Latin Dance: Intermediate Rumba, Cha-cha & Salsa [Paperback]

Eric Zimmerer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2005

From the author of Shall We Dance: A Beginner’s Guide to Ballroom Dancing comes Latin Dance, with the same easy-to read illustrated dance steps that make it so simple to dance.

Latin Dance has thirty six new steps for Rumba, Cha-cha and Salsa dancers. Written for the social dancer by someone who knows what a social dancer feels like and wants to know. Attractive new patterns in the Rumba, Cha-cha and Salsa are covered in a clear, easy to follow style that anyone can feel comfortable with and see progress right away.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"I searched all over trying to find something to help me get past beginner level. Something that really showed me how to do it. These patterns are it!" - Javier Flores

"This book is great. My partner and I look forward to dancing again now that he has added all these new moves." - Ilana Mercer

"These steps are cool. I took lessons for a while and these patterns fit in perfectly with what I like to lead." - Bob McKenna

Now you can learn what you need to know to look good dancing at any club, party or any where you dance. The dance step patterns inside are stylish and elegant, and easy to lead on the dance floor. Each pattern is presented in an easy to follow format that lets the reader develop at their own pace.

Latin Dance is the perfect complement for Latin dancing video tapes, DVDs, classes, and private instruction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Ace of Hearts Publishing (September 9, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1932358129
• ISBN-13: 978-1932358124
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,447,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, September 15, 2005

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Jimjim (Miami Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Latin Dance: Intermediate Rumba, Cha-cha & Salsa (Paperback)

This book is full of patterns that are really easy to lead and the woman can follow it without knowing ahead of time what the guy will do. The detailed illustrations are easy to understand with no mistakes about the 'left turn' to his left? her left? It is always clock-wise or counter-clock-wise. This book, like the other one I got from the same author is excellent for teaching yourself without an instructor.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Footprints are the best, October 25, 2005

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SalsaMan (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Latin Dance: Intermediate Rumba, Cha-cha & Salsa (Paperback)

The footprints are real easy to follow, I dont know why all books dont have them. The words are real clear too. Never thought I would like a dance BOOK! but its better than the video I got.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, June 24, 2008

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N. Howell "Howeln" (Alpine, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Latin Dance: Intermediate Rumba, Cha-cha & Salsa (Paperback)

For those looking for books with the dance steps shown, look no further. Dance steps shown in picture form have two issues, one to be clear enough (how do you show foot movement in 3D, on a 2D piece of paper), and two to have the steps broken up in manageable groups/steps. I like this book, and so does my fiancee, but she had trouble at times seeing how her foot movement corresponds to the dance steps in the book.