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Leon Rose: Salsa London Style vol 3 (int/adv)

This is an excellent DVD, definitely recommended, at least for the guys. Sooner or later every salsa dancer wonders whether any new interesting turn patterns can still be created, since after so many DVDs we get the feeling that everything has been tried already. Then, once in a while, you find a gem which reassures you that is not the case. This DVD is one of them, and the 10 patterns you can learn from it are all very interesting and creative. There are 2 main features which distinguish the material presented. The first one is that Leon Rose has the ability to move around the lady very smoothly and quickly; this allows him to enrich the turn patterns both with intricate arm work and with surprising changes of position, while the lady can comfortably execute relatively simple and common elements, undisturbed along the line of dancing, and maybe even fit some styling here and there. As a consequence this DVD is probably of advanced level for the guys, but intermediate levels for the ladies. A nice compromise for those guys who like maddening turn patterns and ladies who nevertheless want to look good. The second feature is that the turn patterns are not only nice, but also cleverly designed from an instructional point of view; most of them are based on a novel element which is repeated, with minor changes, at least twice in the combination; perfect for learning, practicing and remembering.

The DVD comes with very simple editing, and goes straight to the point: teaching and demonstrating the turn patterns On1 and On2, but it contains all you need: 2 camera views cover all details you need to see and Leon is very comfortable and effective with his explanations. One of the best turn pattern DVDs in my collection

Review by Fabio - SalsaIsGood
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