IDTA Technique of Ballroom Dancing – The Foxtrot & Basic Principles is an official instructional video based on the IDTA Technique of Ballroom Dancing by Guy Howard. Presented by David Sycamore and Denise Weavers—World and European 10-Dance Champions—the program transforms the official written syllabus into a comprehensive visual guide for learning and teaching International Standard Foxtrot.
The course demonstrates the complete IDTA Foxtrot syllabus together with the fundamental technical principles that underpin each figure. Rather than focusing solely on step patterns, the instruction explains posture, timing, body alignment, movement mechanics, and partner coordination, helping dancers understand how correct technique produces efficient and elegant movement.
Alongside the complete figure demonstrations, the video explores essential concepts such as ballroom hold, promenade and fallaway positions, walking actions, heel turns, and body control. Selected figures and technical actions are presented in detail to support syllabus study, examination preparation, coaching, and long-term technical development.
With approximately 116 minutes of instruction, this video serves as a valuable reference for dancers, instructors, and IDTA examination candidates seeking a deeper understanding of International Standard Foxtrot.
ontents
Main Foxtrot Figures
- Feather Step
- Reverse Turn
- Three Step
- Natural Turn
- Closed Impetus Turn
- Feather Finish (Feather Ending)
- Reverse Wave
- Weave from Reverse Wave
- Change of Direction
- Natural Weave
- Open Telemark Variations
- Hover Telemark
- Natural Twist Turn
- Reverse Pivot
- Hover Cross
- Fallaway Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot
- Curved Feather Variations
- Natural Zig Zag from Promenade Position (PP)
- Extended Reverse Wave
Fundamental Principles
- Ballroom hold and frame structure
- Promenade position
- Fallaway position
- Forward walking technique
- Backward walking technique
- Heel turns for leader and follower
- Timing and body alignment control
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