Donnie Burns – Dance Training Set (5 Videos)

Donnie Burns – Dance Training Set brings together all five instructional videos in Donnie Burns’ acclaimed International Latin training series. Rather than teaching choreography alone, each program focuses on the technical principles that distinguish efficient movement from common mistakes frequently seen in syllabus examinations and dance competitions.

Using demonstrations by Sergey Surkov & Agnieszka Melnicka, each lesson begins with intentionally flawed performances of figure groups before Donnie Burns explains the technical issues and demonstrates the corrected execution. This comparison allows dancers to clearly recognize how adjustments in timing, posture, body action, foot placement, balance, and partner coordination improve overall performance.

Each video concentrates on the unique technical characteristics of one International Latin dance while maintaining a consistent teaching approach that emphasizes movement quality, technical accuracy, and practical application. Together, the five-volume collection provides a comprehensive reference for dancers, instructors, and competitors seeking to strengthen their Latin technique across the complete syllabus.

Collection Includes

Volume 1 – Rumba

Focuses on developing body action, Cuban motion, weight transfer, hip movement, frame, partner positioning, timing, and technical corrections for core Bronze syllabus figures.

Volume 2 – Cha Cha

Covers timing, chassé actions, lock steps, hip action, rotational movement, body coordination, partner connection, and the correction of common Bronze-level technical mistakes.

Volume 3 – Samba

Explains Samba timing, bounce action, beat value, Voltas, Promenade to Counter Promenade Runs, Samba Walk, and techniques for improving rhythm and movement quality.

Volume 4 – Jive

Develops Link Rock, Change of Place variations, American Spin, Whip, Side Passes, kicks, rhythm, footwork, bounce action, and movement efficiency.

Volume 5 – Paso Doble

Introduces the technical foundations of Paso Doble, including posture, shaping, Promenade Position, Chassée Cape, Solo Figures, musical character, and presentation.