The Laird Technique of Latin Dancing is an official instructional video program produced by the Latin Faculty of the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA). Created to complement the Laird Technique of Latin Dancing, this series presents the technical principles and syllabus figures used in International Latin dance through clear visual demonstrations. The program is suitable for dancers, teachers, and students at all levels of training.
Performed by Neil and Ekaterina Jones, the videos demonstrate figures from the International Latin syllabus while illustrating body actions, movement quality, timing, and partner technique. To help dancers build practical choreography, selected figures are presented in more than one group throughout the collection.
The five-video set covers Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive, providing a structured reference for syllabus study, technical revision, and teaching. Whether you are preparing for examinations, improving your understanding of the Laird Technique, or reviewing syllabus figures, this collection offers a practical learning resource for Latin DanceSport.
Collection Includes
Video 1 – Cha Cha
Explore the International Cha Cha syllabus, including figures such as Alemana, Close Basic, Close Hip Twist, Cross Basic, Fan, Hand to Hand, Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Open Hip Twist, Shoulder to Shoulder, Spot Turns, Time Step (Guapacha), Turkish Towel, Underarm Turns, and additional syllabus variations.
Video 2 – Samba
Study key Samba syllabus figures including Backward Rocks, Circular Voltas, Contra Botafogos, Corta Jaca, Cruzados Locks & Walks, Natural Basic, Open Rocks, Plait, Progressive Basic, Promenade Botafogo, Promenade Samba Walks, Reverse Basic, Rhythm Bounce, Samba Locks, Whisk, and more.
Video 3 – Rumba
Learn the International Rumba syllabus through figures such as Alternative Basic, Basic Movement, Close Hip Twist, Cuban Rocks, Cucaracha, Fan, Hand to Hand, Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Open Hip Twist, Opening Out, Reverse Top, Rope Spin, Sliding Doors, Spiral, Spot Turns, Three Alemanas, Underarm Turns, and other syllabus figures.
Video 4 – Paso Doble
Cover essential Paso Doble syllabus figures including Attack, Banderillas, Basic Movement, Chasse Cape, Coup de Pique, Elevations, Flamenco Taps, Grand Circle, Huit, La Passé, Promenade, Separation, Sixteen, Spanish Line, Sur Place, Travelling Spins, Twist Turn, and additional syllabus combinations.
Video 5 – Jive
Practice International Jive syllabus figures including American Spin, Basic, Change of Hands Behind Back, Change of Place, Chicken Walks, Curly Whip, Double Cross Whip, Fallaway Throwaway, Flick Ball Change, Link, Promenade Walks, Reverse Whip, Rolling Off the Arm, Spanish Arms, Stop and Go, Throwaway Whip, Whip, Windmill, and other syllabus variations.
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