ISTD Revised Technique of Latin American Dancing is the official technical manual for the International Latin syllabus published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Compiled by a committee of ISTD Examiners, it has long been used as a core reference for ISTD examinations, teacher training, medal tests, and competitive Latin dance.

Unlike revision books that focus on examination questions, this manual explains every syllabus figure through structured technical charts. Each figure includes timing, foot positions, alignment, amount of turn, footwork, leads, precedes & follows, technical notes, and figure descriptions, helping dancers understand not only how a figure is danced but also why it is performed that way.

The opening chapters introduce the technical language used throughout the ISTD syllabus, covering body positions, dance holds, alignment, footwork terminology, abbreviations, and methods for describing figures. This knowledge forms the theoretical foundation required for professional examinations and teaching.

The book contains complete technical coverage of all five International Latin dances:

• Cha Cha Cha
• Samba
• Rumba
• Paso Doble
• Jive

Each dance is presented with detailed leader and follower charts, together with syllabus figures arranged by examination level. For example, the Rumba section includes figures such as Basic Movement, Fan, Alemana, Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Reverse Top, Spiral, Aida, Sliding Doors, Rope Spinning, Three Threes, and Advanced Hip Twists.

Whether used for lesson preparation, examination study, coaching, or personal technical development, ISTD Revised Technique of Latin American Dancing remains one of the most respected reference books for teachers, competitors, coaches, adjudicators, and serious students of International Latin dancing.