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This one is a little more complicated but the basic fundamentals are the same as the one handed version. The majority of the problems will come with the ladies cross-body lead with the double inside turn. Making this smooth will require staying close to the lady through her turn and keeping her hands in a good relationship to her body.

Also it will be very important for the guy to keep count with his feet during the entire turn pattern so as not to end the turn on the wrong count.

Let us know what you think about the video and be sure to post your comments!

~J

This turn pattern is the more simple form of the “Complicated Turn Patterns.” The two handed turn pattern is the more difficult one. This pattern is best practiced from start to finish without hesitation or pausing. The momentum from the movements makes the ending cross body lead much smoother and easier to lead.

Make sure to leave your comments and questions and we will answer them as soon as possible and remember, practice often!

~J

This turn pattern is a very diverse combination of simple moves. This is an intermediate pattern that is 100% modular and can be broken up and reassembled to suit  your needs. Practice this move in sections, not only as as full turn pattern. This move can single handedly take your dancing to the next level.

Practice, practice, practice and leave your comments and questions and let us know what you think!

~J

This turn pattern is a combination men’s half right turn and a lady’s right turn. There are a few factors that will make this move go smoothly but aside from that, this is a fairly simple move to understand. It is very important that the guy keeps his back straight the entire time. It is also very important that the guy does not turn his shoulders too dramatically to avoid hitting the lady with his elbow.

Practice this move very slowly in the beginning to avoid potential injury. After a while this move will come as easy as the basic turns! Keep practicing and be sure to leave your comments and questions and we will be sure to get back to you! Enjoy

~J

Casino Rueda is a really fun dance. However, it is very rare that you see it done and people who know how to do it are even more rare. This group Ritmos Latinos performed it in Ankara, Turkey. They are a pretty good example of Casino Rueda and for the most part they are together on their moves. That is probably the hardest part of Rueda is getting all the couples doing the same thing at the same time. I consider it the syncronized swimming of salsa dancing.

If you ever come across a Casino Rueda class… take it!
When it is done right it looks great!

Casino Rueda

We had a group of 30 students that all wanted to perform in a show last December and we were not exactly sure how we were going to teach 15 couples a routine that would look good. The show was called Dancing for a Cause and it benefited the Make a Wish Foundation and we wanted to make sure it was a really good performance. After a decent amount of panicking over what we were going to do with 30 students and only about a month to prepare, we remembered that Jay knew Casino Rueda quite well.

The show went so well that 7 months later we are STILL getting compliments!

-Elizabeth

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Oklahoma City… that is where Jay moved to Dallas from and that is where we are headed this weekend. I hear there is some pretty good Salsa dancing on Saturday nights at a place called IDance. I will keep you posted and let you know how it was.

IDance Studio

Here is their website: http://www.idancestudio.com/

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