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Box Rumba Turning Basic

L-Jay — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:35:12 +0000

This is an instruction video for Turing Left in the Box Rumba. It is the fourth video in the Box Rumba Beginners Series. The other videos are Box Rumba Basic Step , Box Rumba First Position and Box Rumba Second Position. The Turning Left element can be used in every dance. It will help you move [...]

Turning the Rumba

L-Jay — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:44:28 +0000

Ok - Turning the Box Rumba uses the same principle of turning the Bossa Nova. Remember, the Gentleman’s left shoulder goes backwards in turning to the left. He keeps a strong frame so he can bring the Lady with him - no extra leading should be required. Have a look at the turning Bossa Nova [...]

Quick Dance Tip: Nails

L-Jay — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:23:57 +0000

Just like in any sport, it is best to keep your fingernails short. This is so they don’t get caught on anything (and rip off). Also, for dances that have a lot of turns, like the Swing, fingernails can get in the way of hand-holds with your partner. Long nails will cause you to shift your [...]

Video: Box Rumba Second Position

L-Jay — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:34:01 +0000

This is an instruction video for Box Rumba Second Position. It is the third video in the Box Rumba Beginners Series. The first video is the Box Rumba Basic Step and the second video is the Box Rumba First Position. The second position step is crafted after the second step of the 5 Basic Foot Positions. [...]

Video: Box Rumba First Position

L-Jay — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:56:17 +0000

This is an instruction video for Box Rumba First Position. It is the second video in the Box Rumba Beginners Series. The first video is the Box Rumba Basic Step. The first position step is crafted after the first of the 5 Basic Foot Positions. This step is found in all dances, however, it is used [...]

Video: Box Rumba Basic Step

L-Jay — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:13:48 +0000

The contents of the video: basic demonstration basic school figure male/female basic instruction basic Lead and Follow together This video is designed to be a 'real' lesson - so there is a lot of practise to help you become familiar with the step. ... I have also posted a diagram of the Box Rumba Basic and some starting info that will help you with your learning (but just use the first start for now).

Video: Bossa Nova Dance Prac to Music

L-Jay — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:14:59 +0000

The three basic steps of the American Bossa Nova dance can be found here ( Basic , Walkaround Turn & Parallel breaks ) - also a practice video, a basic turning left video and the Bossa Nova Dance Pra c video.

The contents of this video: Partnered dancing to music using Bossa Nova Basic and Turning Left Walkaround Turn Parallel Breaks TIPS: - In this video we are taking larger steps than normal for instruction.

Video: Bossa Nova Dance Prac

L-Jay — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:16:05 +0000

This is a Bossa Nova Dance Prac instructional video for the Bossa Nova Beginner Series. The three basic steps of the American Bossa Nova dance can be found here (Basic, Walkaround Turn & Parallel breaks) - also a practice video and a basic turning left video. The contents of this video: Partnered dancing using Bossa Nova Basic and [...]

Video: Bossa Nova Basic Turning Left

L-Jay — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:15:49 +0000

This is an instruction video Turning Left for the Bossa Nova Beginner Series. The last couple of weeks I have posted the three basic steps of the American Bossa Nova dance (Basic, Walkaround Turn & Parallel breaks) and also a practice video. The Turning Left element can be used in every dance. It will help you [...]

How to learn dance: The Musical Learner

L-Jay — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:12:55 +0000

This is great for the Vocal Learner as you will be able to learn how the dance rhythm fits into the music rhythm. ... After a step has been taught many beginners still need to watch the teacher like a hawk (which can be very frustrating when the class is large), but Vocal Learners need only to hear the teacher to continue their practising and learning.