(Bachata) Thumb magic~ your everyday underarm turn, but make it this! Victor Alba workshop (2025)

“You have to get to know my hand, especially the thumb. The thumb is the most important thing.”

CONTEXTExplaining the leader's hand in the underarm turn, stressing the importance of the thumb

“The thumb represents someone you can't connect with. The thumb lands here and then you can't do anything.”

CONTEXTShowing the wrong thumb position and explaining that no connection with the follower is possible in this state

“If the thumb is here, I can say 'yes' and check in with the follower.”

CONTEXTDemonstrating that the correct thumb position confirms the connection with the follower

“That's not my body. It's just the thumb.”

CONTEXTStressing that the direction comes from the thumb alone, not the whole body, when leading the follower

“The one making it happen like this is the one on the left. This is the person who's going to show her where to go.”

CONTEXTExplaining the leader's position and role in giving direction during the turn