This guide stems from two main complexities in todays learning approach for individuals and couples. The first is that teaching methods are incidental and corrections are usually related to wether something worked or did not work at practice or a competition. The second is that most of the teaching and lessons are dedicated to improving a dancer’s mechanical skills. This unfortunately leaves out many different aspects of dance untouched and overlooked and also leaves large gaps in the building process of becoming proficient in the American Smooth Style. This guide is designed to bridge the student between syllabus information and the skills required for a dancer to be a successful competitor and performer. Also this guide will provide methods in order to learn in a continuous and progressive manner as well as encompass many aspects of what makes up a complete dancer. Besides the written information and instructions we have also included short videos which accompany every chapter of this guide because a visual learning approach is also another way dancers can improve.