The ISTD New York Salsa Syllabus, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), provides a structured technical reference for New York Style Salsa.
The syllabus progresses through four levels: Pre-Bronze (Student Teacher), Bronze (Associate), Silver (Licentiate) and Gold (Fellowship). Beginning with basic steps and Cross Body Lead movements, it develops into turns, wraps, spins and more advanced partner combinations.
Originally published in 2015 as New York Salsa Technique, the book was subsequently issued under the title New York Salsa Syllabus.
New York Salsa Technique and Technical Charts
The book provides technical information covering:
- Counts and timing
- Foot positions and weight changes
- Amount of turn
- Lead and follow actions
- Partner coordination and hand connections
- Cross Body Lead and Cross Body Turn variations
- Hook turns, wraps and spins
- Figure combinations and movement transitions
The structured tables help dancers and teachers examine the movement requirements for each figure and study the progression of the syllabus.
Contents
Pre-Bronze – Student Teacher
- Basic (Back & Forward)
- 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
- Salsa teachers and instructors
- Dance schools and academies
- Social and competitive New York Style Salsa dancers
- Professional dance coaches
- Students seeking an official ISTD syllabus
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