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SYLLABUS

Here at Knockout our goal is to continue to grow our skills, knowledge and passion as dancers. Generally, our dancers will fall into one of these 3 levels. There are levels beyond this are reserved for Knockout Junior Coaches.

STEPS : Here at Knockout, we love learning Bachata from the ground up. Let's learn what we do with our feet (our STEPS) BEFORE we add the style.

Level 1 : Steps

Let's START with 10 basics 

• Side
• In-place
• Forward
• Turn
• Box
• Rock
• Outside
• Twist (Madrid) 
• Hold | Pulse 
• Flare

Level 2 : Syncopations

Let's ENHANCE with 10 basics 

• Side Syncopations
  • ​Cha - Cha 
  • Taps
  • Toe & Heel
• In-place Syncopations​
• Forward Syncopations
• Turn (How do we syncopate this?)
• Box Syncopations
• Rock Syncopations
• Outside Syncopations
• Twist (Madrid) Syncopations
• Hold | Pulse  ---> Variations of different Hits 
• Flare Syncopations

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Level 3 : Textures

Let's PLAY & CREATE with 10 basics 

• Side
• In-place
• Forward
• Turn
• Box
• Rock
• Outside
• Twist (Madrid) 
• Hold | Pulse  ---> Variations of different Hits 
• Flare