Line Figure Combinations Of Ballroom Dancing | Mirko Gozzoli

Line Figure Combinations of Ballroom Dancing features World Professional Ballroom Champions Mirko Gozzoli & Alessia Betti demonstrating and explaining twelve advanced line figure combinations across Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Line figures bring contrast and expression to competitive Standard dancing. A well-placed Oversway, Contra Check, or Same Foot Lunge can create a memorable moment, but its impact depends on the movement leading into it, the balance between partners, and the transition that follows.

This approximately 55-minute instructional video explores how these figures can be connected into complete choreographic sequences.

Twelve Combinations Across Four Standard Dances

Each dance features three combinations, progressing through a variety of line figures, turns, checks, pivots, and shaping actions.

In Waltz, the choreography combines flowing movement with contrasting shapes, including Throwaway Oversway, Left Whisk, Same Foot Lunge, and High Telespin.

Tango introduces sharper changes of direction and expressive positions through Spanish Drag, Développé, Rudolph Action, and repeated lunge sequences.

Slow Foxtrot explores the transition between travelling movement and sustained lines, while Quickstep contrasts its characteristic energy with unexpected checks, Oversways, Rondés, and spins.

Learn the Connections, Not Just the Shapes

Mirko Gozzoli & Alessia Betti demonstrate the combinations and explain technical details involved in performing them.

The material encourages dancers to study how a line is entered, how partners coordinate their positions, and how the movement continues into the next figure.

Rather than presenting isolated poses, the video offers practical examples of incorporating expressive lines into competitive choreography.

For Competitive Dancers, Teachers and Coaches

Line Figure Combinations of Ballroom Dancing is particularly suitable for experienced Standard dancers developing their routines and teachers seeking additional choreography ideas.

Its twelve clearly identified combinations provide a useful reference for studying advanced transitions, shaping, and the relationship between movement and presentation.

Topics Covered

Waltz

• Contra Check to Throwaway Oversway
• Left Whisk, Twist Turn & Same Foot Lunge
• X-Line, High Telespin & Oversway

Tango

• Contra Check, Brush Tap & Spanish Drag
• Back Whisk, Developé & Same Foot Lunge
• Left Lunge, Back Check & Twist Turn

Slow Foxtrot

• Promenade Run & Oversway Variations
• Contra Check, Ronde & Lunge Combinations
• Back Wing, Swivel & Throwaway Oversway

Quickstep

• Tilt Oversway & Spin Turn
• Step Hop & Contra Check Actions
• Bounce Action, Ronde & Natural Standing Spin