International Style Latin Open Silver Cha Cha Variations – Donald Johnson

International Style Latin Open Silver 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 Silver Cha Cha syllabus, this program introduces Open Silver variations that expand familiar figures with advanced timing, body actions, and choreography ideas.

Rather than replacing the syllabus, the lessons demonstrate how established Silver figures can be developed into more dynamic combinations while maintaining the technique, rhythm, and character of International Latin Cha Cha Cha. Donald and Kasia present each variation with clear demonstrations, making it easier for dancers to understand how advanced actions can be incorporated into their own dancing.

Before studying these variations, dancers are recommended to have a good understanding of the Silver syllabus figures and terminology, allowing them to focus on the development of movement rather than the basic techniques.

Course Contents

1. Open Hip Twist with a Time Step
2. Open Hip Twist – Change of Place
3. Off Set Break with Reverse Turn
4. Syncopated Reverse Top
5. Syncopated Reverse Top to Opening Out
6. Syncopated Aida
7. Curling Actions with Swivels
8. Syncopated Cross Basic
9. Syncopated Cuban Breaks from New York
10. Chase Turns with Spins

Suitable for ballroom students, teachers, and competitors, this video provides practical choreography ideas and variation concepts for dancers looking to develop their International Latin Cha Cha beyond the Silver syllabus.