The ISTD Foxtrot Syllabus is the official technical reference for International Standard Slow Foxtrot published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). This digital PDF ebook presents the complete examination syllabus from Student Teacher through Associate, Licentiate, and Fellow, covering all 25 official syllabus figures used in ISTD teaching and professional examinations.
Designed for ballroom teachers, competitive dancers, coaches, and examination candidates, the manual provides the official ISTD technical charts for every figure rather than simple step descriptions. Each syllabus figure is presented using the standard ISTD technical format, including foot positions, alignments, footwork, amount of turn, rise and fall, CBM, sway, timing, precedes, follows, and technical notes, allowing dancers to understand both the mechanics of individual figures and how they connect throughout the syllabus.
The ebook begins with the fundamental characteristics of Slow Foxtrot, including the 4/4 time signature, Slow and Quick timing, and counting method before progressing through the complete syllabus arranged by examination level. It also includes technical notes on important movement concepts such as Feather actions, Heel Turns, Hover figures, Telemarks, Weaves, Outside Swivels, and syllabus variations.
Contents
Student Teacher
- Feather Step
- Three Step
- Natural Turn
- Reverse Turn (incorporating Feather Finish)
- Closed Impetus and Feather Finish
Associate
- Natural Weave
- Change of Direction
- Basic Weave
Licentiate
- Closed Telemark
- Open Telemark and Feather Ending
- Top Spin
- Hover Feather
- Hover Telemark
- Natural Telemark
- Hover Cross
- Open Telemark, Natural Turn, Outside Swivel and Feather Ending
- Open Impetus
- Weave from Promenade Position
- Reverse Wave
Fellow
- Natural Twist Turn
- Curved Feather to Back Feather
- Natural Zig-Zag from Promenade Position
- Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
- Natural Hover Telemark
- Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending
Every figure includes separate technical information for both leader and follower, together with official ISTD recommendations on alignment, rise and fall, amount of turn, timing, sway, and allowable precedes and follows. This makes the syllabus an essential reference for examination preparation, lesson planning, technical coaching, and competitive ballroom training.
Whether you are preparing for ISTD medal tests, professional teaching qualifications, or refining your International Standard Slow Foxtrot technique, this official syllabus provides one of the most comprehensive technical references available.
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