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Latin dances are exotic, fun and have a style all their own. Learn how to do Latin dances such as the tango, rumba and merengue in this free video series on dance lessons from a professional dance instructor.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Tango dancers wear loose, comfortable and often black clothes to rehearse tango dance steps. Find out what clothes to wear when tango dancing in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
Women tango dancers wear beautiful layered dresses which are tight to the body but allow freedom of movement for the legs. Dress like a tango dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
In order to learn how to tango dance, beginning dancers should follow the leader's moves before trying the moves on their own. Dance the tango with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
In order to learn how to rumba, beginning dancers should start slow by mirroring the moves of a more experienced partner. Dance the rumba with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
When learning how to dance the American tango, vary the quick and slow steps and moves by following an experienced dance leader or instructor. Dance the tango with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
Various tango styles include the canyengue, a very basic tango, as well as the faster milonga style and the American tango, which alternates between slow and quick steps. Learn about different styles of tango dancing in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
Male tango dancers generally wear black outfits, although they may wear a color which complements the color of their partner's outfit. Find out what male tango dancers wear in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
Mambo dancers wear outfits which show off the hip and shoulder shimmies which are such a crucial part of this dance. Dress like a mambo dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
Merengue dancers wear sexy outfits which are tight against the body but allow dancers to move freely. Dress like a merengue dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
When pivoting in ballroom dancing, dancers should step forward with one leg and then turn to the opposite side. Pivot in ballroom dancing with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
The New York rumba step involves a forward step, then a side step followed by a full-body pivot. Do the New York rumba step with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
To do the Cuban walk in rumba, step back, press hips back keeping front leg completely straight, then walk to the side. Do the Cuban walk in rumba with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
In order to do an under-arm turn in rumba, lift the partner's arm, then pivot while facing the partner and continue to walk. Learn how to do an under-arm rumba turn in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
When doing a basic merengue turn, keep one knee bent and the other straight, then transition back to dancing with hips followed by the rest of the body. Find out how to do a basic turn in merengue in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
To do the merengue rock step, move forward and back, alternating feet to create a basic four-step dance move. Learn how to do the rock step in merengue with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
When doing a fan step in American tango, bend front leg slightly, then bring rear leg forward in the sweeping motion of a fan. Do an American tango fan step with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
To promenade in American tango, start in dance position facing the partner, then both partners turn to open their bodies and walk forward. Learn how to promenade in American Tango in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
In order to step and collect in the Argentine tango, stretch forward, transfer body weight forward and finally step forward like a jaguar. Find out how to step and collect in an Argentine tango in this free video dancing lesson from a professional dance instructor.
The tango dance originated in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, but it has spread all over the world. Thus, there are many different ways to dance the tango. Ballroom tangos, including American and International tango, incorporate the head snapping, staccato music, and quick movements seen in movies such as “True Lies” and “Mr. And Mrs. Smith.” However, Argentina's tango has neither head snapping nor fast music; it is a more fluid dance. The Argentine tango music originally blended music from Africa, South America, and Europe. Other Latin dances which have attained worldwide popularity include the rumba and the merengue. In addition to their stylish moves, these dances are also associated with a very distinct fashion sensibility. In these free videos on Latin dances, a professional dance instructor discusses dancewear and demonstrates dance steps. Learn the basics of how to tango, rumba and merengue as well as what to wear when showing off these steps. The instructor also shows viewers how to do the New York rumba step, the rock step in merengue and how to promenade in American tango.
Rosario Nene Ortega Rosario Nene Ortega is a ballroom dance instructor at The Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida. She is a professional instructor and performer of Argentine tango, disco, swing, ballroom and belly dancing, with more than 16 years of experience in the dance world. Ortega speaks English and Spanish fluently with extensive knowledge of the French and Italian languages.dkdk
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