Technique of Latin Dancing (Supplement): Bridging Theory and Syllabus Mastery
For dancers and instructors seeking to understand the “why” behind the movement, the Technique of Latin Dancing (Supplement) remains the most authoritative reference available. Building upon the foundational principles of Latin American dance, this publication focuses specifically on the figures included in the British Dance Council’s (BDC) Appendix.
Walter Laird, a name synonymous with excellence in Latin dance, provides a forensic breakdown of figure actions. By applying meticulous technical analysis to every step, this guide ensures that practitioners move beyond superficial imitation and achieve the structural integrity required for professional examinations and high-level competition.
CONTENTS
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7 RUMBA
8 Natural Opening Out to Right (12)
8 Close (Closed) Hip Twist: Basic; Advanced (16)
8 Opening Out from Reverse Top (29)
9 Fencing – Spot Turn or Spin Ending (30)
10 Three Threes (31)
11 Three Threes- finished in Fan Position (31)
12 Side Steps (Side Steps and Cucarachas) (32)
14 Shoulder to Shoulder – Open (33)
15 SAMBA
16 Basic Movement and Alternative Basic Movement (1)
17 Outside Basic (3)
18 Voltas (11)
19 Argentine Crosses (14)
20 Samba Locks in Open PP (15)
20 Samba Locks in Open CPP (15)
21 Rolling off the Arm (18)
22 Three Step Turn (19)
22 Rhythm Bounce (20)
23 PASO DOBLE
24 Deplacement (8)
25 Separation with Fallaway Ending (Separation to Fallaway Whisk} (1 Ob)
26 Separation with Lady’s Gaping Walks (Separation with Lady’s Gaping
Walks to Fallaway Whisk) (1 Oc)
28 Open Telemark (23)
28 Promenade Link (28)
29 ‘Farol – incorporating Fregolina’ or ‘Fregolina – incorporating Farol’?
30 Farol (33)
32 Fregolina- incorporating Farol (Farol – incorporating Fregolina) (34)
35 CHA CHA CHA
36 Basic in Place (1 b)
36 Side Basic (1 c)
36 Opening Out to Right (13)
36 Close (Closed) Hip Twist: Basic; Advanced (14)
37 Reverse Top (22)
38 Spiral (23)
38 Rope Spinning (24)
38 Sweetheart (25)
40 Follow My Leader (26)
42 Curl (29)
42 Curl Turned to Open CPP (29)
43 Aida (30)
43 Opening Out from Reverse Top (31)
45 JIVE
46 Advanced Link (Break) (24)
46 Ball Change – with Flick or Hesitation (25)
4 7 Simple Spin (26)
48 Toe Heel Swivels (Toe Heel Swivels (Slow)) (27)
49 Toe Heel Swivels (Quick) (27)
49 Toe Heel Swivels (Slow and Quick) (27)
50 Flicks into Break (28)
52 Left Shoulder Shove (Hip Bump) (29)
53 British Dance Council Appendix 1 (Latin)
60 British Dance Council Events subject to Appendix 1 (Latin)
61 IOTA Latin Syllabus
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