Develop the essential skills required for ballroom and Latin showdance with Exhibition Showdance Fundamentals, presented by World Champions Craig Smith & Natalie Woolf. This instructional program is designed to help dancers safely incorporate lifts into their performances through a progressive training system that emphasizes correct technique, strength, balance, and partner coordination.
Rather than teaching isolated tricks, the course begins with practical exercises that prepare dancers for lift work before introducing the fundamental techniques needed to perform lifts with confidence and control. The program then progresses through eight structured lift groups, arranged in increasing levels of difficulty, allowing couples to build their skills step by step. This systematic approach makes it easier to integrate impressive lift combinations into ballroom and Latin choreography while maintaining safety and performance quality.
The video also includes two complete demonstration routines performed by Craig Smith and Natalie Woolf, showcasing their distinctive showdance style and illustrating how lift work can be incorporated into polished competitive and exhibition performances. Suitable for advanced ballroom and Latin couples, this course provides valuable instruction for dancers preparing showcase routines, exhibitions, and competitive showdance performances.
Course Contents
The program is divided into four sections:
- Adage – Full demonstration routine performed in costume and stage lighting
- Essential Techniques – Demonstration routine highlighting fundamental lift techniques
- Groups – Eight structured lift groups presented with progressive levels of difficulty and detailed explanations
- Exercises – Four strength and balance exercises designed to prepare dancers for lift work
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