The Fan in Rumba is one of the most iconic steps for International Latin Ballroom Rumba. In this lesson, we are only focusing on the follower's part! Sorry Leaders, next...

The Samba Botafogo is a staple step to the International Samba dance, kinda like rice to chinese cuisine. 😉 I have to say it's much easier to make rice than to dance...

Want to get your 6 pack abs but don't have hours to spend at the gym? These exercises are for you! It's all about efficiency! Firstly, we don't need to...

They are "Turned in" ... "Sickled"... "Rolling to the Outside Edge".... AHHHHHHHH! BAD DANCER FEET! It's a Dance Horror Movie and I hope YOU are not starring in it. ;)...

Equality is key! The ChaCha Cross Chasse (also known as Twist Chasse) is not only danced by the leader (often from open hip twist to Fan), but also frequently by...

Why are we breaking down the Hand to Hand step in this lesson? This way, you can practice all the individual movements and technique of the Hand to Hand step...

Although bikini season is over, having an awesome butt is never out of style! Therefore, today is all about Tush Builders! Building this powerful base is going to help you...

I absolutely LUUUURRRRF Paso Doble. It enticed me the first time I danced it, and I've only fallen deeper and deeper in love with this dance ever since. Even Tytus...

A student recently showed me a gadget that he'd bought to correct his bad posture. Whenever he hunches over or bows his head forward, the device will vibrate to remind...

THE NEW YORKER. Why is this the only step named after a big city? We in San Francisco, deserve our own step too! That aside, can you guess why it's...

You wanna learn to walk first before you run. Well, actually you wanna learn the Samba Cruzados walks before you Samba, because you can use them everywhere! Although it's considered...

Are you doing the Samba Volta and feeling like "OMG. This is the hardest step ever"? To quote MJ: "You are Not Alone..." 🙂 The Samba Volta was one of...

I have a confession... I suffer from AFF syndrome. (AFF = Ankle + Feet Fetish)!!! 😉 Well, I mean fetish towards strengthening and improving flexibility in my own feet and...

Say "NO MORE" to tight hips! These 5 gentle hip stretches are my favorites. Because I too have tight hips and these stretches help soooo much opening up those joints and...

You may be asking: what in the bananas is a "Switch Turn"??? If you googled it, you'll find yourself in a land of electrical wall switches! No No No. Here, we...

Dance Conditioning is like taking vitamins: You know you should do it, but it doesn't always happen. I've found that building dance conditioning into my routine, is one of the best...

For many who started dancing as adults, this can be a little challenging, but definitely VERY POSSIBLE. Yes, you heard that right. For latin dancing, we are not talking about...

Side chasses are to Cha Cha, like Eggs to an Omelette. You can't make them good without the right raw ingredients! This basic Cha Cha Side Chasse step is one of 7...

If I don't get sweaty after I've done a hardy workout, I would feel so ripped off! That's why I'm sharing these 5 exercises guaranteed to get your heart pumping,...

I love plaits and I cannot lie! Why? They make me feel incredibly sensual, and I just love the way they look. Plaits (also called inside swivels) can be quite challenging...

Say Hello to Sexy Leg Action! Yes... even for the men. These 5 exercises will strengthen and build flexibility in your feet, create more power as you push off your foot,...

So often, we hear people say "Fake it till you make it". But if your dancing isn't improving, then maybe faking is just isn't making it?!? Welcome to Part Deux...

Time to tone legs, butt, core, arms - let them burrrrrrrrn! We are going to tone, strengthen, stretch and feel good. These 5 awesome exercises do double-duty by working your whole...

Yes! It's time for another episode of "Sexy Office Exercises" with my "Clark Kent" glasses! Not sure how much work I'm really getting done... especially without a desk. 😉 With...

​Think you can only work on your latin dancing in the dance studio?? Think again! Now you can work on your body isolations even at your desk at work... or...

Balance is super important, especially when we followers have to dance in those 3 inch stilettos! Not saying it's unimportant for the leaders, cos you also have to deal with...

Tis the season to make your Cha Cha Forward Lock awesome! "But what about my back locks?", you may ask. Well, one thing at a time young padawan! As you...

A Chassé a day, takes your Cha Cha all the way! Done in a variety of combinations, Cha Cha Chasses (pronounced "Sha-says") are triple steps, danced to a Quick-Quick-Slow timing. And they are EVERYWHERE! So,...

Want to strengthen your body, increase your flexibility, build your balance? All while you also improve your latin dances? With some  additional residual endorphins to feel good.... ALL of that in...

The Jive Chasse (pronounced Sha-Say) is a triple step, typically danced to a Quick-A-Quick timing. You will see it danced in various configurations - together, side, forward, back, with or without a...

American style (also called "Rhythm") Rumba is kinda like American football - both are super popular in America and America alone. The International style Rumba, on the other hand, is...

Let's face it. We dance not just to have fun, but also to look good! Sometimes, knowing what NOT to do, is just as helpful as knowing what TO DO....

Nothing against chickens... but if you are bouncing by bopping your head, and flapping your imaginary wings (aka your frame) up and down, then chances are, you are not looking...