American Smooth – Open Bronze Waltz Technique & Styling

Build stronger fundamentals and develop a more polished dancing style with American Smooth – Open Bronze Waltz Technique & Styling, presented by acclaimed American Smooth champions David Hamilton & Olga Foraponova.

While learning patterns is important, true dancing ability comes from understanding the technique behind every movement. In this instructional program, David and Olga focus on the essential elements that create elegant, balanced, and expressive Waltz dancing.

Designed for Bronze-level dancers, the course explains how posture, body alignment, rise and fall, swing action, rotation, footwork, and styling work together to create smooth and confident movement across the floor.

Through detailed demonstrations and practical examples, students learn how to improve both technical execution and artistic presentation while maintaining the characteristic flow and elegance of American Smooth Waltz.

Topics Covered

Foundation Technique

• Poise, Posture & Position
• Proper Dance Frame
• Balance & Body Alignment
• Lead and Follow Fundamentals

Waltz Characteristics

• Rise & Fall
• Swing Action
• Rotation Principles
• Movement Dynamics

Footwork Development

• Creating Strong Footwork
• Weight Transfer
• Balance Control
• Movement Efficiency

Figure Applications

1. Left Box Turn – Poise, Posture & Position
2. Underarm Turn – Rise & Fall
3. Back-to-Back Twinkles – Swing
4. Left Box Turn with Underarm Turn – Rotation

Learning Benefits

• Improve American Smooth Waltz technique
• Develop better posture and balance
• Understand rise and fall mechanics
• Create smoother movement across the floor
• Refine styling and presentation
• Build confidence for social and competitive dancing

Suitable For

• Bronze-level dancers
• American Smooth students
• Social dancers
• Dance teachers
• Medal test candidates
• Competitive dancers building fundamentals

Whether you are new to American Smooth Waltz or looking to strengthen your technical foundation, American Smooth – Open Bronze Waltz Technique & Styling provides practical instruction that helps transform basic figures into polished, expressive dancing.