International Latin Bronze Samba Syllabus is a comprehensive instructional program presented by renowned Latin dance educator Corky Ballas, assisted by Kristina Pchenitchnykh. Designed for beginning-to-intermediate dancers studying the International Latin Bronze Samba syllabus, this approximately 121-minute program provides a clear, systematic presentation of the fundamental figures and characteristic actions of Samba.
The program begins with an introduction to Samba before developing the essential Basic actions, Whisks, Samba Walks and Rhythm Bounce. It then progresses through important Bronze material including Volta Movements, Bota Fogos, Criss Cross Voltas, Solo Spot Voltas, Foot Changes, Shadow Traveling Voltas, Reverse Turn, Corta Jaca and Closed Rocks.
Each syllabus figure is presented individually so dancers can study the movement in a structured sequence. Demonstration sections combine the figures into practical dancing, helping students understand how individual patterns connect while allowing teachers to use the program as a reliable syllabus reference.
With its extensive 121-minute runtime, this program is particularly useful for Bronze-level students, dance teachers, medal-test candidates and competitive Latin dancers who want to strengthen their Samba vocabulary, rhythm, movement quality and understanding of International Latin syllabus material.
Bronze Samba Figures Included
Introduction to Samba
1A. Natural Basic
1B. Reverse Basic
1C. Side Basic
1D. Progressive Basic
- Whisks to Left and Right
3A. Promenade Samba Walks
3B. Side Samba Walks
3C. Stationary Samba Walks
- Rhythm Bounce
- Volta Movements to Left & Right
- Traveling Bota Fogos Forward
- Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Demonstration – Figures 1–7
- Traveling Bota Fogos Back
- Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade
- Criss Cross Voltas
- Solo Spot Voltas
- Foot Changes
- Shadow Traveling Voltas
- Reverse Turn
- Corta Jaca
- Closed Rocks
Demonstration – Figures 8–16
Dance Demonstration
