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Viennese Waltz - DISVV170 Therefore DVIDA Will Improve Our Manuals with Each New GOLD MANUAL (MISG12) Edition: June 2018 NOTICE TO THE READER: In order to realize the maximum benefits of this manual, you may wish to view the corresponding DVDs while following the diagramed figures. While we have made every effort to ensure that this manual compliments the DVDs accurately, we welcome and need your input. If you find an error or have a comment, question, or suggestion, please call (800) 851-2813 or email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the manual and name of the figure (for corrections) in your email. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: We would like to thank the author, Tom Slater, for writing this syllabus. We appreciate his commitment to excellence, and desire to support dance teachers and students through this detailed documentation of the technique. DISCLAIMER: This manual is intended for information only. Please check with your physician prior to beginning any new physical activity. The publisher and author do not intend that any user of this manual endure undue exertion or strain. Copyright 2000-2018 by W.D. Eng, Inc. dba Dance Vision All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means (including information storage and retrieval systems) without written permission of the publisher. Published by W.D. Eng, Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA June 2018 WARNING: Dance Vision will prosecute any individual or company, within the United States or any other country, who reproduces any or all of this text without the express written permission of the publisher. Dance Vision offers a reward of $1000 for information leading to the prosecution of copyright infringement upon its property. THE DANCE VISION DIFFERENCE The people of DVIDA did everything possible to make these syllabus manuals clear and precise. The corresponding Our comprehensive syllabus videos featuring world-class DVDs/videos are designed to give you a visual guide to the champions Victor Veyrasset & Heather Smith will patterns. The DVDs/videos, with demonstrations by United compliment States Champions, show advanced styling and competitive and simplify your learning experience. technique. In some instances the technique may differ Waltz - DISVV162 from the basic written technique in order to provide you with Foxtrot - DISVV163 concepts and theories that will take your dancing to an even Tango - DISVV164 higher level. Quickstep - DISVV165 We realize that perfection is a never-ending goal and Viennese Waltz - DISVV170 therefore DVIDA will improve our manuals with each new revision. To order DVDs or subscribe to DV on Demand, The World of Dance is always in motion and DVIDA will visit us at www.dancevision.com continue to lead those who aspire to be the best Dear Dedicated Dancer, It is with great pleasure that Dance Vision introduces the revised DVIDA GOLD BALLROOM MANUAL. This new edition has been written to fulfill our commitment to all dance enthusiasts seeking to improve their dancing or teaching by studying the technical elements that contribute to the beauty and accuracy of the Ballroom dances. This new edition includes: 1. Studying the Charts – A complete guide to understanding the elements, plus Foot Position, Turn and Alignment Charts. 2. Abbreviation Key – To help you read the manual and understand the terms with ease. 3. Dance Positions – A thorough definition of each dance position with corresponding photos. 4. Musical Information – A glossary of musical terms, specific musical information for each dance, and examples for counting in beats and bars. 5. Glossary – Definitions of the most important terms used to better understand and teach these dances. 6. Certification – Helpful information for both student medal tests and professional examinations. 7. Additions to the Dance Charts a. Dance Position Column: Enables the dancer to understand the relationship to their partner on each and every weight change. b. Summary Column: Allows for quick recall for each measure or group of steps within a figure and develops consistent terminology for components of figures to aid in learning and teaching. 8. Fact Pages – Contains the history, characteristics, footwork, rise and fall, musical information and general technical tips for each dance. 9. Routines – Routines for each dance choreographed to include most or all of the figures for that level. They are the same routines as demonstrated on the Syllabus videos for ease of learning. These routines are suitable for student and professional exams. 10. Precedes and Follows – A new and improved way of choreographing based on starting and ending alignments, dance positions and foot that is free. 11. Notes – Thorough descriptions to explain the unique technical aspects of various figures. We believe that using written dance words creates an indelible foundation for deeply understanding the principles of great ballroom dancing. Certified dance instructors report that studying the syllabus has profoundly enhanced their dancing and teaching. We wish you great success and hope that this written guide gives you greater clarity and understanding of these beautiful dances! We also thank Hannah Cole for so clearly transcribing the routines from the Gold Syllabus videos. We welcome your feedback and strive to incorporate your ideas in future editions. Please write to [email protected] to contribute your input. Happy Dancing! Tom Slater Diane Jarmolow World Exhibition Champion Founder and Director, Ballroom DVIDA Regional Examiner Dance Teachers College (Indiana) DVIDA National Examiner Owner, YOUnique Studio www.teachballroomdancing.com [email protected] www.movelikeachampion.com (812) 345-0805 [email protected] (510) 336-9426 Table of Contents Tango Certification ..................................................... 1 Tango Facts .......................................................... 82 24. Fallaway Four Step .......................................... 87 Studying the Charts 25. Fallaway Slip Pivot........................................... 89 Definitions of Chart Elements .................................. 4 26. Contra Check ................................................... 91 Foot Positions ........................................................ 10 27. Chase .............................................................. 93 Abbreviation Key ................................................... 12 28. Chasse’ to the Right ........................................ 95 Dance Position Definitions ..................................... 13 29. Oversway ........................................................ 97 Photos of Dance Positions ..................................... 15 30. Mini Five Step .................................................. 99 Alignment Diagram ................................................ 17 31. Five Step ....................................................... 101 Amount of Turn Diagrams ...................................... 18 Tango Precedes and Follows .............................. 103 Tango Routines ................................................... 110 Musical Information Musical Terms ....................................................... 19 Quickstep Musical Information Chart ...................................... 22 Quickstep Facts ................................................... 111 Counting in Beats and Bars ................................... 23 24. Rumba Cross ................................................. 114 25. Hover Corte ................................................... 116 26. Tipsy Chasse to the Right .............................. 118 Waltz 27. Tipsy Chasse to the Left ................................ 120 Waltz Facts ............................................................ 25 28. Zig Zag Back Lock Running Finish ................ 122 28. Running Spin Turn ........................................... 29 29. Six Quick Run ................................................ 124 29. Fallaway Reverse Slip Pivot ............................ 31 30. Running Spin Turn ......................................... 126 30. Contra Check ................................................... 33 31. Cross Chasse’ ............................................... 128 31. Fallaway Natural Turn ...................................... 35 32. Running Cross Chasse’ ................................. 130 32. Fallaway Whisk ................................................ 37 33. Passing Natural Turn ..................................... 132 33. Turning Lock to Right ....................................... 39 34. Change of Direction ....................................... 134 34A. Left Whisk from Promenade Position............. 41 Quickstep Precedes and Follows ......................... 136 34B. Left Whisk from Closed Position .................... 41 Quickstep Routine ............................................... 141 35. Hover Corte ..................................................... 43 36. Closed Wing .................................................... 45 Waltz Precedes and Follows ................................. 47 Viennese Waltz Waltz Routines ...................................................... 53 Viennese Walz Facts ........................................... 142 7. Reverse Fleckerl .............................................. 145 8. Contra Check................................................... 147 Foxtrot 9. Natural Fleckerl ............................................... 149 Foxtrot Facts ......................................................... 54 Viennese Waltz Routine .....................................
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