American Smooth Silver Waltz Variations – Jim Maranto

Expand Your American Smooth Waltz with Creative Silver-Level Variations

Take your American Smooth Waltz beyond standard syllabus patterns with this comprehensive variations program presented by Jim & Jenell Maranto. Designed for Silver-level dancers, this video explores how figures and concepts from other Smooth dances can be adapted and integrated into Waltz to create more interesting, flowing, and competition-ready choreography.

In addition to learning new variations, dancers will gain a deeper understanding of movement quality, partner connection, body shaping, footwork, and styling—essential elements for achieving a polished American Smooth appearance.

Variations Covered

Foxtrot-Based Waltz Variations

1. Grapevine
2. Weave from Promenade
3. Oversway from Reverse
4. Curved Running Steps
5. The Gem

Demonstration – Figures 1-5

Tango & Viennese Waltz Variations

6. Oversway to Rondé (Tango)
7. Swivel Fans (Tango)
8. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk (Tango)
9. Underarm Turn to Left (Viennese Waltz)
10. Standing Spin (Viennese Waltz)

Demonstration – Figures 6-10

What You’ll Learn

• Silver-level American Smooth Waltz variations
• Creative use of figures from other Smooth dances
• Partner connection and lead/follow techniques
• Body shaping and presentation
• Improved movement quality and musical expression
• Choreographic ideas for social and competitive dancing

Perfect For

• American Smooth dancers
• Silver-level students
• Competitive ballroom dancers
• Dance instructors
• Choreography development
• Social dancers seeking advanced material

American Smooth – Silver Waltz Variations is an excellent resource for dancers who want to broaden their Waltz vocabulary and learn how championship dancers blend concepts from multiple Smooth dances to create elegant, versatile, and visually impressive routines.