Built around the concept of dynamics, Ready to Perform – Jive presents Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis’ approach to creating energetic and expressive International Latin Jive. Rather than teaching a complete competition routine, this instructional video examines the movement concepts that influence rhythm, energy, direction, and performance quality.
Michael and Joanna, World Professional Latin Champions, explain how universal dance concepts can be applied to any Jive choreography. By focusing on the quality of movement instead of memorized figures, the program encourages dancers to understand how contrasting dynamics create greater musical expression and visual impact.
The lessons explore different movement qualities—including energy, weight, direction, and timing—and demonstrate how these elements interact to produce dynamic and controlled Jive performance.
Course Contents
Dynamics
- Energy
- Bound
Weight
- Light
- Heavy
Direction
- Direct
- Flexible
Time
- Fast
- Slow
Applications
- Application of Dynamics
- Ready to Perform Demonstration
Instead of concentrating on choreography, this video focuses on movement concepts that can be incorporated into a wide variety of Jive routines. It is a valuable study resource for ballroom students, Latin competitors, teachers, and coaches seeking a deeper understanding of movement dynamics in International Latin Jive.
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