FOREWORD

The book you are about to read was compiled by the Latin American Dance Faculty of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, their experience covering every facet of teaching from the beginner and medallist to the competitor and professional examination candidate. This is a book for teachers by teachers, and is a reference book to enable teachers to develop the rhythm and character ofthe dances in their pupils at alllevels. A close study of our leading Latin exponents, past and present, was carried out and every modern development considered. Figures have been added to the syllabus according to popularity, and the existing technique has been clarified, resulting in an easy to read analysis in chart formo
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ABBREVIATIONS

USED IN THIS BOOK

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It will be noted from the Latin American syllabus that the figures for the professional candidate have been carefully graded to be consistent with those of the medallist. For example, in the theoretical section the Student Teacher is required to have knowledge of the figures best suited to beginners, social dancing and the Social Dance Tests. The Associate syllabus embraces the Bronze medal figures, Licentiate the Silver, and Fellow the Gold. However, in the practical demonstration section of the professional examinations candidates may include figures from the next level if they wish, although no technical questions will be asked on these figures. For example, the Student - Teacher may dance figures from the Associate syllabus while the Associate may use figures from the Licentiate and the Licentiate from the Fellowship syllabus. Teachers are reminded to read the interesting alternatives for some ofthe figures listed at a lower level; knowledge of these developments will be required for the higher examinations. This is the official LatinAmerican Technique book upon which the Imperial Society examinations are based. Please refer to the syllabus for further requirements. Note for teachers who are coaching couples for Juvenile or Novice compettons held under BDC rules. Please refer to the Rule Book published by the British Dance Council for the list of figures and holds allowed for these grades

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Fwd Bwd Diag CBMP PP CPP LSP RSP St A L F

Left Right Left Foot Right Foot Line of Dance Diagonally to wall Diagonally to centre Ball of foot Heel Toe Whole Foot lnside edge Outside edge Forward Backward Diagonally Contra Body Movement Position Promenade Position Counter Promenade Position Left Side Position Right Side Position Student - Teacher Associate Licentiate Fellowship

Professional Candidates abbreviations verbally

Please note it is better not to use