Latin Jazz and Intro to Partnering Latin Jazz and Intro to Partnering is a great DVD from Multitrax compiled by Maria Torres for fitness instructors teaching dance classes who wish to further their dance choreography skills. Presenter: Maria Torres Activity: Dance DVDs Duration: ±60mins Product code: ALATINJ227 26.00 Members Credits £32.00 non-members Postage included

Maria Torres is world renowned for her innovative Latin Jazz choreography. This video introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation. Maria will show you how to isolate and control Afro- Cuban/Latin body motions, as well as Jazz techniques with precision, strength and clarity.

In this video, Maria and her dancers introduce you to basic elements, turn techniques, and teach you one of Maria's original Latin Jazz combinations. With this instruction, you will learn the importance of musicality and timing used in this extremely popular Salsa/Mambo style.

Maria Torres has worked extensively in Theatre, Film, TV and Video. As a performer, she starred in the Broadway Show Swing and was featured in the film Dance with Me. Maria choreographed the off-Broadway shows The Donkey Show, 4 Guys named Jose, Latin Heat and Best of Both Worlds.

Other projects include: NBC Radio City Gala, Jay Leno with Lou BEGA, HBO, Burger King, Enrique Iglesias Bailamos video, DLG No Morira and John Leguizamo in Sueno, that premiered at The Latino Film Festival. Maria has coached and taught all over the world at some of the most prestigious schools in the US including: Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey and Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Language: English/Spanish, Not Rated