Explain The Key Takeaways From This Course Latin American Social Dance

Brian Hernandez

DNCE 065A

June 16, 2023

What are your takeaways from this course, Latin American Social Dances?

One of my key takeaways from this course includes learning the importance of mentally and physically opening yourself up in order to get that same energy reciprocated. For instance, when learning a majority of the partnered work, I found it easier to retain the information once my partner and I established a sense of comfort. Additionally, another key takeaway from this course involved learning how to move my upper/lower body in a way that I was always insecure about in the past.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of becoming more confident in my ability to groove with Latin music. Ever since I could remember, I was always

I believe there’s always room for improvement regardless of how “perfected” one thinks they are. I would definitely seek improvement in better syncing my upper body movement with my lower body movement. Throughout the entire course, I noticed how I placed major emphasis on being in the right position, instead of focusing on whether my form and upper/lower body were aligned. More specifically, I focused more on my positioning in order to not interfere and/or confuse others throughout the entire

I specifically remember seeing my family dance to a ton of bachata music growing up, which immediately sparked something in me when attempting to dance to that genre for the first time. Having several visual and audible experiences with several of the dance styles we learned throughout this course allowed me to better connect what I was already familiar with.

How do you envision utilizing what you learned in this class out into the world and personal life?

I plan on utilizing what I have learned specifically to better connect with others, physically and mentally. For instance, after learning a bit of salsa and bachata, I feel more likely to dance at clubs, quinceaneras, and any social event for that matter. This course has essentially taught me that my body language and how open I present myself ultimately contribute to how comfortable others feel around me. Additionally, learning to care less about how others perceive me and simply having fun when dancing greatly contributes to my character development.

In what specific ways did you feel supported by the