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1 Invigilation Guidance/ USA/DANCE/SYLLABUS/ Current'as'of'October'15,'2015' Extracted'from: /USA$Dance$Syllabus$Guidebook,/ Edition/2015A.1/ Revised/September/25,/2015

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3 Invigilation Guidance/ SUMMARY)OF SYLLABUS)CHANGES) /

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5 USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release September 25, 2015 Member of the World DanceSport Federation National Governing Body for DanceSport as recognized by the US Olympic Committee Summary of the new USA Dance Syllabus Guidebook Used to Invigilate USA Dance Competitions In a continuing effort to give every athlete the same advantages and opportunities in competition, USA Dance has taken a special interest in invigilating sanctioned, closed, syllabus events. To invigilate is to be observant of athletes performing figures out of category, dancing original choreography, or using timing, picture lines or dance holds that are not found in the syllabus for the level of dance, thereby gaining an advantage over the competitors in their field. With the understanding that invigilation begins with the instructor or coach providing choreography for a specific level of competition, such as Bronze, Silver, or Gold, the responsibility remains with the athlete; therefore, this document is being sent to all amateur competitors and professional members of USA Dance. The following changes have been approved by the DanceSport Council and Invigilators. Samba Corta Jaca - Silver variation and the ability to turn is allowed at the Bronze level. Jive Hip Bump (Left Shoulder Shove) - must start and end with a hold, but may release during the figure Stop and Go - may release hold at all levels Rolling Off the Arm - Spin Ending allowed at the Silver level.

6 USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release June 18, 2015 Member of the World DanceSport Federation National Governing Body for DanceSport as recognized by the US Olympic Committee Summary of the new USA Dance Syllabus Guidebook Used to Invigilate USA Dance Competitions In a continuing effort to give every athlete the same advantages and opportunities in competition, USA Dance has taken a special interest in invigilating sanctioned, closed, syllabus events. To invigilate is to be observant of athletes performing figures out of category, dancing original choreography, or using timing, picture lines or dance holds that are not found in the syllabus for the level of dance, thereby gaining an advantage over the competitors in their field. With the understanding that invigilation begins with the instructor or coach providing choreography for a specific level of competition, such as Bronze, Silver, or Gold, the responsibility remains with the athlete; therefore, this document is being sent to all amateur competitors and professional members of USA Dance. The Invigilation committee, consisting of Dan Calloway, Wayne Crowder, and Lori Woods Gay, reviewed the Invigilation Appendix 8 in the USA DanceSport Rulebook and with the understanding that as Dancesport has evolved so have the dancers, and therefore suggested changes that would be more in line with what the competitors were dancing today. These changes were edited and approved by the USA Dance Invigilators and submitted to the DanceSport Council for their approval. When the current DanceSport Rulebook was introduced after the 2015 Nationals, the new Syllabus Guidebook was adopted by USA Dance. A summary of the American Smooth Syllabus Changes One of the major changes in the American Smooth has to do with picture lines allowed at the Silver level. Some picture lines were added to some dances and others omitted to allow consistency between the dances. The new rule states for Silver Waltz, Foxtrot, and V. Waltz: Picture Lines: Oversways, Contra Checks, Same Foot Lunges, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers, Fencing Lines are permissible, but these may not be held longer than two measures of music.

7 2 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release The only difference for Silver Tango is the addition of Spanish Drags. A summary of the American Rhythm Syllabus Changes Rhythm Cha Cha In the Rhythm Cha Cha the following timings are allowed American Style Cha Cha Bronze Level Restrictions Allowable timings as follows: 234&1 or 23,4&1,2&3,4&1 for the three Cha Cha Cha s, and 2341 for the leader on figure # 13. No other timings are allowed. No guapacha or other timing changes are allowed at the bronze level. An additional figure was added to the Bronze Rhythm Cha Cha Apart Back and Forward Runs or There and Back With this addition, the following change was made in the restrictions: Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music except Chase Turns and Apart Back and Forward Runs. When separated with no hold partners should never be further apart than a comfortable arm s length. A summary of the International Standard Syllabus Changes The International Standard Syllabus has several changes that will reflect more of what the competitors are dancing in today s Dancesport competitions. In the opening statement the following section was added: Figures must be danced in their entirety, with the exception of composite figures as listed below. Figures must be completed as provided in the syllabus books, with the exception of Composite Figures (figures that are composed of different figures (components) such as the V6 in Quickstep and the Open Telemark, Natural Turn to Outside Swivel and Feather Ending) where the

8 3 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release singular component (figure) may be danced but must be completed with any precede or follow being an entire allowable figure (timing and dance position rules apply). o Silver Fox Trot: Open Telemark Natural Turn, Outside Swivel and Feather Ending. o Silver Quickstep: Running Right Turn International Waltz The following changes were made to the Bronze International Waltz Syllabus: Basic Weave Note: The Chasse from PP may be followed by the Basic Weave, as described in the Foxtrot, starting with a forward step on step one Progressive Chasse to Right Note: The Progressive Chasse to the R making ½ turn followed with an outside change is allowed at the Bronze Level. The following change was made to the Gold International Waltz Syllabus: Contra Check Note: The Contra Check may be held for one extra bar. International Tango The following changes were made to the Gold International Tango Syllabus: Oversway Note: Oversway may be held for up to two extra Slows Contra Check- Note: Contra Check may be held for one extra bar. International Foxtrot The opening statement for the International Foxtrot was changed to include the following: 3.3 International Style FOXTROT Two additional timings may be used for the Foxtrot Heel Pulls: SQQ or SS(S)S. o Parentheses around the timing indicate no weight change on that step It is understood and noted that the last step of each feather is also the first step

9 4 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release of any following figure. No extended Weave actions in Bronze or Silver International Foxtrot. Weaves may be extended 2 counts in Gold. The following change was made to the Bronze International Foxtrot Syllabus: Change of Direction Note: May be danced with an extra Slow The following change was made to the Silver International Foxtrot Syllabus: Open Telemark, Natural Turn, Outside Swivel & Feather End Note: A Closed or Open Impetus, may replace the Outside Swivel. The Outside Swivel may be danced with an extra slow. The following change was made to the Gold International Foxtrot Syllabus: Curved Feather to Back Feather- Note: Three steps of a Curved Feather may be followed with a Closed or Open Impetus, or Top Spin. Six steps of the Curved Feather and Back Feather is allowed, followed with a figure that commences moving forward. International Quickstep The following change was made to the Silver International Quickstep Syllabus: Running Right Turn Note: The Running Right Turn is a composite figure. Steps 1-8 may be followed with a Tipple Chasse to the Right in place of the Running Finish or a Tipsy to R in Gold. The following change was made to the Gold International Quickstep Syllabus: Hover Corte Note: Hover Corte may be held for one extra bar.

