Beginner Merengue Syllabus

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What is Merengue?

1. Basics (In place/Side/Forward & Back)

2. Basic Rotating

3. Arm Slide

   Merengue Beginner Combo (1-3)

4. Cradle Walk Around 🔒

5. Back To Back 🔒

   Merengue Beginner Combination (1-5) 🔒

6. Hammerlock Walk Around 🔒

7. Follower's Turns Right & Left 🔒

8. Leader's Turn Combos 🔒

9. Back Spot Turn 🔒

10. Face Loop & Turn 🔒

    Merengue Intermediate Combination (6-10) 🔒

    Merengue Master Demo (1-10) 🔒

Techniques:

• Merengue Footwork Technique 🔒

• Merengue Knee Action Technique 🔒

• How to Move Your Hips for Beginners | Natural Pendulum 🔒

• Cuban Motion with Chris 🔒

• Body Weight & Position Explained 🔒

• What is a Rock Step? 🔒

Timing:

• How to Count the Merengue with Music 🔒

• How to Count Music for Dance 🔒

Leading/Following:

• How to Lead Rotations 🔒

• How to Lead the Arm Slide 🔒

• How to Hold Her Hand in an Underarm Turn (Right Edition) 🔒

• How to Hold Her Hand in an Underarm Turn (Left Edition) 🔒

• What is the Common Center & How to Connect to Your Partner 🔒

• How to Lead a Dance Partner 🔒

• How to Follow a Dance Partner 🔒

• Partner Connection Exercises 🔒

• How to Improve Partner Connection - Solo 🔒

Styling:

• Solo Ladies Arm Styling 🔒

Tips:

• How to Be More Relaxed While Dancing 🔒

• How to NOT Feel Stiff While Dancing 🔒

• 5 Simple Daily Practices to Improve Your Dancing 🔒

• How to NOT be Awkward While Dancing 🔒

• How to Not Get Dizzy When Spinning 🔒

• How to Spot While Dancing (Practice Drills) 🔒

Bonus Combos:

• Merengue Beginner Combination (1-4) 🔒

• Merengue Intermediate Combo 🔒

FAQ:

• What are Inside & Outside Turns 🔒

• What's the Difference Between Salsa & Merengue 🔒

• What's the Difference Between Salsa Bachata & Merengue? 🔒

• Difference Between Cradle & Hammerlock 🔒

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