Learn CUBAN SALSA (Casino) - Beginners Course

Name: Learn CUBAN SALSA (Casino) - Beginners Course
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A Complete Cuban Salsa Course for Absolute Beginners | Step by Step Instruction, Common Mistakes, Ladies Styling & More

Created byDance Different

Last updated 5/2023

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What you'll learn

Cuban Salsa basic leading & following technique
The 5 core Cuban Salsa figures | These will be the basic building blocks for all your future dancing
Ladies styling that you can incorporate from the beginning
Common mistakes to avoid

Course content

8 sections • 49 lectures • 2h 24m total length

Promo Video0:52
Introduction to the Course1:02
Music in this Course0:41
Explore the course songs via a YouTube playlist and use the Salsa Beat Machine to mix instruments, piano and conga drums, slow down, or speed up music, learning Cuban music.

Introduction1:02
Learn basic Cuban salsa steps with an eight-count pattern, starting with the left foot on one for guys and the right foot for ladies, plus a warm-up.
Warmup2:13
A quick warmup before we learn the Guapeya basic step.
Guapea | Steps for Men & Ladies4:25
Here you will learn, step by step, how to do the Guapeya basic step.
Guapea | Steps in Couples6:15
Practice & Music | "I Like It - Cardi B"1:15
Practice with music to count steps in Cuban salsa casino, following basic counts and pauses, and learn to find your partner while dancing to I like it.
Ladies Styling3:09
Common Mistakes2:07
Optional Bonus | Guapea vs Casino2:56

Introduction0:41
Enchufala | Steps for Men2:07
Learn the basic Cuban salsa step for men from a bus waiting position, featuring a left side step, a forward right-foot step on two, and a 180-degree turn.
Enchufala | Steps for Ladies3:47
Learn the ladies' steps in Cuban salsa, guiding you through right foot in front on one, left foot forward, feet together, knee bends, and turns with basic steps.
Enchufala | Steps in Couples12:47
Ladies Styling3:17
Explore ladies styling in Cuban salsa, adding a left-arm stroke and frontside moves within the eight-count, while watching around yourself, keeping posture, and coordinating with your partner.
Common Mistakes3:59
Identify common mistakes in the basic Cuban salsa figure, such as squished holds, not switching to the open hold, and avoiding back steps; practice sandwich hand changes and forward energy.
Practice to Music | "El Kilo - Orishas"1:45
Conclusion0:36

Introduction0:49
Learn the basic salsa steps as the lesson introduces a core figure called Barzilai, guiding you through the five six seven, one two three sequences to practice rhythm.
Vasilala | Steps for Ladies4:24
Master the ladies' Vasilala steps in Cuban salsa, including right-foot diagonal walks, tiny steps, spins, a forward tiny step, and a coordinated rotation with balance and your partner.
Vasilala | Steps for Men1:43
Vasilala | Steps in Couples8:04
Ladies Styling2:32
Common Mistakes3:17
Master the ladies styling by avoiding common mistakes: release the hand for Barcelona, avoid opening too much, and keep your chest facing your partner as you lead.
Practice to Music | "Conmigo no - Roly Maden"3:04

Introduction1:11
Begin Cuban salsa with a close hold, choosing a partner during the song intro, feel the vibe, then move into your basic salsa steps after the beat.
Close Hold | Steps for Men & Ladies3:11
How to get out of Close Hold2:31
Transition from close hold to open hold in Cuban salsa by stepping on seven, opening the chest, and guiding the partner into the new position with weight shifts.
Practice & Music3:10
How to get into Close Hold4:21
Common Mistakes & Final Challenge3:12

Introduction0:51
Explore the Exuma set in Cuban salsa casino, starting from a specific position, then follow the Xibalba figure with steps: one, two, three, five, six, seven on each side.
Exhibala | Steps for Men & Ladies6:50
Connecting Exhibala with other figures1:56
Common Mistakes2:27
Ladies Styling2:04
Challenge #13:33
Conclude the course with three practical challenges that teach you to lead or follow by chest in Cuban salsa casino, using timing cues like one, two, three, five, six, seven.
Challenge #21:56
Challenge #31:31
Practice & Music | "La Bobeira - Los Van Van"2:00

Requirements

An interest in learning Cuban Salsa

Description

This course is much more than just learning dance steps and moves. It aims to provide you with a strong foundation in leading and following, which is essential for any dance style. Our focus is on helping you become a skilled dancer who can make their partner feel comfortable and at ease while dancing together.

DanceDifferent's approach to teaching dance is not about creating "figure monkeys" who can perform a multitude of moves but leave their partners feeling uncomfortable. Instead, the emphasis is on creating a positive experience for both partners. By mastering the fundamental skills, students will be able to surprise their partners with how comfortable and enjoyable it is to dance with them.

The instructors at DanceDifferent understand that dancing is not just about executing a set of moves. It's about creating a connection between partners and expressing oneself through movement. Thus, the course goes beyond teaching dance figures and combinations, but also includes instruction on various styling techniques to help students express themselves creatively while dancing.

So, if you're looking to learn how to dance in a way that is both technically correct and enjoyable for both partners, this DanceDifferent beginners course is the perfect fit for you!

Who this course is for:

People who would like to learn to dance

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 3min

Guapea | Basic Step8 lectures • 23min

Enchufala | Core Figure #18 lectures • 29min

Dile Que No | Core Figure #26 lectures • 20min

Vasilala | Core Figure #37 lectures • 24min

5. Closehold | Core Figure #46 lectures • 18min

Exhibala9 lectures • 23min

Conclusion2 lectures • 5min

Requirements

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