American Smooth – Open Bronze Viennese Waltz Technique & Styling

American Smooth – Open Bronze Viennese Waltz Technique & Styling is an instructional video presented by David Hamilton and Olga Foraponova, focusing on the technical principles and styling of American Smooth Viennese Waltz at the Open Bronze level. Produced in 2004, the program goes beyond learning figures by emphasizing the movement quality, balance, posture, and artistic presentation that create confident and expressive ballroom dancing.

Throughout approximately 54 minutes of instruction, the instructors explain the essential elements that support effective Viennese Waltz technique, including poise, posture, dance position, footwork, balance, lead and follow, arm styling, and characterization. Practical demonstrations show how these principles can be applied to specific Bronze-level figures, helping dancers improve both technical accuracy and overall performance.

Rather than concentrating solely on choreography, the course develops the skills needed to execute figures with greater confidence, elegance, and control. Suitable for students, instructors, and social or competitive dancers, this instructional video provides a practical reference for refining American Smooth Viennese Waltz technique and styling.

Course Contents

1. Poise, Posture & Position
2. Characterization & Styling
3. How to Create Good Footwork & Balance
4. Basic Reverse Turn – Poise & Posture
5. Cross Body Lead to Underarm Turn – Characterization & Styling
6. Reverse Turn to Back Contra Checks – Footwork & Balance