The DVIDA International Style Latin Gold Manual is a technical reference ebook designed for students, teachers, competitors, and examination candidates studying International Latin dancing. Published by Dance Vision, the manual presents Gold-level syllabus material for all five International Latin dances: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.
The book combines figure descriptions with technical reference material, including dance positions, foot positions, alignment diagrams, musical information, terminology, and certification guidance. Each dance section includes syllabus figures and supporting technical information intended to assist both learning and teaching.
In addition to figure charts, the manual contains a glossary of dance terminology, dance fact sheets, and explanations of how to interpret syllabus charts and technical diagrams.
Contents
General Information
- Dance Position Charts
- Foot Positions
- Alignment Diagrams
- Amount of Turn Diagrams
- How to Study the Charts
- Musical Information
- Dance Fact Sheets
- Certification Information
- Glossary of Dance Terms
Cha Cha Gold Figures
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Hip Twist Spiral
- Turkish Towel
- The Sweetheart
- Follow My Leader
Samba Gold Figures
- Contra Bota Fogos
- Roundabout
- Natural Roll
- Reverse Roll
- Promenade & Counter Promenade Runs
- Three Step Turn
- Samba Locks
- Cruzado Walks & Locks
Rumba Gold Figures
- Sliding Doors
- Fencing
- Three Threes
- Three Alemanas
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Continuous Hip Twist
- Circular Hip Twist
Paso Doble Gold Figures
- Syncopated Separation
- Traveling Spins from PP
- Traveling Spins from CPP
- Fregolina
- Twist
- Chassé Cape
Jive Gold Figures
- Point Ball Change
- Curly Whip
- Shoulder Spin
- Toe Heel Swivels
- Chugging
- Chicken Walks
- Catapult
- Stalking Walks, Flicks and Break
- Overturned Change of Places Left to Right
Features
- Gold-level International Latin syllabus
- Technical charts and diagrams
- Dance position references
- Alignment and turn information
- Musical terminology section
- Dance fact sheets
- Examination preparation material
- Glossary with over 130 dance terms
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