11. American Smooth program

Restrictions on the use of possible account options

Note: in the specified version of the count, the term “M” corresponds to 2 beats (two musical beats), the term “B” - one beat (one beat), the term “and” - 1/2 beat (half a beat or syncopation)

	Class "E"	Class "D"	Class "C"	Class "B"	Class "A"
SLOW WALTZ 3/4	Syncopated rhythms are not allowed	All “E” class timing options; 12 and 3 in the “Chasse” figure without rotation or no more than 1/4 degree of rotation.	All timing options for “E” and “D” classes	All timing options for “E” and “C” classes	All timing options for “E” and “B” classes; two syncopations in one bar (only in valid figures), 1i2i3i (only in the complicated version of the “Standing Spin” figure)
TANGO 4/4	MMBB (M), MBB, BBM, BBMBB (iM) Brush tap (allowed only in the Tango “Open Fan” figure)	All “E” class timing options; BBBB, M(M)	All timing options for “E” and “D” classes; iMM, MiM, MMi BBiBBi (two syncopations in one bar) acceptable in the Tango figure “Viennese Cross” in a closed position, performed for no more than one bar BiBi (two syncopations in one bar) only in a syncopated turn at hand	All timing options for “E” and “C” classes;	All timing options for “E” and “B” classes; BB (only in valid figures) BBiBBi (two syncopations in one bar) allowed in the Tango figure “Viennese Cross” in any allowed position for no more than 2 bars
SLOW FOXTROT 4/4	MMBB, MBB, BBM	All “E” class timing options; BBBB 8 consecutive B rhythms are allowed only in the Grapevine Foxtrot figure MB&B is only permissible in the Chasse figure without rotation or no more than 1/4 degree of rotation.	All timing options for “E” and “D” classes; iMM, MiM, MMi, iBB, BiB, BBi	All timing options for “E” and “C” classes	All timing options for “E” and “B” classes; BB (only in valid figures)
VIENNAIAN WALTZ 3/4	123, 1(23)	All “E” class timing options; 1(2)3	All timing options for “E” and “D” classes	All timing options for “E” and “C” classes	All timing options for “E” and “B” classes; (12)3, (1)2(3), (1)23, 12(3) Syncopated rhythms are not allowed

15. Allowed pieces by class

"E" CLASS

Slow Waltz

1. Box Step – Left square
2. Box with Underarm Turn – Left square with turn at hand
3. Waltz Progressive – Progressive change
4. Left Turning Box – Left square with rotation
5. Right turning Box – Right square with rotation
6. Balance Steps – Balance
7. Balance & Box - Balance and square
8. Simple Twinkle – Simple twinkle
9. Two way Underarm Turn – Swivel at hand in two directions
10. Face to Face – Back to Back – Face to face – Back to back
11. Reverse Turn – Left turn
12. Natural Turn – Right turn
13. Progressive Twinkles – Progressive twinkles
14. Turning Twinkles – Twinkles in a turn
15. Reverse Turn with Underarm Turn – Left Turn with turn at hand
16. Natural Turn with Underarm Turn – Right turn with turn at hand
17. Open Break with Underarm Turn – Balance with a turn at hand
18. Twinkle & Weave* - Twinkle and weave
    *close feet on step 6 / on the 6th step the legs close

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

1.	RF Closed Change (Natural to Reverse) (Closed Change on RF [4])	Closed change from Mon (from right turn to left)
2.	LF Closed Change (Reverse to Natural) (Closed Change on LF [4])	Closed change from LN (from left to right turn)
3.	Natural Turn	Right turn
4.	Reverse Turn	Left turn
5.	Whisk	Visk
6.	Chasse from PP	PP Chasse
7.	Natural Spin Turn	Right spin turn
8.	Natural Turn with Hesitation (Hesitation Change)	Right turn from Hezitation (Change Hezitation)
9.	Hesitation Change (as amended [4]) (see note)	Change of vision (as amended [4])
10.	Reverse Corte	Left court
11.	Back Whisk	Temple back
12.	Outside Change	Outdoor change
13.	Progressive Chasse to Right	Progressive chasse to the right
14.	Weave in Waltz Time (Basic Weave)	Weaving in the rhythm of a waltz (Basic weaving)
15.	Weave (Weave from PP)	Weaving (PP Weaving)
16.	Backward Lock Step (Back Lock) (Man and Lady) (Backward Lock [4])	Lock step back (Lock back) (man and queen)
17.	Forward Lock Step (Forward Lock) (Man and Lady)	Lock step forward (Lock forward) (man and queen)

