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Basics of Cuban Motion in Latin Dancing

Posted by Nancy Henrichsen on May 11, 2009 at 6:28pm
The Cuban Motion present in the Latin American dances is characterized by a movement of the hips caused by the natural shifting of weight from leg to leg and the bending and straightening of the knees. When done properly, the swaying of the hips becomes an instinctive part of the style of the dance. Smaller steps, rather than larger, are the key to a lovely Cuban Motion. Larger steps actually causes your weight to fall onto the stepping foot rather than a shift to the stepping foot, which is desirable.Salsa, Mambo, Samba, Cha-Cha, and Rumba all require Cuban Motion to get the right look. It transforms the dance from just a pattern of steps to a fun and sensual communication between the dance partners. Get those hips moving to the music, and have fun!
Tags: Ballroom, Cuban, Dances, Dancing, Latin, Motion
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