Understanding the Smooth Elements Chart

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Who is the Smooth Elements Chart Course for?

Teachers – Progressive Elements structure for Smooth learning

Do you need to quickly build skills to progressively teach Bronze, Silver, or Gold level students? Get certified fast! The Smooth Elements Chart course quickly and efficiently trains and certifies teachers in all the Closed syllabus Smooth elements using a progressive and clear elements based format.

Pros – Complete Mastery of all levels of Closed Smooth Choreography

Want to have the confidence to be creative with Smooth choreography at all levels while avoiding embarrassing invigilation penalties for out of category competition routines?

The Smooth Elements Chart course is by far the best way to master all the possible choreographic options at all levels.

Judges – Knowledge and confidence in judging/ invigilating Smooth style events

Don’t have time to study for months to take exams in multiple Smooth Syllabus manuals, but need to get up to speed quickly on how to identify Bronze, Silver, or Gold level permitted competition Elements in any syllabus?

The Smooth Elements Chart course is the fastest way to make you an expert in all of the permitted elements allowed in closed syllabus competition, no matter the level or the syllabus being used.

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Old Way

Inefficient Learning Process:
Memorizing long sequences of step patterns, makes the process time-consuming and overly complicated.
Repetition of Actions:
The traditional systems involve repeating similar actions in different sequences, leading to redundancy and wasted effort.
Limited Flexibility:
Mastery is confined to specific patterns, leaving professionals ill-prepared to adapt or improvise outside the syllabus.
Difficult Progression:
The lack of a structured, progressive approach is counterintuitive and makes it harder for learners to progress or advance through to expert levels.
Outdated Approach:
The old system is rooted in older teaching methodologies, failing to align with modern learners’ needs for efficiency and adaptability.

New Way

Focused on Core Elements:
By breaking dance figures into essential elements, the system ensures learners grasp the fundamental building blocks of dance.
Eliminates Redundancy:
The streamlined approach avoids repetitive actions, saving time and making learning more efficient.
Adaptable and Versatile:
Professionals gain a deeper understanding of dance mechanics, allowing for easier adaptation and creativity in choreography.
Progressive Structure:
The course is designed to guide learners progressively through different levels of expertise, fostering steady improvement.
Modern and Efficient:
The system embraces a contemporary approach to teaching, making it more accessible and aligned with current professional demands.

Smooth Elements Chart

Contains the following:

Standard Package:

All course videos and quizzes
Online Support
Community Chat
Free Choreography compliance review
Free Completion Certificate

Premium Services add-ons:

GSC Professional Certification Exam $150

"My dance life changed forever"

Pro Competitor/Teacher

Oreste Alitto

"Before, I was confused trying to make sense of what the underlying structure of the Smooth style was. Now, I can identify and confidently teach the exact elements that make up the
rules based choreography options at different syllabus levels. This course has truly been a game-changer for my teaching and creative choreography, allowing me to understand and express myself with a clarity I never thought possible.

Grazie mille, GlobalSmoothCertification.com, for helping this International dancer master the art of American Smooth!"

Elements Chart Course Overview

Sample video: Moving Elements

FAQ Accordion

Bronze / Beginner / Associate

Elements Chart Overview

Holds
Positions
Proximities
Feet
Timings

Bronze Chart Overview

Bronze Holds/li>
Bronze Positions
Bronze Proximities
Bronze Feet
Bronze Timings
Bronze Timings
Bronze NDCA Exceptions/Bridge Step

Apply Beginner Bronze Chart Elements into Movement

Different Holds — Closed/Open Facing Position
Double Hand Hold — Outside Partner Right and Left
Double Hand Hold — Promenade/Counter-Promenade Positions
Different Holds — Outside Partner Right and Left
Different Holds — Promenade/Counter-Promenade Positions
Left Side Position, Opposite Foot Entrances
Left Side Position, Opposite Foot Exits

Moving Elements in Advanced Bronze

Reverse Turn/Natural Turn Extended with Extra Change Steps
Reverse Turn/Natural Turn Extended — Add Different Elements
Reverse Turn/Natural Turn Extended — Add Underarm Turns
Reverse Turn/Natural Turn — Remove Extra Change Steps

Silver / Intermediate / Licentiate

Silver Chart Headings

Silver Holds
Silver Positions
Silver Proximities
Silver Feet
Silver Timings
Silver NDCA Exceptions/Bridge Steps

Apply Beginner Silver Chart Elements into Movement

Open Left and Open Right Turns Extended with Extra Passing Progressive Twinkles
Open Left and Open Right Turns Extended — Add Different Elements
Open Left and Open Right Turns Extended — Add Underarm Turns
Open Left and Open Right Turns Extended — Multiple Holds and Positions
Open Left and Open Right Turns — Remove Extension
Left Side Position Entrances
Left Side Position Exits
Left

