Do I have any thoughts ?.. ya know I do!
There has just been an article published by Tornsberg, critiquing the quality and interpretation of the current latin competitors .
We are of a similar mindset. ( as are many others ).
The " latin" seems to have strayed, and wandered on a path that has, or is, becoming lost from its roots .
Not talking about " evolution " here.. more about HOW the rhythms should be applied to movement/music .
It has reached somewhat of an " acrobatic " and harshness to its detriment ( just my opinion ) . Its all about " speed ".. and we all know what happens when we speed things up !
People always say " well, things change ".. yes they do, and this not to discredit the abilites of the dancers, after all, it is what THEY are being taught,encouraged and or copying .
When ANY form of dance reaches a stage when the general public says " that was amazing.. but... I could NEVER do that ", then we have lost the plot !!