SESSION HANDOUT Reggaeton Rebellion
Loretta Bates & Marcie Gill
Zumba Education Specialists, USA
SESSION HANDOUT
Presenter Loretta Bates and Marcie Gill
Schedule 45 min: Reggaeton Masterclass 5 min: Break 25 min: History 10 min: New Steps 15 min: Modification of basic Steps: how to “Reggaetonize” movement 15 min: Choreography Breakdowns/Review of Zumba® Formula 5 min: Closing Remarks/Thanks (Total: 2 hours)
Session Objective -The objective of Reggaeton Rebellion is to Educate ZIN members on the history and background of the Rhythm as well as offering new steps and choreography that can be immediately incorporated into classes.
History & Background A. What is Reggaeton? 1. Reggaeton: (also spelled reguetón or reggaetón) is a style of music that gained popularity in the early 1990’s. Reggaeton takes elements of Reggae (or Dancehall) “riddims”, Latin American Rhythms (Salsa, Bomba, Plena, Bachata, etc), and Hip-Hop and blends them into a unique musical genre with a style of it’s own. B. Where is if from? 1. Panama a. Spanish Reggae (1970’s) (El General) 2. Puerto Rico a. Spanish Hip-Hop and Rap (Vico C-Pioneer of Rap en Espagnol/Producer DJ Playero) (Late1980‘s/Early 1990’s) b. Nuyorican Influences (Reggae/Dancehall) c. Underground (Early-1990’s) (DJ Playero) i. Outlaws (February 1995: Drugs and Vice Control Bureau raids in San Juan begin) ii. Purer & Exploitation of Women ii. Outlaws (February 1995: Drugs and Vice Control Bureau raids in San Juan begin) 3. Crossover to US a. N.O.R.E. (Featuring Nina Sky and Daddy Yankee) Oye Mi Canto (2004) b. Gasolina-Daddy Yankee (2004)
C. What does it sound like? 1. Reggae (Dem Bow) 2. Spanish Reggae 3. Spanish Hip-Hop 4. Hip-Hop 5. Reggaeton D. Reggaeton Now and into the Future 1. Subgenres a. Romantiqueo (ie. Estoy Enamorado-Winsin y Yandel)
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b. Salsaton (ie. Sabor A Melao-Daddy Yankee) c. Cumbiaton (ie. Gordita-Shakira) d. Bachateo (ie. Dile-Don Omar) e. Malianteo (ie. Bajen Pa’aca-Hector El Father)
Application of the Zumba® Formula Choreography Breakdown of songs-Each song provided follows and supports the Zumba® Formula.
Basic Steps & Variations
Basic Step Reggaeton Variation
Salsa Side to Side Step Side to Side Bounce
Salsa Tap Front the “Hot”
Salsa Tap Front with Side Step Kick front hop at to side
Salsa Rock Back Hip Hop Back Step/RR
Cumbia Two step Booty Shake
Cumbia Turn Booty Circle/ Shoulder Push
Sleepy Leg Super Man
Merengue Two Step Two Step w/Booty
Beto Shuffle Shoulder Push/Box Arms
Reggaeton Body Variations
Upper Body Neck movement
Shoulder movement
Chest lift and drop
Lower Body Quads-Stay Low
Pelvis
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Choreo Notes Loretta:
Perros Salvajes
Intro Lift and Drop to the side
Chorus -Step forward pushing arms forward then punching down once on each side -Jump in and out with arms up, circle arms above head by walking backward Repeat 4x
Verse 1 Jump to side swinging arms crossing arms in front 3x Step Forward, chest roll forward Repeat other direction
Chorus -Step forward pushing arms forward then punching down once on each side -Jump in and out with arms up, circle arms above head by walking backward Repeat 4x
Bridge Show Triple heel dig grapevine to side, triple heel dig on other side 2x (no arms)
Verse 2 Triple heel dig grapevine to side, triple heel dig on other side (add arms) 4x
Verse 2 (part II) Jump to side swinging arms crossing arms in front 3x Step Forward, chest roll forward Repeat other direction
Chorus -Step forward pushing arms forward then punching down once on each side -Jump in and out with arms up, circle arms above head by walking backward Repeat 4x
Outro Repeat Verse 1 (2x) Repeat Verse 2 (2x)
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Una Bendicion
Intro Show Verse 1 Step slow motion
Verse 1 While standing facing forward, outside leg goes back 4 steps, walk backwards 4 steps, repeat other side
Chorus 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side
Verse 2 (rap) Arm wave to each side, Body roll down, butterfly center (4x)
Verse 1 While standing facing forward, outside leg goes back 4 steps, walk backwards 4 steps, repeat other side
Chorus 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side
Verse 2 (rap) Arm wave to each side, Body roll down, butterfly center (4x)
Verse 1 While standing facing forward, outside leg goes back 4 steps, walk backwards 4 steps, repeat other side
Chorus 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side
Muevela
Intro Show Chorus Step Slow
Chrous Walk forward 4 Hip Circles 4 Skip Back punching up 4 Jump in place 4 Repeat
Verse 1 Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts)
Verse 2 Knee Lift Merengue arms out side to side then up in a box, down in a box (2x slow tempo, then tempo for 4) Repeat other side (switching leg as well)
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Muevela
Chrous Walk forward 4 Hip Circles 4 Skip Back punching up 4 Jump in place 4 Repeat
Verse 1 Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts)
Verse 2 Knee Lift Merengue arms out side to side then up in a box, down in a box (2x slow tempo, then tempo for 4) Repeat other side (switching leg as well)
Chrous Walk forward 4 Hip Circles 4 Skip Back punching up 4 Jump in place 4 Repeat
Verse 1 Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts)
Bridge Verse 2 Step
Outro Chorus Step
Marcie:
Take The Lead
Chorus SSD Knee hold on one side, repeat other side (progress arms as the chorus changes) beat
Verse Kick left side while popping one leg to side, repeat other side
Filler 1 SSD Step touch moving forward 4x with alternating arms
Filler 2 SSD inside heels, moving on the double, popping both arms down toward heel
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Recommended Music
Loretta:
Name of Song Artist
Perros Salvajes Daddy Yankee Una Bendicion Winsin &Yandel Muevela Angel & Khriz Mama Me Lo Conto Gente de Zona Mi Nena Don Omar Angel (Dancehall Cool-down) Shaggy
Marcie:
Name of Song Artist
Vengo Acabando Winsin & Yandel Que Bolon Tiburon DJ Francis Feat. Tito Pakin & E_Flatpro New Song (Name TBD) DJ Francis Feat. Dahrio Wonder Take the Lead (wanna ride) Winsin & Yandel Warm-Up DJ Francis Mix
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