American Style Rhythm Samba Gold Variations – Chris Morris

American Style Rhythm – Samba Gold Variations is an instructional video presented by Chris Morris, featuring a collection of advanced Gold-level Samba variations for American Style Rhythm dancers. Designed for dancers who have already mastered the basic syllabus, the course introduces creative partnerwork, syncopated actions, spins, shadow variations, and performance-oriented combinations that expand the Gold Samba vocabulary.

Each variation explores different ways to connect familiar Gold figures into dynamic movement sequences while maintaining rhythm, balance, and partner coordination. Rather than teaching complete routines, the lessons focus on individual variations that can be studied independently and incorporated into social dancing, showcases, or competitive choreography. The material encourages dancers to develop smoother transitions, stronger lead-and-follow skills, and greater confidence when performing advanced Samba figures.

Originally produced in 1993, this instructional video remains a valuable reference for experienced American Rhythm dancers and instructors seeking additional Gold Samba material beyond the standard syllabus.

Course Contents

1. Open Fallaway to Lady’s Spin & Hand Rocks
2. Shadow Reverse Turn to Runaway Flick Explosion
3. Lady’s Free Spin to Paddle Turns & Pivots
4. Reverse Roll to Man’s Underarm Turn & Right Hand Variation
5. Shadow Run to Windmill & Double Maxixe
6. Reverse Underarm Turns to Turnaway Swivel & Lady’s Continuous Spins
7. Alternating Pull Through to Same Foot Break Variations
8. Patty Cake Turns to Around the World
9. Side by Side Rhythm Variation
10. Lady’s Grand Floor Torneo