ISTD Foxtrot Syllabus

ISTD Foxtrot Syllabus is an official technical reference book published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), covering all 25 International Standard Slow Foxtrot syllabus figures from Student Teacher through Associate, Licentiate and Fellow levels.

The book presents detailed technical charts for leaders and followers, including foot positions, alignment, footwork, timing, amount of turn, rise and fall, CBM, sway, precedes and follows. An essential study reference for ballroom dance teachers, ISTD examination candidates and dancers developing their Slow Foxtrot technique.

Language: English | Dance Style: International Standard – Slow Foxtrot

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Title: ISTD Foxtrot Syllabus
Publisher: Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Language: English
Dance Style: International Standard – Slow Foxtrot
Levels: Student Teacher, Associate, Licentiate & Fellow
Syllabus Figures: 25
Technical Content: Foot Positions, Alignment, Footwork, Amount of Turn, Rise & Fall, CBM, Sway, Timing, Precedes & Follows, Technical Notes
Suitable For: Ballroom Dance Teachers, ISTD Examination Candidates, Competitive Dancers, Coaches & Students

$12.00

Product ID: 6526 Categories: ISTD, Syllabus

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The ISTD Foxtrot Syllabus, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), is a technical reference book for International Standard Slow Foxtrot. It covers the 25 syllabus figures across four examination levels: Student Teacher, Associate, Licentiate and Fellow.

Designed for structured technical study, the book presents the figures in the established ISTD chart format, providing detailed information for both leader and follower. Rather than focusing only on step sequences, it explains the technical elements required to understand and execute each figure.

Slow Foxtrot Technique and Technical Charts

Each syllabus figure is accompanied by technical information covering:

Foot positions and footwork
Alignment and direction
Amount of turn
Rise and fall
Contrary Body Movement (CBM)
Sway
Timing and rhythm
Precedes and follows
Additional technical notes

The book also introduces the musical characteristics of Slow Foxtrot, including its 4/4 time signature, Slow and Quick timing, and counting conventions.

Technical material addresses characteristic Foxtrot actions and figures such as Feather movements, Heel Turns, Hover actions, Telemarks, Weaves and Outside Swivels.

Contents – 25 Slow Foxtrot Syllabus Figures

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

A Reference for Teaching and Examination Preparation

The level-by-level organisation allows teachers and students to locate the figures relevant to their stage of study. Detailed leader and follower charts support the examination of footwork, body movement, alignment and figure connections.

The book is particularly useful for ISTD professional examination preparation, ballroom teaching, lesson planning and technical revision. Competitive dancers and coaches can also refer to it when working on the fundamental movement principles and established syllabus figures of Slow Foxtrot.

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