Excellent video. Really good explanation. One comment (and it is only my personal sensitivity and personal experience speaking here): You explained at the end of the video that in order to do these moves, the follower always has to have "tension" in her body. I totally understand what you are trying to communicate: that the follower has to be responsive. She has to use enough body strength to follow and complete the move and to always support her own weight, not allowing herself to fall to the floor or not respond to the lead or suggestion of the leader. BUT I have found that some followers misunderstand "tension" as "stiffness". So I always cringe a bit when I hear instructors emphasize the word "tension'. I would prefer the word "responsiveness', as I mentioned above. As you know well, it is extremely uncomfortable to try to lead a follower who is too stiff or too tense, especially if the follower thinks that the instructor told her to be stiff or tense. Admittedly, stiffness shows up more in salsa than in sensual bachata, because in sensual bachata a follower usually learns quickly that stiffness does not work. But I have experienced that some followers take a very long time to learn to loosen up in sensual bachata. It might be because they have not danced in a social setting enough and/or only go to classes where they memorize the moves and do not realize they are backleading and not truly following. But I think part of the problem sometimes comes when they hear the word "tension" from the instructor. I prefer teaching a follower phrases and concepts such as "Feel the flow". "Go with the flow." "Be responsive, but not too stiff." I often remind the followers of the famous phrase by Bruce Lee: "Be like water." These concepts seem to help many of the ladies I have worked with. It also seems to help them cut down on backleading, nervousness, or anticipating the moves. In my experience a follower who is gentle can feel and do these type of moves much better, and makes progress much faster. Problems begin immediately when a follower misunderstands the concept of tension, or simply is too tense because of personality, nervousness, lack of experience, etc. Admittedly, these sensual moves also require quite a bit of flexibility, athleticism, and training. But you both explain that very well. Maybe my comment is more appropriate for beginners, and out of place here because this in an advanced combo which supposes mastery of the basics, as you explained so well at the beginning, so forgive me if it's out of place. I really like your videos.
Thank you for your appreciation. We understand what you are saying, and indeed your comment might help beginners, or dancers that don't yet grasp the basic concepts, notions, etc... These are concepts that should be known, and understood before advancing to a higher "level" of dancing.
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Thank you so much. This is awesome. Do you have DVDs I can buy on bachata? I love how you teach. Thank you and Aloha! Take care and be safe! Thanks again!
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Excellent video. Really good explanation.
One comment (and it is only my personal sensitivity and personal experience speaking here): You explained at the end of the video that in order to do these moves, the follower always has to have "tension" in her body.
I totally understand what you are trying to communicate: that the follower has to be responsive. She has to use enough body strength to follow and complete the move and to always support her own weight, not allowing herself to fall to the floor or not respond to the lead or suggestion of the leader.
BUT I have found that some followers misunderstand "tension" as "stiffness". So I always cringe a bit when I hear instructors emphasize the word "tension'. I would prefer the word "responsiveness', as I mentioned above.
As you know well, it is extremely uncomfortable to try to lead a follower who is too stiff or too tense, especially if the follower thinks that the instructor told her to be stiff or tense. Admittedly, stiffness shows up more in salsa than in sensual bachata, because in sensual bachata a follower usually learns quickly that stiffness does not work. But I have experienced that some followers take a very long time to learn to loosen up in sensual bachata. It might be because they have not danced in a social setting enough and/or only go to classes where they memorize the moves and do not realize they are backleading and not truly following. But I think part of the problem sometimes comes when they hear the word "tension" from the instructor.
I prefer teaching a follower phrases and concepts such as "Feel the flow". "Go with the flow." "Be responsive, but not too stiff." I often remind the followers of the famous phrase by Bruce Lee: "Be like water." These concepts seem to help many of the ladies I have worked with. It also seems to help them cut down on backleading, nervousness, or anticipating the moves.
In my experience a follower who is gentle can feel and do these type of moves much better, and makes progress much faster. Problems begin immediately when a follower misunderstands the concept of tension, or simply is too tense because of personality, nervousness, lack of experience, etc.
Admittedly, these sensual moves also require quite a bit of flexibility, athleticism, and training. But you both explain that very well.
Maybe my comment is more appropriate for beginners, and out of place here because this in an advanced combo which supposes mastery of the basics, as you explained so well at the beginning, so forgive me if it's out of place. I really like your videos.
Thank you for your appreciation.
We understand what you are saying, and indeed your comment might help beginners, or dancers that don't yet grasp the basic concepts, notions, etc... These are concepts that should be known, and understood before advancing to a higher "level" of dancing.
Amazing combo! Thank you so much!
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Wow man this is some amazing content! Thank you for doing this!
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awesome video!! could you try doing a video on what to do during song introductions!! (like before the bachata beats start) pls? :)
Hello. Thank you :D We think this video will answer all your questions (we hope:D ) ruclips.net/video/o4plC92SzUk/видео.html if there is still something else, don't hesitate to ask us.
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Thank you so much. This is awesome. Do you have DVDs I can buy on bachata? I love how you teach. Thank you and Aloha! Take care and be safe! Thanks again!
Hello. Yes, we have some premium courses but right now we had some problems with the site and we are working on getting it back. Coming soon 😍