Latin & Rhythm Dance Classes
2 Seasons
SELECT LEVEL BELOW: Want to learn the basics of popular International Latin & American Rhythm plus some fun social dances? This is the place to do it! Beginner Latin & Rhythm dances include Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso-Doble, Jive, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Swing, and more!
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Paso Doble Basics - "Appel" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 1
The Paso Doble, which means "double step" in Spanish, has origins in Spain and France. One theory is that French "pas-redouble", a military march was part of the inspiration (especially for the marching steps) while the Spanish bullfight added the character of the shape and movement (especially w...
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Paso Doble Basics - "Marching" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 2
The Paso Doble, which means "double step" in Spanish, has origins in Spain and France. One theory is that French "pas-redouble", a military march was part of the inspiration (especially for the marching steps) while the Spanish bullfight added the character of the shape and movement (especially w...
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Rumba Basics - "The Settle" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 3
The international Rumba or ballroom Rumba is a romantic dance of Cuban origins. It has since evolved for the more competitive oriented International Style of DanceSport being slower than the original Rumba and having sharper leg action, where the dancers arrive on a straight knee. The dance is ch...
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Cha Cha Basics - "Back Break" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 4
The first dance performed in the International Latin DanceSport circuit, Cha Cha is a fun, flirtatious, dance that emphasizes fast footwork, playful hip action, and a strong internal sense of rhythm. Applicable to a wide variety of music styles, this iconic dance is a great way to get moving quic...
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Samba Basics - "Alternate Timing" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 5
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
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Samba Basics - "Basic Timing" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 6
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
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Cha Cha Basics - "Forward Check" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 7
The first dance performed in the International Latin DanceSport circuit, Cha Cha is a fun, flirtatious, dance that emphasizes fast footwork, playful hip action, and a strong internal sense of rhythm. Applicable to a wide variety of music styles, this iconic dance is a great way to get moving quic...
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Rumba Basics - Practice Routine w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 8
The international Rumba or ballroom Rumba is a romantic dance of Cuban origins. It has since evolved for the more competitive oriented International Style of DanceSport being slower than the original Rumba and having sharper leg action, where the dancers arrive on a straight knee. The dance is ch...
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Cha Cha Basics - "Practice Routine" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 9
The first dance performed in the International Latin DanceSport circuit, Cha Cha is a fun, flirtatious, dance that emphasizes fast footwork, playful hip action, and a strong internal sense of rhythm. Applicable to a wide variety of music styles, this iconic dance is a great way to get moving quic...
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Paso Doble Basics - Practice Routine w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 10
The Paso Doble, which means "double step" in Spanish, has origins in Spain and France. One theory is that French "pas-redouble", a military march was part of the inspiration (especially for the marching steps) while the Spanish bullfight added the character of the shape and movement (especially w...
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Samba Basics - Practice Routine w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
Episode 11
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...