10 5 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release A summary of the International Latin Syllabus Changes International Samba The opening statement for the International Samba was changed to include the following: 4.1 International Style SAMBA Hesitation Voltas are allowed at the Bronze and Silver Level Foot Changes using methods not listed in the manual are accepted. Figures allowed in right shadow position at the bronze and silver level are: voltas bota fogos, samba walks (not cruzado walks). At the gold level cruzado walks and corta jaca are allowed. The following changes were made to the Silver International Samba Syllabus: Rolling off the Arm Note: Alternative methods of preceding and ending not listed in the manual are acceptable Argentine Crosses Note: Followers Under Arm Turn to Left is allowed at the Silver level. International Cha Cha Cha The opening statement for the International Cha Cha Cha was changed to include the following: 4.2 International Style CHA CHA CHA Slip, Ronde, Twist and Split Cuban Break Chasses (4&1) for Leader or Follower may be substituted for compact, forward, back, and side chasses at the Bronze level, provided it doesn t change the timing or dance position of the figure. Guapacha timing is allowed in Silver and above on any figure. It is allowed also in the Bronze Time Step.

11 6 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release The following changes were made to the Bronze International Cha Cha Cha Syllabus: Alternative Basic with the timing of 2 3 4&1, 2&3, 4&1 may be used New York Note: Silver and Gold Level: Both partners may dance a Ronde on count 3 with a sailor shuffle type chasse Fan The Fan Development is allowed at the Bronze Level Closed Hip Twist - Note: The Advanced Hip Twist is allowed at the Bronze and Silver Levels. International Rumba The opening statement for the International Rumba was changed to include the following: 4.3 International Style RUMBA On any Natural Opening Out Movement, the Leader may step forward on Step 1, with the exception of the Opening Out to Right and Left. The following changes were made to the Bronze International Rumba Syllabus: Open Basic Follower may dance an Extended backward walk (delayed )using the timing as described for the Extended Forward Walk Hand to Hand Note: Step 3 of the Hand to Hand may be forward in line to end back at the Bronze Level Fan Note: The Fan Development is allowed at the Bronze Level Closed Hip Twist Note: The Advanced Hip Twist is allowed at the Bronze and Silver Levels because of the natural development of the rotation on step 3 and over 5&6.

12 7 P age USA Dance DanceSport Council Training and Certification Committee Release The following note was added to the Gold International Rumba Syllabus: Sliding Doors Note: Leader must maintain a minimum of one hand hold on partner. Follower may dance an under arm turn to the right on steps 11 & 12. International Jive The opening statement for the International Jive was changed to include the following: 4.5 International Style JIVE Flick Ball Change in any direction and Hesitation actions may be used at the Bronze Level. The following changes were made to the Bronze International Jive Syllabus: The Link: Flick, Ball Change or Hesitation Ball Change Mooch You may choose to dance only 10 steps of the Mooch. Steps 12 through 22 of the mooch may be danced if preceded by steps 1 to 5 of the Fallaway Rock. The following changes were made to the Silver International Jive Syllabus: Reverse Whip Note: Steps 6 and 7 may be repeated Simple Spin Note: Sailor Shuffle may be used in place of the preceding Chasse. Leader may spin as Follower spins instead of his two steps in place. The new USA Dance Syllabus Guidebook ends with a very detailed explanation of the various Dance Positions and Holds, including pictures. This was the brain child of Lori Woods Gay, an examiner for the USISTD. This outstanding addition will be a great reference point for athletes and coaches as they choreograph competitive routines.

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15 USA DANCE SYLLABUS The following syllabus listings are provided as a guideline to Athletes, Coaches, Organizers, Invigilators and Chairs of Adjudicators to govern the material limitations that can be danced in a given RESTRICTED SYLLABUS EVENT. No continuity style in Bronze Smooth. In the American Style dances any pattern or figure may be danced as long as it is not in conflict with American Style USA Dance Approved Figures, Elements & Restrictions. Spirals are not permitted in the Bronze level. One under arm or solo turn at a time is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level Elements and figures unique to one dance or style may not be used in another dance, unless specified. A single curtsey facing partner in Viennese Waltz is allowed. No embellishments of standard figures. No change of levels, foot flicks, syncopations or delayed timings unless specifically approved. Start in the appropriate hold and position for the syllabus figure being danced. All figures must be danced with the timing(s) given in the syllabus. All figures must be danced with the hold and Dance Position given in the syllabus. When no Hold is allowed in American Smooth syllabus events, partners must not be further apart than a comfortable arm s length. 1. AMERICAN STYLE SMOOTH 1.1 American Style WALTZ American Style Waltz Bronze Level Left Closed/Box (Reverse) Turn - Right Closed/Box (Natural) Turn Forward Progressive/Change Step, right foot or left foot Follower s Under Arm Turn to the Right, two Measures/6 beats or Left (Reverse), 3 count pivot turn Balance Steps/Hesitations, Fifth Position Breaks Closed Twinkles: to and from PP and CPP, Progressive Forward and Back Cross Body Lead from LF Forward Hesitation or from 1-3 of Left Closed/Box (Reverse] Turn) Natural Spin Turn (same as International Style) Forward Twist to Left from P.P Syncopated Promenade Chasse (may end in PP or Closed) Simple Grapevine or Zigzag (No Syncopation) In & Out change steps/butterfly American Style Waltz Bronze Level Restrictions USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 3 of 46

16 Partners may not completely separate. Open work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine No continuity style in Bronze Waltz, feet must be closed on three except on allowed figures No foot changes/fakes, shadow, tandem, solo or same foot figures. Partners must always be on opposite feet No consecutive pivots left or right, one (1) pivot is allowed No open left or right box turns No fallaway actions of any kind. Whisks, 5 th Position Breaks are allowed No picture lines or figures (i.e. contra check, chair, oversways, lunges, etc.) One under arm or solo turn is the maximum allowed in the Bronze level No syncopations other than chasse from Promenade - No syncopated under arm turns No dips or dropsl. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial rondes, develop, etc.) American Style Waltz - Silver Level Open Left Box Turn & Open Right Box Turn Open Twinkles Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flops Grapevine to Left or Right single or double hand hold Running Steps Traveling Crosses Syncopated Locks Syncopated Under Arm Turns - One syncopation (One split beat) per measure Fallaway Reverse Turn Slip Pivot, Fallaway Grapevine Weaves, Quick Left Turns Chair and Slip Pivot, Wing, Hairpins Picture Lines: Oversways, Contra Checks, Same Foot Lunges, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers, Fencing Lines are permissible, but these may not be held longer than two measures of music Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high Standing Spins Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Continuous Partnership Pivots Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Swivels: Fans, Gem, Zig Zag, Outside American Style Waltz Restrictions - Silver Level Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 50% of any routine No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, or Shadow Position, before returning to a Promenade or Closed Dance Position for at least 2 measures of music No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs Picture lines not allowed: No Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 4 of 46