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions

Tango

1. Straight Basic – Basic movement without turning
2. Curving Basic – Basic arc movement
3. Promenade Turning Left – Promenade turn left
4. Promenade Turning Right – Promenade turn right
5. Single Corté - Korte
6. Progressive Rocks – Progressive rock
7. Open Fan – Open fan
8. Open Fan with Underarm Turn – Open fan with turn at hand
9. Reverse Turn – Left turn
10. Right Side Fans – Right fans (double outside sweep)
11. Change of Places – Change of seats
12. Change of Places Variation – Variation of changing places

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions

Slow foxtrot

1. Basic – Basic movement
2. Promenade – Promenade
3. Rock Turn to Left / Left Rock Turn – Rock turn left / left rock turn
4. Rock Turn to Right / Right Rock Turn – Rock turn right / right rock turn
5. Sway Step – Sway step
6. Sway Underarm Turn – Sway step with a turn at hand
7. Promenade Underarm Turn – Promenade with a turn at hand
8. Zig Zag in Line – Zigzag in a line
9. Zig Zag Outside Partner – Outer zigzag
10. Box Step – Left Square
11. Twinkle – Twinkle
12. Promenade Twinkles – Promenade twinkles

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions

Viennese Waltz

1. Balance Steps: Forward, Back, Side to Side – Balance: forward, backward, side to side
2. Fifth Position Breaks – Balance in fifth position
3. Left Turn/Reverse Turn – Reverse turn
4. Closed Twinkle – Closed twinkle
5. Cross Body Lead – Cross body lead
6. Forward Progressive Changes – Progressive change forward
7. Backward Progressive Changes – Progressive change back
8. Right Turn – Right turn

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

"D" CLASS

Shapes "D" CLASS

Slow Waltz

1. Grapevine – Grapevine (grapevine)
2. Promenade Chassé – Chasse on the promenade
3. Waterfall – Waterfall (waterfall)

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

18.	Closed Telemark (Telemark [4])	Closed telemark (Telemark)
19.	Open Telemark (Telemark to PP [4])	Open telemark, (Telemark in PP)
20.	Closed Impetus Turn (*) (Impetus [4])	Closed impetus turn (Impetus)
21.	Open Impetus Turn (*) (Impetus to PP [4])	Open impetus turn (Impetus in PP)
22.	Cross Hesitation (Cross Hesitation from PP [4])	Cross Habitation (Cross-habitation from PP)
23.	Wing (Wing from PP [4])	Wing (PP wing)
24.	Closed Wing (Wing [4])	Closed wing (Wing)
25.	Double Reverse Spin	Double Left Spin
26.	Outside Spin	Outside spin
27.	Turning Lock to Left (Turning Lock) (Reverse Turning Lock [4])	Rotary lock left (Rotary lock)
28.	Turning Lock to Right (Natural Turning Lock [4])	Rotary lock right
29.	Reverse Pivot	Left pivot
30.	Drag Hesitation	Drag Hesitation

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Tango

1. Reverse Turn with Outside Swivel – Left turn with outside bend
2. Running Steps – Running steps
3. Double Corté – Double corte
4. Contra Rocks – Contra Rocky
5. Twist Turn to the Right – Right Twist turn
6. Reverse Turn with Underarm Turn – Left turn with turn at hand
7. Promenade Pivot – Promenade pivot
8. Shadow Rocks – Shadow Rocks

