International Style Latin Open Bronze Cha Cha Variations is an instructional video presented by Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak, former British Open Rising Star Latin Champions. Designed for dancers with a solid understanding of the Bronze Cha Cha syllabus, this program introduces Open Bronze variations that develop familiar syllabus figures through additional turns, timing variations, body actions, and choreography ideas.
Beginning with an introduction to basic Cha Cha technique, the instructors demonstrate how each Open Bronze variation evolves naturally from the original syllabus figures. Clear demonstrations and technical instruction help dancers understand how these variations can be incorporated while maintaining the technique, rhythm, and character of International Latin Cha Cha Cha.
Before studying these variations, dancers are recommended to have a good understanding of the Bronze syllabus figures and terminology, allowing them to focus on the development of movement rather than the basic techniques.
Course Contents
Introduction
- Basic Cha Cha Technique
- Open Bronze Variations
1. Fan
- Rondé with Compressed Chassés
- Spiral with Runaway
2. Alemana
- Overturned for Man
- Checked Alemana
3. Hockey Stick
- Delayed Three Count
- Overturned Variation
4. Three Cha Cha Chas
- From New Yorker
- Overturned Variation
5. Natural Top
- Outside Turn
- Arm Bar
- Inside Turn
6. Natural Opening Out Movement
- Syncopated Whisk
- Continuous Opening Out
7. Hand to Hand
- Cucaracha Variation
- Syncopated Hand to Hand
8. New Yorker
- Free Spins
- Syncopated New Yorker
Final Demonstration
- Complete Dance Demonstration
Suitable for ballroom students, teachers, and competitors, this video provides a practical reference for developing Open Bronze choreography while reinforcing the technique and movement principles of International Latin Cha Cha Cha.
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