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Juliet McMains

Salsa Styling for Ladies Vol 1

Style: LA On 1

Content: Basic Techniques; Posture; Body Tone; Basic Action: feet, knees and hips; Rhythm; Connection to Partner; Body Isolations; Basic Arm Styling; Turn Techniques: simple and advanced spot turns, basic and advanced double spot turns, progressive turns, XBL with inside turn; Dip techniques

General Comment: Most ladies' styling videos are aimed at ladies who have been dancing for a while and have developed the confidence to start adding styling. Many of them show flashy embellishments which take some time to learn. This video could be used right from the first salsa class and encourages ladies to think about styling in terms of the way they move when they dance, so that not only will they look good but they will be able to more easily follow moves lead by their partner. There is a lot of material in this DVD and demonstrations both with and without a partner. The explanations are clear and precise. Juliet also demonstrates how to do many of the moves the wrong way so that students may recognise these as they practice in front of the mirror and avoid common mistakes. This is very useful video for beginners.

Reviewed by Ally - Recommended