An urban style of Latin dance, reggaeton blends elements of hip-hop, dance hall, electronic and other styles for a fast-paced dance that's half workout, half party. While reggaeton hails from Jamaica and Puerto Rico, you don't have to take a Caribbean vacation to learn this dance. Local options vary by your community, so research all Latin dance and reggaeton options, then pick one or more to get your skills up. The more experience you have with other Latin and urban dance styles, the faster you'll pick up reggaeton.
Instructions
1. Look for dance studios in your community that offer reggaeton dance classes. Out to Dance near Boston, Massachusetts, is one such studio. If local studios don't offer this style of dance but do offer other Latin dancers, ask the Latin dance teachers for local recommendations so you can learn reggaeton or if you could arrange private lessons to learn this dance.
2. Identify Latin dance nights in clubs and bars near you. Indianapolis, Indiana's The Jazz Kitchen offers a weekly Latin dance night that includes dance lessons before the event. Attend some dance nights to learn Latin dance steps including reggaeton. Also talk to the instructor at these nights about arranging reggaeton lessons or finding classes.
3. Look for community events through platforms such as Meetup, local bars or clubs or college campuses. Latin dance meetups or salsa dance meetups, including Arizona's Phoenix/Scottsdale Meetup Group, sometimes have reggaeton events. Attend the event to practice your dance moves.
4. Check your local gyms for Latin dance fitness classes or workouts that might incorporate some reggaeton moves.
5. Buy a reggaeton instruction video if you can't find local classes or need to practice your moves at home. "Latin Ballroom Dancer, Vol. 2: Learn Reggaeton & Bachata" is one such video that can help you.
6. Attend Latin dance events where you can practice your moves, mingle with other Latin dance fans, improve your reggaeton skills and have fun dancing.
