Develop a stronger understanding of International Standard Ballroom with Simply The Best Set, a complete nine-video instructional series by Marcus & Karen Hilton MBE. As nine-time undefeated World Professional Ballroom Champions, the Hiltons present a structured approach to ballroom technique by combining fundamental principles with progressively more advanced syllabus figures.
Rather than focusing only on memorizing choreography, the series explains the technical ideas behind each movement, including posture, balance, standing position, connection, swing, rise and fall, rotation, character, and foot action. Every figure is demonstrated and broken down to help dancers understand both the mechanics and the quality of movement required for successful Standard dancing.
The collection follows a progressive learning structure, beginning with introductory technical concepts before advancing into Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep syllabus groups. Each dance includes detailed explanations of individual figures together with the actions and reactions that improve movement, timing, and partnership.
The 9-Video Collection Includes
- Intro to Ballroom Fundamentals
- Waltz – Part 1
- Waltz – Part 2
- Tango – Part 1
- Tango – Part 2
- Slow Foxtrot – Part 1
- Slow Foxtrot – Part 2
- Quickstep – Part 1
- Quickstep – Part 2
Training Topics
- Posture and balance
- Standing position
- Partner connection
- Swing and rise & fall
- Rotation and body movement
- Character of each Standard dance
- Flight position (Quickstep)
- Preparation and foot action
- Progressive syllabus development
- Demonstration and explanation of complete figure groups
Featured Figures
Across the nine videos, Marcus & Karen teach and analyze a wide range of International Standard syllabus figures, including:
- Natural Turn
- Reverse Turn
- Natural Spin Turn
- Open Impetus
- Feather Step
- Three Step
- Hover Cross
- Open Telemark
- Progressive Chassé
- Running Finish
- Outside Swivel
- Bounce Fallaway
- Curved Feather
- Telemark
- Throwaway Oversway
- Natural Pivot Turn
- Scatter Chassé
- Running Right Turn
- Reverse Pivot
- Syncopated Chassé
- Whisk
- Wing
- Hinge Line
- Running Weave
- Ronde
- Oversway
…and many additional Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep syllabus figures presented throughout the complete series.
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