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How can you make a body roll look smoother?

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Daniele Cavallo and Leela Fazzuoli are Professional Latin Dance Instructors and the Co-Founders of Cavallo Dance AZ, a dance studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 20 years of experience each, they specialize in Latin dances, dance performances, and competition dance. They have expertise in Salsa and Bachata, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.

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A body roll, or body wave, is simply stringing together a sequence of isolations and making them smooth. Before working on the body wave, you should work on specific isolations for that area. You can do the wave with any part of your body.

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How can you get better at shaking your hips while dancing?

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Daniele Cavallo and Leela Fazzuoli are Professional Latin Dance Instructors and the Co-Founders of Cavallo Dance AZ, a dance studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 20 years of experience each, they specialize in Latin dances, dance performances, and competition dance. They have expertise in Salsa and Bachata, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.

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Think that the movement of the hips is like the pendulum action of a clock. Every Latin dance has this movement. When practicing any step, make sure to feel the hip shift to the foot you are standing on. You will start to feel the hips moving naturally.

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What should you do before a dance show?

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Daniele Cavallo and Leela Fazzuoli are Professional Latin Dance Instructors and the Co-Founders of Cavallo Dance AZ, a dance studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 20 years of experience each, they specialize in Latin dances, dance performances, and competition dance. They have expertise in Salsa and Bachata, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.

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If you are preparing for a performance or competition, try to sleep well on the night before your event. Take enough water and some salty snacks along to help you stay hydrated. Also, take extra shoes and costumes with you. Last but not least, bring confidence in yourself and your dancing.

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Where do I practice salsa?

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Jean Franco Vergaray is a dancer specializing in salsa dancing. Jean Franco was also formerly the owner of Salsa In Queens, a community, dance-oriented studio for beginners and experienced dancers alike, based in Queens, New York City. He has over 13 years of dancing experience and over eight years of dance instruction experience.

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You can find lots of practice videos online, like on Youtube or on salsa studio websites. If you're able to go in person, you can also try finding dance studios in your area that offer classes or go to a Latin Night at a bar or restaurant near you.

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Is Salsa famous in all South American countries or only in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

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Salsa is famous in countries all over the world; there are many schools that teach Salsa. In Latin American countries (like Cuba and Puerto Rico), Salsa is a big part of their culture, so it is very popular.

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What is the movement called when turning your partner?

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That movement is called a "rotation."

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What is an inside turn and an outside turn?

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An inside turn is a turn closest to the center of the room, and an outside turn is towards the outside. It really depends on whether you are on the right or left side of the room.

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Why is salsa so fast?

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It is just the style of dance. It originated in Cuba.

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