New ABC’s of Latin Paso Doble – Michael Wentink

New ABC’s of Latin – Paso Doble is an instructional video designed to teach the essential figures and techniques of International Latin Paso Doble. Corky Ballas explains timing, lead, movement principles, and character, while Michael Wentink and Kristina demonstrate both the leader’s and follower’s steps to help dancers understand each figure from both roles.

The course progresses from basic syllabus figures to more advanced combinations, with separate routines for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. In addition to individual figures, the lessons cover posture, body positions, holds, arm styling, Appel action, foot changes, CBMP, side leading, and other technical concepts used throughout Paso Doble.

With approximately 110 minutes of instruction, this video provides a structured reference for students, teachers, and dancers studying International Latin Paso Doble.

Collection Includes

The course begins with Posture, Arm Styling, Body Positions and Holds (10 types), Walks (Forward and Backward), Appel Action, Elevation, Method of Foot Changes (5 types), Side Leading and CBMP, Cuban Cross Position & Pivot, and Leads (3 types) before progressing through three learning levels. The Beginner section includes Sur Place, Basic Movement, Chasses to Right & Left, Drag, Deplacement (including Attack), Promenade Link, Promenade, Écart (Fallaway Whisk), Separation, Separation with Lady’s Caping Walks, Fallaway Ending to Separation, Huit, Sixteen, Promenade and Counter Promenade, Grand Circle, Open Telemark, and practice routines. The Intermediate section introduces La Passe, Banderillas, Twist Turn, Fallaway Reverse Turn, Coup de Pique, Left Foot Variation, Spanish Lines, Flamenco Taps, and Routine 3. The Advanced section covers Syncopated Separation, Travelling Spins from Promenade Position, Travelling Spins from Counter Promenade Position, Fregolina, Twists, Chasse Cape, and Routine 4.

Suitable For

• Beginner to advanced Latin dancers
• Ballroom and Latin dance teachers
• Competition dancers
• Medal Test and syllabus students
• Dance studios teaching International Latin
• Dancers learning Paso Doble technique and routines