The ISTD Waltz Syllabus, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), provides a structured technical reference for International Standard Waltz.
The book covers 30 syllabus figures organized into four examination levels: Student Teacher, Associate, Licentiate and Fellow. Beginning with fundamental movements such as Closed Changes, Natural Turn and Reverse Turn, it progresses to more advanced figures and named variations.
Waltz Technique and Technical Charts
The syllabus presents 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 structured ISTD charts help dancers and teachers study movement mechanics, partner coordination and the technical requirements of individual figures.
Contents
Student Teacher
- Closed Changes
- Natural Turn
- Reverse Turn
- Natural Spin Turn
- Whisk
- Chassé from Promenade Position
Associate
- Closed Impetus
- Hesitation Change
- Outside Change
- Reverse Corté
- Back Whisk
- Basic Weave
- Double Reverse Spin
- Reverse Pivot
- Back Lock
- Progressive Chassé to Right
Licentiate
- Weave from Promenade Position
- Closed Telemark
- Open Telemark and Cross Hesitation
- Open Telemark and Wing
- Open Impetus and Cross Hesitation
- Open Impetus and Wing
- Outside Spin
- Turning Lock
Fellow
- Left Whisk
- Contra Check
- Closed Wing
- Turning Lock to Right
- Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
- Hover Corté
Each syllabus figure is presented with separate technical information for leader and follower, making this manual an excellent reference for lesson preparation, examination study, choreography planning, and technical analysis.
Whether you are preparing for ISTD professional examinations or refining your International Standard Waltz technique, this official syllabus remains one of the most respected and authoritative ballroom references available.
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