International Style Latin Open Silver 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 Silver Samba syllabus, this program introduces Open Silver variations that develop familiar syllabus figures through advanced actions, turns, Voltas, pivots, and choreography ideas.
Rather than replacing the syllabus, the lessons demonstrate how established Silver figures can be expanded into more dynamic combinations while maintaining the technique, timing, and character of International Latin Samba. Donald and Kasia present each variation with clear demonstrations and practical instruction, making it easier to incorporate advanced actions into competitive choreography.
Before studying these variations, dancers are recommended to have a good understanding of the Silver syllabus figures and terminology, allowing them to focus on developing movement quality rather than reviewing the basic techniques.
Course Contents
Introduction
- Advanced Samba Technique
1. Open Rocks
- Triple Action
2. Back Rocks
- Right Pivots
3. Back Rocks
- Left Rock Turn
4. Plait
- Free Spins
- Rock Action Ending
5. Overturned Plait Variations
6. Rolling Off the Arm
- Change of Place
7. Argentine Crosses
- Lady’s Underarm Turn
8. Maypole
- Traveling Voltas
- Slow Timing
9. Shadow Circular Volta
- Lady’s Maypole
Suitable for ballroom students, teachers, and competitors, this video provides a practical reference for developing Open Silver choreography while reinforcing the technique and movement principles of International Latin Samba.
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