Alternative Rhythms Syllabus outline December2020

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Contents

General Information 1

Examination Entry - Al l Levels 1-2 Amateur Medal Tests

Introduction 2 SyllabusContent3-10MethodofAssessment 10AdditionalDances 11-19

Professional Teaching Examinations

LASalsaStudentTeacher 20 CubanSalsaStudentTeacher 21 NewYorkSalsaStudentTeacher 22 LASalsaAssociate 23 CubanSalsaAssociate 24 NewYorkSalsaAssociate 25

SalsaLicentiate 26

Professional Dancing Diplomas 27

Method of Assessment 27

Reasonable Adjustments 28 Results and Certi f ication 29

Specif ied Figures 30-35

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General Information Dancesport examinations coverModern Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence, Disco Freestyle, andStreetDance,Rock‘n ’Roll,Country/WesternandAlternativeRhythms.Thesedancegenresprovideawidediversityinbothteachingandlearningindanceeducation.Ononeleveltheyformthebasisofwhatmaysometimesbereferredtoas 'social’ dancing,andtherearearangeofexaminationsthatprovide those learning to dance as a recreational activity the scope to develop quality withinperformance. At other levels students may pursue their training further through the range ofexaminations in order to develop the higher artistic and technical skills necessary for competitiondancing,stageperformanceanddanceteaching.TheexaminationsofferedintheDancesportgenresenable teachers indiffering situations toprovidea safeandstructuredprogramme forpupilsofallagesandabilities.ThissyllabusoutlinegivesinformationabouttheexaminationstructurefortheAlternativeRhythmsexaminationsonly.SyllabifortheotherDancesportgenresareavailabletodownloadfromtheISTDwebsite.TheAlternativeRhythmscoredancesthatcanbetakenthroughouttheMedalTestSystemareArgentineTango,LindyHop,Mambo,LASalsa,CubanSalsaandNewYorkSalsa.TheAlternativeRhythmsadditionaldancesthatcanbetakenuptoandincludingPre-BronzeDanceTestareBachata,BossaNova,Charleston,Discofox,KizombaandMerengue.

Amateur Medal Tests Introductory Tests One Dance Tests Medal Series – Bronze, Silver, Gold Supplementary and Higher Awards

Vocational Examinations in Salsa Student Teacher

Professional Examinations in Salsa Associate

Higher Professional Examinations in Salsa

Licentiate Professional Dancing Diplomas

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Examination Entry – Amateur Medal Tests

1. TeachersenteringcandidatesforISTDexaminationsinDancesportshouldholdtheappropriateISTD teaching qualifications. Further information can be obtained either from the UKExaminationsDepartmentorInternationalLiaisonOfficerasappropriate.

2. Application forms for UK examination sessions are available to download from the ISTDwebsite at www.istd.org/examinations/ukexaminations and once completed should bereceivedatheadquartersatleastfourweekspriortothedaterequired.

3. For new candidates requiring PINS, the application form is available to download from the

HelpsectiononQuest.4. Thecompleted timetableshouldbe receivedatheadquartersat least twoweeksbefore the

examinationdate.

5. Theremustbeanintervalofatleast3monthsfromthedateoftheoriginalexaminationifthecandidatewishestoretakeitforanyreason.

Amateur Medal Tests Introduction MedalTestsandAwardsinAlternativeRhythmsaredesignedtobeaccessibletoanyagegroupandseekto:

• Promote an appreciation and enjoyment of the Alternative Rhythms styles, with a view todevelopingtechnicalandartisticqualities

• Introduceanunderstandingofthevariousstyleswithinthegenreandthedifferentrhythmicexpressions/characterizations

• Motivatecandidatesandbuildself-confidencebyprovidingcarefullystagedgoals• Provideastructuredapproachforteacherstomeasuretheprogressofindividualpupils

Medal Tests andAwardsbuildupprogressively, ensuring that steps and skills learnedat the lowerlevelsprepareformorecomplexandhigherqualitymovementsasthecandidatemakesprogress.TheintroductorytestsstartatUnder6andgothroughtoPre-Bronze.TheMedalseriesthenprogressesfromBronzethroughtoGold.CandidateswhoaresuccessfulatGoldcancontinuetotakeGoldStars1,2and3,theImperialDanceAwards1,2and3andtheSupremeAward.TheAnnualAwardallowsSupremeAwardholderstomaintaintheirstandard.OneDanceTestsareavailableatall levelsfromSocialDanceTesttotheAnnualAward.WithAlternativeRhythmscoveringsomanydifferentdancestylesitispossibletousetheFullMedalSeriesusing2ormoredifferentdancesortouseasingledancefortheOneDanceTestMedalSeries.ForexampleacandidatewhoislearningbothSalsaandArgentineTangocanchoosetotakethefull

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medals using both of these dances within the same examination. However, if a candidate is onlylearningLASalsa the full rangeofmedalsareavailableasOneDanceTests fromSocialDanceTestonwards.ItshouldbenotedthattheAlternativeRhythmsadditionaldancescanonlybeuseduptoandincludingPre-BronzeDanceTest.AnoutlineofthedifferentlevelsisgivenbelowandfurtherdetailisgivenintheSyllabusContent.

Full Medal Test One Dance Tests Introductory Tests Introductory Tests Under6Test1,2,3,4 Under8Test1,2,3,4 SocialDanceTest1,2,3,4 SocialDanceTestPre-BronzeDanceTest1,2,3,4 Pre-BronzeDanceTest

Medal Series Medal Series Bronze1 Bronze1Bronze2(supplementary)Bronze2(supplementary)Silver SilverGold Gold Supplementary and Higher Awards Supplementary and Higher Awards GoldStars1,2,3 GoldStar1,2,3ImperialDanceAwards1,2,3(supplementary)ImperialDanceAward1,2,3(supplementary)SupremeAward SupremeAwardAnnualAward(supplementary) AnnualAward(supplementary)Entry Condit ions and General Information TheshortcodefortimetableentryforalltheseexaminationsisAR,whichshouldbeusedontheentryform.Age Divisions Testsareconductedin7divisions:1. Under6years2. Under8years3. Juveniledivisionforcandidatesunder12yearsofage4. Juniordivisionforcandidatesof12andunder16yearsofage5. Adultdivisionforcandidatesof16andunder50yearsofage6. Seniordivisionforcandidatesof50yearsofageandover

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7. Studentdivisionforcandidatesof16yearsofage**Students that are studying to become professional teachers should enter this category.Requirements are as for Adult division, but a slightly higher standard of dancing is expected. Aprofessional qualified in another Dancesport or Theatre genre may take Student division tests.StudentTeachersmaycontinuetotakeStudentdivisiontestsinthesamegenre.Categories Candidateshavethefollowingoptionswhenenteringforamateurmedaltests:1. SoloEntry2. CouplesTests3. TeamTests4. DancingOppositeRole(thisoptioncanbecombinedwithanyoftheaboveoptions)Solo Entry Eachcandidateisassessedindividually.Couples Tests The partnership is assessed as a couple but two report forms are issued. Both dancers receive acertificate and award. Candidates need not have taken the appropriate test individually. WhenenteringCouplesmedaltestsonthetimetable,teachersshouldclick‘C’forCoupleasappropriate.Team Medal Tests Testsforteamsof6-16dancers inanyagedivisionmaybetakenatanylevelcommencingatSocialDanceTest. It isnotnecessarythateachteammemberholdanindividualmedalattheappropriatelevel.Thedresswornbytheteamneednotbeuniform,althoughthisisdesirable.FurtherguidancetosyllabuscontentandproceduresforTeamsisgivenonpage9.Whenenteringteamsonthetimetable,teachersshouldclick‘T’forTeamasappropriate. Dancing Opposite Role Candidateswishing to take these testsmay dance in the opposite role to that which they usuallydance,forexampleaFollowermayapplytotakethetestperformingtheLeaderssteps.Theteachershouldclick‘O’forOppositeRoleasappropriatewhenenteringcandidatesforthisexam.Prior Learning Noprior learning is requiredfor the IntroductoryTests.For theMedalSeries, testsmustbepassedsequentially from Bronze to Gold Star 3. Candidatesmust be successful in the GoldMedal beforeentering for the Gold Stars. For the Imperial Dance Award and Supreme Award they must haveachievedGoldStar3 level.CandidateswhohavegainedtheSupremeAwardmayenter theAnnualAward.CandidateswhoholdtheBronzeMedalorhigherofanotherteachingorganizationrecognizedbytheBritishDanceCouncilmaycommencewiththeISTDSilverMedal.

