In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal perspective on the growing influence of technical dance elements—like turns, leaps, and acrobatic tricks—within the Latin dance competition scene.

We’ll dive into:

• Infusing Technical Abilities – How styles like ballet, jazz, and contemporary are being incorporated into salsa and bachata, and the challenges that come with it.
• The Execution vs. Crowd Reaction Debate – Are we rewarding difficulty over proper technique?
• Acrobatics in Latin Dance – The rise of tricks like front handsprings and why proper training is essential.
• A Call to Dancers & Promoters – Encouraging dancers to seek technical training and urging competition organizers to bring in well-rounded adjudicators.

This episode isn’t about giving definitive answers—it’s about sparking thought and discussion. How do we maintain the integrity of our Latin styles while embracing technical evolution? Let’s talk about it!