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ny vs cuban breaks

Posted by Anonymous

10/17/2006 8:50:00 AM

I've read the manual and I can't tell the difference between the new york and cuban breaks aside from timing?

is it possible to confuse cuban breaks and syncopated new yorks?

I've been told the difference between the figures is determined by the placement of the feet, is this true?

any advise is appreciated.

Re: ny vs cuban breaks

Posted by Anonymous

10/18/2006 8:36:00 AM

Interesting, I'd like to know what other people think too!

Re: ny vs cuban breaks

Posted by LuvLatin

10/18/2006 8:36:00 PM

Anonymous. Syncopated New York's are done on a New York alignment where in between you will face partner. Cuban Breaks that you are thinking about are usually done facing each other. Having said that it is possible to change that alignment to facing down the floor if you wished. I have used the word alignment but as we know there are no alignment in Latin, just amounts of turn.

Re: ny vs cuban breaks

Posted by LuvLatin

10/18/2006 8:43:00 PM

I forgot. With the Cuban Breaks it isn't necessary to hold hands. You can get more action if you do release and get futher apart. In the New York syncopated or other wise you will have a one hand hold.

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