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TeachersofcompetitivedancerswhowishtoentertheMedalTestsystembutwhohavenottakenaUKDancesportexaminationshouldapplytotheLatinAmericanFacultywithabriefCVoftheprospectivecandidate,togetherwitharecommendation,sothattheirlevelofentrymaybeassessed.FurtherdetailsofpriorlearningandentryconditionsareoutlinedintheSyllabusContentonpages7-10.Partnering Candidatesmustprovidetheirownpartnerswhomaybeamateurorprofessional.Time Allowances/Number of Candidates

One candidate at a t ime Two candidates at a t ime

Number of dances Time Number of dances Time

1dance 3minutes 1dance 5minutes

2dancesdances

5minutes 2dances 6minutes

3dances 7minutes 3dances 9minutes

4dances 9minutes 4dances 11minutes

5dances 10minutes 5dances 15minutes

Team - 1 dance Up to Gold Gold Star and Awards

10 minutes 12 minutes

Thenumberofdancesrequiredforexaminationsislistedbelow:

One Dance Test 1dance

Full Club Dance Medal:

Under 6 2dances

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Under 8 2dances

Social Dance Test 2dances

Pre-Bronze Dance Test 2dances

Bronze 2dances

Silver 3dances

Gold 4dances

Gold Star/Imperial Award/Supreme Award/Annual Award

5dances

Team All levels 1 dance

Musical Accompaniment Teacherswillprovidetheirownmusicalequipmenttogetherwitharangeofappropriatemusic.Recording The filming, streaming, uploading and use of photographs from any ISTD examinations by any means, is strictly prohibited. Dress Requirements Candidatesshouldbewellgroomedandappropriatelydressedfordancing.Reasonable Adjustments Adjustmentsmaybemade to the examination conditionswhere candidates have particular needs.FurtherdetailsaregivenonPage28.

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Syllabus Content for Amateur Medals and Awards Introductory Tests Imperial Dancesport Facult ies Full Medal In theUnder 6,Under 8, SocialDance andPre-Bronze Tests, dances fromdifferent genresmaybeusede.g.acandidatemightchoosetodanceLASalsawithJive(LatinAmerican)orDisco/Freestyle,orWaltz(Ballroom).Whenenteringmixedgenres,theteachershouldenterthetestsas ‘IDF ’(ImperialDancesportFaculties)onthetimetable. Under 6 and Under 8 Dance Tests 1, 2, 3, 4 These tests are designed to encourage very young pupils and to act as an introduction to theexamination system. Two dances within the AR genre should be shown. There is no technicalrequirementandparts2,3and4donotrequireahigherstandardofdancingthanpart1.Suitablefiguresandthebeginningsoftimingawarenessshouldbeencouraged.Social Dance Tests 1, 2, 3, 4 Theseareintroductorytestsatasociallevel,whichmaybetakenbycandidatesofanyagegroup.Twodanceswithin theAR genre should be shown in each test. Technical accuracy is not expected andparts2,3and4donot requireahigher standardofdancing thanpart1.Keeping in timewith themusicisofprimaryimportance.Pre-Bronze Dance Tests 1, 2, 3, 4 Thesetestsmaybetakenbycandidatesofanyagegroupinanydancefromtheapprovedlist,andthedancingshouldshowthebeginningsoftechnicalawareness.Parts2,3and4donotrequireahigherstandardofdancingthanpart1.TwodanceswithintheARgenreshouldbeshownineachtestbothusingfiguresfromthePre-Bronzesyllabus. Alternative Rhythms Medal Series (Bronze 1, Bronze 2, Silver, Gold) Tests must be passed sequentially from Bronze to Gold. (Bronze 2 is an optional examination)CandidatesmayenterforboththeBronze1andor2andSilvermedalsatthesamesession,buteachhighertestmustbetakenataseparatesession.CandidatestakethisoptionattheirownriskastheSilver resultwillbecomevoid if theBronze result isunsuccessful.Candidatesmoving fromoneagedivisiontothenext(seepage3)mayeithercommenceatBronzeorSilverlevelormaycontinuetheirmedalsinrotatione.g.JuvenileGoldtoJuniorGoldStaretc.In order to use theMedal Test system to its best advantage, candidates should be encouraged toshoweachdanceatevery levelbeforemovingontoahigherexaminatione.g.acandidate learningArgentine Tango, Salsa andMambo should take a BronzeMedalwith 2 dances and a BronzeOneDancetestforthethirddancebeforemovingontoaSilverMedal.Bronze 1 & 2 TheBronzemedalexaminationisatechnicalexaminationandcandidatesshouldbeshowingtechnicalaccuracywithinthetwodemonstrateddances.Footplacementandrhythmicactionisoftheupmost

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importanceandcandidatesshouldbeshowingagoodawarenessofcorrectposture,weightcarriageanddevelopingtheindividualcharacterizationofeachdanceshown.Silver TheSilvermedalexaminationcontinuesthedevelopmentfromtheBronzeMedalandahigherleveloftechnicalaccuracyshouldbedemonstratedwithagoodlevelofperformanceandpresentationshown.TheSilvermedalexaminationconsistsofthreedances. Gold TheGoldmedalexaminationcompletesthecandidate’sfundamentaltrainingandallthefoundationsoftechnicalaccuracy,performanceandpresentationshouldbeevidentthroughouteachofthefourdancesdemonstrated. Supplementary and Higher Awards Gold Star 1, 2, 3 A high standard of technical accuracy, style and rhythmic expression is expected at this level. Thedancing throughout theGold Stars and Imperial DanceAwards should show a gradual progressiontowardstheultimategoalofSupremeAward.Theremustbeanintervalofatleast6monthsbetweenGoldStars(3monthsforunder16s).Withinthefirsttwentysecondsofeachroutine,threesyllabusfiguresshouldbedanced.Requirementsasfollows:GoldStar1,3Bronzesyllabusfigures.GoldStar2,3SilversyllabusfiguresGoldStar3,3GoldsyllabusfiguresTheGoldStarAwardconsistsof5dancesImperial Dance Award 1, 2, 3 (supplementary) TheseareoptionalawardsthatfollowonfromGoldStar3.TherequiredintervalbetweentestsareasforGoldStar.TheImperialDanceAwardconsistsof5dancesSupreme Award This is the highest award in Alternative Rhythms and an appropriately high standard of technicalaccuracy,styleandrhythmicexpressionisexpected.TheSupremeAwardconsistsof5dancesAnnual Award (supplementary) ThisawardistoencouragecandidatestomaintaintheirstandardofdancingatSupremeAwardlevelandmaybetakentwiceayear.One Dance Tests Thesetestsrequirethesamestandardastherelevantfullmedali.e.SocialOneDanceTestorBronzeOneDance Test andmay be taken in any of the Alternative Rhythms styles. Theymay be used inconjunctionwiththefullmedalsorsolely ifonlyonedance isbeing learnt forexaminations. IfonlyusingtheOneDanceTeststhesamerulesasthefullmedalswillapply,pleaseseeabove.