17 No lifts American Style Waltz - Gold Level Continuous partnership pivots are allowed Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures without hold Picture Lines American Style Waltz Restrictions Gold Level Partners may completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, or no hold and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining a hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars No lifts. 1.2 American Style TANGO American Style Tango Bronze Level Tango Walks - All Slows Forward Basic, Closed or O.P. (SSQQS timing only) Promenade turning to left or right (SSQQS timing only) Corte Open Fan Open Fan to Same Foot Rocks Right Side Fan/Outside Swivel Rocks - closed or P.P. pos.(may be danced w/ or w/o turn to left or right in any direction) Single Pivot from P.P Linking action to and from PP (Progressive Link, Promenade Link) Left/Reverse Turn (Open or Closed) Under Arm Turn Left or Right from Open Fan Twist Turn to Left or right from P.P Running Step/Progressive Side Step or argentine walks (basic w/alternative timing) American Style Tango Bronze Restrictions Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine No foot changes/fakes, shadow, solo, or same foot figures. Partners must always be on opposite feet, except for #6 above No shadow, solo, or same foot figures except for #6 above No more than six (6) consecutive quicks including the Tango Close No syncopations except brush-point (&S) as in the Open Fan Although the Corte is permitted, other picture lines/figures (i.e. contra check, chairs, oversways, lunges, etc.) are not allowed No fallaway actions No consecutive pivots left or right, one (1) pivot is allowed Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial rondes, develop, ganchos, or hooks, etc.) USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 5 of 46

18 No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc.. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed No lifts American Style Tango Silver Level Open Right Turn Syncopated Locks & Chasses Fallaway actions Syncopated Under arm Turns up to two syncopations allowed Chair and Slip Pivot Fallaway Reverse And Slip Pivot Picture Lines: Oversways, Contra Checks, Same Foot Lunges, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers, Spanish Drags, Fencing Lines are permissible, but these may not be held longer than two measures of music Swivels: Fans, Zig Zag, Outside, Inside Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high Ganchos/Hooks, Leg Crawls Continuous Partnership Pivots up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Standing Spin up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Back to Back, Traveling Cross Viennese Crosses American Style Tango Silver Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 50% of any routine No Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, or Shadow Position, before returning to hold for at least 2 measures of music No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc.. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs No lifts American Style Tango Gold Level Continuous partnership pivots are allowed Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures without hold Picture Lines American Style Tango Gold Level Restrictions Partners may completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, or no hold and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining a normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars No lifts. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 6 of 46

19 1.3 American Style FOXTROT American Style Foxtrot Bronze Level Forward Basic, Closed or O.P. - (with or without quarter turn) - SSQQ Back Basic, Closed or O.P. - (with or without quarter turn) - SSQQ Promenade - SSQQ Rock Turn/Ad Lib to Left or Right - SSQQ Follower's Under arm Turn to the Right - two Measures/8 beats - SQQSQQ Left Closed Box/Reverse Turn - SQQ Cross Body Lead - SQQ Closed Twinkles: to and from PP and CPP, Progressive Forward and Back. - SQQ Single Promenade Pivot - SSQQ Syncopated Promenade Chasse - SQ&Q Forward twist to left from promenade - SSQQ Sway step/side Balance - SSQQ Promenade Under Arm Turn to Right or Left - SSQQ Simple Grapevine or Zigzag (8 quicks max. No Syncopations) American Style Foxtrot Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine No continuity style in Bronze Foxtrot except Grapevines and Chasses No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet Timing is limited to SSQQ or SQQ in Bronze Foxtrot, except for Grapevine actions Continuous quicks are NOT permitted except in the Simple Grapevine ( #14) or extra chasses/side steps No consecutive pivots right or left, one (1) pivot is allowed No open left or right box turns No syncopations other than chasse from Promenade - No syncopated under arm turns No picture lines or figures (i.e. oversways, contra check, chair, lunges, etc.) No fallaways of any kind or slip pivot from fallaway (Whisk, 5th position breaks are allowed) No solo, shadow, or same foot figures No more than eight (8) quicks, or 2 measures, of a grapevine/zig zag action and must be followed with a closed figure Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial rondes, developes, etc.) No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed No lifts American Style Foxtrot Silver Level American Style Open Left Turn Open Right Turn Open Twinkles Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flops Running Steps Syncopated Locks USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 7 of 46

20 Syncopated Under arm Turns one syncopation per measure Chair and Slip Pivot, Wing, Hairpins Traveling Cross Weaves Continuous "partnership" pivots are allowed, up to two measures, but may include only one syncopation Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures with hold Picture Lines: Oversways, Contra Checks, Same Foot Lunges, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers, Fencing Lines are permissible, but these may not be held longer than two measures of music Fallaway actions, Fallaway Reverse Turn Slip Pivot Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high Standing Spin - Up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Swivels: Fans, Gem, Zig-Zag, Outside Foxtrot Silver Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 50% of any routine No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc.. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs No Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways No lifts American Style Foxtrot Gold Level Continuous partnership pivots are allowed Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures without hold Picture Lines American Style Foxtrot Gold Level Restrictions Partners may completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, or no hold and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining a hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars No lifts. 1.4 American Style VIENNESE WALTZ American Style Viennese Waltz Bronze Level Left Turns/Reverse Turns Right Turns/Natural Turns Progressive/Change Steps Balance Steps/Hesitations/Fifth Position Breaks Cross Body Lead Under arm Turn from Fifth Position Break or Cross Body Lead Closed Twinkles In & Out Change steps/ butterfly USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 8 of 46

21 Left box w/follower's left or right under arm turn American Style Viennese Waltz Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine Syncopations are not permitted No open left or right box turns No continuous pivots right or left, one (1) canter pivot is allowed No fallaways of any kind or slip pivot from fallaway Partners must remain on opposite feet at all times No solo, shadow, or same foot figures Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial rondes, etc.) No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc.. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed No lifts American Style Viennese Waltz Silver Level Left and Right Turns with Under arm Turns Progressive Fifth Positions Open Left Turn Open Right Turn Open Twinkles Single, Progressive, Passing, Flip-Flop Spot Turn Combinations Chair and Slip Pivot Canter Lilts and Canter Spins Continuous "partnership" pivots, including Canter Pivots, up to two measures, but may only include one syncopation Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures with hold Picture Lines: Oversways, Contra Checks, Same Foot Lunges, Right & Left Lunges, Explosions, Hovers, Fencing Lines are permissible, but these may not be held longer than two measures of music Fallaway Position Standing Spin up to 2 measures with 1 syncopation allowed Kicks, Rondes, Developes no more than waist high Swivels: Fans, Gem, Outside, Reverse Parallel Runs, Traveling Cross Figures employing consecutive Canter Rhythm Definition: "Canter Rhythm" a hesitation on either beat 2 or 3 of a Waltz in 3/4 time American Style Viennese Waltz Silver Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining normal hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars. Open work may not comprise more than 50% of any routine. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 9 of 46

