncopated Underarm Turns
- Switch Underarm Turns
- Underarm Turn Variations
- Canter Underarm Turns
- Wrap Actions
Shadow Figures
- Chassé to Shadow
- Shadow Runs
- Shadow Open Reverse
- Shadow Open Natural
- Shadow Handshake Twinkles
- Shadow Drag Hesitations
- Change of Places to Shadow
Advanced Silver Variations
- Challenge
- Left Side Grapevines
- Left Side Locks
- Free Turns
- Open Breaks
- Canter Circles
- Canter Pivots
- Curve & Switch Actions
Who Is This Course For?
Silver-Level Students
Ideal for dancers working through the American Smooth Silver syllabus and looking to expand their figure knowledge.
Dance Teachers
Useful as a reference tool when teaching syllabus material and constructing lesson plans.
Competitive Dancers
Provides a large library of figures and transitions that can assist with routine development and technical study.
American Smooth Enthusiasts
Suitable for dancers interested in exploring the open and expressive qualities that distinguish American Smooth from International Standard styles.
Why Study This Program?
With nearly four hours of instruction and an extensive collection of Silver-level figures, this course serves as a practical reference for studying American Smooth Viennese Waltz. The large variety of twinkles, shadow positions, pivots, canters, and open work allows dancers to broaden their movement vocabulary while gaining familiarity with the structure of the Silver syllabus.
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