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Dances and Tempi Therecommendedtempiinbeatsperminuteareasfollows,butslightdeviationsareacceptable.Dance TempoSalsa 180-300bpmArgentineTango 64bpm Mambo 170bpmLindyHop TripleSteps 110-200bpmLindyHopCharleston 160-260bpmBachata 90-200bpmBossaNova 120-160bpmCharleston 120-160bpmDiscofox 80-144bpmKizomba 90-120bpmMerengue 130-200bpmSyllabus Content for Teams All Levels Achoiceofsegueoranysinglerhythmapplicabletothetestisdanced.Itisrecommendedthatfiguresfromtheappropriatelevelshouldbeincluded.TimeLimitsforMusicSocialDanceTest,Pre-BronzeandBronze 1½-2½minutesSilver 2½-3½minutesGold 3½-4minutesGoldStarandabove 4-5minutes Procedure Havingtakenatestinonestyle,theteammayiftheywish,trainandenterforotherdances,sothateventuallytheymayhavecoveredseveralrhythmsateach levelbeforeproceedingontothehigherawards.Teachersshouldarrangethattheexaminercanviewtheteamorteamsfromahighvantagepointasthehallorstudioallows,sothattheemphasisoftheexaminationisonthepatternandthegeneraleffect created in the formation, rather than on the individual dancing and technical ability of thedancers.Examinerswillseetheroutinetwice(thiswillalsoaccommodatereserves).

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Entry Thenamesoftheindividualteammembersshouldbelistedonthetimetable.Teamsenterintheagedivisionoftheoldestteammember.Pleaseclick ‘T’againsteachnameintheappropriateboxonthetimetableandaddtheteamname.Awards Onlyonereportformwillbeissuedhoweveramedalandcertificateisawardedtoeachmemberofthesuccessful team.A teamtrophymaybe requestedby the teacheronpaymentofanadditionalfee.Specif ied Figures for Amateur Medals and Tests The specified figures are listed in numerical order on pages 30-35. Teachersmay choose from thefigureslistedfortheappropriatelevel.Itisnotnecessarytouseallthefigures,butforSilverandGoldat least2-3figures listedforthelevelshouldbeshownaswellfiguresfromtheprevious levels.ForPre-Bronze,Bronze,SilverandGoldtestsnofiguresapartfromthoselistedmaybedanced. Method of Assessment/Mark Scheme for Amateur Medals and Tests All Amateur Medal Tests are assessed by the examiner as below. Eachdancemustbepassedat65%inorderfortheexaminationtobesuccessfuloverall.Maximummarksallocatedforeachdanceis100.Themarksforeachdancearethenaggregatedandtheoverallresultisindicatedasapercentageasfollows:

Honours 85%

Commended 75%

Pass 65%

Unsuccessful 0%-64%

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Alternative Rhythms Addit ional Dances

Bachata

OriginatingfromthecountrysideandruralareasoftheDominicanRepublicTimeSignature-4Tempo-90–200beatsperminute4Music–Traditionallyplayedonguitarandpercussioninstrumentsat90bpmwithasmoothromanticfeel and influenced by Rumba and Son. The vocalistwould often sing about the blues. Today it iscommonlydancedat130bpm.Bachatahasavarietyofdifferent rhythms includingMerengueandBolero.Usuallyinphrasesof8beats.Characteristics–Apartnerdance inacloseoropen framewithvery fewturnpatterns. Stepsandbreaks are influenced by the music and its phrasing. Knees should be slightly flexed. Movementsshouldflowonetotheotherwithease.Hasaverysmoothstyle.BasicMovements-Threestepsandatapeachonthebeatofthebaraccompaniedbyahipmotionorpop,onthe4thbeat(withthetap)whichcanbemuchexaggerated.SteptotheSide(1)closethefeet(2)steptotheside(3)tapfootclosetosupportingfootliftingthehip(4)Footwork–steps123areballflatwiththetaponthe4thbeatusingtheballorinsideedgeofthetoe.LeadercommenceswiththeLF,FollowerRFHold-OpenorClosedHoldswithuseofintricatearmworkBasicStepsinclude-SideBasicForward&backwardBasicsUnderarmTurnsLeft&Right(Leader&Follower)SoloTurnsLeft&Right(Leader&Follower)ArmlockSweetheartRockTurn(Pivot)SuggestedMusicObsession-AventuraStandByMe-PrinceRoycePromise-RomeoSantosEresTu-PrinceRoyceSambaPaTi-SalsalocodeCubaUnBeso-AventuraEresMia-RomeoSantosBachataCha-SalsalocodeCubaVoyPaAlla-AntonySantosDejaVu-ShakiraSenorita-ShawnMendesSetFiretotheRain-AdeleMoredetailedinformationcanbefoundintheISTDSalsaStudyBook.

Bossa Nova

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OriginatingfromBrazilinlate1950’sandrelatedtotheBrazilianSamba.AcombinationoftraditionalBrazilianmusicandJazz.BossaNova(meaningNewTrend)hasastrongSambainfluence,particularlyfromBaionorSlowSamba.TimeSignature2or4Tempo-120–160beatsperminute44Music-Thisshouldbesmoothandfluid,oftenwithajazzfeel.Usuallyin8beatphrasesCharacteristics-Thereshouldbea'softness'totheactiontoreflectthemusic.Merenguehipactionisnotused.Kneesaresoftallowingforasidewayshipaction.Feetare lightlyplacedonthefloorandclosingstepswithoutweightcanuseinsideedgeofballoffootwithfootpressure.Thehipwillliftonthefirstofthe‘Q’beats.Movementsshouldbefluidandnaturalincludingthebodymovements.AneasywayofdancingaSambawithnobounce.Iftravelledwillmoveanti-clockwisearoundthefloor.SoloworkmaybeusedBasicMovements–ThesehavearhythmofSQQ.Stepinanydirection(S)marktimeclosingthefeet(QQ)Dependingonthemusicalphrasebutusuallystepsarein8beatphrases.Footwork–Thisisusuallyballflatthroughoutorballflat,insideedgeoftoe,ballflat.LeaderusuallycommenceswiththeLF,FollowerRFHold -Dancedprimarily inBallroomHoldalthoughDoubleHold isusedfrequentlyalongwithotherhandholdsBasicstepsinclude-ForwardandBackwardwithorwithoutturnL&RSidetoSideBasicSquare(clockwise,anti-clockwiseandturningbothways)Walks(invaryingrhythms)Locksteps(invaryingrhythms)CheckstepsChassesTurnsSuggestedMusic-BlameitontheBossaNova–EydieGormeSoulBossaNova–QuincyJonesTheGirlfromIpanema–AstrudGilberto&StanGetz/FrankSinatra/AmyWinehouseSavethelastdance–MichaelBubleSorrentoMoon–TinaArenaI’mYours–JasonMrazAsereje(TheKetchupSong)–LasKetchupMariaMaria–SantanaThewayyoulooktonight–MichaelBubleAbsolutelyme–CaroEmeraldLimboRock–RossMitchellWatusiBoogaloo–WillieRosario&hisorchestra