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

1.	Walk (**) (Tango Walk [4])	Move (Tango move)
2.	Progressive Side Step	Progressive side step
3.	Progressive Link	Progressive link
4.	Alternative Methods of Preceding any Promenade Figure (**) (see note) (Tap – Alternative Entries to PP [4])	Alternative methods of entering the PP (Tep - Alternative exit to PP)
5.	Closed Promenade	Closed promenade
6.	Open Finish (**)	Open ending
7.	Open Promenade	Open promenade
8.	Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (Closed Finish or Open Finish) (*)	Open left turn, queen side (closed or open ending)
9.	Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line (Closed Finish or Open Finish) (*)	Open left turn, queen in line (closed or open ending)
10.	Basic Reverse Turn (see note)	Main left turn
11.	Basic Reverse Turn (as amended [4]) (see note)	Main left turn (as amended [4])
12.	Quick Reverse Turn [4] (see note)	Fast left turn
13.	Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn	Left turn on forward side step
14.	Natural Rock Turn (Rock Turn)	Right rock turn (Rock turn)
15.	Back Corte	Corte back
16.	Rock on RF (Rock Back on RF)	Rock on Mon (Rock back on Mon)
17.	Rock on LF (Rock Back on LF)	Rock on the LN (Rock back on the LN)
18.	Natural Twist Turn (Natural Twist Turn from PP [4])	Right twist turn (Right twist turn and PP)
19.	Natural Twist Turn (from Closed Position) [4]	Right twist turn from closed position
20.	Natural Promenade Turn (Natural Turn from PP [4])	Right promenade turn (Right turn from PP)
21.	Promenade Link, including Reverse Promenade Link [2] (Promenade Link Turned to Right, Promenade Link Turned to Left [4])	Promenade link, including option Promenade link with left turn [2] (Promenade link with VP turn, Promenade link with VP turn)
22.	Four Step	Fo step
23.	Brush Tar	Brush tap
24.	Outside Swivel - Outside Swivel to Right (Outside Swivel, Method 1) - Outside Swivel to Left (Outside Swivel, Method 2) - Reverse Outside Swivel (Reverse Outside Swivel, Method 3 and Method 4)	External swivel - Outside curl to the right (Outside curl, method 1) - Outside curl to the left (Outside curl, method 2) - Outside twist in a left turn (Outside twist in a left turn, methods 3 and 4)
25.	Fallaway Promenade (Fallaway in Promenade [4])	Fallaway promenade (Fallaway on the boardwalk)
26.	Four Step Change	Fo step change
27.	Back Open Promenade	Open promenade back
28.	Five Step (Mini Five Step [4])	Five step (Mini five step)
29.	Reverse Five Step (Five Step [4])	Five step in a left turn (Five step)
30.	Whisk	Visk
31.	Back Whisk	Temple back
32.	Fallaway Four Step	Fallaway fo step

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Slow foxtrot

1. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner – Rotatable Twinkles with outer end
2. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner with Underarm Turn – Swivel twinkles with outer end and swivel at hand
3. Grapevine – Grapevine (grapevine)
4. Promenade Twist – Promenade Twist
5. Promenade Pivot – Promenade pivot
6. Twinkle & Weave with Grapevine* – Twinkles and grapevine braids
   *close feet on step 6 / on the 6th step the legs close

Viennese Waltz

1. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn – Balance in fifth position with a turn at hand
2. Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn – Cross body lead with an underarm twist
3. Hand to Hand – Hand to hand
4. Change of Place (options) – change of places (variations)
5. Underarm Turns Right and Left – Turns at hand right and left
6. Curtsey & Bow – Curtsy and bow

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

3.	RF Forward Change Step – Natural to Reverse	Change forward from PN - from right turn to left
4.	LF Forward Change Step – Reverse to Natural	Change forward from LN - from left to right turn
5.	LF Backward Change Step – Natural to Reverse	Change back from LN - from right turn to left
6.	RF Backward Change Step – Reverse to Natural	Change back from Mon - from left to right turn

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Shapes "C" CLASS

Slow Waltz

1. Open Left Box – Open left turn
2. Open Left Box with Underarm Turn – Open left turn with turn at hand
3. Open Right Turn – Open right turn
4. Open Right Turn with Syncopated Underarm Turn – Open right turn with syncopated turn at hand
5. Twinkle Connection – Connecting twinkle
6. Check and Developé – Developer
7. Flip Flops – Flip flops
8. Progressive Twinkles – Progressive twinkles
9. Hairpin from Open Left Box – Hairpin out of an open left turn
10. Hairpin from Promenade Position – Hairpin from promenade position
11. Fallaway and Weave – Fallaway and weaving
12. Grapevine to Shadow – Grapevine in shadow position
13. Progressive Shadow Twinkles – Shadow twinkles in promotion
14. Oversway – Oversway (over-inclination)
15. Alternating Underarm Combination – Variable combination at hand
16. Pivots from Promenade – Pivots from the boardwalk
17. Shadow Right Turns – Right turns in shadow position

