Leela Fazzuoli & Daniele Cavallo
Professional Latin Dance Instructors
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Dance Bachata
A simple, sensuous dance originating from the Dominican Republic, the colorful roots of Bachata are reflected in its romantic motions and accompanying music. Today, this passionate form of dance is popular all over Latin...
How to
Dance a Basic Step in Salsa
Salsa is a rhythmic Latin dance with its origins in Cuban culture. Salsa dancers move their feet to the beat of the music, and are influenced by the movements of the cha-cha, mambo, and African styles as well. To learn h...
How to
Do the Wobble
Are you ready to kill it on the dancefloor? The wobble is an exciting, fun move that's sure to impress friends and stir up fun the next time you're out on the town. But how exactly do you do it? Don't worry, we've got yo...
How to
Do the Cha Cha
The cha cha is one of the most popular dances out there, and it can be a lot of fun to do. Learning a basic prep step will make the beginning of your dance look professional. You can perform a basic cha cha step to any u...
How to
Dance Flamenco
Flamenco is a traditional Spanish Romani dance that requires both poise and elegance. While it is improvisational, you may also develop routines. Whether you’re male or female, learn the basic stamp and tap and immerse...
How to
Dance Salsa
Salsa is a lively, sensual dance that you can perform at parties or dance clubs, and it's easy to learn! Start by learning basic salsa moves like "On1" timing, a right turn, and a cross body lead. Then, practice dancing ...
How to
Dance the Cha Cha Slide
The Cha-Cha Slide is a fun party dance, and you do it along to a song called The Cha-Cha Slide. You have to follow the moves as the song instructs. You’ll need to hop, clap, stomp, do the cha-cha step, and run in place...
How to
Dance to Mexican Music
Mexican music can be fun and lively and it will likely to inspire you to dance. Try matching basic salsa steps to the rhythm, as salsa dancing is still popular in bars and clubs across Mexico. Alternatively, try doing th...
How to Dance Cumbia: A Beginner’s Step-By-Step Guide
The word cumbia is derived from the African ''cumbe'', which means dance. It represents a blending of cultures both musically and rhythmically during the 17th century when African slaves were brought to Colombia by the S...
How to
Shake Your Hips
Many different dance moves and styles of dance require you to be able to shake your hips. This can take some practice for people who don't dance often. At first, it may feel strange or even too exaggerated when you do th...
How to
Do a Body Roll
A body roll is a sexy dance move involving a roll that starts at your head and then goes down through your chest and belly all the way to your hips. While it’s not a very complicated move, it might take some practice f...
How to
Dance Salsa Alone
Salsa dancing is known for its seductive and sultry moves. While typically performed by 2 people, it’s entirely possible that you dance salsa alone. In fact, there are specific techniques that cater themselves well to ...
