New ABC’s of Latin – Samba is an instructional video designed to teach the essential figures and techniques of International Latin Samba. Corky Ballas explains timing, lead, and movement principles, 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 body positions, holds, lead and follow, Samba bounce action, Voltas, Bota Fogos, and other technical concepts that support better movement quality and partner coordination.
With approximately 103 minutes of instruction, this video provides a structured reference for students, teachers, and dancers studying International Latin Samba.
Collection Includes
The course begins with Positions and Holds (11 types) and Leads (3 types) before progressing through three learning levels. The Beginner section covers Natural Basic Movement, Reverse Basic Movement, Progressive Basic Movement, Whisks, Samba Walks, Side Samba Walks, Stationary Samba Walks, Rhythm Bounce, Volta Movements, Travelling Bota Fogos, Criss Cross Bota Fogos, Travelling Bota Fogos Back, Bota Fogos to PP and CPP, Criss Cross Voltas, Solo Spot Voltas, Foot Changes, Shadow Travelling Volta, Reverse Turn, Corta Jaca, Closed Rocks, and practice routines. The Intermediate section introduces Open Rocks, Back Rocks, Plait, Rolling Off the Arm, Argentine Crosses, Maypole, Shadow Circular Volta, and Routine 3. The Advanced section covers Contra Bota Fogos, Roundabout to Right and Left, Natural Roll, Reverse Roll, Promenade Runs, Three Step Turn, Samba Locks, Cruzados Locks, 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 Samba technique and routines