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Charleston

Originating from theAfricanAmericanpeopleof Charleston in SouthCarolina in the1900’s.Madepopularinthe1923movie“Runnin’Wild”tothesong“TheCharleston”byJamesPJohnson.ReachingEuropeinthe1920’shavingbeeninfluencedbytheBlackBottomdance.TimeSignature2Tempo–120-160beatsperminute2Music–Originallydancedto4RagtimeJazzmusicofaveryquickpace.4Thisshouldbelivelyandupbeat.Charlestonmusicisoftenstructuredin4barphraseswithabreakormiddleeightsection.Characteristics–Thekneesarekeptclosetogetherandflickswiththelowerlegaresideways(i.e.Llegraising to Lhip). There isa swivelingactionon the supporting foot, theheelmoving inon theoddnumberbeat (i.e.1357).Basic stepsaredancedoneachbeatof thebar.Other rhythmsmaybeused.Does not travel. Tricks and acrobatics are often used.Has a comedy element.Whendancedwithapartner,averyuprightBallroomHoldisusedwiththedancerskeepinganopenposition.Whendanced solo (shines), large loosemotionswith the arms swinging in the opposite direction to thefeet/legs.ThereareotherdifferentstylesofCharlestonieAfroCharleston,Drop/SquatCharleston.BasicMovementCharleston Step - This prepares on the count of 8 by raising the working foot sideways (kneestogether)andswivelingthesupportingheelout.Leader – Tap LF back, step LF forward, Tap RF forward, step RF back. Follower dances the naturalopposite.Footwork – This ismostly ball although ball heelwill be used in certainweight transferring steps.Leader usually commenceswith the LF, Follower RF. Both partnersmay use the same foot in solowork.Therearenoheelleads.Feetareplacedlightlyonthefloor.Hold-DancedprimarilyinBallroomHoldwithanuprightpostureorDoubleHoldBasicstepsinholdinclude-BackandForward(alsoturningR&L)TuckturnsforbothmanandladyPushes/StompsincontrapositionWalksKicksHops/Flicks/PointsinvariousdirectionsPivotsGlide/DragBasic steps solo (called shines) - here the armswill swing loosely across thebodyor forward andbackwardeitherfromtheelboworfromtheshoulder.BackandForwardKneelifts(forwardalignment)CrazylegsRuns(feetraisedbackwards)Continuousflickkicks(inanydirection,bodyleaningawayfromkick)Cowtail/WindmillsFallofftheLogBlackBottom

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GazeafarSuggestedmusicSisterKate–TheDittyBopsDon’tbringLulu–TheAndrewSisters/TheBobbysocksBangBang-Will.i.amHotHoneyRag–fromtheChicagosoundtrackTheCharleston–JamesPJohnson-variousorchestrasPuttin’ontheRitz–IrvingBerlin-VariousOrchestrasWeSpeaknoAmericano–YolandaBeCoolandDcupGregShapiro-CaroEmeraldFootloose–KennyLogginsILovetoBoogie–MarcBolan&T-RexFatSam’sGrandSlam–fromBugsyMaloneDancin’Fool–fromCopacabanaYouDon’tLoveMe–CaroEmerald

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Discofox

Originating fromNewYork in the 1970’s, a direct descendantof the LatinHustle, travelling acrossEuropetoGermany,influencedbySalsa,ChaChaCha,SlowRhythm,Samba,SwingandHustleTimeSignature2or4Tempo80–144beatsperminute 44Music-Dancedtomostpopularmusic.Hasempathywith1970’sdiscomusicHold-DancedwithanuprightpostureinClosedHoldorDoubleHandHoldCharacteristics–Mainlynon-progressive.Thefirststepisdancedonbeat1ofthebar.Thereare2mainstyles,the3stepbasicandthe4stepbasic.AnaturaluseofthefreearmshouldbeseenBasicMovements&Timing-Thereare2versionsbotharecorrect.Beginnersmaychoosetodancethe step-step-tap version (3 step basic)whilst advanced dancersmay choose theHustle style splitbeatbasic(4stepbasic)stilloccupying3beatsofmusicLeadercommenceswithLFandFollowerwithRF.(3stepbasic)2walks(forwardorback)&tap(123)(4stepbasic)2walks(forwardorback)andballchange(12&3or12a3)or(123&or123a-whenthistimingisusedthedanceisknownas“DiscoSwing”)Althoughthemusiciswrittenin2or444timing,thebasicmovementuses3beatswithnopauseonthefourthbeatofmusicthereforethedancewillcrossphraseduringeverythreebars.ItisimportanttopayparticularattentiontothephrasingofthisdanceFootwork – Heel flat or ball flat maybe used when moving forward and ball flat when movingbackward.Theballchangeactionusedinthe4stepbasicisusuallydancedback/replacebutcouldbetaken in any direction. For example back/forward, forward/forward, close/forward, side/replace,side/close,back/back,back/closeetcBasicstepsinclude-BasicMovement(withoutorwithoutturntotheleftorright)Push&PullSeparationLinkFollower’sUnderArmTurntoRightFollower’sUnderArmTurntoLeftChangeofPlacesChangeofHandsBehindtheBackLeader’sUnderArmTurntoLeftHammerlockPretzelTherearetwodifferenttechniquesusedwhenturninginDiscofox.Forwardturns-“steppingbeforeturning”andbackwardturns-“turningbeforestepping”.ForwardturnsarenormallyusedwhentheLeader turns left and the Follower turns right. Backward turns arenormally usedwhen the LeaderturnsrightandtheFollowerturnsleftSuggestedMusicILoveToLove–TinaCharlesTheHustle–VanMcCoyGetDownOnIt–Kool&theGangEvacuatetheDancefloor-CascadaCan’ttakemyeyesoffyou-GloriaGaynorIWannaDanceWithSomebody-WhitneyHouston

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MyFirstMyLastMyEverything-BarryWhiteILovetheNightlife-AliciaBridgesIWillSurvive-GloriaGaynorIGottaFeeling-TheBlackEyedPeasCloser-Ne-YoMoveslikeJagger-Maroon5ft.ChristinaAguilera

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Kizomba

OriginatingfromAngolaandCapeVerdeinthe1980’sTimeSignature4Tempo–90-120beatsperminute4Music-TheoriginsofKizombacanbetracedtolate1970’sAfrica,withinfluencesvariablyattributedtoAngola.Kizombaischaracterizedbyaslower,romantic,moresensuousrhythmincontrasttothetraditionalAngolanSembamusic.KizombamusicemergedasafusionoftraditionalSembamusicandtheZoukorCompasmusicfromtheFrenchCaribbeanislandofGuadeloupewhichsloweddownthecadence of songs and added a stronger bass line to the composition of instruments. It is amix oftraditional Angolan Semba and Zouk music from the French Caribbean and is sung generally inPortuguese or a dialect from various Portuguese speaking African cultures. Usually in phrases of 8beats.Characteristics - A smooth dance, rhythmical and compact with influences of Tango. Hips moveforward, backward or in a circular movement. Can be danced on or off the beat and can usesyncopations.Theupperbodydoesnotmoveonanyofthestationarysteps(ietheSlowBeats/BasicinPlace,FullBeatsorDoubleStep)BasicMovement-LeadercommenceswithLF,FollowerRF SlowBeat/BasicinPlace(Leader) StepLFinplace,ontheballofthefoot (1) Lowertheheelandtransfertheweight (2)

StepRFinplaceontheballofthefoot (3)Lowertheheelandtransfertheweight (4)

FollowerdancesthenaturaloppositeFullBeat(Leader)StepLFinplaceballflat (1)StepRFinplaceballflat (2)

FollowerdancesthenaturaloppositeSideStep(Leader)StepLFtoSide (1)CloseRFtoLFwithoutweight (2)StepRFtoSide (3)CloseLFtoRFwithoutweight (4)

