Todavia Me Amas (Aventura)
Beginner Level
The foundation — what every new dancer needs to know
An Aventura classic with dramatic dynamic shifts from whispered verses to explosive choruses, ideal for contrast training.
Beginner focus
The quiet parts are REALLY quiet and the loud parts are REALLY loud. Just matching your energy to that contrast is a huge win. During quiet sections, dance small and soft. During loud sections, dance bigger and with more confidence. That's the entire assignment, and it's enough.
Tips
- •Practice 'energy levels 1-10' in the mirror: assign each section a number and make your body hit that level accurately
- •Use the quiet sections for close connection work and the loud sections for bigger, more visual dancing
- •Build an 'energy reserve' — never go above 85% except for the absolute peak moment
Common mistakes
- •Not going quiet enough during the verses — many dancers maintain medium energy throughout
- •Making the transition too sudden instead of building gradually
- •Exhausting yourself in the first chorus and having nothing left for the climax
- •Not differentiating between the first and second chorus — the second should feel evolved, not repeated
Practice drill
Dance to the full song with a partner. Before starting, agree on energy levels for each section: verse=3, pre-chorus=6, chorus=9, mambo=10, outro=4. Both dancers try to hit the same number at the same time. After the song, discuss where you felt aligned and where you diverged. Repeat until you're synchronized.