Comments on How to Do the Merengue

With the hand on your partner's waist, move your hand against her back in the same way your feet are moving. That way, your partner knows what you're doing without having to look at your feet. Control your partner by twisting her moving, etc.

Escape to a position where you can do a lot more small moves. Lift up your hand (the one holding your partner's hand), spin around and come to a position where you both hold hands and are at arm's length away from eachother. From this position you can do some pretty amazing and sexy stuff, which is what makes merengue pretty hot.

When moving your hips, bend your knees slightly and rotate your hips in a figure 8 direction - as if your hips are two pencils drawing the figure 8.

While dancing merengue, the "follower"/lady has to try and move her hips in contrast with the rhythm. Oh, and the "follower" should try to move her shoulders as little as possible.

While dancing merengue, the "follower"/lady has to try and move her hips in contrast with the rhythm. Oh, and the "follower" should try to move her shoulders as little as possible.

When moving your hips, bend your knees slightly and rotate your hips in a figure 8 direction - as if your hips are two pencils drawing the figure 8.

Do whatever your partner wants you to. Let your partner take control - otherwise you won't dance in union. When you turn, make sure your eyes are on your partner at all times. It looks more graceful.:-)