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

31.	Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot	Left fallaway and slip pivot
32.	Hover Corte (see note)	Hover Corte
33.	Fallaway Whisk	Fallaway temple
34.	Fallaway Natural Turn	Fallaway right turn
35.	Running Spin Turn	Running spin turn
36.	Quick Natural Spin Turn (see note)	Fast right spin turn
37.	Passing Natural Turn (as amended [1])	Passing right turn from PP
38.	Open Natural Turn (as amended [4]) (see note)	Open right turn (as amended [4])
39.	Running Finish	Running ending
40.	Running Cross Chasse	Running cross chasse
41.	Curved Feather	Curved feather
42.	Curved Feather from PP	Curved PP nib
43.	Curved Feather to Back Feather	Curved Feather in Feather Back
44.	Curved Three Step	Curved Triple Step
45.	Running Weave from PP [4]	PP running weave
46.	Overturned Running Spin Turn [4]	Running spin turn with greater degree of turn
47.	Outside Swivel [4]	External swivel
48.	Progressive Chasse to L [4]	Forward chassis VL
49.	Bounce Fallaway Weave Ending [4]	Bounce fallaway with braided ending
50.	Quick Open Reverse [4]	Quick open left

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Tango

1. Flicks – Flicky
2. Oversway and Ronde – Overway and Rond
3. Curls – Curls
4. Fallaway Ronde – Followey Rond
5. Change of Place (with Syncopated Underarm Turn) – Changing places (with a syncopated turn at hand)
6. Spanish Drag – Spanish drag
7. Outside Underarm Turn to Shadow Position – External rotation under the arm into a shadow position
8. Shadow Envelope’s – Envelope in shadow position
9. Swivel Fans – Swivel fans
10. Cobra Fans – Cobra Fence
11. Fallaway Slip Pivot – Fallaway slip pivot
12. Traveling Right Lunges – Right Lanji in promotion

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

33.	Chase	Chase
34.	Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot	Left fallaway and slip pivot
35.	Closed Telemark	Closed telemark
36.	Open Telemark (Telemark to PP [4])	Open telemark (Telemark in PP)
37.	Outside Spin	Outside spin
38.	Passing Natural Turn (Open Natural Turn[4])	Passing right turn from PP (Open right turn from PP)
39.	Reverse Pivot	Left pivot
40.	In – Out [4]	In - Out

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Slow foxtrot

1. Open Left Box – Open left square
2. Open Right Turn – Open right turn
3. Grapevine – Grapevine (grapevine)
4. Weave from Promenade – Weaving from the boardwalk
5. Chair and Slip Pivot – Check and slip pivot
6. Hover Corté – Hover Court
7. Hairpin from Open Left Box – Hairpin from open left square
8. Hairpin from Promenade Position – Hairpin from promenade position
9. Fallaway and Weave – Fallaway and weaving
10. Same Foot Lunge – Seim foot lounge (landge from the legs of the same name)
11. Same Foot Lunge with Weave Ending – Seim foot lange (lange from the legs of the same name) with a braided ending
12. Outside Swivel – External swivel
13. Shadow Hairpin & Open Right – Hairpin in shadow position and open right
14. Pivots from Promenade – Pivots from the boardwalk
15. Gem – Jam