22 No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc.. No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs No Hinges, Left Whisks, X-Lines, Eros Lines, Throwaway Oversways No lifts American Style Viennese Waltz Gold Level Continuous partnership pivots are allowed Shadow Position, Tandem, and Side by Side figures without hold Picture Lines American Style Viennese Waltz Gold Level Restrictions Partners may completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, Shadow Positions, or no hold and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures before regaining a hold for a minimum of two consecutive bars No lifts. <THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK> USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 10 of 46

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25 2. AMERICAN STYLE RHYTHM 2.1 American Style CHA CHA American Style Cha Cha Bronze Level Basic Step (Closed, Single or Double Handhold) Cross Over Breaks - (single only - no timing changes) Offset Breaks - O.P. (FORWARD & BACKWARD) Open Break Follower's Under arm Turn left or right Walk Around Turns (May be danced under arm or free turn to Right or Left) Chase Turns ½ Turn or Full Cross Over Break with Swivel Fifth Position Breaks Cross Body Lead - May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions Three Cha Chas - chasses may be danced forward or back or side Back spot turn / Natural Top Parallel Breaks/Sweetheart/Cuddle - Same foot is allowed on this pattern with Leader s timing of Apart Back and Forward Runs or There and Back American Style Cha Cha Bronze Level Restrictions Allowable timings as follows: 234&1 or 234&1 2&3 4&1 for the three Cha Cha Cha s, and 2341 for the leader on figure # 13. No other timings are allowed. No guapacha or other timing changes are allowed at the bronze level No syncopated turns except for the Under arm Turn Left if danced on 4& Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music except Chase Turns and Apart Back and Forward Runs. When separated with no hold partners should never be further apart than a comfortable arm s length No double under arm turns, no foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet except for #13 above Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial rondes', developes', hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds or picture lines allowed,) No Lifts No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold American Style Cha Cha Silver Level Open Boxes Back to Back, Paseo, Aida, Grapevines In addition to the timings allowed at the bronze level, Guapacha and/or Syncopated Figures using no more than 2 bars/measures of music are allowed Half Moon Challenge USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 11 of 46

26 Twinkles Swivels, Push Away actions, Knee Lift Foot Flicks, Rondes, and Developes no more than waist high Leader s Foot Changes Forward Spot/ Reverse Top American Style Cha Cha Silver Level Restrictions No more than 8 bars/measures of music may be danced in Open, Shadow, Apart (or no hold) or Side by Side Position, before returning to a Closed, or Open Position, for at least 2 bars/measures of music No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures American Style Cha Cha Gold Level Partners may completely separate for eight measures of music Tandem Position figures may be used Picture Lines may be used American Style Cha Cha Gold Level Restrictions No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, apart (not hold) or Shadow Position, before returning to a Dance position with hold for at least 2 measures of music No lifts. 2.2 American Style RUMBA American Style Rumba Bronze Level Box Step Cuban Walks - Closed and Open (may be danced in side by side position) Follower's Under arm Turn to Right or Left Rock Steps & Breaks (Forward, side or back) Cross Body Lead/Turn Fifth Position Breaks Open Break - May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions Cross Over Breaks Offset Breaks O.P. (FORWARD & BACKWARD) Walk Around Turn (May be danced under arm or free turn to Right or Left) Back Spot Turns/ Natural Top American Style Rumba Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music The timing for Bronze Rumba may be either SQQ or QQS No other timing is permitted, no foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No rondes', developes', etc.) No Picture Lines may be used USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 12 of 46

27 No Lifts One Under arm or solo turn is the maximum allowed No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold American Style Rumba Silver Level Open Box Step Quick Under arm Turns, Follower s Pivot Turns, and double under arm turns Grapevine Fencing Lines Back to Back, Paseo, Aida Parallel Walks Spiral Actions: Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral Swivels Solo Spin Exits. (SQQ or QQS timing allowed) Fallaway, Shadow, Contact, Side by Side and Left Angle figures, with hold Leader s Foot Changes Figures incorporating Foot Swivels Rondes and developes actions are allowed no more than waist high Syncopated Figures using no more than 2 bars/measures of music are allowed Forward Spot/ Reverse Top American Style Rumba Silver Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than four measures of music Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts or drops No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold American Style Rumba Gold Level Partners may completely separate for a maximum of eight measures of music Tandem Position figures may be used Picture Lines may be used American Style Rumba Gold Level Restrictions No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, apart (no hold) or Shadow Position, before returning to a Dance position with hold for at least 2 measures of music No lifts. 2.3 American Style EAST COAST SWING USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 13 of 46

28 2.3.1 American Style Swing Bronze Level Basic w/ or w/o Turn left or right Follower's Under arm Turn to Right Follower's and Leader's Under arm Turn to Left Throwaway Tuck in Turn/American Spin/Follower's Free Spin Continuous Tuck in Turn Back Pass/change hands behind back Sweetheart/Cuddle/Wrap Lindy Whip - up to four quicks Hitch Kicks Lindy Whip with under arm turn L or R - up to 4 quicks Stop and Go/Peek-a-Boo Back Walks & Points Swing Walks/Promenade Walks/Jive Walks Sugar Foot Swivels no more than 4 quicks American Style East Coast Swing Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music No side by side work is allowed in Bronze One under arm turn or solo turn is the maximum allowed No hopping, skipping actions are allowed No continuous chasses, for example 1&2&3&4& No more than 4 consecutive chasses, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7& No foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial rondes', developes', etc.) Use of hand shake holds, double hand holds are permitted No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold No swivel action figures such as Swing swivels, Chicken walks, Toe-Heel Swivels, (except for Sugar Foot swivels) American Style East Coast Swing Silver Level Lindy Wraps, Whip Turns (incorporating Left and Right Under arm Turns and Hand Changes) Fallaway, Apart, Shadow and Side by Side figures Figures incorporating Foot Swivels, Chicken Walks, Toe-Heel Swivels, Fallaway, Boogie Woogie Solo Spins Figures incorporating Kick Steps, hopping, skipping actions, and Freezes/Holds no more than 4 beats Manhattan Head Loops, Miami Special USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 14 of 46

