Latin Dance Lesson Blog

Learning to dance freestyle requires combining anything movements that come from the heart with the rhythm of the music that is playing. Prepare for the basic rhythms of Latin music when dancing freestyle with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Expert: Rosario Nene Ortega
Contact: www.goddessstore.com
Bio: Rosario Nene Ortega is a ballroom dance instructor at The Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Lambada in SOP

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I caught an early morning ad for a dance fitness craze called Zumba. From that I saw, it seems to take fast paced Latin dances (salsa, rumba, etc) and combine them with simple workouts to create a fitness dance. I know that those dances already are workouts all on their own to begin with.

I just want to know if anyone has tried it, what they thought about it, and if it is worth the cost. The conventions run easily $100+ per ticket per person and the individual classes at most gyms run $30-$50 per person per lesson/week (depends on the gym and how many times they meet a week). I really want to learn those kinds of dances to begin with and while I know this is not a dance lesson system I could also use the work out and am looking for a good work out to loose weight. Combining the two seems to be more convenient.

What do you think about it? Worth it or money making scheme?

My mom is a zumba instructor and ive takin her classes for a couple years and i love it! I go to her classes 2-3 times a week. But she teaches at a gym and all you need is the membership to take the class, you dont have to pay. But it is a good workout, although it depends on the teacher. Some concentrate more on workout others on the dancing. But thats basically the only excersizing i do and it keeps me in shape. I think you should definately try it, everyone that does loves it, i know i do (:

Salsa Dance Lessons – Yuri Buenaventura – Salsa

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Visit: http://www.passion4dancing.com for more online dance instruction videos. In this video I explain the dance hold for social Latin dances including: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha and others. Enjoy!

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This video is another tribute to Bill & Bobbie Irvine. Bill Irvine, MBE, passed away in earlier this year (2008) at the ago of 82 years. Bill’s wife, Bobbie Irvine, MBE, had passed away in ‘94, at the age of 71.

Bill began a career as a butcher’s assistant in Scotland, but all he wanted to do was dance. He became known for practicing his Waltz, Quickstep and Foxtrot behind his delivery van, drawn by a horse called Doodles. Unable to find the right partner in England, he met Bobbie in Johannesburg. At the time, she was dancing with Vernon Ballantyne and he was partnered with Aida Kruger. Bobbie and Vernon defeated Bill and Aida at the 1955 South African Championship. Both couples were selected to compete in London. After both were defeated by others, Kruger and Ballantyne retired, throwing Bill and Bobbie together. They married in 1957.

They won their first World Championship title in Berlin in 1960, then won their first British Championship two years later, after the reigning champs Harry Smith-Hampshire and Doreen Casey retired. But four days later, they were beaten by Bob Burgess and Doreen Freeman at another event. They fought back and established themselves as the greatest competitive couple in history, winning three world titles in Latin as well as many in Standard. Between 1960 and 1968, the Irvines won 13 world titles. They won both the Standard and Latin Championships in 1966, a feat unequaled by any other couple before or since. Then they did it again in 1968 in a single day, setting a Guinness Record.

They were jointly awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) award in 1967 for their services to dancing. Until 1992 Bill was the Chair of the Ballroom Branch Committee. He retired as chair of the British Open Adjudicators in 2001, after 23 years of service. Both Bobbie and Bill were troubled by the new developments in technique, with style and subtlety being threatened by speed and drama. They were also concerned at how Latin dances were becoming indistinguishable from each other except by music.

Next time you’re on the dance floor, take a moment to reflect on the legacy of Bill and Bobbie Irvine, and what they gave to this wonderful sport through passion, style, and commitment to flawless technique.

(the above text is originally written by George Pytlik, from Richmond, UK)

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This film shooting by Danny So :The Hong Kong famous Choreographer / Filmmaker.Let go to see more detail : www.dannyso.com

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Looking to start Salsa dancing? In this free dance lesson, learn how to do the traveling butterfly step salsa steps with professional salsa dancers.

Expert: Eddie Santos
Contact: www.dflatindance.com
Bio: Eddie Santos and Maria Ivanova are artistic directors and founders of “Drugaya Forma” Dance Team. The “Duo” has been teaching and performing together since 2003.
Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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http://www.fitforafeast.com/dance.htm . Julian Franch and Ashley perform this cha cha style latin dance – Calle 8 – I know you want me -. Ballroom dancing is increasing in popularity all around the world. See Julian teach us some other Latin dance steps in some of our other videos on your Youtube Channel: fitforafeast . http://www.youtube.com/fitforafeast

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Learn how to do an outside salsa dance turn as a couple with expert Latin dancing instruction from a professional salsa dancer in this free online dance lesson and choreography video clip.

Expert: Erika Occhipinti
Bio: Erika Occhipinti has taught thousands of students at her own Salsa Caliente Dance Studio in Tampa, Fla.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:38

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