Apply Advanced Silver Chart Elements into Movement

Hairpins
Picture Lines
Runarounds
Same Foot Lunge — Entrances
Same Foot Lunge — Exits
Same Foot Lunge — Add Moving Elements
Right Shadow — Entrances
Right Shadow — Exits
Right Shadow — Add Moving Elements
Contra Position (Opposite Foot) — Add Moving Elements Side Position Moving Elements

Gold / Advanced / Fellow

Gold Chart Headings

Gold Holds
Gold Positions
Gold Proximities
Gold Feet
Gold Timings
Gold NDCA Exceptions/Bridge Steps

Apply Gold Chart Elements into Movement

Silver Foundation — Add Gold Elements
Right Shadow — Syncopated Elements
Left Shadow — Moving Elements
Left Side, Same Foot and Tandem Positions — Entrances
Left Side, Same Foot and Tandem Positions — Exits
Left/Right Side, Same Foot and Tandem Positions — Add Moving Elements
Contra Position (Same Foot) — Entrances
Contra Position (Same Foot) — Exits
Contra Position (Same Foot) — Add Moving Elements

What do the dancers say?

Pro-Am Teacher

Marcin

"Don’t risk being wrong—know the rules and win!"

"As a Pro-Am teacher, I always felt uncertain about the technical boundaries of Smooth, especially in closed syllabus events. Unlike International Style, where the structure is clear, I found myself second-guessing what was truly permitted in Bronze, Silver, and Gold. That all changed when I enrolled in the Smooth Elements Chart Course from
GlobalSmoothCertification.com.

This course completely transformed my approach to teaching and competing in Smooth...

Pro Competitor

- Leo B

"Helped us reach our career highlights as Professional Smooth Competitors "

"As an Polish ballroom dancer trained in International Style, I had always found the Smooth style a bit confusing. The holds, proximity, timing, and positions seemed so different from what I was used to, and I struggled to fully grasp the nuances of it. That is, until I discovered the Smooth Elements Chart Course on
GlobalSmoothCertification.com

This course has been a game-changer for me...

Judge

- Your Name

"Confidently judging Smooth"

"As an International Style coach and judge, I always felt uncertain when it came to adjudicating American Smooth, especially in closed syllabus events. The style seemed unstructured compared to what I was used to, and I lacked the confidence to assess it fairly. That all changed when I took the

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Meet Toni Redpath

Smooth Elements Chart originator

Smooth Elements Chart originator
First Blackpool Smooth lecturer
Dance Vision Smooth syllabus creator
4x USA National Smooth Champion
Coach to multiple World Smooth Champions
NDCA Adjudication Committee advisor
Global Smooth System CEO
SYTYCD TV Choreographer

Meet Toni Redpath

Global Smooth Certification

CEO

Smooth Elements Chart originator
First Blackpool Smooth lecturer
Dance Vision Smooth syllabus creator
4x USA National Smooth Champion
Coach to multiple World Smooth Champions
NDCA Adjudication Committee advisor
World Class Judge
Global Smooth System CEO
SYTYCD TV Choreographer

FAQs

Here you can find some of the common

questions about the Smooth Elements Chart Course

What is the Smooth Elements Chart?

A one page, clearly structured display, of all permitted elements of Smooth dance (Holds, Proximities, Positions, Timings and Footwork) at the Bronze, Silver and Gold closed syllabus level.

How will the Smooth Elements Chart Course help me?

The Smooth Elements Chart Course is perfect for becoming Certified and:

Avoiding penalties for out of category competition routines,
Constructing compliant but creative closed Smooth competition routines,
Qualifying invigilators to effectively and confidently invigilate those closed routines,
Equipping you with the tools for effectively teaching the Smooth style of dance in a structured way.

How do I get fully certified?

Watch the videos, correctly answer the associated quizzes, and then book your final test online with Toni Redpath. Having passed you will be listed on the site as certified in the Global Smooth Elements Chart. Renew annually with an online quiz test.

What Events or Associations use the GSS Smooth Elements Chart for Closed level Smooth style competition invigilation?

USA - The NDCA uses a slightly modified version (to account for grandfathered in legacy steps), the NDCA exceptions can be seen here.

England - The Blackpool Dance Festival uses the GSS Smooth Elements Chart.

What does the Course cost?

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At Global Smooth Certification, we've developed and improved the original Smooth Elements Chart.

Complete the course and earn your GSC Elements Chart certification at Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels applicable to judging or adjudicating both franchise and independent closed Smooth syllabi.

Master the essential elements needed to create your own unique, dynamic, and technically excellent version of closed-level Smooth.