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 2
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) 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 Salsa Side to Side Step Salsa Tap Front Salsa Tap Front with Side Step Salsa Rock Back Cumbia Two step Cumbia Turn Sleepy Leg Merengue Two Step Reggaeton Variation Side to Side Bounce the Hot Kick front hop at to side Hip Hop Back Step/RR Booty Shake Booty Circle/ Shoulder Push Super Man Two Step w/booty 3
Basic Step Reggaeton Variation 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 Choreo Notes: Loretta Perros Salvajes Intro Verse 1 Lift and Drop to the side -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 Jump to side swinging arms crossing arms in front 3x Step Forward, chest roll forward Repeat other direction 4
Perros Salvajes Bridge Verse 2 Verse 2 (part II) Outro -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 Show Triple heel dig grapevine to side, triple heel dig on other side 2x (no arms) Triple heel dig grapevine to side, triple heel dig on other side (add arms) 4x Jump to side swinging arms crossing arms in front 3x Step Forward, chest roll forward Repeat other direction -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 Repeat Verse 1 (2x) Repeat Verse 2 (2x) 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 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side 5
Una Bendicion 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 Verse 2 (rap) 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side 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 2 Heel digs, tap around to other side Muevela Intro Show Step Slow Chrous Walk forward 4 Hip Circles 4 Skip Back punching up 4 Jump in place 4 Repeat Verse 1 Verse 2 Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts) 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) 6
Muevela Chrous Walk forward 4 Hip Circles 4 Skip Back punching up 4 Jump in place 4 Repeat Verse 1 Verse 2 Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts) 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 Bridge Outro Kick ball change out to side (4-8 counts) Verse 2 Step Step Choreo Notes: Marcie Take The Lead Verse SSD Knee hold on one side, repeat other side (progress arms as the chorus changes) beat Kick left side while popping one leg to side, repeat other side 7
Take The Lead Filler 1 Filler 2 SSD Step touch moving forward 4x with alternating arms SSD inside heels, moving on the double, popping both arms down toward heel Recommended Music-Loretta Name of Song Perros Salvajes Una Bendicion Muevela Mama Me Lo Conto Mi Nena Angel (Dancehall Cool-down) Artist Daddy Yankee Winsin &Yandel Angel & Khriz Gente de Zona Don Omar Shaggy Recommended Music-Marcie Name of Song Vengo Acabando Que Bolon Tiburon New Song (Name TBD) Take the Lead (wanna ride) Warm-Up Artist Winsin & Yandel DJ Francis Feat. Tito Pakin & E_Flatpro DJ Francis Feat. Dahrio Wonder Winsin & Yandel DJ Francis Mix 8