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Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Beginner)
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(289 ratings)
2,351 students

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Beginner)

A guide to learning the #1 Latin dance in the world - SALSA!
Created byDarren Stuart
Last updated 8/2015
English
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What you'll learn

  • dance the basics of salsa.
  • lead and follow basic salsa patterns
  • feel confident on the dance floor
  • have a good foundation for more intermediate and advanced steps

Course content

3 sections14 lectures2h 28m total length
  • Introduction0:48

    Learn salsa techniques in a beginner-friendly course that covers basic steps, hand and foot work, building a solid foundation for events, with options to progress to intermediate and advanced levels.

  • Basic Step (Foward, Side, Back Rock)12:15

    Learn the basic salsa steps—forward, side, and back rock—and master break and replace steps with proper footwork and rhythm, including side rocks and a backdrop.

  • Right Turn7:13

    Master the salsa right turn by transferring weight smoothly, pivoting through the turn, and landing on a basic step. Focus on precise footwork and counts to complete the motion.

  • Open & Close Position12:15

    Learn salsa basics by mastering open and close positions, using a pistol grip, establishing lead and follow, and practicing basic steps and transitions between positions.

  • Cross Body Lead (CBL)15:30

    Master the cross-body lead in salsa, learning how to lead with the right hand, open the chest, and guide your partner through basic steps, pivots, and parallel footwork.

  • Cross Body Lead Throw Out11:04

    Learn to execute cross-body leads and throw outs with smooth pivots into open position, emphasizing weight distribution, chest opening, and maintaining continuous movement.

Requirements

  • Nothing. For absolute beginners

Description

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Beginner) is a beginner level course teaching you how to dance Salsa and be able to feel comfortable dancing socially. Each lesson will build on the previous lesson and help get your comfortable with being on the dance floor.

No materials or special shoes are needed. Just an open floor and a partner to practice with. This course should take you a couple hours to complete, but it's definitely a good idea to go over the material again and again to make sure you get it to muscle memory.

This course is a MUST TAKE if you don't want to be that guy/girl standing on the sidelines while all your friends and coworkers are up dancing having fun.

Time to get out there and own the dance floor!

Who this course is for:

  • People who are interested in learning club style salsa