29 Sailor Shuffles Side Passes Boogie Walks Pushaway actions Continuous syncopated figures using no more than 2 bars/measures of music Double under arm Turns Leader s Foot Changes Foot Flicks, Rondes and developes actions no more than waist high are allowed Progressive & Continuous chasses actions are allowed American Style East Coast Swing Silver Level Restrictions No more than 8 bars/measures of music may be danced in Open, Shadow, Apart or Side by Side Position, before returning to a Closed, or Open Position hold, for at least 2 bars/measures of music No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation American Style East Coast Swing Gold Level Partners may completely separate for eight measures of music Tandem Position figures may be used Picture Lines may be used American Style East Coast Swing Gold Level Restrictions No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, apart (no hold) or Shadow Position, before returning to a Dance Position with hold for at least 2 measures of music No lifts or drops. 2.4 American Style BOLERO American Style Bolero Bronze Level Basic Open Break ( Leader may use Flex Point) Fifth Position Breaks Cross Over Breaks Cross Body Lead - May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions Follower's Under arm Turns to Left and Right Free Walk Around Turn from Cross Over Side Passes Left and Right Open Cuban Walks, Open and Closed Positions - may be danced in side by side position Rock steps (May be danced in any direction) USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 15 of 46

30 Back Spot Turn (Natural Top) American Style Bolero Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music Timing for Bolero must be SQQ. No other timing is permitted No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No rondes \ developes', etc.) No Lifts No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds allowed American Style Bolero Silver Level Basic Step (including the Drop, Drift action) Syncopated figures, turns, spins, solo spin exits no more than one syncopation per measure Follower s Pivot Turns, spiraling actions, Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral Grapevine Swivels Back to Back, Paseo, Aida Continuous and Double under arm turns Parallel Walks Forward Spot/Reverse Top Continuous Forward/Back Spot Turns with or without Follower s Under arm turn Fallaway, Apart, Shadow and Side by Side figures Sit Checks, Knee Crawls and Rudolph Rondes, rondes, and developes no more than waist high Body Lines: Oversway, Contra Check, Same Foot Lunge, Right and Left Side Lunges, Explosion Leader s Foot Changes American Style Bolero Silver Level Restrictions No more than 8 bars/measures of music may be danced in Open, Shadow, or Side by Side Position, before returning to a Dance Position with hold for at least 2 bars/measures of music No Lifts No open solo work No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed. No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include one syncopation American Style Bolero Gold Level Partners may completely separate for eight measures of music Tandem Position figures may be used Picture Lines may be used American Style Bolero Gold Level Restrictions USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 16 of 46

31 No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, apart (no hold) or Shadow Position, before returning to a dance position with hold for at least 2 measures of music No lifts. 2.5 American Style MAMBO American Style Mambo Bronze Level Basic, open, closed, progressive w/ or w/o turn to right or left Open Break Offset Breaks O.P. (FORWARD & BACKWARD) Fifth Position Breaks Cross Over Breaks Follower's Under arm Turn to Right and Left Walk Around Turn turns to left or right Cross Body Lead - May end in Closed, Open or Open Counter Promenade Positions Chase Turns ½ or full Side Breaks Promenade Walks Cross Over Break Progressive Walks Parallel Breaks/Sweetheart/Cuddle - same foot is allowed American Style Mambo Bronze Level Restrictions Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music Couples must break on the *two* beat in Mambo. No other timing is permitted No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet except 14 above Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No rondes', developes', etc.) No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts One under arm or solo turn is the maximum allowed No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower are allowed No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold No hopping, skipping actions, freezes/holds American Style Mambo Silver Level Open Basic Passes & Riff Turns Double Under arm Turns Spiral Actions: Rope Spinning, Curl, Spiral Head Loops/Neck Wraps Grapevine Half Moon Swivels Back to Back/Paseo/Aida Parallel Walks & Turns USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 17 of 46

32 Continuous Forward/Back Spot Turns with or without Follower s under arm turn Kick Styling & Knee Lifts Skipping and Hopping actions and Freezes/Holds no more than 4 beats Foot Flicks, Rondes, and Developes actions Leader s Foot Changes American Style Mambo Silver Level Restrictions No more than 8 bars/measures of music may be danced in Open, Shadow, Apart or Side by Side Position, before returning to a dance position with hold, for at least 2 bars/measures of music No Picture Lines may be used No Lifts No sitting hens, horse and carts, pot stirrers, or standing spins for Leader or Follower permitted No dips or drops. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold Continuous partnership pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation American Style Mambo Gold Level Partners may completely separate for eight measures of music Tandem Position figures may be used Picture Lines may be used American Style Mambo Gold Level Restrictions No more than 8 measures of music may be danced in Open, Side by Side, apart (no hold) or Shadow Position, before returning to a Promenade or Closed Dance Position for at least 2 measures of music No lifts. <THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK> USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 18 of 46

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35 3. INTERNATIONAL STYLE STANDARD For the International Standard and Latin American dances, USA Dance only recognizes the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing s The Ballroom Technique (for Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep) and the Latin American Cha Cha Cha, Latin American Samba, Latin American Rumba, Latin American Paso Doble, and Latin American Jive manuals. The Ballroom Technique and Latin American manuals include precedes, follows, timing, hold and positions. These manuals and DVD s may be purchased at The following exceptions and or allowances will be made in the interest of adapting these syllabi in the best interest of competitive DanceSport. Any follow may be used provided the timing or dance positions of the preceding figure and following figure are not changed. FIGURES MUST BE COMPLETED. Figures must be danced in their entirety, with the exception of composite figures as listed below. Figures must be completed as provided in the syllabus books, with the exception of Composite Figures (figures that are composed of different figures (components) such as the V6 in Quickstep and the Open Telemark, Natural Turn to Outside Swivel and Feather Ending) where the singular component (figure) may be danced but must be completed with any precede or follow being an entire allowable figure (timing and dance position rules apply). o Silver Fox Trot: Open Telemark Natural Turn, Outside Swivel and Feather Ending. o Silver Quickstep: Running Right Turn 3.1 International Style WALTZ International Style Waltz - Bronze Level Closed Changes Natural Turn Reverse Turn Natural Spin Turn Whisk Chasse from Promenade Position Closed Impetus Hesitation Change Outside Change Reverse Corte Back Whisk Basic Weave Note: The Chasse from PP may be followed by the Basic Weave, as described in the Foxtrot, starting with a forward step on step one Double Reverse Spin Reverse Pivot Back Lock Progressive Chasse to Right Note: The Progressive Chasse to the R making ½ turn followed with an outside change is allowed at the Bronze Level. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 19 of 46

