American Smooth – Gold Viennese Waltz Syllabus | Michael Mead & Toni Redpath

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

Designed for Gold-level dancers, this advanced instructional program combines sophisticated choreography with the distinctive speed, elegance, and flowing character of Viennese Waltz. The lessons begin with characterization, styling, timing, and Canter Rhythm, establishing the technical and musical foundation needed for the advanced figures that follow.

The program explores challenging movements including Swivels, Rondés, Canter Pivots, Free Spins, Shadow Passing Right Turns, Développés, Grapevines, Barrel Turns, and Standing Spins. Dedicated choreography sections also demonstrate how dancers can customize combinations through basic construction, timing variations, and alternate endings.

Contents

Characterization & Styling

Timing & Canter Rhythm

1. Swivel & Ronde
2. Canter Pivots
3. Reverse Turns with Free Spins
4. Shadow Passing Right Turns
5. Right Side Ronde & Develope

Demonstration of Figures 1–5

6. Shadow Canter Grapevines
7. Horse & Cart
8. Barrel Turns
9. Roll In & Out
10. Advanced Standing Spin

Demonstration of Figures 6–10

Customize Your Choreography

• Basic
• Timing
• Alternate Ending