FollowerdancesthenaturaloppositeFootwork-Thisisballflatthroughout.Hold-CloseContactHold,usuallyreferredtoasthe“Embrace”.TheFollowerisheldontheLeader’srightside.Thepartnersconnectwiththeupperbodyabovethewaistsothehipsarefreetorotate.L-RhandissimilartoCubanSalsa,theFollowerholdstheLeader’sthumb.Theholdcanalsobemoreopen.BasicStepsinclude-a.SlowBeat/BasicinPlaceb.FullBeatc.DoubleStepb.SideStepe.TravellingStep/ProgressiveBasics(Forward&Back)Althoughthemusiciswrittenin4

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4 timing, the Progressive Basic uses 3 beats with no pause on thefourthbeatofmusicthereforethedancewillcrossphraseduringeverythreebars.Itisimportanttopayparticularattentiontothephrasingofthisdancef.Shuffleg.Starh.ReverseTopi.NaturalTopj.SaidaSuggestedMusicLentobyDanielSantacruzCriolabyMikaMendesMagicobyMikaMendesMilPasos-SohaDeixaoMundoFalar-JeyVQuestionMyHeart-KayshaAlguenKiunGosta-G-Amadoft.MikaMendesReboundChick-NelsonFreitasSomethingGoingOn-KayshaBoTemMel-NelsonFreitas&C4PedroCrazyLove-KayshaTooGoodatGoodbyes-SamSmithMoredetailedinformationcanbefoundintheISTDSalsaStudyBook.

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Merengue

OriginatingfromthetimeoftheHaitianoccupationoftheDominicanRepublic1822-1844.AftertheybrokeawaytheDominicanmusiciansincreasedthespeedofthemusicandchangedfromaminortoamajormodewhichcompletelyalteredthefeelofthemusicanddance.Madepopular intheUnitedStatesinthe1930’sand1950’s.TimeSignature2Tempo-130–200beatsperminute4Music–Thishasadefinitivemarchingrhythmandisusuallyfasttempo.Merengueisstructuredin2,4or8barcombinations.Characteristics -ClubStyle isdancedmainlyonthespot.ThisdiffersfromtheBallroomstylewhichmovesalongthelineofdance.AdelayedhipactionknownasCubanMotionisessential.BasicMovement–2stepsinplacewitharhythmofQQLeadercommencesontheLF,FollowerRFStepLFinPlace,ontheballofthefootloweringtheheel (1)StepRFinPlaceontheballofthefootloweringtheheel(2)Followerdancesthenaturalopposite Footwork-BallFlatthroughout.Hold-CloseContactHoldorDoubleHoldBasicStepsinclude-a.BasicinPlaceb.BasicSideStepc.ProgressiveBasics(Forward&Back)d.TurningBasicsRight&Lefte.UnderarmTurnsRight&Leftf.Separationg.RockBasicSuggestedMusic-Suavamente-ElvisCrespoLaDuenaDelSwing-LosHermanosRosarioLaBilirrubina-JeanLuisGuerraMuevelaColita(FollowtheLeader)–ElGatoDJMerengue–MichaelJLloydSheBangs–RickyMartinUnDosTres–RickyMartinAPedirSuMano–JuanLuisGuerraLindaEh–GroupaManiaClosetome–CaroEmeraldAzul–GruppoLatinoVarioussongsbyFulantinoVarioussongsbyDLG

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MoredetailedinformationcanbefoundintheISTDSalsaStudyBook.

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Professional Teaching Examinations Salsa Professional examinations for Alternative Rhythms have been split into individual styles.ThereforeonlysingledancequalificationsareavailableatStudentTeacherandAssociate levelsandmaybetakeninLA,NewYorkorCubanstyles.TheLicentiateSalsaExaminationcoversall3stylesasmentionedabove.LA Salsa Student Teacher Syllabus Content Studentteacherisanoptionalexaminationandisthefirstrungontheprofessionalladder.ItisnotateachingqualificationDurationofexamination:60minutesCandidatesmustbe16yearsofageorover.Successfulcandidatesarepermittedtoattendcoursesonpaymentofanadministrationfee,butarenoteligibletotakepartinAmateurMedalistCompetitions.StudentTeachersmay,however,continuetotakeStudentMedalTestsintheStudentDivisioninanyDancesportgenre.Practical Demonstration Parts1-4aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts2-4aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof thecandidateschoice i.e.dancingtheLeadersorFollowerssteps,ordemonstratingbothroles ifdesired.1) DemonstrateanLAstyleSalsaWarm-Upofthecandidatesownchoreography(3-4minutes)2) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-8)inLAstyle3) Demonstrate a repeatable routine using a selection of the specified figures (1-4) in Cuban or

(1-8)inNewYorkstyleofthecandidateschoice4) Demonstrate a routine of candidates own ability in LA style. No Dips or Tricks are permitted,

howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted(maximum1minute30seconds)Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainwithabasicknowledgethetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDance

Practice2) Showabasicunderstandingofthefollowingsubjects.Demonstrateandexplain.Musicshouldbe

usedwhererequired:a TheHistoryofSalsa

b LAplusoneotherstyleofSalsac LeadingandFollowingd ArmPositionsandHandHoldse Rhythm,TimingandMusicality

3) Technicalanalysisandsolodemonstrationofthespecifiedfigures(1-8)toincludeabreakdownofthefiguresandgivetwoprecedesandfollows.

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Cuban Salsa Student Teacher Syllabus Content Studentteacherisanoptionalexaminationandisthefirstrungontheprofessionalladder.ItisnotateachingqualificationDurationofexamination:60minutesCandidatesmustbe16yearsofageorover.Successfulcandidatesarepermittedtoattendcoursesonpaymentofanadministrationfee,butarenoteligibletotakepartinAmateurMedalistCompetitions.StudentTeachersmay,however,continuetotakeStudentMedalTestsintheStudentDivisioninanyDancesportgenre.Practical Demonstration Parts1-4aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts2-4aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof thecandidateschoice i.e.dancingtheLeadersorFollowerssteps,ordemonstratingbothroles ifdesired.1) DemonstrateaCubanstyleSalsaWarm-Upofthecandidatesownchoreography(3-4minutes)2) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-4)inCubanstyle3) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-8)inLAor(1-8)in

NewYorkstyleofthecandidateschoice4) DemonstratearoutineofcandidatesownabilityinCubanstyle.NoDipsorTricksarepermitted,

howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted.(maximum1minute30seconds)Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainwithabasicknowledgethetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDance

Practice2) Showabasicunderstandingofthefollowingsubjects.Demonstrateandexplain.Musicshouldbe

usedwhererequired:a TheHistoryofSalsab CubanplusoneotherstyleofSalsac LeadingandFollowingd ArmPositionsandHandHoldse Rhythm,TimingandMusicality

3) Technicalanalysisandsolodemonstrationofthespecifiedfigures(1-4)toincludeabreakdownofthefiguresandgivetwoprecedesandfollows.

