See It Hear It Master It – Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff

Study International Latin dancing through the choreography, technical explanations, and performances of Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff in See It Hear It Master It, an approximately 66-minute instructional video covering all five Latin dances.

The program takes a practical approach to learning choreography. Each dance begins with a complete routine, giving viewers an opportunity to observe the movement, musical timing, and partnership before studying the individual steps. Separate breakdowns for the leader and follower then explain the figures and their roles within the choreography.

Rather than learning isolated movements without context, dancers can see how individual actions connect to form a complete routine. The explanations provide a closer look at timing, weight transfer, body movement, styling, and coordination between partners.

The video also includes complete performance demonstrations of Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive, allowing viewers to return to the finished dances after studying the instructional sections.

Featuring two accomplished International Latin dancers, See It Hear It Master It is a useful reference for intermediate and advanced students, competitors, and teachers interested in choreography, partner coordination, and expressive Latin performance.

Contents

International Latin Dances

1. Cha Cha
2. Samba
3. Rumba
4. Paso Doble
5. Jive

Instructional Format

Complete Routine Demonstrations

• Full choreography presented for each dance
• Partnered movement and overall routine structure
• Musical timing and presentation

Leader & Follower Instruction

• Separate breakdowns for both partners
• Figure names and choreography explanations
• Individual movement and partner coordination

Technical Study

• Latin body movement
• Weight transfer and movement control
• Timing and rhythm
• Styling and presentation
• Partner coordination
• Musical interpretation

Final Performance Demonstrations

• Complete Cha Cha performance
• Complete Samba performance
• Complete Rumba performance
• Complete Paso Doble performance
• Complete Jive performance