American Smooth – Silver Tango Variations

Product Description

This Tango collection asks viewers to consider how material from another Smooth dance can be adapted. Jim and Jenell Maranto begin with four Foxtrot-derived figures, then introduce Hairpin from Reverse, credited to Waltz and Foxtrot. A demonstration completes the first group.

Hairpin from Promenade, Slide & Check, an Open Right Turn to Underarm Turn, X Lines and The Gem form the second group, followed by another demonstration. The programme therefore gives teachers and Silver students a specific set of cross-dance ideas to study. Technique accompanies the variations, covering footwork, dance positions, partner connection, shaping, hip action and arm styling. The recording runs approximately 79 minutes.

Course Contents

• 1. Grapevine (Foxtrot)
• 2. Weave from Promenade Position (Foxtrot)
• 3. Chair & Slip (Foxtrot)
• 4. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)
• 5. Hairpin from Reverse (Waltz & Foxtrot)
• Demonstration – Figures 1-5
• 6. Hairpin from Promenade (Waltz & Foxtrot)
• 7. Slide & Check (Foxtrot)
• 8. Open Right Turn to Underarm Turn (Waltz)
• 9. X Lines (V. Waltz)
• 10. The Gem (Foxtrot)
• Demonstration – Figures 6-10