36 3.1.2 International Style Waltz - Silver Level Weave from Promenade Position Closed Telemark Open Telemark & Cross Hesitation Open Telemark & Wing Open Impetus & Cross Hesitation Open Impetus & Wing Outside Spin Turning Lock Drag Hesitation* International Style Waltz Gold Level Left Whisk Contra Check Note: The Contra Check may be held for one extra bar Closed Wing Turning Lock to Right Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot Hover Corte Fallaway Whisk* 3.2 International Style TANGO International Style Tango Bronze Level LF or RF Walk Progressive Side Step Progressive Link Closed Promenade Rock Turn Open Reverse Turn, Follower Outside Back Corte Open Reverse Turn, Follower in Line Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn Open Promenade Left Foot and Right Foot Rocks Natural Twist Turn Natural Promenade Turn International Style Tango Silver Level Promenade Link Reverse Promenade Link Four Step Back Open Promenade Outside Swivel, Methods Fallaway Promenade Four Step Change USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 20 of 46

37 Brush Tap International Style Tango Gold Level Fallaway Four Step Oversway Note: Oversway may be held for up to two extra Slows Basic Reverse Turn The Chase Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot Five Step Contra Check- Note: Contra Check may be held for one extra bar. 3.3 International Style FOXTROT Two additional timings may be used for the Foxtrot Heel Pulls: SQQ or SS(S)S. o Parentheses around the timing indicate no weight change on that step It is understood and noted that the last step of each feather is also the first step of any following figure. No extended Weave actions in Bronze or Silver International Foxtrot. Weaves may be extended 2 counts in Gold International Style Foxtrot Bronze Level Feather Three Step Natural Turn Reverse Turn Closed Impetus & Feather Finish Natural Weave Change of Direction Note: May be danced with an extra Slow Basic Weave International Style Foxtrot Silver Level Closed Telemark Open Telemark & Feather Ending Top Spin Hover Feather Hover Telemark Natural Telemark Hover Cross Open Telemark, Natural Turn, Outside Swivel & Feather End Note: A Closed or Open Impetus, may replace the Outside Swivel. The Outside Swivel may be danced with an extra slow Open Impetus Weave from Promenade Position Reverse Wave USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 21 of 46

38 3.3.3 International Style Foxtrot Gold Level Natural Twist Turn Curved Feather to Back Feather- Note: Three steps of a Curved Feather may be followed with a Closed or Open Impetus, or Top Spin. Six steps of the Curved Feather and Back Feather is allowed, followed with a figure that commences moving forward Natural Zig-Zag from Promenade Position Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot Natural Hover Telemark Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending 3.4 International Style QUICKSTEP International Style Quickstep Bronze Level Quarter Turn to R Natural Turn Natural Turn with Hesitation Natural Pivot Turn Natural Spin Turn Progressive Chasse Chasse Reverse Turn Forward Lock Heel Pivot* Closed Impetus Back Lock Reverse Pivot Progressive Chasse to Right Tipple Chasse to Right Running Finish Natural Turn & Back Lock Double Reverse Spin Zig-Zag Back Lock, Running Finish* Cross Chasse* Change of Direction* International Style Quickstep Silver Level Checked / Underturned Tipple Chasse Quick Open Reverse Fishtail Running Right Turn Note: The Running Right Turn is a composite figure. Steps 1-8 may be followed with a Tipple Chasse to the Right in place of the Running Finish or a Tipsy to R in Gold Four Quick Run V Closed Telemark International Style Quickstep Gold Level USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 22 of 46

39 Cross Swivel Six Quick Run Rumba Cross Tipsy to Right and Left Hover Corte Note: Hover Corte may be held for one extra bar. 3.5 International VIENNESE WALTZ International Viennese Waltz Bronze Level Reverse Turn Natural Turn Forward Change Backward Change International Viennese Waltz Silver Level Reverse Fleckerl International Viennese Waltz Gold Level Natural Fleckerl Contra Check The figures on page 128, The Ballroom Technique July 1994, may also be danced in closed syllabus competitions. <THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK> USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 23 of 46

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43 4. INTERNATIONAL STYLE LATIN For the International Standard and Latin American dances, USA Dance only recognizes the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance The Ballroom Technique (for Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep) and the Latin American Cha Cha Cha, Latin American Samba, Latin American Rumba, Latin American Paso Doble, and Latin American Jive manuals. The Ballroom Technique and Latin American manuals include precedes, follows, timing, hold and positions. These manuals and DVD s may be purchased at General Statement: Any follow may be used provided it doesn t change the timing or dance position of the figure or the preceding figure. Figures must be completed (exception the Mooch in Jive). 4.1 International Style SAMBA Hesitation Voltas are allowed at the Bronze and Silver Level Foot Changes using methods not listed in the manual are accepted. Figures allowed in right shadow position at the bronze and silver level are: voltas bota fogos, samba walks (not cruzado walks). At the gold level cruzado walks and corta jaca are allowed International Style Samba Bronze Level Basic Movement Whisks Samba Walks Rhythm Bounce Volta Movements (Traveling & Spot) Traveling Bota Fogos Forward Criss Cross Bota Fogos (Shadow Bota Fogos) Traveling Bota Fogos Back Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade Criss Cross Voltas Solo Spot Volta Foot Changes Shadow Traveling Volta Reverse Turn Corta Jaca Silver variation and the ability to turn is allowed at the Bronze level Closed Rocks International Style Samba Silver Level Open Rocks Back Rocks Plait Rolling off the Arm Note: Alternative methods of preceding and ending not listed in the manual are acceptable Argentine Crosses Note: Followers Under Arm Turn to Left is allowed at the Silver level. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 24 of 46

44 Maypole Shadow Circular Volta Circular Volta International Style Samba Gold Level Contra Bota Fogos Roundabout Natural Roll Reverse Roll Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs Three Step Turn Samba Locks Cruzados Walks and Locks 4.2 International Style CHA CHA CHA Slip, Ronde, Twist and Split Cuban Break Chasses (4&1) for Leader or Follower may be substituted for compact, forward, back, and side chasses at the Bronze level, provided it doesn t change the timing or dance position of the figure. Guapacha timing is allowed in Silver and above on any figure. It is allowed also in the Bronze Time Step International Style Cha Cha Cha Bronze Level Basic Movements Alternative Basic with the timing of 2 3 4&1, 2&3, 4&1 may be used New York Note: Silver and Gold Level: Both partners may dance a Ronde on count 3 with a sailor shuffle type chasse Spot Turns Left and Right Shoulder to Shoulder Hand to Hand Three Cha Chas Forward and Backward Side Steps There and Back Time Steps The Cha Cha Chasse and Alternatives Compact Chasse Alternative Compact Chasse Cuban Cross Chasse Fan The Fan Development is allowed at the Bronze Level Alemana Hockey Stick Natural Top USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 25 of 46

