How to Do the Basic Step | Merengue Dance

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Your basic step, it's just a transfer of weight. There are 8 beats, which makes merengue one of the easiest dance and one of the hardest because of the cueing motions. It's really simple.

We're going to start with the left foot, and we're going to transfer the weight on the count 1, so you go 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, in an open double hand hold. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. I'll show you the other side. Closer dance position. Leaders, most of you, should always start with the left foot. Follows always with the right. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8. If you're closer to your partner, same way. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Make sure your feet are in between each other. The leader's left foot will be outside the follower's right.

That's your basic step.

[yesnotjes]

why doesn`t he have actual merengue music in the background 

[andym]

The music in the back isn't merengue...

[noahmitchell]

wow thanks for the help btw i rly love your green shirt and yur greasy hair xoxo

[SuperMuzicmania]

Increase the speed of the video to 1, 25. You're welcome.

[bugsjones]

Thank you.
Dom. You are a very good friend.

[zabu]

Thank you that was explained so simple anyone can do it

[MinnieTyko]

wow why so many rude comments? he's a person....

[nickpiovesan]

so I need more specific instructions, it's how I learn things. Which way are your hips going when you lean your weight on one foot? Is it opposite? Do your hips flow or is it more jumping back and forth? Do you lift your feet (and if you do, do you lift them high/move them far?)? Thanks!

[jocelyngonzalez]

For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son for whosoever believes in him shall not parish but have eternal life John 3:16 Amen

[charlessmith]

The way to dance the merengue basic step right - make sure that you perceive yourself as being grounded on each step - don't hop on each step - that is - even though you think you are marching in merengue, don't make it too obvious - don't goose step or do flaunting leg lifting to lift your foot off the ground in each step, or you will definitely be way off character in doing the merengue dance.

[chrissystewart]

I want to learn merengue before going to 🇩🇴 I want to dance with an handsome -good looking 🇩🇴

[K.Monster]

The awkward moment when you see an expert showing you some merengue moves on guajira music.

Nothing to do with.

[tiffanyvalencia]

This demonstrates ABSOLUTELY NOTHING except NO DUH for just about EVERY dance move, without thinking.

[magictrickster]

hey i am the first one watching this

[akiimbo]

looks its side from ice age on the right