Written by Elisabeth Romain and published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), this sixth-edition technique manual provides a structured guide to International Latin Samba.
The book focuses on Samba’s distinctive rhythmic patterns, bounce action, weight transfers and body coordination. Its technical figure charts help dancers and teachers study prescribed movements, understand their construction and develop a consistent approach to Samba technique.
Topics Covered
- Samba timing and musical rhythm
- Bounce action and body movement
- Weight transfer and footwork
- Dance positions and partner coordination
- Figure technique and movement analysis
- Technical terminology and syllabus study
Contents – 24 Samba Syllabus Figures
Student–Teacher
- Basic Movements (Natural, Reverse, Side and Progressive)
- Whisks (also with Lady’s Underarm Turn)
- Samba Walks (Promenade, Side and Stationary)
- Rhythm Bounce
- Volta Movements
- Travelling Bota Fogos Forward
- Criss Cross Bota Fogos (Shadow Bota Fogos)
Associate
- Travelling Bota Fogos Back
- Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade
- Criss Cross Voltas
- Solo Spot Volta
- Foot Changes
- Shadow Travelling Volta
- Reverse Turn
- Corta Jaca
- Closed Rocks
Fellow
- Contra Bota Fogos
- Roundabout
- Natural Roll
- Reverse Roll
- Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs
- Three Step Turn
- Samba Locks
- Cruzados Walks and Locks
Who Is This Book For?
This manual is suitable for ISTD examination candidates, Latin dance teachers, coaches and competitive dancers seeking a technical reference for Samba syllabus figures, rhythmic actions and movement principles.
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