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Cuban action

Posted by Layla

5/3/2007 9:37:00 AM

I am trying to show the technique behind the hip action in the latin dances to a aspiring dancer. Well, I don't know if it just came completely naturally for me back when I learned it or if I am just speaking in too complicated of term for him. What is the best way to explain the motion??

Re: Cuban action

Posted by law chan

5/3/2007 10:22:00 AM

Tell him to settle on the "1" in the beat. That the hip should "settle" in a slow relaxed like motion

Re: Cuban action

Posted by Quickstep

5/3/2007 2:39:00 PM

lala. Why not suggest they go to Intro Latin Motion on this site and also to the demonstrations. On the left hand side of your screen one can be found under Learning Centre. the other under Learn the Dances. After Latin Motion I would suggest Spins and Turns. Part 5 I think you would find interesting. Put plenty of paper in your printer to print the whole series. good luck

Re: Cuban action

Posted by Pheobe

5/3/2007 4:15:00 PM

Maybe it did come naturally to you, or he may be like me, and have a hard time with hip movements. I think a lot of times it comes easier to women as well. Tell him to practice in front of the mirror when he's home, as it helps to see what you're doing. From how you've described it, I think once he gets it, it'll be effortless.

For things like the mambo, you may want to explain it like a figure eight motion. Good luck.

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