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New York Salsa Student Teacher Syllabus Content Studentteacherisanoptionalexaminationandisthefirstrungontheprofessionalladder.Itisnot ateachingqualificationDurationofexamination:60minutesCandidatesmustbe16yearsofageorover.Successfulcandidatesarepermittedtoattendcoursesonpaymentofanadministrationfee,butarenoteligibletotakepartinAmateurMedalistCompetitions.StudentTeachersmay,however,continuetotakeStudentMedalTestsintheStudentDivisioninanyDancesportgenre.Practical Demonstration Parts1-4aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts2-4aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof thecandidateschoice i.e.dancingtheLeadersorFollowerssteps,ordemonstratingbothroles ifdesired.1) DemonstrateaNewYorkstyleSalsaWarm-Upofthecandidatesownchoreography(3-4minutes)2) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-8)inNewYorkstyle3) Demonstrate a repeatable routine using a selection of the specified figures (1-4) in Cuban or

(1-8)inLAstyleofthecandidateschoice4) Demonstrate a routine of candidates own ability in New York style. No Dips or Tricks are

permitted,howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted.(maximum1minute30seconds)Theory (Oral examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainwithabasicknowledgethetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDance

Practice2) Showabasicunderstandingofthefollowingsubjects.Demonstrateandexplain.Musicshouldbe

usedwhererequired:a TheHistoryofSalsab NewYorkplusoneotherstyleofSalsac LeadingandFollowingd ArmPositionsandHandHoldse Rhythm,TimingandMusicality

3) Technicalanalysisandsolodemonstrationofthespecifiedfigures(1-8)toincludeabreakdownofthefiguresandgivetwoprecedesandfollows.

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LA Salsa Associate Syllabus Content

ThisexaminationisaprofessionalteachingqualificationaccreditedbytheISTDDurationofexamination:75minutesCandidates must be 17 years of age or over and need not have taken the Student Teacherexaminationhowever,workfromtheStudentTeachersyllabusmaybeincludedatthediscretionoftheexaminerPractical Demonstration Parts1-6aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts3-6aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof the candidates choice i.e. dancing the Leadersor Followers steps,ordemonstratingbothrolesifdesired.1) Demonstrate an LA style SalsaWarm-Up of the candidates own choreographywith either a

maximumof6dancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass.Thisisthecandidatesownchoice(3-4minutes)

2) Teach a figure as requested by the examiner from the specified figures (1-14) either to thedancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass(aspart1)

3) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-14)inLAstyle4) Demonstratea repeatable routine inanother styleofSalsausinga selectionof the specified

figures(1-12)inCubanor(1-14)inNewYorkstyleofthecandidateschoice5) DemonstrateanotherstyleofdancecurrentlyontheSalsascene(e.g.Merengue,Bachata,Cha

ChaCha,Kizombaetc)(maximum1minute)6) Demonstratearoutineofcandidatesownability inLAstyle.NoDipsorTricksarepermitted,

howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted(maximum2minutes)Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainthetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDancePractice2) Showanunderstandingof the following subjects.Demonstrate andexplain.Music shouldbe

usedwhererequireda TheHistoryofSalsab OtherstylesofdanceasusedinPracticalDemonstrationPart5c LAplus1otherstyleofSalsa(asinPracticalDemonstrationPart4)d LeadingandFollowinge ArmPositionsandHandHoldsf Expression,FreestyleandShinesg Rhythm,TimingandMusicalityh ClassStructure

i KnowledgeoftheDanceIndustry3) A technical analysis and solo demonstration of the specified figures (1-14) to include a

breakdownoffiguresandgive2precedesandfollowsasrequestedbytheexaminer4) AnswerquestionsonClassTeachingmethods

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Cuban Salsa Associate Syllabus Content

ThisexaminationisaprofessionalteachingqualificationaccreditedbytheISTDDurationofexamination:75minutesCandidates must be 17 years of age or over and need not have taken the Student Teacherexaminationhowever,workfromtheStudentTeachersyllabusmaybeincludedatthediscretionoftheexaminerPractical Demonstration Parts1-6aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts3-6aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof the candidates choice i.e. dancing the Leadersor Followers steps,ordemonstratingbothrolesifdesired.1) DemonstrateaCubanstyleSalsaWarm-Upofthecandidatesownchoreographywitheithera

maximumof6dancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass,thisisthecandidatesownchoice(3-4minutes)

2) Teach a figure as requested by the examiner from the specified figures (1-12) either to thedancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass(aspart1)

3) Demonstrate a repeatable routineusing a selectionof the specified figures (1-12) in Cubanstyle

4) Demonstratea repeatable routine inanother styleofSalsausinga selectionof the specifiedfigures(1-14)inLAor(1-14)inNewYorkstyleofthecandidateschoice

5) DemonstrateanotherstyleofdancecurrentlyontheSalsascene(e.g.Merengue,Bachata,ChaChaChaCha,Kizombaetc)(maximum1minute)

6) Demonstrate a routine of candidates own ability in Cuban style. No Dips or Tricks arepermitted,howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted(maximum2minutes)

Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainthetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDancePractice2) Showanunderstandingof the following subjects.Demonstrate andexplain.Music shouldbe

usedwhererequired:a TheHistoryofSalsab OtherstylesofdanceasusedinPracticalDemonstrationPart5c Cubanplus1otherstyleofSalsa(asinPracticalDemonstrationPart4)d LeadingandFollowinge ArmPositionsandHandHoldsf Expression,FreestyleandShinesg Rhythm,TimingandMusicalityh ClassStructure

i KnowledgeoftheDanceIndustry3) A technical analysis and solo demonstration of the specified figures (1-12) to include a

breakdownoffiguresandgive2precedesandfollowsasrequestedbytheexaminer4) AnswerquestionsonClassTeachingmethods

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New York Salsa Associate Syllabus Content

ThisexaminationisaprofessionalteachingqualificationaccreditedbytheISTDDurationofexamination:75minutesCandidates must be 17 years of age or over and need not have taken the Student Teacherexaminationhowever,workfromtheStudentTeachersyllabusmaybeincludedatthediscretionoftheexaminerPractical Demonstration Parts1-6aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts3-6aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleof the candidates choice i.e. dancing the Leadersor Followers steps,ordemonstratingbothrolesifdesired.1) DemonstrateaNewYorkstyleSalsaWarm-Upofthecandidatesownchoreographywitheither

amaximumof6dancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass.Thisisthecandidatesownchoice(3-4minutes)

2) Teachafigureasrequestedbytheexaminerfromthespecifiedfigures(1-14)tothedancersorbywayofanimaginaryclass(aspart1)

3) Demonstratearepeatableroutineusingaselectionofthespecifiedfigures(1-14)inNewYorkstyle

4) Demonstratea repeatable routine inanother styleofSalsausinga selectionof the specifiedfigures(1-12)inCubanor(1-14)inLAstyleofthecandidateschoice

5) DemonstrateanotherstyleofdancecurrentlyontheSalsascene(e.g.Merengue,Bachata,ChaChaCha,Kizombaetc)(maximum1minute)

6) Demonstrate a routine of candidates own ability in New York style. No Dips or Tricks arepermitted,howeverFreestylingandShinesarepermitted.(maximum2minutes)

Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:1) ExplainthetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDancePracticeShow an understanding of the following subjects. Demonstrate and explain. Music should be used where required:

a TheHistoryofSalsab OtherstylesofdanceasusedinPracticalDemonstrationPart5c NewYorkplus1otherstyleofSalsa(asinPracticalDemonstrationPart4)d LeadingandFollowinge ArmPositionsandHandHoldsf Expression,FreestyleandShinesg Rhythm,TimingandMusicalityh ClassStructurei KnowledgeoftheDanceIndustry

2) A technical analysis and solo demonstration of the specified figures (1-14) to include abreakdownoffiguresandgive2precedesandfollowsasrequestedbytheexaminer

4)AnswerquestionsonClassTeachingmethods

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Licentiate Salsa Syllabus Content Thisexaminationincorporatesthe3stylesofSalsa,LA,CubanandNewYorkDurationofExamination:90minutesCandidatesmustbe21yearsofageorover,withaminimumof2yearsteachingexperienceandneednothave taken theAssociateexamination(s)however,work from theStudentTeacherandAssociatesyllabimaybeincludedinthisexaminationatthediscretionoftheexaminer Practical Demonstration Parts1-5aretobeaccompaniedwithmusic.Parts2,4,5aretobedancedwithapartnerandintheroleofthecandidate’schoicei.e.LeaderorFollowerordemonstratingbothrolesifdesired.

