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title: 0 Introduction to Latin Blues
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces Latin blues, exploring its historical roots and three main dance rhythms to adapt to different blues styles.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Dance with a slow, quick, quick rhythm.
- Dance with a quick, quick, slow rhythm.
- Dance with the habanera rhythm.
- Listen to the provided playlist before starting the course.
- Dance around your living room to get in the mood.
- Adjust your movement and dance style according to each song.

##REMEMBER
- Latin blues rhythms were common in blues during the 1940s and 1950s, introduced by figures like Jelly Roll Morton.
- A rhythm like habanera does not define a specific blues style; it can appear across different styles.
- Each song with Latin rhythms can vary in tempo and energy, requiring adaptation in dance.
- Latin rhythms in blues originated from Afro-Cuban influences, such as the habanera.
- The course will cover three main ways to dance to Latin blues music.
- Understanding the historical context helps appreciate the diversity in Latin blues dance.
