Beginner Merengue Dance Class Checklist
🕺 Beginner Merengue – 1 Hour Checklist
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🔥 Warm-Up (10 mins)
Full-body warm-up with Latin beats
Merengue march in place + side steps
Arm and hip isolations to the beat
🧠Step Introduction (10 mins)
Basic Merengue step (side-to-side march)
Turning steps (right + left turns)
Partner handhold with basic footwork
🎵 Choreo Section 1 (15 mins)
Break down chorus with basic pattern
Repeat + drill with slow music
Add arms and smiles for stage presence
🎶 Choreo Section 2 (15 mins)
Introduce second verse pattern
Practice transitions between sections
Group practice with full music
🎉 Performance & Cooldown (10 mins)
Final full choreo performance
Positive feedback + fun dance-off
Light cooldown and stretch