1) Demonstrate a Salsa Warm-Up of the candidates own choreography in the style of theexaminers choicewith either amaximum of 6 demonstrators or byway of an imaginaryclass.Thisisthecandidateschoice(3-4minutes)

2) Demonstrate 2 repeatable routines in 2 styles of Salsa using a selection of the specifiedfiguresonly.Oneorbothroutinestoincludeaminimumof2Shines.

3) DancesolotomusicLeadersorFollowersstepsasrequested,anamalgamationof3-4ofthespecifiedfiguresoftheexaminer’schoiceinthestylenotdemonstratedinPart2

4) Demonstrate2otherstylesofdancecurrentlyontheSalsascene(e.g.Merengue,Bachata,ChaCha,Kizombaetc)

5) Demonstrate a routineof candidates ownability and choiceof style of Salsa. Freestyling,Shines,DipsandTricksarepermitted

Theory (Oral Examination) Candidatesarerequiredto:

1) ShowanindepthknowledgeofthetheoryofWarm-UpandCoolDownincorporatingSafeDancePractice

2) Show an in depth knowledge of the following subjects. Demonstrate and explain. Musicshouldbeusedwhererequired:a. ThehistoryofSalsaanditsculturaldevelopmentb. Thedevelopment to the current dayof thedances chosen in PracticalDemonstration

Part4c. Demonstrateandtalkaboutthedifferencesbetweenthe3stylesofSalsad. LeadingandFollowinge. ArmPositionsandHandHoldsf. FreestyleandShinesg. Rhythm,TimingandMusicalityrelatingtothe3differentstylesofSalsah. ClassStructurei. KnowledgeoftheDanceIndustry

3) Full technical analysis and solo demonstration of the specified figures in all 3 styles toinclude a breakdown of figures, leads, plus 2 precedes and follows as requested by theexaminer

4) AnswerquestionsonClassTeachingmethodstoincludeDipsandTricks

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Professional Dancing Diplomas These diplomas are awarded for proficiency in dancing. Candidates must hold a professionalqualificationintheISTDSalsa.Candidatesshouldshowahighstandardofdancetechniqueandartisticandrhythmicalexpression,workingtowardsahigherlevelineachdiploma.Class III Associatesmustcommenceatthislevel,optionalforLicentiates

Class II Forallprofessionallevels.LicentiatesarepermittedtocommenceatthislevelClass I ForLicentiateswhohaveattainedClassII

Requirements:Class III Adance routineconsistingof steps fromtheSpecifiedFiguresLA1-26,Cuban1-22,NewYork1-26(maximum3minutes)Class II Adance routineconsistingof steps fromtheSpecifiedFiguresLA1-37,Cuban1-31,NewYork1-37(maximum3minutes)Class I Adanceroutineofnorestriction(maximum3minutes)

Method of Assessment Method of Assessment for al l Professional Examinations

Examinationsotherthandiplomasaredividedintosections,andeachsectionmustpassedat65%topasstheexaminationoverall.Themarksareaddedandtheoverallresultisawardedasfollows:

HighlyCommended 85-100%

Commended 75-84%

Pass 65-74%

Fail 0-64%

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Reasonable Adjustments Candidates Who May Require Adjustments to the Assessment TheISTDiscommittedtopromotinganenvironmentwhereallindividualsareencouragedtoachievetheir full potential anddevelop their skills, encouraging its teachers tomaintain anopenapproachtowardsthedifferenttalentsandabilitiesofferedbyalltheirstudents.Itis,therefore,requiredofallISTDteachingmembersthattheydonotdiscriminate,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,onthegroundsofcolour,race,nationality,ethnicorigin,gender,mentalorphysicaldisability,maritalstatusorsexuality,and pupils with disabilities should not be treated less ormore favourably than able-bodied pupilssimplybecauseoftheirdisability.Disabilitytakestheformofmentalorphysicalimpairmentsorboth,andmaybelongorshortterm.The ISTD recognizes that some students with a mental or physical impairment may need specialadjustmentstoassessmentconditionstoallowthemtodemonstratetheirknowledgeindance.Theprocedure should beused in all cases, every time the candidate enters for an examination, as theconditions,andnecessaryadjustments,maychange.Ifateacherwishestoentersuchapupilforanexamination,theISTDwouldliketomakeitclearthatalthoughpupilswithmental or physical impairmentsmay require extra time in anexamination, orspecial aids (e.g. special headphones if the pupil is deaf) in order to perform to the best of theirability,thequalityof theperformance inanexamination is tobeequal to thatofanable-bodiedcandidate. The candidate cannot be marked on different criteria because of the restriction theimpairmentmaycausethem.Thisismandatoryinordertoachieveatrueandfairdanceaward.Ifsuchacandidateistobesubmittedforanexamination,theteachermustdownloadan‘Applicationfor Reasonable Adjustments form’ from the Customer Services section of the ISTD website,www.istd.org. This should be completed and returned, with a doctor’s letter if relevant, to theCustomer Services and Quality Assurance department, a minimum of three weeks prior to theexaminationentriesbeing sent in to theExaminationsdepartment.This formmaybe submitted totheFacultyforadvice,andtheteacherandexaminerwillbeinformedoftheadjustmentagreed.For further details see the Equal Opportunities policy on the ISTD websitehttp://www.istd.org/examinations/quality-assurance/

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Results and Certi f ication AllISTDexaminationsaresingleperformancesatonemomentintime,withadetailedmarkingsystemawardedaccordingtotheassessmentcriteriaandattainmentdescriptorsgivenforeachexamination.Examiners complete the results as soon as possible after the examination. These are individuallycheckedwithintheQualityAssurancedepartmentforadministrativeaccuracy.Allresultsareentered,andcheckedforachievingtheminimumpasslevels,andcorrectlevelsofattainmentagainstthetotalmark achieved. Under normal circumstances the resultswill be available to the teacherwithin 10working days of the examination for UK examinations. Any errors found are corrected by theexaminer prior to further processing of thewhole examination session, andmay therefore extendthesetimings,althoughthedepartmentwillmakeeveryefforttoprocesstheseasrapidlyaspossible.Once the results havebeen cleared for issue, the report sheets should be receivedby the teacherwithin21daysandthecertificateswithin6to8weeksoftheexamination.The ISTD is an approved awarding body and, as such, adheres to the criteria laid down for theregulation of its qualifications by the Regulatory Authorities, the Office of Qualifications andExaminations Regulation (Ofqual) for England and Northern Ireland, and the Welsh AssemblyGovernment for Wales. Teachers in other countries should note that while the ISTD and all ISTDregulated examinations must meet these criteria, the Regulatory Authorities themselves have noremitoutsideEngland,WalesandNorthernIreland.

