American Smooth Syllabus – Silver Waltz | Jim Maranto

American Smooth Syllabus – Silver Waltz is an instructional MP4 video presented by Jim & Jenell Maranto, focusing on the Silver syllabus for American Style Smooth Waltz.

Building on the Bronze foundation, this program demonstrates how figures from other American Smooth dances—including Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz—can be adapted and incorporated into Waltz choreography. The lessons explain each figure individually before showing how they connect within complete dance sequences.

The video is intended for dancers who already have a solid understanding of Bronze-level terminology and syllabus figures and are ready to expand their American Smooth Waltz repertoire with additional Silver-level material.

Topics Covered

Foxtrot Figures

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

Demonstration – Figures 1–5

Tango Figures

6. Oversway to Rondé
7. Swivel Fans
8. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk

Viennese Waltz Figures

9. Underarm Turn to Left
10. Standing Spin

Demonstration – Figures 6–10

• Dance Demonstration