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Latin Dance Lesson Advice

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:15:59 +0000

If you’re a passionate latin dancer who wants to push the envelope and learn more salsa, merengue, bachata, or cha cha cha, then you’ll need to find a proper latin dance lesson. More importantly, you’ll need to discover a true method of becoming a great latin dancer. The thing to remember when it comes to latin dance lessons is that there are always many ways to actually learn. It’s not always about finding a studio and teacher. In other words, you dont always have to take a class. Here are some of our recommendations to enhance your latin dance skills:

1) Hit the clubs! Get out there and dance with people. Beginner or advanced dancer, you’ll need the practice.

2) Watch an instructional video! You can learn from teachers all over the world by checking out some latin dance videos

3) Find a dance partner. There’s nothing better than having a reliable friend or partner to practice with. And you can always use each other for motivation.

4) Practice at home. Dance with yourself! Taking your own time to get comfortable with the dance can be quite rewarding.

5) Listen to latin music, and I mean really listen to it. Hear the beat, observe the rhythm, feel the music. It’s great medicine!

6) And yes… you can actually take a latin dance lesson!

The bottom line is… get out there and dance. The world offers many forms of a latin dance lesson, and you don’t want to be limiting yourself if you’re really committed to salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha cha, etc. etc…

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Ladies Styling for Salsa Dancing

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:46:17 +0000

And now something for the ladies! This salsa dance video will provide the ladies a few styling tricks when social dancing with a good lead. Jocelyn will show the ladies how to take advantage of specific dance cues from your lead in order to perform clean salsa styling. Using this in your social dancing will help you enjoy playing with the instruments in a song much more enjoyable. As a note to leads, you do not have to fill in an entire song of back-to-back patterns. Always remember to leave some room for the ladies to style and enjoy the salsa song.

Duration : 0:6:46

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Salsa Basic Step -NY Style On2

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:17:16 +0000

Check us out at http://stepintosalsa.com/
Learn the basic step in NY Style Salsa. Practice this before moving on to more advanced moves. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to continue learning how to dance online. Please leave comments and let us know how we’re doing. We welcome feedback.

Duration : 0:6:9

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Salsa Dance Lesson with Ladies Styling

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:17:05 +0000

How to dance salsa episode 74. In this how to salsa dance lesson video, we teach you how to salsa dance the famous dps lock salsa combination dance move but on the New York / Puerto Rican “On2″ timing. In addition, Jocelyn Rosero explains some of the salsa dance styling that the ladies can perform even when they have both arms behind their back. As always , all of our videos are found at http://addicted2salsa.com

Duration : 0:4:38

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Salsa Dancing for Beginners : Right Turn Steps in Salsa Dancing for Beginners

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:35:12 +0000

Learn the basic step of a right turn in salsa dancing, including dance moves, footwork and rhythm in this free beginners video salsa lesson for beginners.

Expert: Leslie Sack
Contact: www.lesliesack.com
Bio: Leslie Sack has been teaching, performing and competing in Latin and ballroom dancing for the past 12 years. Before moving to Santa Barbara in 1999, she taught at Washington Dance Club in Seattle, WA.
Filmmaker: Diana Bacon

Duration : 0:2:54

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Salsa Basic Dance Step – learn Latin Salsa Dance Lessons for kids salsa dancing

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:35:00 +0000

http://www.fitforafeast.com/dance.htm This Latin Salsa dance lesson is how to do the Salsa Basic Dance Step. Salsa dancing is very popular worldwide and kids can learn salsa dance by starting with the basic salsa step. Front to back and side to side basic salsa dance step.

Duration : 0:3:8

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Ballroom Studio Latin dance Classes NJ

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:44:23 +0000

Wow, these guys are sharp performing a very Classy Foxtrot Swing combo on their special day. Their teacher Felicia Lee Banks from the Continental Dance Club in Bloomfield, NJ does it again. Every choreogrphy is different to reflect each couples personalities and also taking into account the style of gown the bride is wearing.

Duration : 0:3:23

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Basic Salsa Dance Steps : How to do an Open Break in Salsa Dancing

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:44:01 +0000

Learn how to do an open break in salsa dancing 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 : 0:2:12

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The DPS Lock Salsa Dance Combo

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:06:37 +0000

Salsa dancing lesson video. This move is called the DPS lock combo because you place the follow’s arms in a similar fashion to the way the ‘Department of Public Safety’ (DPS) places yours if you ever get arrested by them. The reason for this name is because its a variation on both creating a wrap with the lady, but also having both arms in a kind of hammerlock position.