45 Natural Opening Out Movement Closed Hip Twist - Note: The Advanced Hip Twist is allowed at the Bronze and Silver Levels International Style Cha Cha Cha Silver Level Open Hip Twist Reverse Top Opening Out from Reverse Top Aida Spiral Turns Cross Basic Cuban Breaks Chase Fan Development Note: Fan Development is allowed at the Bronze Level International Style Cha Cha Cha Gold Level Advanced Hip Twist Hip Twist Spiral Turkish Towel Sweetheart Follow My Leader Foot Changes Follower's Runaway Chasse The following figures may be used in a short amalgamation when using same foot as partner: Closed Basic Movement (no turn); Alternative Basic (timing of 23, 4&1, 2&3, 4&1),Ronde Chasse; Twist Chasse; Open Basic Movement; Spot or Switch Turns; Three Cha Chas Forward and Backward; Forward & Backward Runs; Time Steps (with or without Guapacha Timing); Cuban Breaks; Split Cuban Breaks 4.3 International Style RUMBA On any Natural Opening Out Movement, the Leader may step forward on Step 1, with the exception of the Opening Out to Right and Left International Style Rumba Bronze Level Basic Movements Open Basic Follower may dance an Extended backward walk (delayed) using the timing as described for the Extended Forward Walk Cucarachas New York Spot Turns Left and Right Shoulder to Shoulder USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 26 of 46

46 Hand to Hand Note: Step 3 of the Hand to Hand may be forward in line to end back at the Bronze Level Progressive Walks Forward & Backward Side Steps Cuban Rocks Fan Note: The Fan Development is allowed at the Bronze Level Alemana Hockey Stick Natural Top Opening Out Right and Left Natural Opening Out Movement Closed Hip Twist Note: The Advanced Hip Twist is allowed at the Bronze and Silver Levels because of the natural development of the rotation on step 3 and over 5& International Style Rumba Silver Level Open Hip Twist Reverse Top Opening Out From Reverse Top Aida Spiral Turns: Spiral; Curl; Rope Spinning International Style Rumba Gold Level Sliding Doors Note: Leader must maintain a minimum of one hand hold on partner. Follower may dance an under arm turn to the right on steps 11 & Fencing Three Threes Three Alemanas Hip Twists 4.4 International Style PASO DOBLE International Style Paso Doble Bronze Level Sur Place Basic Movement Chasse to Right and Left Drag Deplacement Promenade Link Promenade Ecart Separation Separation with Follower's Caping Walks Fallaway Ending to Separation Huit Sixteen USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 27 of 46

47 Promenade and Counter Promenade Grand Circle Open Telemark International Style Paso Doble Silver Level La Passe Banderillas Twist Turn Fallaway Reverse Turn Coup de Pique Left Foot Variation Spanish Lines Flamenco Taps International Style Paso Doble Gold Level Syncopated Separation Traveling Spins from Promenade Position Traveling Spins from Counter Promenade Position Fregolina (Farol) the Twists Chasse Cape, all endings 4.5 International Style JIVE Flick Ball Change in any direction and Hesitation actions may be used at the Bronze Level International Style Jive Bronze Level Basic in Place Fallaway Rock Fallaway Throwaway The Link: Flick, Ball Change or Hesitation Ball Change Change of Places Right to Left Change of Places Left to Right Change of Hands Behind the Back Hip Bump (Left Shoulder Shove) must start and end with a hold, but may release during the figure American Spin The Walks Stop and Go may release hold at all levels Mooch You may choose to dance only 10 steps of the Mooch. Steps 12 through 22 of a the mooch may be danced if preceded by steps 1 to 5 of the Fallaway Rock Whip Whip Throwaway USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 28 of 46

48 4.5.2 International Style Jive Silver Level Reverse Whip Note: Steps 6 and 7 may be repeated Windmill Spanish Arms Rolling Off the Arm Spin ending allowed at the Silver level Simple Spin Note: Sailor Shuffle may be used in place of the preceding Chasse. Leader may spin as Follower spins instead of his two steps in place Miami Special Jive Alternatives Overturned Fallaway Throwaway International Style Jive Gold Level Curly Whip Shoulder Spin Toe Heel Swivels Chugging Chicken Walks Catapult Stalking Walks, Flicks into Break Overturned Change of Places Left to Right { The End of Syllabus Section } USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 29 of 46

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51 Dance Positions and Holds Allowable Dance Positions and Holds Overview Pictured on the following pages are the various Dance Position and Holds Used throughout the Bronze, Silver and Gold curricula. For clarity in recognizing the various positions and holds as pictured, the terms Man and Lady are used. The Man s position can also be referenced as the Leader, and the Lady s position can be referenced as the Follower. Position The relationship and distance of the bodies between the partners Hold The point or points of contact between the partners (e.g., hand holds). Example: right shadow position has a choice of many different holds but the body positions in relation to the partner remain the same. Normal hold partners facing each other in any type of closed position; promenade position, counter promenade position, outside partner, fallaway, etc. Man holding lady s right hand in his left hand, man s R hand on lady s back and lady s hand on the man s left arm or shoulder. Hold may vary from dance to dance slightly depending on the position and distance of the partners to one another. Any position using normal hold may be done with or without body contact depending on the dance and figure being danced. Note (1): hand holds are given from the man s point of view. For example: the description L to R Hand Hold would mean the Man s Left hand and Lady s Right Hand. Note (2): The arm not in a point of contact / hold can be held in any position, and stylized freely. Note (3): NOT ALL HOLDS ARE ALLOWED AT ALL LEVELS. CHECK YOUR SYLLABUS AND RULES TO DETERMINE WHICH HOLDS ARE ALLOWED. NO HOLD IS VERY OFTEN RESTRICTED. The 16 Dance Positions Note: many of them have more than one hold 1. Normal Holds for Standard and Closed Position all other styles. 2. Contact Position 3. Open Position 4. Fan Position 5. Promenade & Open Position 6. Counter Promenade & Open Counter Promenade Position 7. Right Side Position 8. Left Side Position 9. Tandem Position 10. Right Shadow Position 11. Left Shadow Position 12. Right Contra Position 13. Left Contra Position 14. Fallaway 15. Inverted Promenade 16. Inverted Counter Promenade USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

52 1. International Standard Positons - Normal Hold 1. Closed Position/Normal Hold 2 Promenade Position 3. Outside Partner Position {NOT SHOWN} 4. Outside Partner on Left Side 5. Fallaway Position 6. Counter Promenade USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