LIST OF BASIC FIGURES BALLROOM STYLE / LIST OF BASIC FIGURES EUROPEAN PROGRAM

1.	Feather Step	Feather (Feather step)
2.	Reverse Turn	Left turn
3.	Reverse Turn (as revised [4]) (see note)	Left turn (as amended [4])
4.	Three Step	Triple step
5.	Natural Turn	Right turn
6.	Natural Turn (as revised [4]) (see note)	Right turn (as amended [4])
7.	Heel Pull Finish (as revised [4])	Cumshot heel pull (as amended [4])
8.	Closed Impetus Turn (*) (Impetus [4])	Closed impetus turn (Impetus)
9.	Feather Finish	Feather-end
10.	Feather Ending	PP nib
11.	Reverse Wave	Left wave
12.	Weave (Basic Weave)	Weave (Main weave)
13.	Basic Weave, including Extended Basic Weave variant (as amended [4]) (see note)	Main weave, including the option Continued main weave (as amended [4])
14.	Change of Direction	Change of direction
15.	Natural Weave (including Extended Natural Weave option [4])	Right weave (including the option Continued right weaving [4])
16.	Closed Telemark (Telemark [4])	Closed telemark (Telemark)
17.	Open Telemark (Telemark to PP [4])	Open telemark (Telemark in PP)
18.	Passing Natural Turn from PP (Open Natural Turn from PP) (see editorial note [4])	Passing right turn from PP (Open right turn from PP)
19	Open Natural Turn (as amended [4]) (see note)	Open right turn (as amended [4])
20.	Outside Swivel	External swivel
21.	Open Impetus Turn (*) (Impetus to PP [4])	Open impetus turn (Impetus in PP)
22.	Weave from PP (including Extended Weave from PP option [4])	PP weaving (including option Continuous weaving from PP [4])
23.	Top Spin	Top spin
24.	Natural Telemark	Right telemark
25.	Hover Feather	Hover feather
26.	Hover Telemark	Hover telemark
27.	Quick Natural Weave from PP (Running Weave from PP [4])	Quick right weave PP (PP running weave)
28.	Natural Twist Turn	Right twist turn
29.	Quick Open Reverse Turn	Fast open left turn
30.	Quick Open Reverse Turn (as amended [4])	Fast open left turn (as revised [4])
31.	Reverse Pivot	Left pivot
32.	Hover Cross	Hover cross
33.	Curved Feather	Curved feather
34.	Back Feather	Feather back
35.	Curved Feather from PP	Curved PP nib
36.	Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot	Left fallaway and slip pivot
37.	Lilting Fallaway with Weave Ending (Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending)	Bounce fallaway with braided ending
38.	Natural Zig-Zag from PP	Right zigzag from PP
39.	Extended Reverse Wave	Extended left wave
40.	Curved Three Step	Curved Triple Step
41.	Double Reverse Spin	Double Left Spin
42.	Natural Hover Telemark	Right hover telemark
43.	Outside Spin	Outside spin
44.	Outside Change	Outdoor change
45.	Progressive Chasse to Right	Progressive chasse to the right
46.	Running Finish	Running ending
47.	Hover Corte	Hover Corte
48.	Whisk	Visk
49.	Back Whisk	Temple back

*Crossover figures from other dances and styles are allowed as long as they follow current restrictions
*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Viennese Waltz

1. Right Turn with Underarm Turn – Right turn with turn at hand
2. Left Turn with Underarm Turn – Left turn with turn at hand
3. Flairs – Flaars
4. Turning Open Breaks – Open breaks in turns
5. Shadow Runs – Running in a shadow position
6. Standing Spins – Standin' Spins
7. Open Right Turns – Open right turns
8. Flip Flops – Flip Flops

*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Figures "B" CLASS

Slow Waltz

1. Check to Open Fallaway – Check into an open fallaway

Tango

1. Fallaway Whisk and Underarm Turn – Fallaway temple and turn at hand
2. Handshake Back Fans – Back fan in handshake position
3. Shadow Reverse and Drag – Shadow left and drag
4. Double Ronde & Curl – Double ronde and curl

Slow foxtrot

1. Shadow Points – Points in shadow position
2. Check to Open Grapevine – Check into an open grapevine

Viennese Waltz

1. Reverse Underarm Turn – Left turn at hand
2. Advanced Hand to Hand Combination – Complicated hand-to-hand combination
3. Shadow Right Turn – Right turn in shadow position

*It is permitted to borrow figures from other dances if they comply with current restrictions.

Shapes "A" CLASS

Slow Waltz

1. Shadow Switching Spirals –Shadow spiral shifts
2. Hinge to Shadow – Hinge to shadow position
3. Shadow Running Telemark – Shadow running telemark
4. Syncopated Pivots – Syncopated pivots
5. Left Side Grapevine and Spiral – Grapevine on the left side and spiral
6. Contra Check and Ronde – Contra check and rond
7. Standing Spin – Standin spin
8. Standing Spin Alternative Ending – Standin spin, alternative ending
9. Wrap Around and Hairpin – Curved turn and hairpin
10. Overtuned Shadow Right Turns – Right turns in a shadow position with a greater degree of rotation
11. Developé and Double Ronde – Devlope and double rond

Tango

1. Double Ronde to Shadow – Double rond to shadow position
2. Shadow Viennese Crosses – Vienna crosses (Vienna cross) in shadow position
3. Promenade Taps and Right-Side Curl – Prom taps and curl on the right side
4. Fallaway to Hammerlocks –Fallaway moving into hammerlocks (“hammer” position)
5. Left Side Check – Check on the left side
6. Pivots to Shadow Switches – pivots turning into shadow shifts
7. Shadow Corté and Fallaway – Korte in shadow position and fallaway
8. Stalks to Skater’s Walks - sneaking step into figure step
9. Oblique Line to Waist Wrap – a curved line tilted into a lock around the waist
10. Teleronde and Throwaway Oversway – Telerond and Troway Overway

