Picture Lines Vol I – Victor Veyrasset & Heather Smith

Picture Lines Volume I features Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrating ten picture lines used in International Standard ballroom dancing.

The programme examines the positioning and coordination needed to create and sustain picture lines, with attention to body shaping, balance, sway, foot placement, and the relationship between partners.

The selection begins with the Oversway, Throwaway, Switch, and Left Whisk, before moving into the Hinge, Natural Hinge, and Opposite Leg Throwaway. The final sections cover Left Whisk with Left Sway, Cliff Hanger, and Spanish Drag.

These figures provide opportunities to study how a couple moves into a shaped position, maintains balance and connection, and prepares to continue dancing. Rather than presenting a complete competition routine, the video concentrates on individual line figures that dancers can examine and adapt within their choreography.

The original Dance Vision edition identifies Rosa Triste from Standard DanceSport Classics as its demonstration music.

Suitable for International Standard dancers, teachers, and coaches interested in picture-line technique and choreography development, Picture Lines Volume I is available from NiceDancing as an MP4 digital video.

Picture Lines Covered

1. Oversway
2. Throwaway
3. Switch
4. Left Whisk
5. Hinge
6. Natural Hinge
7. Opposite Leg Throwaway
8. Left Whisk with Left Sway
9. Cliff Hanger
10. Spanish Drag

Technical Focus

• Body shaping and sway
• Balance and control in picture positions
• Posture and alignment
• Foot placement
• Partner coordination
• Transitions into and out of line figures

Original demonstration music: Rosa Triste – Standard DanceSport Classics, CD216, Track 3.