International Style Latin Open Bronze Samba 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 Samba syllabus, this program introduces Open Bronze variations that expand familiar figures with additional shaping, timing changes, turns, and choreography ideas.
Rather than replacing the syllabus, the lessons demonstrate how established Bronze figures can be developed into more dynamic combinations while maintaining the technique and character of International Latin Samba. The instructors provide clear demonstrations and explanations, making it easier to understand how each variation can be incorporated into dancing.
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 steps.
Course Contents
1. Progressive Basic Movement
- Exaggerated Shapes to the Side
- Lady’s Underarm Turn
2. Outside Basic Movement
- Progressive Variation
- Outside Swivel for Lady
3. Whisks to the Right and Left
- With Rondé
- Change of Timing
4. Samba Walks in Promenade Position
- Samba Walks with Rondé
- Change of Places
5. Traveling Bota Fogos
- Underarm Turns
6. Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade
- Slow Spot Turns
- Free Spins to Slow Spot Turns
7. Reverse Turn
- Underarm Turn
8. Closed Rocks
- Lady’s Flair
9. Dance Demonstration
Suitable for ballroom students, teachers, and competitors, this video serves as a practical reference for expanding Bronze Samba choreography while reinforcing the movement principles of International Latin dancing.
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