Assisted by Janelle Walton

Basic timing, patterns, footwork, and technique for this popular Latin dance; options in walk-around turns, spot turns, cross body leads, swivels, and the yo-yo wrap!

Part 1

• Basic timing and foot work technique
• Side basic
• Cross over basic
• Walk around turn (options)
• Forward and Back progressive basic

Part 2

• Solo spot turns
• Cross body to cross over
• Cross over swivels
• Double cross over breaks (New Yorkers)

Part 3

• Three Cha Cha's (Two hand hold / hand to hand hold)
• R-R cross body roll with an inside roll to cross over
• Cross over break (half moon)
• Hand to hand spins

Part 4

• Open break, back spot turn
• Open crescendo
• Cross body
• Free spin
• Forward spot turn

Part 5

• R-R yo-yo wrap
• R-R man's under arm turn
• R-R (catch L-L over R-R) cross body w/inside roll
• Turkish towel ending

Product Code: SL119

A variety of fun figures, styling, and advanced timings; slow and fast swivels, lunges, in-place body movements, shadow traveler, and more.

Part 1

• Closed break,
• cross body lock into 2 slow swivels,
• 2 fast swivels,
• quick turn left to right lunge,
• In-place body movement and chasse ending

Part 2

• R-R open break,
• roll to shadow traveler,
• cross body w/man's quick roll left to side by side
• back circle basic,
• cross body exit to cross over

Part 3

• Open break, spring basic,
• inside turn (man circles forward)
• Lock in closed position at 45 degree angle,
• quick cross body telle,
• and quick release to open position

Part 4

• Cross over swivels with advanced pop in-&-out,
• One bar hold Syncopated open break,
• forearm spin, vine,
• outside roll to hammerlock (hand on hip),
• lock in hammerlock position,
• Inside roll to cross over

Product Code: SL120

Instruction for Advanced Dancers - Hot Moves, Steps and Patterns

This video covers the latest showy and fun advanced patterns seen at competitions and social dances. Students should have experience in the dances because basic technique is not covered.

New patterns and rhythmical variation for this popular, highly useful nightclub and ballroom dance.

Part 1

• Open break,
• back spot turn with outside roll to hip catch,
• open break with hand on hip,
• inside pick up and swivel,
• syncopated vine and cross body release

Part 2

• Yo Yo wrap and unwrap with rondé,
• woman around man,
• double roll to shadow,
• back circle basic,
• shadow break quick cross body to hip catch,
• pull spin,
• forward spot turn (natural top) to aida break

Part 3

• Basic break,
• syncopated cross body spin to closed chassé,
• Opening out and quick wrap and 1/2 unwrap,
• outside roll to vine and barrel roll off the back

Part 4

• Open break,
• back lock to forearm spin,
• right to right roll to shadow for woman around man,
• inside roll to cross over with knee up,
• catch in closed for open out and left turning basics with syncopations

Part 5

• Two hand, toe in-out swivels,
• cross body with man's roll in,
• cross over off the mans rib,
• wrist roll hand pick-up for cross body exit

Product Code: SL121

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In this program, Jaana, your personal Latin trainer, will drill you in core Latin isolations geared towards women who want to learn the secrets of how to be graceful, sensual, and sexy on the dance floor. It will also give you the beauty of movement throughout your everyday life.

Jaana will explain each movement clearly and informatively, followed by exercising individual isolations to the music. A must see every woman who wants to turn heads on the dance floor!

Whether you are a beginning/ hobby level dancer or an open style competitive dancer, this video is for you.

Step List:

• Isolations Ankles & Feet
• Latin Points
• Latin Points with Plie
• Latin Walks
• Hip
• Ribcage
• Ripple Action
• Cuban Motion
• Shoulders
• Arms
• Fingers
• Wrists
• Head

Finally, a Latin Dance Video series specialized for women. Jaana Kunitz's 4 video program guarantees every woman will learn to be graceful, sensual and sexy on the dance floor.

A must see for every woman who wants to turn heads on the dance floor! Whether a beginner or a competitive dancer, this video is for you!

Product Code: DS051

For intermediate to advanced level dancers.

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A video specialized for women to learn unique styling in a solo combination.

Jaana, your personal Latin trainer, will give you the secrets on how to be graceful, sensual, and sexy on the dance floor by breaking down the combination into 3 simple and entertaining sections.

In each section, Jaana will clearly show you the timing of the patterns, the footwork, body action, and arm styling. This combination can be used as an exercise routine, shadow work with a partner, or choreography for a group formation.

A must see for every woman who wants to turn heads on the dance floor!

Step List:

Part One

• Street walks
• 3 Step turn with spiral
• Batucada
• Twist & pose

Part Two

• Three step turn
• Continuous Bwd Locks
• Whisks
• Continuous Chasses with breaks
• Around the World

Part Three

• Hip Bump to grapevine
• Back pulses
• Continuous Fwd walks
• Twists
• Sit, ripple, and pose

Finally, a Latin Dance Video series specialized for women. Jaana Kunitz's 4 video program guarantees every woman will learn to be graceful, sensual and sexy on the dance floor.

A must see for every woman who wants to turn heads on the dance floor! Whether a beginner or a competitive dancer, this video is for you!

Product Code: DS052