American Smooth Gold Waltz – Jim Maranto

American Smooth Gold Waltz is an instructional MP4 video presented by Jim & Jenell Maranto, two-time U.S. Open Professional American Smooth Champions. Designed for Gold-level American Smooth dancers, this lesson explores advanced Waltz techniques, open choreography, shadow positions, syncopated movements, and expressive styling used in competitive American Smooth.

Throughout approximately 77 minutes of instruction, the instructors explain each Gold syllabus figure with clear demonstrations and technical guidance. The lesson progresses from shadow work and open transitions to advanced pivots, spins, and dramatic line figures before concluding with a complete dance demonstration that combines the syllabus into a flowing routine.

Contents

Phase 1 – Shadow Frameworks & Sweeping Flight

1. Open Left Whisk
2. Chassé to Shadow
3. Shadow Telespin
4. Shadow Curve & Back Lock
5. Double Leg Rondé
6. Demonstration (Figures 1–5)

Phase 2 – High-Velocity Releases & Dynamic Lines

7. Flip & Spin
8. Syncopated Pivots
9. Syncopated Open Natural Turn in Shadow Position
10. Free Turn to Fallaway
11. Contra Check Combination
12. Demonstration (Figures 6–10)

Phase 3 – Championship Showcase

• Complete Dance Demonstration