Body Basics – Latin Technique with Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis
Body Basics is a unique Latin training video featuring multiple-time World Latin Champions Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis. Rather than focusing on complex choreography, this program concentrates on the movement principles and body mechanics that create authentic Latin dancing.
The instructional format allows dancers to study every movement from multiple perspectives. Each dance is demonstrated with music, without music, with figure names, and with separate counting for both leader and follower, making it easier to analyze timing, rhythm, and body coordination.
This course is particularly valuable for dancers who want to improve movement quality, understand how elite dancers generate power and expression, and observe world-class technique in detail.
Training Format
Each dance includes:
- Dancing together with music
- Dancing together without music
- Demonstration with figure names
- Counting for the leader
- Counting for the follower
- Technical mini-lecture
- Final demonstration with music
Technical Topics Covered
Samba
Understanding the interaction between the leader’s and follower’s rhythms and how rhythm creates partnership dynamics.
Cha Cha
Developing coordination between the spine, legs, and body movement to produce clean and controlled actions.
Paso Doble
Using breathing techniques to enhance body energy, projection, and dramatic expression.
Rumba
Exploring hip action mechanics, body weight transfer, and the intention behind movement.
Jive
Improving knee actions, kicking actions, and timing control for sharper, more efficient movement.
Why Study This Video?
- Learn from World Latin Champions Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis
- Observe professional body action from multiple viewing formats
- Improve movement quality across all Latin dances
- Understand the mechanics behind rhythm and body movement
- Suitable for dancers, teachers, and competitive couples
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