American Smooth – Intermediate Overall Techniques & Principles is a comprehensive instructional video designed to help dancers build a stronger technical foundation in American Style Smooth. Taught by respected instructors David & Carrie Kloss, this program focuses on the essential principles that create quality movement, partnership, and performance across the American Smooth dances.

Rather than concentrating on individual figures, the video explores the core techniques that influence every aspect of Smooth dancing. Through detailed explanations and demonstrations, David and Carrie break down the mechanics of movement, posture, connection, balance, timing, and floorcraft, helping dancers develop a deeper understanding of how American Smooth differs from other ballroom styles.

The program emphasizes the fundamental concepts required to achieve fluid movement, elegant body lines, effective lead-and-follow communication, and expressive performance. These principles can be applied throughout Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz, making the material valuable for both social dancers and competitive performers.

Topics Covered Include:

• Fundamental American Smooth principles
• Posture and body alignment
• Frame and connection
• Balance and weight transfer
• Movement mechanics
• Lead and follow techniques
• Timing and musical interpretation
• Swing and body flight concepts
• Floorcraft and dance navigation
• Open work and partner relationship
• Styling and presentation
• Techniques for smoother transitions and movement quality

By focusing on universal principles rather than memorized patterns, this instructional video helps dancers improve the overall quality of their dancing and establish a stronger technical base for future development.