Ballroom Competition Figures Vol.1 is an instructional video for dancers who want to expand their knowledge of International Standard competition figures. Presented by Geoffrey Hearn and demonstrated by Marcus & Karen Hilton, the program focuses on advanced combinations used in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Instead of teaching basic syllabus figures, the video introduces a selection of well-known competition figures and shows how they can be combined into practical dance sequences. Each section demonstrates complete routines built around figures such as Telespin, Teleswivel, Big Top, Promenade Pivot, Overspin, Tumble Turn, Pepperpot, and Running Spin Turn.

The demonstrations are easy to follow and provide ideas for developing choreography, refining movement between figures, and studying advanced Standard routines. Whether you’re preparing for competitions, teaching advanced students, or looking for new combinations to practice, this collection offers a practical reference for International Standard dancers.

Collection Includes

Telespin

Advanced combinations for Foxtrot, Waltz, and Tango, featuring Telespin with figures such as Feather Step, Fallaway Reverse Turn, Slip Pivot, Reverse Pivot, Curved Three Step, Feather Finish, Throwaway Oversway, Hover to Promenade Position, and Chasse to Oversway.

Teleswivel

Waltz and Tango routines built around Teleswivel, combined with Fallaway Reverse Turn, Slip Pivot, Whisk, Promenade Lock Step, Turning Five Step, Lunge, and Ronde to Fallaway.

Big Top

Competition combinations using Big Top in Waltz and Tango, together with Chasse, Outside Change, Contra Check, Open Telemark, Chair, Pivot, Throwaway Oversway, and Promenade Tap.

Promenade Pivot

Foxtrot and Waltz demonstrations featuring Promenade Pivot, Natural Weave, Checked Feather Finish, Hover Corte, Same Foot Lunge, and Open Telemark.

Overspin

Advanced Overspin variations for Foxtrot, Waltz, and Quickstep, including Double Reverse Spin, Reverse Pivot, Feather Finish, Compact Chasse, Contra Check, Side Cross, and Throwaway Oversway.

Tumble Turn

Foxtrot and Quickstep combinations using Tumble Turn, Natural Weave, Back Feather, Open Finish, Throwaway Oversway, and Roll Ending to Promenade Position.

Side Cross to Left

Advanced Waltz and Tango sequences featuring Side Cross, Stab Reverse Turn, Rock and Drag, Open Impetus, Open Natural Turn, Oversway, and Hover to Promenade Position.

Pepperpot

Quickstep combinations including Natural Spin Turn, Turning Lock, Step Hop, Backward Pepperpot, Forward Pepperpot, and Outside Change.

Running Spin Turn

A Waltz routine featuring Running Spin Turn, Quick Weave, Outside Change, Oversway, Opposition Point, Reverse Pivot, and Open Telemark.

Pendulum Points

Quickstep combinations with Pendulum Points, Three Step Hops, Side Lock Step, and Pepperpot.

Bombshell

A Waltz combination featuring Natural Pivot Turn, Curved Feather Step, Open Impetus, Big Top, Double Reverse Spin, Contra Check, and Chasse from Promenade Position.