Peter Maxwell – Latin American Lecture

This is a video recording of Peter Maxwell’s (Blackpool Dance Festival compere) Latin American lecture performed live for the audience in Japan.

The following topics are discussed:

• Origins of Latin American dancing as we know it today
• Feeling vs. Technique. Which is more important?
• Common error in basic Rumba
• Common error in basic Cha cha
• Common error in basic Jive
• Common error in Standard hold
• Biomechanics: Using the correct muscle group for each job
• Alternative choreography vs. Derivative choreography