In the second volume of the Simply The Best series, Marcus & Karen Hilton build upon the principles introduced in the earlier lessons by showing how basic Waltz actions develop into more advanced figure groups and line figures.
Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on maintaining swing, rotation, turning action, and continuous movement while dancing more complex combinations. Rather than treating line figures as isolated movements, the lessons demonstrate how they connect naturally with the fundamental principles of International Standard Slow Waltz.
The combinations include turning figures, pivots, locks, telemarks, lunges, oversways, and other advanced Waltz actions, helping dancers improve movement quality, body control, and continuity across longer sequences.
The instructors also recommend studying this program together with Simply The Best Part 1 and Beautiful Basics, reinforcing the importance of sound technique before progressing to more advanced material.
Topics Covered
Group 1
- Natural Spin Turn
- Overturned Turning Lock to PP
- Running Weave
- Tumble Turn
- Hinge Line
- Pivots
- Ronde
- Reverse Slip Pivot
Group 2
- Open Telemark
- Side Lock to Left
- Right Lunge
- Checked Reverse Pivot
- Chassé to Right
- The First Step of an Outside Change
- Back Check
- Running Chassé to PP
- Oversway
Suitable For
- Intermediate and advanced Standard dancers
- Ballroom teachers and coaches
- Medal test and competition dancers
- Students developing Waltz technique and figure combinations
Related Products
Continue your study of Marcus & Karen Hilton’s Standard technique with:
- Simply The Best Slow Waltz Part 1 – Introduces the fundamental Waltz principles and figure groups that form the foundation of Part 2.
- Beautiful Basics – Focuses on the essential principles of posture, movement, swing, and technique used throughout International Standard dancing.
- Simply The Best Tango
- Simply The Best Slow Foxtrot
- Simply The Best Quickstep
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