Slow foxtrot

1. Left Side Grapevines and Weave – Grapevine on the left side and braid
2. Continuous Hairpins – Continuous studs
3. Passing Changes – Passing changes
4. Hinge and Free Spin to Shadow – Hinge and free spin to shadow position
5. Shadow Switching Grapevine – grapevine variables in shadow position
6. Advanced Gem – Complicated jam
7. Lock and Lunge – Lock and Lange
8. Oversway and Ronde – Oversway (super incline) and roundabout
9. Whisk and Weave – Temple and weaving
10. Shadow Hairpins – Shadow studs

Viennese Waltz

1. Swivel and Ronde – Swivel and rond
2. Canter Pivots – Kente Pivots
3. Reverse Turns with Free Spins – Left turns with free spins
4. Shadow Passing Right Turns – Passing right turns in a shadow position
5. Right Side Ronde and Developé – Rond on the right side and development
6. Shadow Canter Grapevines – Shadow grapevines in canter rhythm (gallop rhythm)
7. Horse and Cart – Horse and cart (horse and cart)
8. Barrel Turns – Barrel
9. Roll In and Out – Rotation in and out
10. Advanced Standing Spin – Complicated stand-in spin

16. Frames, Positions, Distance, Legs, Timing

Frames	Frame - positions and points of contact in the hands between partners. (see the “Frames” section of the table, which describes the permitted frame options for each class, from “E – A”) 1. * “Traditional” frame of the European dance sport program in contact or at close range 2. “Alternative” to the traditional frame: -E- D Classes: The partner may release the left hand and/or the partner may lower the left hand while holding partner's right hand -C- B Classes: Both partners can release the lock and the partner's right hand is placed on the partner. It is also possible to position the partner's left hand on the partner, either on the shoulder or on the shoulder blade under the arm. 3. “Frame from the hands” - hand to the back, to the shoulder, to the elbow or wrist. Elbows at the height of the dance frame. The partner's arms and hands are located on top of the partner's arms. 4. “Frame from hands” - Partners hold hands/palms: Frame by one hand (left in right or right in left), 5. Frame for two hands (left in right and right in left), hands in a handshake position (right in right or left in left). Examples of “Shadow Frames”: - The partner’s right hand is on, or slightly below, the partner’s shoulder blades, the left hand holds the partner’s left hand / wrist / or forearm. - The partner’s right hand is behind the partner’s back, the right hand holds her left hand, and the left hand holds her right hand. The partner's arms are crossed in front of her body just below waist level, and her right hand is above her left hand (hug/tender frame). - The partner’s right hand lies on the partner’s right shoulder blade or slightly lower, the left hand holds his right hand in front of the body just below chest level. - The partner's left hand passes across the front of her body, either just below or above the joined hands. 6. “Crossed” position in the hands - right in right and left in left 7. “Hammer” Position – A two-handed lock where one partner rotates to the right or left under the joined hands and one partner’s hand rests on his/her lower back. In any shadow or counter position 8. Hand(s) on the body - the partners have no point of contact other than the hand or hands on the partner’s body. 9.No Frame - No physical contact between partners. *The 12-beat rule applies. For the first 4 bars of the dance, all couples should begin in the traditional frame of the European program, including the partner's left hand on the partner's right shoulder. The option is possible in contact or at close range. Also, during the first minute of the dance, you must dance another 8 bars in the traditional framework of the European program. A total of 12 bars must be performed in the traditional European routine within the first minute of the dance. Any other frames are not permitted while meeting this requirement. This rule applies when performing a closed program “E-D-C-B” levels. An exception is the Viennese Waltz figure "Curtsy and Bow", which is available with "D" class and can only be performed in this dance. Any other entries are prohibited. Movements or poses at the beginning of the dance will be