Presented by Shirley Ballas, this technique-focused course develops the fundamental movement principles used throughout International Latin dancing. Each section combines technical drills, muscular exercises, and styling concepts designed to improve body action, balance, coordination, and movement quality. Covering all five Latin dances, the program provides practical exercises that can be incorporated into regular practice by both dancers and instructors.
Topics Covered
Rumba
- Forward Walks
- Backward Walks
- Cucaracha – Figure Eight Action
- Rumba Exercises
Cha Cha
- Forward Walks and Lock
- Backward Walks and Lock
- Settling
- Compact Chassé
- Cha Cha Exercises
Samba
- Basic Bounce & Hip Action
- Whisks
- Voltas
- Bota Fogos
- Cruzados Walks and Locks
- Samba Exercises
Paso Doble
- Posture
- Oval Shape
- Walks
- Wrist Movements
- Paso Doble Exercises
Jive
- Chassé to the Right and Left
- Slip Step
- Flick Chassé
- Kick Exercises
- Jive Exercises
Suitable For
- Beginning to intermediate Latin dancers
- Ballroom and Latin instructors
- Competitive dancers developing technique
- Students improving Latin body action, styling, and movement quality
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