Kandykane Danceblog: Spins & Turns part 3- Spin Technique in Latin Dancing

If you need to ask what a spin is, you can check it from the Dance Glossary here. It's quite clear that a spin is a turn on the ball of one foot; a multiple spin is more than one full turn on the ball of one foot.

In Latin Dancing, we have the torsque shape as the prep to help give the momentum. But this shaping usually does not take a beat, its value is as little as an 'a' (quarter) beat, and less is even finer, so it should be subtle during actual performance.

After the initial momentum has gone, you can either stop or gain momentum again to keep yourself spinning. In case you need to keep spinning, the torsque shaping and spotting are necessary. Either stopping or keeping spinning, the one big thing you should avoid is to tumble like a roly-poly.

In order to stay controlled during the spins, you should tuck the tummy in, lift yourself up, keep upright posture, keep your legs together, and straighten your legs. Regarding the straightened legs, there is an issue for Salsa dancers, which will be discussed in part 4 next week.

Good luck with your dancing, maybe you can also check here to see the Dance Glossary.

Part 1- 11 elementary Spins & Turns in Dancing

Part 2- Chain Turn & Three Step Turn

Part 3- Spin Technique in Latin Dancing

Part 4- Salsa SpinsTricks

Part 5- Tips for beginners
Part 6- The use of Body

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