In this video podcast I talk about why you should switch partners in group classes. You see, if you only dance with 1 person all the time, you are very used to their weakness and strengths and so you adapt to accommodate them. You need to step outside your comfort zone and dance with other people. I guarantee your dancing will get better and who knows, you may also make some new friends in the process.
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Learn to dance the outside partner in this video lesson. In this step both partners have to turn their bodies during their side basic step and step “outside” the lady’s tracks.
Dance: Cha Cha
Move: Outside Partner
Level: Beginner
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Are you obsessed with dancing?
Watch this video to get a dance addict’s perspective. He rambles about how to he started dancing and been hooked ever since. He cannot stop dancing in public and is trying to get a grip on his “problem”.
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Here is the crossover breaks dance lesson in the Rumba. This step requires precise footwork so we have zoomed in on the feet to really bring it home. If this is too hard, view our previous Rumba dance steps which introduced the basics.
Dance: Rumba
Move: The Crossover Breaks
Level: Beginner
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We got some tips for you ladies! Be sure to watch the Lady’s inside turn – Salsa lesson to learn the steps and timing first.
In this lesson we will show you how to make your turn continues and then how to do arm styling!
Make sure you bring your arm very close to your body so that you don’t hit your partner.
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What separates great dancing from average dancing?
It is the mastery of fundamentals.
Too often when people start learning how to dance, they want to get to the more complex moves right away. They want to get the basics over with as quickly as possible and move on to “cooler stuff”. Of course the Rumba walk pales in comparison to the glory of the triple spin! READ THE REST
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Happy thanksgiving to you in the USA! In this Salsa lesson you will learn how to do an inside turn from a crossbody lead. The ladies get to do a 3-step traveling turn while the men do a crossbody lead step.
Dance: Salsa
Move: Crossbody lead with inside turn
Level: Intermediate
Learn to dance this move (click here)
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There is a group of 4 dancers who are doing the unthinkable. They are imitating some of the best couples in the world. Couples like Bryan Watson & Carmen,
Slavik Kryklyvyy & Anna Melnikova, Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis and more! You can say that they exaggerate each couple’s style and it’s absolutely hilarious! Watch the videos to see what I mean.
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I have just discovered that there is a movie coming out with Slavik Kryklyvyy and Anna Melnikova. “Ballroom Dancer” is about Slavik’s return to the competitive dance world with his new partner and girlfriend (Anna Melnikova). WATCH TRAILER
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In this “She goes, he goes, she goes” dance move you will do a total of 3 turns. Ladies do a regular underarm to start. Then men do a turn switching hands behind back and finishing with lady’s turn again.
Dance: Merengue
Move: She goes, he goes, she goes
Level: Beginner
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Learn to dance the Rumba box step. This is the second and most used basic step in the American style Rumba.
At the end of the lesson we give you a very important technique tip to implement within this step.
Dance: Rumba (American style)
Move: The Box Step
Level: Beginner
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This move is similar to the Merengue underarm turn, except that we are going to hold on to the lady’s arms and end up in a hammerlcok position at the end. Watch the entire lesson to get this move.
Dance: Merengue
Move: The Hammerlock Turn
Level: Beginner
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This is the first American Style Rumba dance lesson – the Side basic step! This the easiest of the Rumba dance steps and often called the baby step of the Rumba. You should have no problems getting it quickly.
Dance: Rumba
Move: The side basic step
Level: Absolute Beginner
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1. Take dance lessons consistently. Whether its group classes, private lessons or online dance lessons you need to keep sharpening your dance knowledge.
2. Practice frequently. Make it a habit to practice as often as you can. Watch this video podcast for a guide to practicing.
3. Go out dancing on a regular basis. You need REAL WORLD experience. Go out to a nightclub, a Ballroom dance party or a studio party for social dancing.
4. Have a goal. Having a specific goal will motivate you to get better quickly. Work towards a competition, a showcase or a wedding dance.
5. Dance with people better than you. This will push you outside of your comfort zone and challenge you to adapt to your partner very quickly.
6. Visualize your dancing. Have a clear image of what you want your dancing to become. This clarity will help you work towards the dancer you want to be.
7. Make technique a priority. Remember, it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. Even basic steps can look amazing if done well. Work on your standing leg, your posture, frame and other technique elements.
Hope you enjoyed these!
Leon Turetsky
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Learn to dance the open break and underarm turn move in Cha Cha.
This moves combines the side basic step and underarm turn which we covered earlier.
Dance: Cha Cha
Move: Open break & Underarm turn
Level: Advanced Beginner
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