The ISTD New York Salsa Syllabus is the official teaching and examination syllabus published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) for New York Style Salsa. Designed for students, instructors, examination candidates, and dance professionals, it provides a structured progression from Pre-Bronze (Student Teacher) through Bronze (Associate), Silver (Licentiate), and Gold (Fellowship).
Each syllabus figure is presented in ISTD’s technical tabular format, showing Count, Foot Position, Amount of Turn, and Lead for both the Leader and Follower. This systematic approach helps dancers understand footwork, timing, partner connection, lead and follow techniques, and movement progression while following internationally recognized ISTD teaching standards.
Originally published in 2015 as New York Salsa Technique, this edition has been updated by ISTD under the new title New York Salsa Syllabus, while maintaining the official syllabus content.
What You’ll Learn
- New York Style Salsa fundamentals
- Timing and foot positions
- Lead and follow techniques
- Cross Body Lead and Cross Body Turn variations
- Wraps, hook turns, spins and advanced combinations
- Progressive ISTD examination syllabus
- Technical figure analysis using ISTD’s tabular teaching format
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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