This salsa combo is kind of tricky to perform, so practice it various times at home to get the timing down: especially the mechanics of moving around the lady and moving their arm down (so you don’t break it). http://addicted2salsa.com/videos

Duration : 0:3:48

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Houston Salsa Congress 2010 7th Annual – Salsa Dance Classes Social Dancing Performances Contest

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:06:23 +0000

Houston Salsa Congress 7th Annual Jan. 14-17, 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Salsa Dance Classes, Group & Private Dance Lessons, Latin Dance Workshops, Latin Dance Performances, Salsa Dance Contest & Salsa Social Dancing. Whether youre a spectator, a beginner or an advanced dancer, or dance and music enthusiast, this congress is for you. We have set up an all-star line-up with international/national/local instructors and performers for your enjoyment. We will also honor those making an impact in our community via dance, music and leadership.

PERFORMERS:
• Chicago, IL: Christina Zavala & Rodrigo Cortazar , Modern Clave, Leah Patterson & Amanda
• London, England: Mambata
• Monterrey, Mexico: Rumba Buena
• Montreal, Canada: Saltimambo
• New Jersey, NJ: Griselle Ponce
• New Orleans, LA: Mambo Orleans
• New York City, NY: Joel Dominguez, Jose & Mariana Aguilar, Melissa Rosado, Yamulee
• Orlando, FL: Salsa Synergy
• Philadelphia, PA: Arte Soneros, Art In Motion, Darlin Garcia
• Puerto Rico: Youngblood, Christian & Jackie -2008 Texas Salsa Open Champions ( On2)
• San Diego, CA: Majesty in Motion
• San Francisco, CA: Salsamania, John Narvaez and Liz Rojas
• Toronto, Canada/ NYC, NY: Magna Gopal
• Texas-Austin: Jazzy Dance Company, Connally High School Latin Dance Team
• Texas- Dallas: De Lara Dance Company, Guajiro, Horn High
• Texas-Houston: Alexis Omar Tirado, Troy Anthony & Jorjet Alcocer, JD Showtime, Hector & Claudia Vasquez, Hector & Sarah Vasquez, United Salsa Semi-Pro Team, United Salsa Student Group
• Texas-San Antonio: Semeneya, Xibuke

DJs: Houston: DJ Gonzo ? Los Angeles: DJ Lobo ? Salt Lake City: DJ Corwin ? Boston: DJ Saoko

EVENING EVENT LOCATION:
Where performances will amaze you and the social dancing is sure to give you a workout. DJs are sure to give us a salsa experience to remember. Vendors wil be set up Friday thru Sunday, so come prepared to do some shopping.

Jan. 13, Wednesday: Pre-Party at Plaza 59 Nightclub
Address: 5901 Hillcroft St # B6, Houston, TX 77036-3331

Jan. 14, Thursday: Melody Club Ballroom
Address: 3027 Crossview Dr, Houston TX 77063
(off Fondren & 59)

Jan. 15-17, Friday thru Sunday: University of Houston Student Center – Houston Room
Address: 4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas 77004

ACCOMODATIONS and DAILY WORKSHOPS:
Doubletree Hotel-Houston Downtown
400 Dallas Street, Houston, Texas 77002-4777
Tel: 1-713-759-0202
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/HOUDBDT-SAL-20100114/index.jhtml
Book your hotel reservation at the $118 special rate available if you say youre with Houston Salsa Congress.

TEXAS SALSA OPEN
If you like to compete, the 2010 Texas Salsa Open is a qualifying event that will send the final winners in each category to the 5th Annual World Salsa Championships. The winners will represent Texas on1, on2, and the team competitions to the 5th Annual World Salsa Championships. The rules here are modeled after the World Salsa Championship rules which can be found at
http://www.worldsalsachampionship.com
All competitors are encouraged to visit this website for the official event rules of the World Salsa Championship.

Houston Salsa Dancers Inc.
http://www.HoustonSalsaCongress.com
The Houston Salsa Dancers Inc. is a non-profit organization that has developed several programs that continues to teach inner city students how to dance. It’s main purpose is not only to expose students to different Latin communities, cultures, and heritage through dance, but also to facilitate a positive body image and increased self esteem. An integral part our mission is to offer yearly scholarships to students that are involved in the Houston salsa dance community. In the year 2000, the Houston Salsa Congress began as the first of its kind in the State of Texas. This congress now continues a rich tradition with the fifth installment in a series that highlights the beauty, creativity, and precision of Latin dance.

Contact Nathan Zamaniego (nate_zam@yahoo.com) for more information.

Houston Salsa Congress 2010 Promo Video
Camera Operator/Editor: Nicky Sims
http://www.tvunderthesun.com/nickysims

Duration : 0:3:37

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