The Latin Principles is an International Latin technique training video presented by Oliver Wessel-Therhorn, former Amateur World and British Champion and German National Coach, featuring demonstrations by Evgenij Voznyuk & Oksana Nikiforova.
What makes Latin movement look effortless? How do posture, foot pressure, leg action, and hip movement work together? And how can dancers communicate more clearly through their partnership?
Rather than teaching choreography or individual routines, this program examines the fundamental principles that apply across Latin figures and variations, helping dancers understand not only what to do, but how movement is produced.
Five Essential Areas of Latin Technique
The instruction begins with poise, hands, legs, and feet, including explanations of posture, footwork, leg action, and demonstrations of walks.
It then explores the distinctive hip actions of Rumba and Cha Cha, followed by pelvis movement and hip swings in Samba and Jive. A separate chapter addresses the fundamental technique and character of Paso Doble.
The final lesson, Lead and Follow Is Communication, examines how partners communicate through movement and physical connection.
Expert Explanation and Practical Demonstration
Oliver Wessel-Therhorn explains the technical concepts while Evgenij Voznyuk & Oksana Nikiforova demonstrate their application.
The program makes an important distinction between learning steps and developing the body actions that give those steps their character. By studying the underlying mechanics, dancers can approach familiar figures with greater awareness and consistency.
The video also includes five Latin show performances by the featured dancers, covering Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive, plus behind-the-scenes footage.
A Valuable Reference for Latin Dancers and Teachers
The Latin Principles is especially useful for dancers strengthening their technical foundation, competitors refining movement quality, and teachers seeking clear explanations of essential Latin actions.
Its focus on principles rather than complicated choreography makes it a practical reference for revisiting the foundations of International Latin dancing at different stages of development.
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