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The American Smooth can be best described as a form of ballroom dancing with an enhanced repertoire of easy to perform, yet exciting steps. It incorporates steps from three ballroom disciplines - the Waltz, Viennese Waltz and Foxtrot.

How routines should look:

It is more elaborate and creative than ballroom dancing - think Fred and Ginger.

All the basic principles and technique of ballroom dancing still apply, however partners are not required to maintain continuous body contact.

Fluid movements

Erect and elegant posture, in and out of hold

Routines should include:

The ruling on the show is that you must be in hold for 40 percent of the dance.

Routines can incorporate a lift and show shuffles.

The dancers can perform steps such as: lady under arm turns, spins, side by side positions, parallel turns, dips, drops and other variations that would never be allowed in the traditional ballroom dancing.