Die neuen Figuren des Latein (The New Figures of Latin)

Die neuen Figuren des Latein (The New Figures of Latin)

Stay up to date with modern International Latin syllabus developments through this comprehensive instructional program based on the official DTV Latin Figure Catalogue.

Presented by respected dance educator Petra Matschullat-Horn and demonstrated by German Amateur Ten Dance Champions Dumitru Doga & Sarah Ertmer, this course introduces the official new figures, variations, and syllabus developments used in contemporary competitive Latin dancing.

Designed for dancers, teachers, coaches, and adjudicators, the program provides a valuable visual reference for understanding how modern syllabus figures are performed, timed, and incorporated into competitive choreography.

What You’ll Learn

Samba

Explore modern Samba developments including:

• Side Basic Movements
• Outside Basic
• Promenade to Counter Promenade Botafogos
• Travelling Botafogos
• Continuous Cruzados Locks
• Reverse Roll
• Carioca Runs
• Argentine Crosses

Cha Cha Cha

Detailed instruction covering:

• Time Step Variations
• New York Variations
• Spot Turns
• Three Cha Chas
• Aida
• Fan Variations
• Hip Twist Developments
• Cuban Breaks
• Rope Spinning
• Overturned Locks
• Swivels
• Walks and Whisks
• Advanced Foot Change Methods

Rumba

Key syllabus additions including:

• Open Basic
• Progressive Walks
• Fencing to Spin
• Sliding Doors Variations
• Advanced Sliding Doors
• Swivels
• Overturned Basic Variations

Paso Doble

• Drag
• Chasse Cape Endings
• Competitive Paso Doble Variations

Jive

• Mooch
• Sugar Push
• Miami Special
• Shoulder Spin
• Chugging
• Catapult
• Stalking Walks, Flicks and Break

Why This Video Is Valuable

Unlike traditional figure demonstration videos, this program focuses specifically on newer syllabus developments and officially recognized variations. It provides a practical visual guide for dancers preparing for syllabus competitions and teachers looking to remain current with modern Latin technique and choreography trends.

Ideal For

• Competitive Latin dancers
• Dance teachers and coaches
• Syllabus examination candidates
• Choreographers
• Adjudicators and officials
• Intermediate and advanced students

This video serves as an excellent reference for understanding the evolution of International Latin syllabus dancing while helping competitors and teachers remain aligned with contemporary figure developments.