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--- syllabus:approved_syllabus [2026/06/23 12:41] – [Introduction] dallas
+++ syllabus:approved_syllabus [2026/08/18 14:09] (current) – [Latin American Style] dallas
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 By focusing on these basic figures during their formative introduction to DanceSport, new competitors — and Juvenile competitors in particular — can build a firmly entrenched understanding of the technical aspects of all three styles. This grounding becomes a solid foundation for a successful progression through the grades and helps in mastering more complex figures later on.\\
-Many technique books and online sources exist, and their descriptions of figures often vary. For this reason, DSA has chosen to publish a single point of reference for the approved figures. This edition of the Approved Syllabus provides a script for each approved figure, which Chairpersons and Adjudicators will use when determining the validity of a competitor's choreography.\\
+Many technique books and online sources exist, and their descriptions of figures often vary. For this reason, DSA has chosen to publish a single point of reference for the approved figures. This edition of the Approved Syllabus provides a definition for each approved figure, which Chairpersons and Adjudicators will use when determining the validity of a competitor's choreography.\\
-The approved technique books remain the reference for matters such as footwork, rise and fall, and so on; however, the figures and timings published in these rules are the overriding authority on what is permitted in competition.
+Each definition specifies the **Start**, **Finish** and **Timing** to be used for each figure. Permitted variations to the figures are given in the NOTES below the definition. The approved technique books remain the reference for all other aspects of that figure, such as footwork, rise and fall, and so on; however, the figures and timings published in these rules are the overriding authority on what is permitted in competition.
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 ===== The following Rules apply to all dances =====
-  - All technical details of figures should be sort from the technique books above.
+  - Each definition has a description of the first step (Start) and last step (Finish).
-  - The basic timings are given, any alternative timings must be listed in the technique books for that figure.
+  - The basic timing is given. The notes below each figure give you the alternative possible timings.
-  - Any changes allowed to the figures are given in the NOTES below the figure.
+  - Permitted variations to the figures are given in the NOTES below the definition.
-  - Figures must danced in its entirety, figures can't be freely cut into parts for use. A figure can't be added to or parts taken away, unless specifically allowed in the NOTES.
+  - Figures must be danced in their entirety; figures can't be freely cut into parts for use. A figure can't be added to or parts taken away, unless specifically allowed in the NOTES.
-  - Standardised holds, body positions and variations to these listed in the technique books must be used.
+  - The precedes and follows are not given.
-  - Precedes & Follows listed in technique books must be adhered to.
   - Only the listed figures on the Approved Syllabus can be used.
+  - For details not described in the definition, refer to the approved technique books.
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 ===== Standard Style =====
-**The approved technique books for the syllabus are:**
-  - The Ballroom Technique - Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
-  - The Technique of Ballroom Dancing - Guy Howard
-  - The Viennese Waltz Technique - Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
-  - The Viennese Waltz - Neville Boyd OAM
-  - WDSF Technique Books - Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
-**Key to following figures**
-  * Figures in **BLACK** are in both ISTD & WDSF technique books & Syllabus
-  * Figures in **RED** are only in ISTD technique book & Syllabus
-  * Figures in **BLUE** are only in WDSF technique book & Syllabus
 **Dances**
   * [[syllabus:waltz:|Waltz]]
   * [[syllabus:tango:|Tango]]
+  * [[syllabus:vwaltz:|Viennese Waltz]]
   * [[syllabus:foxtrot:|Foxtrot]]
   * [[syllabus:quickstep:|Quickstep]]
-  * [[syllabus:vwaltz:|Viennese Waltz]]
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 ===== Latin American Style =====
-**The approved technique books for the syllabus are:**
-  - Latin American Dancing - Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
-  - The Laird Technique of Latin Dancing - Walter Laird
-  - WDSF Technique Books - Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble & Jive
-**The following Rules apply to all dances**
-  - All technical details of figures should be sort from the technique books above.
-  - The basic timings are given, any alternative timings must be listed in the technique books for that figure.
-  - Any changes allowed to the figures are given in the NOTES below the figure.
-  - Figures must danced in its entirety, figures can't be freely cut into parts for use. A figure can't be added to or parts taken away, unless specifically allowed in the NOTES.
-  - Standardised holds, body positions and variations to these listed in the technique books must be used.
-  - Precedes & Follows listed in technique books must be adhered to.
-  - Only the listed figures on the Approved Syllabus can be used.
-**Key to following figures**
-  * Figures in **BLACK** are in both ISTD & WDSF technique books & Syllabus
-  * Figures in **RED** are only in ISTD technique book & Syllabus
-  * Figures in **BLUE** are only in WDSF technique book & Syllabus
 **Dances**
+  * [[syllabus:latin_intro:|Latin Introduction]]
   * [[syllabus:chacha:|Cha Cha Cha]]
   * [[syllabus:samba:|Samba]]
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     * are permitted a reasonable relaxation of hold for the purpose of style and expression. The Technique (e.g. alignment, timing, positions of feet, amount of turn etc) must be maintained in all instances.
   - Reasonable relaxation allows for a release or relocation of the hand contact whilst retaining the general line or shape of categorised hold. It does NOT extend to the adoption of a different hold or the use of "NO HOLD" where a hold is described as part of the technique in the publications accepted as reference manuals by DSA.
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+===== Reference =====
+  * [[syllabus:beyond:|Figures Beyond the Approved Syllabus]] — figures recorded for reference that are **not** part of the Approved Syllabus.