New Dancer

[SpireDance]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had and suggestions about how to improve my Latin dancing. I know that I want to use my stomach muscles instead of my hips but I am having trouble doing so. Are there any exercises you guys can suggest to help? I am a male so I assume there are different exercises for different types of dancers. Though I have sold ballroom dance shoes for several years now it is only within the past few months that I have become interested in trying to learn how to dance myself. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Jared

[suburbaknght]

Welcome to DF, SpireDancer.

[Chris Stratton]

My suggestion would be to look for a latin technique class with a lot of solo drills and repetition from a skilled and demanding instructor. You may have to resort to private lessons, but when there's a group of people with comparable interest this works well in that setting, since lots of time with a good example and occasional personal suggestions beats the same money's shorter time of exclusive attention. Or do both privates and group technique.

[Angel HI]

Welcome to the DF, SD.

Though not what you are probably wanting, there are many threads here about this. Search around for a day or 2; we will always be here to help.

[fascination]

this is one of those things that is also difficult to discuss and easier to show so I would also reccommend you look into some high quality videos on latin technique