There has been some postings cocerning American Smooth. If I understand correctly some people are concerned that that there are many moves in that dance which are being taught but with most never used. Feel free to correct me if my understanding of this is wrong. We only have at the most a minute and a half on the floor which would make it impossible to do even a fraction of the moves that are being taught in the studios..
Having said that I will quote our New Dancesport President Craig Wilson Refering to Australian New Vogue 1. Ensure that New Vogue has the same opportunity as Standard and Latin American to be complimented by further use of artistic interpretation .
2. Allow for advanced styling
3. Increase rhythmetic styling
4. Ensure the style keeps a modern progressive look in comparison to Standard and Latin American.
5. Ensure the style looks inviting to new participants. End of Quote.
Too many people get stuck in the mud. Some would still have us doing a Lock Step instead of a Feather Step in the Foxtrot as they used to in 1921. In 1922 it changed to what we know today. Thanks to Josephine Bradley who was not a stick in the mud.