International Style Latin Open Bronze Jive 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 Jive syllabus, this program introduces Open Bronze variations that expand familiar syllabus figures through additional turns, timing variations, and choreography ideas.
Beginning with an introduction to basic Jive technique, the instructors demonstrate how each Open Bronze variation develops naturally from the original syllabus figures. Clear demonstrations and technical instruction help dancers understand how these variations can be incorporated while maintaining the rhythm, technique, and character of International Latin Jive.
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 Jive Technique
1. Fallaway Throwaway
- Lady’s Reverse Turn
- Overturned with Man Going Back
- Second Triple Overturned for Man and Lady
2. Link Rock
- Over Man’s Head
- Over Man’s Head without a Triple
3. Change of Place Right to Left & Left to Right
- Flick Actions
- Double Underarm Turn
- Free Spin
4. Change of Hands Behind the Back
- Lady’s Free Spin with Whip Timing
- Man’s & Lady’s Free Spin with Whip Timing
- Lady’s Free Spin with Triple Timing
5. American Spin
- With Flicks
- Left to Right Hand Hold & Shoulder Spin
- American Spin off Man’s Back
6. The Walks
- Progressive Single Count Walks
- Man’s Chassé to the Side
7. The Whip
- Outside Turn
- Outside Turn with an Arm Bar
- Inside Turn
8. 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 Jive.
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