Reggaeton Dance Course

Lesson 1 • Body Awareness and Alignment

Introduces neutral spine, hip placement, and weight distribution essential for reggaeton. Prevents injury and prepares the body for dynamic movement.

Lesson 2 • History and Cultural Roots

Traces reggaeton's evolution from Caribbean and Latin urban music scenes. Establishes cultural respect as a foundation for authentic movement.

Lesson 3 • Basic Stance and Footwork

Establishes the default reggaeton stance and introductory foot patterns. These fundamentals recur throughout every subsequent technique.

Lesson 1 • Pelvis Tilt and Undulation

Develops anterior and posterior pelvic tilt and spinal undulation for expressive movement. Builds the body-wave quality characteristic of reggaeton style.

Lesson 2 • The Bounce and Perreo Motion

Introduces the signature downward bounce and perreo hip oscillation central to reggaeton. Students synchronise these motions with the dembow beat.

Lesson 3 • Hip Isolation Fundamentals

Teaches independent hip movement whilst keeping the upper body stable. Isolation control is the prerequisite for all advanced hip techniques.

Lesson 1 • Bounce Steps and Footwork Patterns

Introduces bounce-based footwork that reinforces the dembow rhythm. These patterns form the rhythmic backbone of freestyle and choreography.

Lesson 2 • Floor-Level and Low Movements

Introduces squats, dips, and low-level movements that add dimension to reggaeton. Students learn safe descent and ascent mechanics.

Lesson 3 • The Two-Step and Variations

Establishes the two-step as the default travelling pattern in reggaeton. Variations build rhythmic flexibility and directional control.

Lesson 4 • Turns and Directional Changes

Covers single and double turns with proper spotting technique. Directional changes add dynamic variety to movement phrases.

Lesson 1 • Ribcage and Torso Movement

Develops lateral ribcage shifts and torso twists that connect upper and lower body. Torso mobility is essential for full-body reggaeton expression.

Lesson 2 • Integrating Upper and Lower Body

Merges upper-body styling with hip and footwork patterns learned in earlier chapters. Students achieve co-ordinated full-body movement.

Lesson 3 • Arm Placement and Flow

Establishes default arm positions and fluid arm pathways used in reggaeton. Proper arm placement frames the body and enhances visual impact.

Lesson 1 • Accenting and Syncopation

Teaches deliberate accenting of off-beats and syncopated rhythms for stylistic depth. Syncopation distinguishes expressive dancers from mechanical movers.

Lesson 2 • Freestyle Musicality Practice

Applies musicality skills in unstructured freestyle sessions to different reggaeton tracks. Students develop personal musical interpretation and spontaneity.

Lesson 3 • Dynamic Range in Movement

Introduces contrast between sharp, percussive hits and smooth, sustained movement. Dynamic variation creates visual interest and emotional impact.

Lesson 1 • Synchronised Partner Patterns

Applies two-step, bounce, and hip patterns in synchronised partner format. Students coordinate timing and spacing with a partner.

Lesson 2 • Partner Connection and Frame

Establishes physical connection points and frame for reggaeton partner dancing. A clear frame enables communication without verbal cues.

Lesson 3 • Social Dance Etiquette

Covers consent, personal space, and respectful interaction on the social dance floor. Etiquette ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

Lesson 1 • Performing the Routine

Prepares students for live performance through run-throughs and performance mindset work. Students present their routine and receive structured feedback.

Lesson 2 • Rehearsal and Refinement

Applies structured rehearsal methods to polish timing, unison, and performance quality. Students use self-video review to identify and correct errors.

Lesson 3 • Selecting and Analysing Music

Guides students through choosing a track and mapping its structure for choreography. Music analysis determines phrase length, climax points, and transitions.

Lesson 4 • Phrase Building and Variation

Teaches methods for creating movement phrases and introducing variation to avoid repetition. Variation techniques include direction, level, and dynamic changes.

Lesson 1 • Developing a Personal Style

Guides students to identify and amplify their natural movement tendencies as a stylistic signature. Personal style differentiates a dancer in social and performance contexts.

Lesson 2 • Advanced Hip and Body Techniques

Introduces complex hip sequences, body rolls, and layered isolations beyond foundational mechanics. These techniques require the control built in earlier chapters.

Lesson 3 • Freestyle Ciphers and Battles

Prepares students for cipher and battle formats common in reggaeton culture. Students practise entering, performing, and exiting a cipher confidently.

Lesson 4 • Capstone Freestyle Performance

Students deliver a solo freestyle performance demonstrating full technical and artistic mastery. Peer and instructor feedback consolidates learning across all core chapters.