53 1. Continued - Closed Dance Positions Other Styles Facing Partner Slightly Apart Holds 1. Closed Position Normal Hold 2. Closed Position, Left to Right Handhold 3. Closed Position, Right to Left Handhold 4. Closed Position, No Handhold {NOT SHOWN} Same as Standard But slightly apart {NOT SHOWN} Same as Standard But slightly apart 5. Handshake Right to Right 6. Two Hand Hold 7. Outside Partner Position Normal Hold 8. Outside Partner on Left Side Normal Hold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

54 2. Contact Dance Position Facing Partner with Light Body Contact and Normal Hold Hold Normal Hold Example: Reverse Top 3. Open Dance Positions Facing and Away from Partner, Approximately at Arm s Length Holds 1. Left to Right Hand Hold 2. Right to Left Hand Hold 3. No Hold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

55 Open Dance Positions - Continued 4. Double Handhold 5. Right to Right Handhold (Handshake) 4. Fan Dance Position (FAN) Lady at 90 degree angle to man on his left side on an imaginary line about 6 inches in front of him. Left hand holding Lady s right hand. Man s feet apart, weight on RF, Lady LF back, weight on LF. Hold 1. Fan Position USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

56 5. Promenade & Open Promenade Positions Lady on man s right side with the man s right and lady s left side towards each other, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a V. Normal Hold. Holds 1. Promenade Position Normal Hold - Shown With body contact 2. Normal Open Hold 3. Right to Left Handhold 4. Left to Right Handhold 5. Two Hand Hold 6. No Handhold 7. Releasing Man s Left Hand USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

57 6. Counter Promenade & Open Counter Promenade Positions Lady on man s left side with man s left side and lady s right side towards each other, slightly apart or with body contact, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a V Holds 1. Normal Open Holdtight Handhold (Body contact not shown) 2. Left to Right Handhold 3. No Handhold 4. Two Handhold 5. Right to Left Hold 6. Normal Hold Reversed with Man s Left Arm and Lady s Right Arm. Man Release R Handhold. Lady Release L Handhold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 30 of 46

58 7. Right Side Position Lady on Man s right side, both facing the same way. Hold as required for the Figure. Holds 1. Normal Hand Hold 2. Right to Left 3. Normal Hold, Releasing Hold Man s Left and Lady s Right 4. No Hold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 37 of 46

59 8. Left Side Position Lady on Man s left side, both facing the same way. Hold as required for the Figure. Holds 1. Normal Hold Reversed (Man s Left to Lady s Right with Release of Hold Man s Right & Lady s Left) 2. No Hold 3. Left to Right Handhold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 38 of 46

60 9. Tandem Position Lady directly in front or behind the Man, both facing the same way; with or without hand hold depending on the Figure Holds 4. Lady in Front No Hold 5. Lady in Front. Man s R or L Hand On Lady s Shoulder 6. Lady in Front. Man s Two Hands On Lady s Shoulders 7. Lady in Front Man s One or Two Hands On Lady s Waist 8. Man in Front No Hold 9. Man in Front. Lady s R or L Hand On Man s Shoulder 10. Man in Front. Lady s Two Hands On Man s Shoulders 11. Man in Front Lady s One or Two Hands on Man s Waist USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 39 of 46

61 Tandem Position Holds Continued 12. Man in Front. L to L Hand Hold 13. Man in Front. R to R Hand Hold 14. Lady in Front. R to R Hand Hold 15. Lady in Front. L to L Hand Hold 10. Right Shadow Position Lady on man s right side slightly in advance, both facing the same way. Lady can be behind the man, example: Cha Cha Turkish Towel. Holds 1. Right hand placed on or just below Lady s right shoulder blade, left hand holding Lady s Left hand, wrist or lower arm. 2. Right arm is behind the Lady s back, right hand holding her left hand and left hand holding her right hand. Lady s arms crossed in front of her body. (Cuddle hold) 3. Man s right hand placed on or just below Lady s right shoulder blade, left hand holding her right hand in front of the bodies. The Lady s left arm is held across the front of her body. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 40 of 46

62 Right Shadow Position Holds Continued 4. Lady in front. Left to Left Hand Hold. 5. Lady in front. Man s right hand on lady s Right shoulder 6. Lady in front. No hold 7. Lady Behind Man. No Hold 8. Lady behind man. Right to Right hand hold Lady left hand on man s shoulder. 9. Lady behind man. Right to Right handhold. Left to Left handhold behind man s back (Front & Back Views) USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 41 of 46

63 11. Left Shadow Position Lady on man s left side, slightly in advance or slightly behind the man, both facing the same way. Holds 1. Lady in front Right to Right Handhold Left hand on Lady s shoulder 2. Lady in front Right to Right Handhold 3. Lady in front. No Hold 4. Lady behind man. No Hold. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 42 of 46

64 Left Shadow Position Holds Continued 5. Lady behind man. Left to Left Hand Hold Right to Right handhold behind the man s back. (Front & Back Views) 6. Lady behind man. Left to Left Handhold 7. Lady behind man. Left to Left Hand Hold Lady s R hand on man s shoulder USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 43 of 46

65 12. Right Contra Position Man and Lady moving, or positioned to move. Towards partner s right side. Partners on the same foot. Gold Samba only. Holds 1. Normal hold 2. Two Hand Hold 3. Right to Right Handhold 13. Left Contra Position Man and Lady moving, or positioned to move. Towards partner s left side. Partners on the same foot. Gold Samba only. Holds 4. Normal hold 5. Two Handhold 6. Left to Left Hand hold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 44 of 46

66 14. Fallaway Position Promenade position moving in a backwards direction Holds 1. Normal Hold shown with body contact [Not Shown] - Without body contact 15. Inverted Promenade Position Lady on man s right side, almost back to back, with man s right side and lady s left side towards each other about 12 inches apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a V Holds 1. Right to left handhold 2. No Hold USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 45 of 46

67 16. Inverted Counter Promenade Position Lady on man s left side, almost back to back. Man s left side and lady s right side towards each other about 12 inches apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outwards to form the shape of a V Holds 1. Left to right handhold 2. No Hold Guidebook Acknowledgements: Photos provided with compliments and the generosity of professional photographer, Carson Zullinger. Special appreciation to the volunteer contributions of Lori Woods-Gay for General Art Direction and Formatting, Ken Richards for the Coordination of the Model Dancers, Guidebook Layout and usage of the BlueBallRoom Dance Studio. And appreciation also goes to the volunteer contributions of dancer models: Anna Akarman, Valentine Hodgman, and Ethan Raysor. USA Dance University 2015 Syllabus Guidebook / Page 46 of 46