The ISTD Viennese Waltz Syllabus, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), presents the technical requirements for International Standard Viennese Waltz.
The book covers 9 syllabus figures organized into Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Using the familiar ISTD tabular format, it provides a structured reference for studying the turns, closed changes and Fleckerl movements that form the Viennese Waltz syllabus.
Viennese Waltz Technique and Technical Charts
The syllabus provides technical information covering:
- Foot positions and footwork
- Alignment and direction
- Amount of turn
- Rise and fall
- Sway
- Contrary Body Movement (CBM)
- Precedes and follows
- Technical details for Man and Lady
Separate partner charts help teachers and students examine the prescribed movements and understand how the figures connect.
Contents – 9 Viennese Waltz Syllabus Figures
Bronze
- Natural Turn
- Right Foot Forward Closed Change
- Reverse Turn
- Left Foot Forward Closed Change
Silver
- Right Foot Backward Closed Change
- Left Foot Backward Closed Change
Gold
- Reverse Fleckerl
- Contra Check
- Natural Fleckerl
Additional Technical Chart
- Check from Reverse Fleckerl to Natural Fleckerl
The book also includes precedes and follows for the syllabus figures, supporting the study of figure connections and transitions.
A Reference for Teaching and Examination Preparation
The level-by-level organization makes it easy to locate the figures relevant to Bronze, Silver and Gold study. The technical charts support lesson planning, individual practice and preparation for ISTD examinations.
This book is suitable for ballroom dance teachers, ISTD examination candidates, coaches, competitive dancers and students developing their International Standard Viennese Waltz technique.
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