DVIDA American Rhythm – Silver Manual is the official technical reference for the Silver-level American Rhythm syllabus developed by Dance Vision International Dance Association (DVIDA).
Designed for dancers, instructors, coaches, and examination candidates, this ebook provides a structured approach to learning and teaching American Rhythm technique. Each figure is presented in a clear chart format that includes foot positions, dance positions, alignments, timing, and movement analysis, helping dancers understand both the mechanics and practical application of each syllabus figure.
In addition to technical charts, the manual contains musical information, certification guidance, dance position references, and a comprehensive glossary of ballroom terminology. The organized layout allows teachers to quickly reference figures while helping students build a deeper understanding of movement, timing, and partner relationships.
The Silver syllabus expands upon foundational American Rhythm skills with more advanced figures and combinations across eight dance disciplines, making this manual an invaluable resource for examination preparation, coaching, choreography development, and technical study.
Contents Overview
Foundation Materials
- Studying the Charts
- Definitions of Chart Elements
- Foot Position Diagrams
- Alignment
- Amount of Turn
- Abbreviation Key
- Dance Positions
- Musical Information
- Certification Information
Rumba
- Alternating Turns
- Open Walks with Spot Turn
- Cucaracha with In-And-Out Turns
- Quick Underarm Turn & Rocks
- Spiral Swivels
- Shadow Variations
- Traveling Swivels
Cha Cha
- Crossover Flick Combination
- Back Spot Inside Turn
- Pull Backed Grapevine
- Cuban Breaks and Swivels
- Open Turn and Wrap
- Syncopation Variations
East Coast Swing
- Wrist Spin
- Face Loop and Pivot
- Alternating Hammerlock
- Man’s Wrap and Swivels
- Side-to-Side Running Step
- Cradle and Kicks
Bolero
- Open Check
- Open Cross Body Lead
- Rondé and Shadow Swivels
- Face Loop and Sway
- Walks and Grapevine
- Spiral Variations
Mambo
- Cross Body Lead Variations
- Solo Variation
- Underarm Turns and Swivels
- Continuous Cross Body Lead with Breaks
- Mambo Wrap
- Hammerlock and Swivels
Merengue
- Cross Body Lead
- Alternating Underarm Turns
- Hip Circles
- Man’s Wrap
- Pivots and Dip
West Coast Swing
- Checked Whip and Throwout
- Roll-In and Pass
- Double Face Loop
- Hammerlock and Tummy Whip
- Sugar Push Syncopations
- Underarm Turn Syncopations
Samba
- Contra Bota Fogos
- Volta Variation
- Bota Fogo Combination
- Rolling Out
- Promenade Runs
- Fallaway and Spin
- Bota Fogo & Pull Back
- Back Rock Combination
Reference Section
- Comprehensive Glossary of Technical Terms
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