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Specif ied Figures L A Salsa – Syllabus Figures Student Teacher and Pre-Bronze

1. Basic(Forward&Back)2. SidetoSide3. BasicRightTurn4. BasicLeftTurn5. CrossBodyLead(CBL)Closed&Open6. Walkthrough7. CrossBodyLead&RightHookTurn(Leader)8. CrossBodyLead&LeftSpin(Leader)

Associate and Bronze 9. CrossBodyTurn(CBT)10. CrossBodyTurn&Check11. CrossBodyOutsideTurn12. OpenBreak13. OpenBreak&Walkout14. OpenBreak&CrossBodyTurn(akaCopaorIn&Out)

Licentiate and Silver

15. CrossBodyTurn&Wrap16. CrossBodyTurn&ArmLock17. CrossBodyTurnfromWaist18. CrossBodyturnfromShoulder19. CrossBodyTurnfromArmLock20. CrossBodyOutsideTurnfromArmLock21. DoubleSpin22. DoubleRightTurn23. ReverseOpenBreak24. ReverseOpenBreak&Walkout25. 360Right26. 360Left

Gold

27. CrossBodyTurn&RightHookTurn28. CrossBodyTurn&LeftSpin29. BasicLeftTurn&LeftSpin(Leader)30. Touch&Go31. TripleSpin32. OpenBreakTravellingForward33. ReverseOpenBreak&CrossBodyOutsideTurn34. DoubleCrossBodyTurn35. DoubleCrossBodyOutsideTurn36. Advanced360Right 37. Advanced360Left

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Cuban Salsa – Syllabus Figures Student Teacher and Pre Bronze

1. Basics: BackSideOpeningOutForwardandBack

2. Arriba3. ExhiblaTurn4. CubanRotation

Associate and Bronze

5. ExhiblaTurn&Rotation6. Enchufla7. DileQueNo8. DileQueSi9. Guapea10. Casino11. Sombrero12. SetentaEnding1(ElbowLock)

Licentiate and Silver

13. SetentaEnding2(Leader’sRTurn)14. SetentaEnding3(OverheadLock)15. Sacala16. EnchuflaEnding1(Lock)17. EnchuflaEnding2(2HandSweep)18. Enchufla&LeadersTurn19. SombreroDoble(SweepEnding)20. LaCaminata21. DileQueNo&LeadersDip22. DileQueNo&Wrap

Gold

23. AdvancedBasics24. SombreroTriple(ArmSwing)25. SombreroTripleEnding2(WalkRound)26. EnchuflaDoble27. EnchuflaMariposa28. DileQueNo&LeadersDrop29. ElGancho30. SetentaComplicado131. SetentaComplicado2

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New York Salsa – Syllabus Figures

Student Teacher and Pre-Bronze 1. Mambo(BackandForward)2. SidetoSide3. BasicRightTurn4. BasicLeftTurn5. CrossBodyLead(CBL)Closed&Open6. Walkthrough7. CrossBodyLead&RightHookTurn(Leader)8. CrossBodyLead&LeftSpin(Leader)

Associate and Bronze

9. CrossBodyTurn(CBT)10. CrossBodyTurn&Checkending1&211. CrossBodyOutsideTurn12. OpenBreak13. OpenBreak&Walkout14. OpenBreak&CrossBodyTurn(akaCopaorIn&Out)

Licentiate and Silver

15. CrossBodyTurn&Wrap16. CrossBodyTurn&ArmLock17. CrossBodyTurnfromWaist18. CrossBodyTurnfromShoulder19. CrossBodyTurnfromArmLock20. CrossBodyOutsideTurnfromArmLock21. DoubleSpin22. DoubleRightTurn23. ReverseOpenBreak24. ReverseOpenBreak&Walkout25. 360Right26. 360Left

Gold

27. CrossBodyTurn&RightHookTurn28. CrossBodyTurn&LeftSpin29. BasicLeftTurn&Spin(Leader)30. Touch&Go31. TripleSpin32. OpenBreakTravellingForward33. ReverseOpenBreak&CrossBodyOutsideTurn34. DoubleCrossBodyTurn35. DoubleCrossBodyOutsideTurn36. Advanced360Right 37. 38.Advanced360Left

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Argentine Tango – Syllabus Figures

Pre-Bronze

1. Reverse(Salida)2. SideBasic3. TurningReverseBasic4. ForwardOcho

Bronze 5. SameFootBasic6. BackOcho7. SandwichwithForwardOchoending8. SmallRightTurn(Giro)9. SmallLeftTurn(Giro)

Silver

10. GirotoRightwithLeadersParallelFeet11. GirotoLeftwithLeadersParallelFeet12. GirotoRightSameFoot13. GirotoLeftSameFoot14. Sandwich&FootPush15. RFGancho(Hook)16. ContinuousGirotoRight17. ContinuousGirotoLeft18. MixingParallelandSameFootGiros19. TurnRightthenLeft20. TurnLeftthenRight21. SpecialNotes

Gold

22. FollowersembellishmentsduringOchosa) Flickb) HookTwistc) FrontFlick

23. LeadersEnrosque(Twist)duringtheGiro24. LeadersLapiz(Pencil)duringtheGiro25. LeadersArrastre(Drag)duringtheGiro26. WalkingOutsidePartnerLeftSide27. UsingGanchos28. FollowersElevatedEnrosque

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Mambo – Syllabus Figures Bronze

1. MamboClosedBasic2. ProgressiveBasic3. TurningBasic4. BackBreak5. DoubleBackBreak6. 2ndPositionBreaks7. CrossBodyLead8. CrossOverBreaks9. OpenBreakswithUnderarmTurn10. SpotTurns

Silver

11. CrossBodyLeadwithFollower’sInsideTurn12. CrossBodyLeadOverturned13. CrossBodyLeadwithLeader’sUnderarmTurn14. SyncopatedCrossOverBreaks15. CrossOverBreakswithHandChange16. FifthPositionBreak(TypeofHandtoHand)17. FifthPositionBreakwithOpenHold18. UnderarmTurns

Gold

19. CrossOverBreakwithSwivels20. CrossOverBreakwithSwivelsandPullBack21. FifthPositionBreaktoSlideandDrag22. BackSpotTurn23. BackSpotTurnwithUnderarmTurn24. SidebySideBreaks25. ClosedRunningBox26. MamboCrossestoRight27. MamboCrossestoRightandLeft28. ClosedTurningBreak29. ForwardSpotTurn

Gold Star (suggested figures) 30. YouGo,IGo 33.RevolvingBasic 31. KickandStick 34.Vacerro 32. ShadowBreaks 35.Egg-Beater

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Lindy Hop – Syllabus Figures Pre-Bronze Silver

AuthenticJazzDanceSteps(SoloFigures)1. Twists2. MessAround3. PivotWalk4. Peckin ’5. FallOffTheLog

PartneringFigures6. SixBeatBasicinOpenHold7. SixBeatBasicinClosedHold8. BasicWithDip9. TuckTurn10. Reverse

Bronze

AuthenticJazzDanceSteps(SoloFigures)11. BoogieBack12. BoogieForward13. CrazyLegs14. TickTock

PartneringFigures15. SendOut16. SheGoes–HeGoes17. PushSpin18. AroundTheWorld19. TheJigWalk20. Promenade Authentic Jazz Dance Steps (SoloFigures)21. ShortieGeorge22. SuzieQ23. FishTail24. AppleJack

PartneringFigures25. SidebySideCharleston26. KickThroughCharleston27. SwingOut28. LindyTurn29. LindyCircle

Gold TheShimShamShimmy(SoloRoutine)

30. Stomp‘n ’Slide31. TheFullBreak32. PushesandCrossovers33. TackyAnne34. HalfBreaks

PartneringFigures

35. TexasTommy36. Hand to Hand Charleston with Kick

Around37. BackCharleston38. BackCharlestonwithTurns39. BackCharlestonEntry140. BackCharlestonEntry241. BackCharlestonExit142. BackCharlestonExit243. Groucho44. DoubleTurns

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