considered an entry and will apply to the 12 beat rule. For “A” class the rule is 10 beats. For the first 4 bars of the dance, all couples should begin in the traditional frame of the European program, including the partner's left hand on the partner's right shoulder. The option is possible in contact or at close range. Also, during the first minute of the dance, you must dance another 6 bars in the traditional frame of the European program. A total of 10 bars must be performed in the traditional European routine within the first minute of the dance. Any other frames are not permitted while meeting this requirement. An exception is the Viennese Waltz figure "Curtsy and Bow", which is available with "D" class and can only be performed in this dance. Any other entries are prohibited. Movements or poses at the beginning of the dance will be considered an entry and will apply to the 10 beat rule.
Positions	Position – the position of the partners’ bodies in relation to each other. (see the “Positions” section of the table, which describes the permitted position options for each class, from “E – A”) 1. Closed position 2. outside position from partner (left and right) 3. Promenade and open promenade, traffic foulway 4. Counter promenade, open counter promenade 5. inverted promenade and inverted counter promenade 6. Open position facing each other (with a frame held by one hand or two hands) 7. Back to back 8. Positions on the right and left sides of the partner (partners look in the same direction) 9. Tandem positions 10. Right shadow position (the partner/partner in relation to the partner/partner is in front and on the right side) 11. Left shadow position (the partner/partner in relation to the partner/partner is in front and on the left side) 12. Counter position (partner on the right or left, looking in the opposite direction) 13. Positions at an angle of 90°, as in the fan position, partner on the left or right, or in the Same Foot Lunch position. NOTE: D-B Classes – in the right shadow and left shadow positions the partner is exclusively in front of the partner A Class-tandem, right shadow, left shadow positions include a partner in front or behind.
Distance	Distance – the distance at which the partners are from each other. (see the “Distance” section of the table, which describes the permitted distance options between partners for each class, from “E – A”) 1. Contact – Traditional frame of the European program with contact in the body 2. Close - close enough to fit into the traditional frame of the European program without contact in the body 3. At a distance (with a frame) - at arm’s length from the partner and with a frame either by one hand or with options for “hand-held frames” 4. Separate - at arm’s length from each other “without frame” 5. Distant - further than at arm's length. Distance when partners cannot create physical contact within the frame
Legs	Legs - the position of a partner's weight in relation to the other partner. (See the “Legs” section of the table, which describes the permitted leg positions for each class, from “E – A”) 1. Opposite feet - partners should be on opposite feet. For example, if one partner is standing on the right foot, the other partner should be on the left foot. 2. Leg closure for “E-D” classes. 3. Progressive steps for “C-A” classes. 4. Legs of the same name - partners can stand on legs of the same name. For example, both partners are on the right leg at the same time. NOTE: -Both feet must remain in contact with the floor at all times in “E-D” classes. From “C” class and above, one leg is allowed to be torn off, but not above waist level -Spiral turns are allowed from “C” class -Any kind of jumping action is not allowed
Count/Rhythm (Timing)	Count/Rhythm (Timing) - change in body weight in relation to the music. (see the table section “Count/Rhythm (Timing)”, which describes the possible counting and rhythm options allowed for each class, from “E – A”. - Example 1,2,3 = three weight transfers. - Example 1(2)3 = two weight transfers. The time in parentheses means there is no weight transfer on this count. - Example BB (M) = two weight transfers. Example 1,2,&,3 = four weight shifts. - Given Rhythms/Counts = permissible beats per measure.

