Forward and back is one of the basic steps in salsa. It can be done either in the open position or closed position. The basic movement common across most salsa styles is to step quick-quick-slow over the 4 beat measure. Typically the quick steps are on beats one and two, and the slow step is [...]

This turn is similar to Inside Turn however during this move the leader stops the follower and reverses the turn to the starting position. Inside Turn with Stops is usually completed by performing an Inside Turn.

Inside Turn starts in an open position. During the turn partners pass each other on the right while making 180 degree turns in the opposite directions. By the completion of the move the partners have swapped places and finished in the original position.

This position is similar to Cero Siete, however the leader’s arms are crossed left over right.

The followers left arm is behind her back and holds the leader’s left hand. The follower’s right arm is behind her neck and holds leader’s right hand. It is important for the follower to keep her bent elbows down.

Follower stands on the leader’s left. Follower’s right hand is behind the leader’s neck and holds leader’s right hand. Leaders left hand is behind follower’s neck and holds follower’s left hand.  It is important to keep the elbows low. Leader’s left arm should be behind the follower’s right arm.

Follower stands on the leader’s left. Leaders left hand is behind follower’s neck and holds follower’s left hand. Follower’s right hand is behind the leader’s neck and holds leader’s right hand. It is important to keep the elbows low. Leader’s left arm should be in front of follower’s right arm.

Follower stands on the leader’s right. Follower’s left hand is behind leader’s neck and holds leader’s left hand.
Leaders right hand is behind follower’s neck and holds follower’s right hand. It is important to keep the elbows low. Leader’s right arm should be behind follower’s left arm.

Follower stands on the leader’s right. Leaders right hand is behind follower’s neck and holds follower’s right hand.
Follower’s left hand is behind leader’s neck and holds leader’s left hand. It is important to keep the elbows low. Leader’s right arm should be in front of follower’s left arm.

Follower faces the leader’s back and spreads her arms wide. Leader holds followers hands at about waist height.