Cross Body Turn with Hand Swap is similar to the Cross Body Turn except that is done from an open position and the leader leads the follower into the turn by her left hand with his left hand.
Hammerlock with Inside Turn is a simple beginner salsa dance sequence that starts and ends in an open position. This dance sequence contains the following elements:
Followers Right Hand Turn with Hammerlock is similar in execution to the Followers Right Hand Turn, however the partners keep holding hands throughout the whole move.
Leaders Right Hand Turn starts in an open position. During the move the leader makes 180 degree turn in front of the follower on the first 3 counts and basic forward and back steps on the last 3 counts. The leader makes only basic forward and back steps.
Followers Right Hand Turn starts in an open position. During the turn the follower makes 360 degree turn in front of the leader. As the leader makes only basic forward and back steps, only his hand movements are described.
Full dip is an exciting move in which a portion of the follower’s weight is supported by the leader’s frame.
Safety Warning: Followers, it’s up to you to stay in balance. Do not fully rely on the leader for balance. Instead support your weight with your own hips. Do NOT over-arch your back! Do NOT kick [...]
Half dip is a simple move in which a portion of the follower’s weight is transferred to the leader.
Safety Warning: It’s up to you to stay in balance. Do not fully rely on the partner for balance. Instead uphold your weight with your hips.
Walk through is an move involving a cross-body lead and a comb-over with the dancers’ arms. The leader’s footwork in this move is the same as in the simple cross-body lead.
This move is based on the cross-body turn and it incorporates a “display” of the follower and a turn. The footwork is very similar to Cross-Body Turn.
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 [...]