17. Determination of the Frame, Positions of the feet, Proximity of the dance, Positions of the feet, Timing.

	Count/Rhythm (Timing)	Legs	Distance	Positions	Frames
“E”	See the table “restrictions on the use of possible account options” of “E” class; * One syncopated action per bar is allowed in the Open Fan Tango figure when performing the Brush Tap.	1. Opposite feet only 2. The end of the figures is necessarily accompanied by the closing of the legs. * Passing steps are only allowed in elements of allowed shapes.	1. Contact 2. Close 3. At a distance (with frame)	1. Closed position 2. Outside position from partner (left and right) 3. Promenade position 4. Counter promenade, open counter promenade 5. Open position facing each other 6. Positions on the right and left sides of the partner (partners facing the same direction) *Opposite feet 7. inverted promenade and inverted counter promenade 8. Back to back position	1. “Traditional framework” of the European program 2. “Alternative frameworks” (classes “E-D”) 3. “Frame by hand” 4. “Brush frame”: -“Frame for one hand” -“Two-handed frame”
“D”	See the table “restrictions on the use of possible account options” for “E-D” classes; * One syncopated action per measure is allowed in the Waltz and Foxtrot “Chasse” figure without turning or no more than 1/4 degree of turning.	All valid "E" class options; *Feet of the same name are allowed only in the “Shadow Rocks” Tango figure	All permissible distances are "E" class;	All valid "E" grade positions; * Right shadow position (partner in front) Allowed only in the “Shadow Rocks” tango figure	All valid "E" class frames; * Hands in a “handshake” position Allowed only in the figure of the slow waltz “Waterfall”
“C”	See the table “restrictions on the use of possible account options” of “E-C” classes; * One syncopated action per measure is allowed in the right shadow position (partner in front) in the Chasse, Lock Step, Running figures without turning or no more than 1/4 degree * change of count/rhythm to move from opposite to like legs - One syncopated action per beat or use of the “Gallop” Rhythm (Canter Timing) during a change of foot. This action is only possible for a partner. * two syncopated actions per bar are allowed in “Viennese Cross” tango figures in a closed position, as well as a syncopated turn at hand *Posings (Lines) - maximum 2 beats (weight on one of the legs)	All valid options for “E-D” classes; 3. Passing steps * Legs of the same name are allowed: only in the “Same Foot Lunch” position; in the right shadow position (change of legs is allowed for both the male and female partner)	All permissible distances of “E-D” classes;	All valid positions of "E-D" classes; 9. Right shadow position (partner in front) 10. promenade positions used for fallaway movements 11. position “Same Foot Lunch”	All valid scopes of “E-D” classes; 5. Hands in a handshake position; 6. Alternative frames (classes “C-B”) 7. Shadow frames There must be a constant frame of physical interaction throughout the dance.
“B”	See the table “restrictions on the use of possible account options” for “E-B” classes; * Syncopated action is not allowed in the left shadow position (partner in front) * change of count/rhythm to move from opposite to like legs - One syncopated action per beat or use of the Gallop Rhythm (Canter Timing) during a change of foot. This action is possible for any of the partners. * Grapevine foxtrot figure in a position on the left side of the partner, only 4 consecutive rhythms B are possible	All valid options for “E-C” classes; *Legs of the same name are allowed: in the position on the left side of the partner only in the Grapevine foxtrot figure; in the left shadow position (partner in front) no more than one beat.	All permissible distances “E-C” classes; 4. Separate - maximum 1 beat, then 2 mandatory beats in any position of physical contact	All valid positions of “E-C” classes; * The position on the left side of the partner (legs of the same name) is allowed only in the Grapevine foxtrot figure. * The left shadow position (partner in front) is allowed in figures without turning for one beat.	All permissible limits of “E-C” classes; *Dancing “without a frame” is allowed only for one beat; 9. “Crossed” position in the hands.
“A”	See the table “restrictions on the use of possible account options” for “E-A” classes; * Poses (Lines) - maximum 4 beats (weight on one of the legs) * One syncopated action per beat is allowed in figures with left and right turns in the right shadow and left shadow positions and in figures without physical contact between partners * Two syncopated actions per measure are allowed in pivoting figures in any closed position frame and in non-pivoting figures in a right shadow position. * Syncope for each count is allowed only in the complicated version of the “Standing Spin” figure	All valid options "E - B" classes; 4. Legs of the same name are allowed in all variants	All permissible distances “E - B” classes; 4. Separate (maximum 4 bars in a row in all dances with the exception of Waltz B, then 2 mandatory bars in any frame of physical contact, 8 bars only in the Viennese Waltz, then 4 mandatory bars in any frame of physical contact) 5. Distant - can be part of a “Separate” distance (maximum 2 bars in a row in all dances with the exception of the B Waltz, then 2 mandatory bars in any position of physical contact, 4 bars in the Viennese Waltz, then 4 mandatory bars in any position of physical contact)	All valid positions "E - B" classes; «E - B» 12. Right shadow position (partner in front or behind) 13. Left shadow position (partner in front or behind) 14. Positions on the right and left sides (opposite or legs of the same name) 15. Tandem (partner/partner in front or behind)	All valid scopes of “E - B” classes; 10. Hammer position 11. Arm-torso support 12. Without support (maximum 4 bars, in the Viennese Waltz maximum 8 bars)

 

18. Rules for holding competitions in the dance direction "American Smooth"

The rules for holding competitions in the dance direction "American Smooth" can be found in document, which was approved by the Presidium of the FTSARR and signed by the President of the FTSARR, Nadezhda Viktorovna Erastova.