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Carolyn and Jim American Waltz Bronze Competition Dress Rehearsal.

Carolyn and Jim American Waltz Bronze Competition Dress Rehearsal.  This was a few years back.  Carolyn Daley dress rehearsal to her last competition.  I miss her greatly.  She was a great friend.  Carolyn died of cancer.

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My First American Smooth Competition!

My First American Smooth Competition! This is my very first dance competition. I am dancing with Deb Galvin former owner and instructor of Poise Style and Motion. This was in May of 2010. I had only been dancing for about a year. I danced newcomer Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot. I had to modify the music due to copyright restrictions. It might be a little off. This was a great benchmark in my dance development.  It helped me to become a dance instructor.  I have never improved so much in such a short time as when I was preparing for competition!  Hopefully you will see that it is not as scary as it sounds. It was quite exciting! I hope it inspires! Please enjoy!   Jim Cole Sunstrike Dancesport

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Bianca’s Tango Comp Routine

Bianca Guzman's American Tango Routine.  This is a beginner bronze level routine.  This was performed at ABL, American Ballroom and Latin in West Boylston Massachusetts.  This was for a charity event.  Bianca danced with her instructor Jim Cole.

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Spencer's Tango Performance

This is Spencer Longs  American Smooth Tango Performance.  It was performed April 7, 2018 at the Lancaster Community Center.  Performed with Jim Cole of Sunstrike Dancesport.

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American Mambo Putting It All Together

American Mambo Putting It All Together  This is a beginner bronze American Rhythm Mambo routine.  This is an amalgamation of the first six mambo steps.  The steps included are the basic, side basic (cucaracha), side break and cross, cross body lead, open break and underarm turn, and crossover breaks and switch turns.  A great routine to learn for practice, competition, or social dance.  This routine is demonstrated by Jim Cole of Sunstrike Dancesport.

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American Mambo Open Break and Underarm Turn

American Mambo Open Break and Underarm Turn  This is an American Rhythm Mambo beginner Bronze step.  It combines an open break, or  back break with an underarm turn for the follower.  A great step to learn about compression and lead follow skills.  Technique is given at end of the video.  Demonstrated by Jim Cole of Sunstrike Dancesport.

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American Tango Putting It All Together 2

American Tango Putting It All Together 2  This is a routine of American Smooth Tango bronze steps.  This includes progressive rocks, open fan, open fan underarm turn, running step, and check promenade.  These steps are put into a amalgamation.  This is a great routine for competition, social dancing or for practice.  This routine is demonstrated by Jim Cole of Sunstrike Dancesport.

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AMERICAN TANGO PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 1

AMERICAN TANGO PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 1.  This is an American Smooth Tango beginner Bronze routine.  This amalgamation is a series of steps from american tango that were previously taught.  It has a routine showing leaders part and followers part.  Steps included are Basic Step, Curving Basic Step, Promenade Turning Left, Promenade Turning Right, Corte, and Turning Corte.  Great routine for practice, beginner competition, or social dancing.  Demonstrated by Jim Cole of Sunstrike Dancesport.