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Dance Syllabus

Latin Section

Open Medallist Categories - SAMBA

**With reference from ISTD Revised Techniques of Ballroom & Latin Dancing Book

BRONZE

Basic Movements (Natural, Reverse, Side and Progressive)
Whisks (also with Lady’s underarm Turn)
Samba Walks (Promenade, Side and Stationary)
Rhythm Bounce
Volta Movements
Travelling Bota Fogos Forward
Criss Cross Bota Fogos (Shadow Bota Fogos)
Travelling Bota Fogos Back
Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade
Criss Cross Voltas
Solo Spot Volta
Foot Changes
Shadow Travelling Volta
Reverse Turn
Corta Jaca
Closed Rocks

Note: Interpretation of timing, Changes of holdings & positions are NOT ALLOWED in the Bronze Medallist Specific Dance Syllabus.

SILVER

Basic Movements (Natural, Reverse, Side and Progressive)
Whisks (also with Lady’s underarm Turn)
Samba Walks (Promenade, Side and Stationary)
Rhythm Bounce
Volta Movements
Travelling Bota Fogos Forward
Criss Cross Bota Fogos (Shadow Bota Fogos)
Travelling Bota Fogos Back
Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade
Criss Cross Voltas
Solo Spot Volta
Foot Changes
Shadow Travelling Volta
Reverse Turn
Corta Jaca
Closed Rocks
Open Rocks
Back Rocks
Plait
Rolling off the Arm
Argentine Crosses
Maypole
Shadow Circular Volta

GOLD