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

Elevate your American Smooth Foxtrot with Michael Mead & Toni Redpath in Gold Foxtrot Syllabus.

Designed for Gold-level dancers, this advanced instructional program focuses on sophisticated Foxtrot figures, expressive styling, and creative choreography. The program begins with character and styling, then develops advanced movements featuring Grapevines, Weaves, Hairpins, Passing Changes, Shadow positions, Lunges, Oversways, Rondés, and Whisks.

The figures are organized into two sections, each followed by a demonstration showing how the movements can be connected and performed in sequence. This program is ideal for experienced dancers looking to develop greater fluidity, control, partnering, and presentation in American Smooth Foxtrot.

Contents

Character & Styling

1. Left Side Grapevines & Weave
2. Continuous Hairpins
3. Passing Changes
4. Hinge & Free Spin to Shadow
5. Shadow Switching Grapevine

Demonstration of Figures 1–5

6. Advanced Gem
7. Lock & Lunge
8. Oversway & Ronde to Shadow
9. Whisk & Weave
10. Shadow Hairpins

Demonstration of Figures 6–10