Pachanga
Level: Int-Adv

Style: Pachanga

Content: Footwork and styling

General Comment: Until a few years ago Pachanga was a dance that 'old' Latinos used to do and most 'new' dancers

had never seen: The generation gap, very likely would have drawn Pachanga into oblivion if not total extinction.

Then Eddie Torres started to travel to Congresses again and to teach it. Of course, the dance got an immediate

revival and Youtube started to broadcast it everywhere. In fact, Pachanga, though not with that name, had already

made in roads into our Salsa dancing since several traditional shines had clear Pachanga inspirations; we simply

did not know. Once again Jorjet provides a gem for all of us to enjoy; unlike the Mambo and Cha Cha Cha shines from

Jorjet and Troy, this DVD contain full instructions: Jorjet assumes you know how to dance salsa (either on1 or on2)

but you have never seen Pachanga. She shows you the basic feel, the body movement, the basic footwork, how to style

it, how to combine footwork and body motion and a few basic variations. Demonstrations are given by Jorjet as well

as a male dancer and two young students. The explanation is very good, both in English and Spanish, and the pace of

the DVD will allow you to follow and practise while you watch. Jorjet's demonstrations of course are 5 star.

Another must have. .

Reviewed by Fabio - Recommended

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