Learn a little On-line with Video Re-caps!

At the end of most lessons we video re-cap what was taught ...so students can watch the re-cap when they practice their dancing at home. The dance links on this page takes you to collection of those videos. I personally recommend practicing in a small space without carpet. This will help teach the man to lead the lady on a crowded dance floor.

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Enjoy and thanks ... Terry James

Waltz / Rumba

Salsa / Mambo

The Swings

Under Arm Turn & Cross Body

Rumba UAT- Demo with Student
UAT to Cross Body Lead (CBL)
Cross Body Lead - Leading with Frame
Cross Body Lead - Man's Part
Cross Body Lead - Man's Part 2
Cross Body Lead - Man's Part 3
Cross Body Lead - Woman's Part
Cross Body Lead Demo with Student
Cross Body Lead Demo with Student 2
Cross Body Lead Demo with Student 3
Cross Body Lead Demo
Cross Body Lead Demo2
Cuban Hip Motion 10meg
Cuban Hip Motion

Box Basic - Frame - Under Arm Turn Basics

Basic Box
Dance Frame
Progressive Waltz Box
Box Step Closing Feet
Waltz Under Arm Turn (UAT) - Man
Waltz Under Arm Turn (UAT) - Man 2
Waltz UAT - Woman
Waltz UAT - Woman 2
Box with UAT - Demo with Student
Waltz Frame Work & UAT - Demo with Student

Open Breaks

Open Break Demo with Student
Open Break Man's Part
Open Break Woman's Part
Open Break Demo with Student
Open Break Man's Part Facing Forward
Open Break Man's Part Facing Back
Open Break Woman's Part Facing Forward
Open Break Woman's Part Facing Back

5th Position Break Basic with Different Endings

5th Position Breaks Man's Part
5th Position Breaks with Walk Around Ending
5th Position Breaks with Walk Around Ending Man's Part
5th Position Breaks with Walk Around Ending Woman's Part
5th Position Breaks with Walk Around Ending Demo
5th Position Breaks Demo with Student
5th Position Break Man Lead

Side by Side Break Steps

Side by Side Break Step Demo with Student

Rumba

The Rumba originates from Cuba as a typical dance of a hot climate. It has become the classic of all the Latin American dances. In its present form many of the basic figures of the dance retain the age-old story of woman's attempt to dominate man by the use of her feminine charm. In a well choreographed dance there will always be an element of "tease and run"; the man being lured and then rejected.

Style: Rhythm/Latin
Meter: 4/4
Tempo: 104 beats per minute
Basic Rhythm: Slow, Quick, Quick
Music Style: Slow Latin ballad.

Waltz

Waltz is a smooth dance, traveling around the line of dance. It is characterized primarily by its rise & fall action, accompanied by leg and body swing. Turning movements in both directions are prevalent. Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly. At 28-30 measures per minute, the tempo is slow at best, but the expressive quality of the music often invites very powerful and dynamic movement from dancers.

Style: Ballroom & Country
Meter: 3/4
Tempo: 84 - 90 beats per minute
Basic Rhythm: 123 123 (strong accent on 1)
Music Style: Slow songs in 3/4 time.

Waltz is by its very definition a form of music in 3/4 meter. The first beat of each measure is dominant with a strong downbeat accent, while beats two and three are lighter.

J&L1 - J&L2 - J&L3 - J&L_Older (not sure if you have this or not)

Cross Over Breaks

Cross Over Breaks Man's Part
Walk Around Turn Ending
Cross Over Break with Student
Cross Over Break UAT Ending Man's Part
Cross Over Break with UAT Ending Demo with Student