The following videos are specifically choreographed for the USC group classes Jonathan and I teach. Anyone is welcomed to use them, of course!

Intermediate Waltz Demonstration Fall 2025

This is the routine we will be using in class this semester. Do your best to learn as much of it as possible before we begin class. The more you can sort out on your own before we meet, the more we can work on technique and artistry. For the "audition," I want to see that there was some effort made to learn the routine. In no way are you expected to perform the entire thing perfectly, but there is plenty in here that you should be able to sort out with a little effort. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Intermediate Waltz Fall breakdown 2025

• Basic Left Box
• Side step, ronde, slip pivot
• Rock to promenade
• 1-3 Open Natural from Promenade
• 4-6 Open Natural to Promenade
• Release to Side-by-Side
• Open Side Lock - change to R-R hold
• Change places
• syncopated UAT Right, but lead as a free spin
• Outside Check and Develop
• roll into shadow position
• 3 Shadow Passing Changes
• leader dances chasse - straight time
• follower dances 3 step turn to left, ending in side by side position left
• Fencing Line
• exit to counter promenade position
• Underarm turn from R-L hold, ending side by side position
• Fallaway
• Viennese Cross ending
• Twinkle
• 3 Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs (Flip Flops)
• Wing
• Repeat from Beginning

Intermediate Cha Cha Demonstration Fall 2025

This is the routine we will be using in class this semester. Do your best to learn as much of it as possible before we begin class. The more you can sort out on your own before we meet, the more we can work on technique and artistry. For the "audition," I want to see that there was some effort made to learn the routine. In no way are you expected to perform the entire thing perfectly, but there is plenty in here that you should be able to sort out with a little effort. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Intermediate Cha Cha breakdown Fall 2025

• 2 Crossover Breaks
• Cuban Breaks
• leader sits back agains follower's crossover break
• Syncopated UAT to Right
• Crossover Break
• Walkaround Turn
• Open break in R-R hold
• Transition to Shadow
• Sweetheart to Left Side Shadow
• Sweetheart to Shadow Right
• 3 measures of Twinkles
• back rock to forward runs
• free spin follower out to open facing position
• 3 Cha Chas - end with R-R hold
• Change of places
• Half Moon
• Repeat from beginning