The ISTD L.A. Salsa Syllabus is the official teaching and examination syllabus for L.A. Style Salsa published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Produced by the Alternative Rhythms Faculty, it provides a progressive learning pathway from Pre-Bronze (Student Teacher) through Bronze (Associate), Silver (Licentiate), and Gold (Fellowship) for dancers, instructors, and ISTD examination candidates.
Following the official ISTD syllabus structure, each figure is presented in a detailed tabular format showing foot positions, timing, amount of turn, lead actions, partner positions, and movement progression. The syllabus emphasizes the technical foundations of Cross Body Lead, partner communication, turns, spins, wraps, and advanced combinations while maintaining the characteristic timing and structure of L.A. Style Salsa.
Originally published in 2015 as L.A. Salsa Technique, this 2023 Syllabus Edition introduces the updated title while preserving the internationally recognized ISTD examination curriculum for teaching and professional development.
What You’ll Learn
- L.A. Salsa fundamentals
- Foot positions and timing
- Lead and follow techniques
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) variations
- Cross Body Turn (CBT) techniques
- Partner turns, spins and wraps
- Progressive ISTD examination figures
- Official teaching methodology for L.A. Style Salsa
Contents
Pre-Bronze – Student Teacher
- Basics (Forward & Back)
- Side to Side
- Basic Right Turn
- Basic Left Turn
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) – Closed & Open
- Walkthrough
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) & Right Hook Turn (Leader)
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) & Left Spin (Leader)
Bronze – Associate
- Cross Body Turn (CBT)
- Cross Body Turn (CBT) & Check
- Cross Body Outside Turn
- Open Break
- Open Break and Walkout
- Open Break and CBT (aka Copa or In & Out)
Silver – Licentiate
- Cross Body Turn (CBT) & Wrap
- Cross Body Turn & Armlock
- Cross Body Turn from Waist
- Cross Body Turn from Shoulder
- Cross Body Turn from Armlock
- Cross Body Outside Turn from Armlock
- Double Spin
- Double Right Turn
- Reverse Open Break
- Reverse Open Break & Walkout
- 360 Right
- 360 Left
Gold – Fellowship
- Cross Body Turn (CBT) & Right Hook Turn
- Cross Body Turn (CBT) & Left Spin
- Basic Left Turn – Left Spin (Leader)
- Touch & Go
- Triple Spin
- Open Break Travelling Forward
- Reverse Open Break & Cross Body Outside Turn
- Double Cross Body Turn
- Double Cross Body Outside Turn
- Advanced 360 Right
- Advanced 360 Left
Suitable For
- ISTD examination candidates
- L.A. Salsa teachers and instructors
- Dance schools and academies
- Social and competitive Salsa dancers
- Professional dance coaches
- Students seeking an official ISTD syllabus
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