Tokyo Congress 2011 – Basics and Beyond (Latin)

Tokyo Congress 2011 – Basics and Beyond (Latin) is a 2-hour 30-minute instructional lecture  recorded live at the Tokyo Congress 2011, featuring three presentations by internationally respected Latin dance experts Paul Richardson, Hazel Fletcher, and Espen Salberg. Presented in English with Japanese translation, this congress edition focuses on developing stronger Latin fundamentals while exploring the concepts that elevate competitive dancing beyond basic technique.

The program begins with Paul Richardson, who shares his perspective as an international adjudicator, explaining how judges evaluate Latin dancing. His lecture examines body movement, arm styling, and the qualities that distinguish strong competitive performances.

Hazel Fletcher, assisted by Anna, explores how passion and emotion can be expressed through correct body mechanics and basic Latin movement. Combining technical instruction with practical teaching advice, her lecture is particularly valuable for dancers and coaches seeking to develop both technique and artistic expression.

The final lecture is presented by Espen Salberg, assisted by Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko, who demonstrate how advanced Latin dancing is built upon stable fundamentals. Using Rumba as the primary example, Espen explains why solid basic technique remains the foundation for dynamic movement and championship-level performance.

Lecture Contents

Paul Richardson

• Latin dancing from a judge’s perspective
• Body movement
• Arm usage and styling
• Qualities judges look for in competition

Hazel Fletcher

• Passion and emotion in Latin dancing
• Anatomy of movement
• Basic movement development
• Practical advice for competitors and teachers

Espen Salberg

(Assisted by Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko)

• Building advanced dancing from solid basics
• Rumba technique
• Dynamic movement through correct fundamentals