Latin Exercises

Disclaimer: These exercises are provided for information purposes only. Please consult with your physician before undertaking any program of exercise.

Latin Basic Actions

    Latin Technique has more details on the technique for each of the basic actions.

    Adjust posture before exercise: line up blocks of weight, pull in center, settle shoulder, exhale and release chest to floor, weight forward.

    Rumba

    Be very aware posture/spine, weight transfer/settling and foot positions, tracking. 
    See Latin Technique  for more details.

    Samba 

    Turns: Two changes of directions

    Forward Walk Turn and Swivel. See Latin Technique  for more details.

    Spins & Spirals

    See Latin Technique on spins.
    • Head spotting
    • Three-step turn.
    • Continuous spin forward.
    • One full spin on one foot.
    • Spiral Turns.
    • Turns with different timing.

    Arms

    • Stationary Rumba rocks with arms
    • Rumba Open basic (2 variations)
    • Rumba underarm turn with arms.