International Latin Curriculum
Some of the Differences in International Latin Style
There are relatively few similarities between the American and International Latin dances.
The rumba and cha cha dances, while similar, use quite different hip action with steps on 2,3,4 (American steps on 1,3,4) and International Latin also includes paso doble.
BRONZE 1 CURRICULUM
International Rumba
1. Basic Movements (Closed, Open, In Place, and Left Foot & Right Foot Alternative Basic Movements)
2. Left Foot & Right Foot Cucarachas
3. New York to Left Side or Right Side Position
4. Spot, Switch and Underarm Turns to Left and Right
5. Left Side and Right Side Shoulder to Shoulder
6. Hand to Hand to Left side or Right Side Position (including Alternative Hold)
7. Progressive Walks Forward & Backward (Closed Position Only)
8. Side Steps to Left or Right
9. Cuban Rocks
BRONZE 2 CURRICULUM
International Rumba
* Shoulder to Shoulder Developments
* Progressive Walks Forward or Backward in Open Position
* Progressive Walks Forward in Right Side or Left Side Position
10. Fan
11. Alemana (including from Open Position)
12. Hockey Stick
13. Natural Top
14. Opening Out to Right and Left
15. Natural Opening Out Movement
16. Closed Hip Twist
SILVER CURRICULUM
International Rumba
* Development of Left Foot & Right Foot Alternative Basic Movements
* Spot/Switch Turn to Left (Lady to Right) Development
* Cuban Rocks in Left Side Position
* Fan Development
* 4-6 of Hockey Stick from 6 of Natural Top
* Opening Out to Left & Right Developments
17. Open Hip Twist
18. Reverse Top
19. Opening Out from Reverse Top
20. Aida and Endings 1, 2 & 3
* Aida from step 3 of Curl or Spiral
21. Spiral Turns: Spiral; Curl; Rope Spinning
* Rope Spinning from Progressive Walks Back
* Underturned Spiral
GOLD CURRICULUM
International Rumba
* Press Line” Development of Cucarachas
* Progressive Walks Forward in Right Shadow Position (Kiki Walks)
* Syncopated Cuban Rocks
* Fan Development with Alternative Timing
* Alemana from Open Position in Right to Right handhold
* Lady’s Underarm Turn to Left during 4-5 of Natural Top
* Aida Ending 4
* Spiral during Progressive (Kiki) Walks in Right Shadow Position
22. Sliding Doors
23. Fencing (including Spin Endings 1, 2 & 3)
24. Three Threes
* Three Threes with Fan Ending
25. Three Alemanas
26. Hip Twists: Advanced; Continuous; Circular
* Advanced Hip Twist with Man’s “Press Line”
* Advanced Hip Twist in Right to Right handhold
BRONZE 2 CURRICULUM
International Paso Doble
* Slip Appel, Man back, Lady forward
* Attack method of dancing Deplacement
* Slip Attack method of dancing Deplacement
* “Slip” Ecart
11. Fallaway Ending to Separation
12. Huit
13. Sixteen
14. Promenade and Counter Promenade
15. Grand Circle
16. Open Telemark
SILVER CURRICULUM
International Paso Doble
* Sur Place with Elevations
* Overturned Promenade & Counter Promenade
* Methods of Changing Feet
17. La Passe
18. Banderillas
19. Twist Turn
20. Fallaway Reverse Turn
21. Coup de Pique (including Alternative Methods A & B)
22. Left Foot Variation
23. Spanish Lines: Inverted Promenade or Inverted Counter Promenade Position
24. Flamenco Taps, Method 1
GOLD CURRICULUM
International Paso Doble
* Fallaway Reverse Turn with Open Telemark Ending
* Flamenco Taps, Method 2
25. Syncopated Separation & Ending 1, 2 or 3
26. Traveling Spins from Promenade Position
27. Traveling Spins from Counter Promenade Position
28. Fregolina
* The Farol
29. The Twists
30. Chasse Cape and all endings
* Outside Turn
BRONZE 1 CURRICULUM
International Jive
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Basic in Place
Fallaway Rock
Fallaway Throwaway
Link
Change of Places Right to Left
Change of Places Left to Right
Change of Hands Behind Back
Hip Bump (Left Shoulder Shove)
BRONZE 2 CURRICULUM
International Jive
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American Spin
Walks
Stop and Go
Mooch
Whip
Whip Throwaway
SILVER CURRICULUM
International Jive
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Reverse Whip
Windmill
Spanish Arms
Rolling off the Arm
Simple Spin
Miami Special
GOLD CURRICULUM
International Jive
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Curly Whip
Shoulder Spin
Toe Heel Swivels
Chugging
Chicken Walks
Catapult
Stalking Walks, Flicks and Break