Before purchasing a variation DVD, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These DVDs contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation DVDs will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known. Before purchasing a variation video, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level.
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Tango. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 70 minutes
1. Face to Face, Back to Back (Waltz)
2. Progressive Twinkles (Waltz)
3. Grapevine (Waltz)
4. Fallaway and Rock (Waltz)
5. Promenade Underarm Turn (Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Zig Zag Outside Partner (Foxtrot)
7. Fallaway Twinkles (Foxtrot)
8. Promenade Twist (Foxtrot)
9. Fifth Position Breaks (V. Waltz)
10. Left Rock Turn (Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Smooth Bronze Foxtrot Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Foxtrot. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 80 minutes
1. Single Corté (Tango)
2. Twist Turn to Right (Tango)
3A. Fifth Position Breaks (V. Waltz)
3B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)
4A. Cross Body Lead (V. Waltz)
4B. Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)
5. Two Way Underarm Turn (Waltz)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Face to Face, Back to Back (Waltz)
7. Progressive Twinkles (Waltz)
8. Promenade Chassé (Waltz)
9. Fallaway and Basic (Waltz)
10. Twinkle & Weave (Waltz)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
Amercian Style Smooth Silver Viennese Waltz Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Viennese Waltz. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 81 minutes
1. Open Left Box (Foxtrot & Waltz)
2. Open Right Turn (Foxtrot & Waltz)
3. Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn (Waltz)
4. Chair & Slip Pivot (Foxtrot & Waltz)
5. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
American Style Bronze Mambo Variations DVD by Felipe Telona Jr. and Carolina Orlovsky-Telona
Approximately 119 minutes
Introduction to Mambo Basics
1. Basic
A) Close Switch
B) Progressive
C) Open Break to Forward Break
2. Look, Shimmy, Comb
3. Fifth Position Breaks
A) Underarm Turn Ending
B) Promenade Ending
4. Right Turn
A) Switch Turn
B) With Preparation for Multiple Turns
5. Cross Body Lead
A) Knee Lift
B) Cross Flick
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Open Rock to Back Rock Basic
7. Crossover with a Twist
8. Right Side Pass
9. The Cuddle
10. Peek A Boo with Side Break
11. Lady's Right Turn with Man's Behind the Back Hand Change
Demonstration - Figures 6-11
American Style Rhythm Bronze Cha Cha Variations- DVD
by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak
Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Cha Cha. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 105 minutes
1) Fifth Position Breaks (Rumba)
2) Crossover and Side Rocks (Rumba)
3) Open Rumba Walks (Rumba)
4) Cradle Circle (Rumba)
5) Open Circular Walks (Rumba)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6) Spot Turn Combination (Rumba)
7) Check and Circular Walk (Bolero)
8) Crossbody Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
9) Back Spot Turn (Mambo)
10) Forward Spot to Surprise (Mambo)
11) Crossover Swivels and Pullback (Mambo)
Demonstration - Figures 6-11
Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Mambo. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 78 minutes
1) Fifth Position Breaks (Rumba)
2) Crossover and Side Rocks (Rumba)
3) Cradle Circle (Rumba)
4) Spot Turn Combination (Rumba)
5) Butterfly (Cha Cha)
6) Cross Body & Pullback (Cha Cha)
Demonstration - Figures 1-6
7) Check and Circular Walk (Bolero)
8) Swivels Straight (Merengue)
9) Swivels Turning (Merengue)
10) Man's Circle Wrap (Merengue)
11) Progressive Conga (Merengue)
Demonstration - Figures 7-11
American Style Rhythm Bronze Merengue Variations- DVD
by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak
Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Merengue. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
6) Double Face Loop (East Coast Swing)
7) Check and Circular Walk (Bolero)
8) Side Breaks and Cross (Mambo)
9) Promenade Swivel and Close (Mambo)
10) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Rhythm Bronze Rumba Variations- DVD
by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak
Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Rumba. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 82 minutes
1) Butterfly (Cha Cha)
2) Check and Circular Walk (Bolero)
3) Romantic Sways (Bolero)
4) Hip Twist and Spin (Bolero)
5) Side Breaks (Mambo)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6) Crossover Break and Walk Around Turn (Mambo)
7) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
8) Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
9) Back Spot Turn (Mambo)
10) Extended Box (Samba)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Rhythm Bronze Samba & Bolero Variations- DVD
by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak
Donald & Kasia will take steps from other Rhythm dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Samba & Bolero. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 76 minutes
Samba
1) Open Break and Underarm Turn (Mambo)
2) Shoulder Check (Mambo)
3) Promenade Swivel and Close (Mambo)
4) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
5) Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
Bolero
1) Fifth Position Breaks (Rumba)
2) Butterfly (Cha Cha)
3) Shoulder Check (Mambo)
4) Alternating Underarm Turns (Mambo)
5) Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn (Mambo)
6) Back Spot Turn (Mambo)
Demonstration - Figures 1-6
American Style Silver Mambo Variations DVD by Felipe Telona Jr. and Carolina Orlovsky-Telona
Approximately 86 minutes
1. Double Turn
2. Outside Turn
A) Over Head
B) Behind the Back
C) Shoulder Lead
D) Double Arm
3. Open Break with Back Spot Turn
4. Left Turn
5. Inside Turn with Man's Pivot Turn
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Check to Right Turn
7. Right Turn to Copa
8. Overturned Copa
9. Outside Turn to Hammerlock with Fifth Position Breaks
10. Cuddle to Hammerlock with Double Turn
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Smooth Bronze Waltz Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Waltz. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 81 minutes
1. Single Corté (Tango)
2. Open Fan (Tango)
3. Continuous Left Rock Turn (Tango)
4A. Fifth Position Breaks (V. Waltz)
4B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)
5A. Cross Body Lead (V. Waltz)
5B. Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn (V. Waltz)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
American Style Smooth Silver Foxtrot Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Foxtrot. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 85 minutes
1. Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn (Waltz)
2. Twinkle Connection (Waltz)
3. Check to Open Fallaway (Waltz)
4. Progressive Twinkles (Waltz)
5. Syncopated Viennese Cross Turn (Waltz)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
American Style Smooth Silver Tango Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Tango. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 79 minutes
1. Grapevine (Foxtrot)
2. Weave from Promenade Position (Foxtrot)
3. Chair & Slip (Foxtrot)
4. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)
5. Hairpin from Reverse (Waltz & Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Hairpin from Promenade (Waltz & Foxtrot)
7. Slide & Check (Foxtrot)
8. Open Right Turn to Underarm Turn (Waltz)
9. X Lines (V. Waltz)
10. The Gem (Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Smooth Silver Waltz Variations- DVD
by Jim and Jenell Maranto
Jim & Jenell will take steps from other Smooth dances and show you how to add them into your American Style Waltz. Before purchasing a variation tape, we strongly suggest that you have a firm understanding of the steps and terminology through that level. Variations are a different way of grouping or mixing steps. These videos contain advanced patterns, enhanced with additional elements, intended to help you take your dancing to a new level, and are excellent for social dancing as well as showcase and competition routines. These variation videos will not review the basic patterns since it is assumed that they are already known.
Approximately 84 minutes
1. Grapevine (Foxtrot)
2. Weave from Promenade (Foxtrot)
3. Oversway from Reverse (Foxtrot)
4. Curved Running Steps (Foxtrot)
5. The Gem (Foxtrot)
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Oversway to Rondé (Tango)
7. Swivel Fans (Tango)
8. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk (Tango)
9. Underarm Turn to Left (V. Waltz)
10. Standing Spin (V. Waltz)
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
American Style Gold Mambo Variations DVD by Felipe Telona Jr. and Carolina Orlovsky-Telona
Approximately 121 minutes
1. Cuddle Run to Hammerlock with Turns
2. Outside Turn to Tandem Break with Comb
3. Pass, Drop Catch, Toss
4. Left Turn to Man's Pivot Turn to Inside Turn
5. Double Arm Wrap
Demonstration - Figures 1-5
6. Single Hand Wrap with Check to Double Turns
7. Sombrero to Double Comb, Tuck
8. The Tango
9. Sombrero with Pretzel Wrap
10. Tropicana
Demonstration - Figures 6-10
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