Latin Arms

A new series for the International Dance Teachers Association magazine - Dance International.

March 2021:  The different ways of performing the Low Circle, the most frequent arm movement in the five Latin dances.  Arm-lead, Elbow-lead and Wrist-lead Low Circles are described and demonstrated. 

December 2020: A 16-bar Latin arm sequence suitable for IDTA Freestyle Performance Award and other uses, including as a warmup for Latin dancers.

September 2020:  Arms movements for Samba Botofogas

June 2020: Advanced arm movement for Rumba and Cha cha cha in Checks from Open PP and CPP

March 2020 issue:  Hand to Hand and Spot Turn to L in Cha Cha Cha and Rumba

December 2019:  The first in the series is the attractive follower's movement that goes up and behind the head.  It is most often used in the Open Hip Twist in Rumba and Cha Cha Cha and in the American Spin in Jive. With many thanks to Djordje Tanasije for partnering me.