Perhaps a related questions. Why/Since when are the wrists "cocked" in latin dancing? (You see this particularly on NYorkers where the hand of most...
Very sad news. Anybody know if the both plan to continue competing?
Nice scoop Becca! Hard to believe :). Amateur latin results are posted on dancesportinfo.net. Positives results for many Russian couples. Neil...
http://www.wdcdance.org/archive/dancesport/2009/ECLAT/0001/index.htm here are the marks. Michael and Joanna are firmly in control of first place....
I have heard the clave rhythm in a few sambas, most sambas have quite a few rhythms going on at the same time. I think Allan Tornsberg is a big...
Congrats to Valentin and Dariya for the win! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAFWMP09oCU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP7rBlpFxzQ Any of their...
Ruud Vermey's book is very interesting, highly recommended.
Simple question: Is the follower's hand and/or elbow ever behind her back in conventional lead-follow Latin dancing? (Obviously, if you are doing a...
Does anyone know of any competitions that are worthwhile for amateurs that are happening in the Midwest between now and end of May? Thanks! (I am...
As a generalization in salsa the turns are often led such that they are simultaneous with the steps. This is in contrast to Latin, where care is...
1. Do you dance, Latin or Ballroom or Both? Both 2. Do you compete? If yes, in what level and category? Yes, Gold latin 3. Which is your...
Hi! I am looking for a Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive tracks for a showcase performance. Since the performance is going to become part of commercial...
My guess is that you are trying too hard :). Perhaps you are using "muscles" to jam your hip into place putting a lot of stress on your hip...
Generally speaking rules that are on paper should be inforced. Hower, I would say that i have personally never been annoyed by an older (probably...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehuiKrT7fIA Some of Allan Tornsberg's students capturing his simple natural style.
Is it: A) Sport Aim= Winning Intension= practical purpose-> purposeful physical activity Expression= private Skill= related to strategy in...
Good point, can you elaborate on what you mean?
"Latin Language" A central element of latin musical interpretation is the precise timing of body parts (feet, hips, etc...) to the sounds of the...
Hi Chris, thanks for responding to all my posts. The broader question, perhaps for another thread, would be the comparison of "latin language" to...
Chris, I totally agree with you. My question is totally academic in characters. I am not looking to improve my dancing this way, rather only my...
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