Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Intermediate)

Name: Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Intermediate)
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A guide to intermediate level turn patterns. These patterns build upon what you have learned in the beginner course.

Created byDarren Stuart

Last updated 8/2015

English

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What you'll learn

do more intermediate level salsa turn patterns.
combine beginner and intermediate patterns to create longer steps
have a good foundation for advanced steps

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 3h 46m total length

Introduction0:48
Explore intermediate salsa fundamentals by practicing easy-to-lead patterns and gaining the knowledge to start creating your own patterns for flexible, self-led dance.
New York Walk9:18
Learn the New York walk, a level 3 beginner salsa move based on cross-body lead footwork in open position, with an elbow-down frame, controlled hand height, and a right-turn pivot.
Reverse Cross Body Lead9:56
Master the reverse cross-body lead in salsa. Build momentum, switch grips, rotate with your partner, and coordinate forward and backward steps for a strong, balanced finish.
Hammer Lock10:30
Master the salsa hammerlock with detailed breakdowns from open position to inside turn, grip flip, and cross-body lead, emphasizing hip alignment, hand positions, and precise footwork.
Free Spin9:16
Learn the intermediate salsa free spin, using cross-body lead, hand positioning, and a forward pull to initiate a controlled spin on counts six and seven.
Out of the Way8:13
Master the out of the way salsa sequence with a controlled cross-body lead, free spin, and inside turn, featuring grip switch, hand placement, and precise timing of 1-2-3, 5-6-7.

Turn Style7:44
Learn a salsa turn style with a level three move, including the model three variation and a pike turn, plus cross-body lead fundamentals.
Carousel9:12
Learn the carrousel step in salsa through the model three footwork pattern, featuring cross-body lead, weight transfer, spins, and coordinated arm positions for partners.
Picalante El Pase11:32
Learn the cross-body lead and salsa model 3, including open break footwork, weight transfer, and coordinated turns, with partner practice and hand switches.
Moving Cross Handed Outside Turn12:00
Master the cross-handed outside turn in salsa by executing the cross-body lead with a hand switch on six and seven, while practicing the model 3 footwork for both partners.
Moving Hammer Lock8:59
learn moving hammerlock variations in salsa, including cross-body lead, model three footwork, and ending variations with grip and balance to keep partners square.

Around the World12:08
Learn the salsa around the world with cross-body leads, timing on counts, and partner alignment. Master leading and following through rock steps, hand positions, and directional turns.
CBL Behind the Back9:16
Learn to execute the cross-body lead behind the back in salsa, a versatile intermediate move used as a transition or standalone, with hand switches and rotations on the counts.
Flair13:02
Explore salsa flair with a step-by-step breakdown of the basic step, outside and inside turns, hand positioning, and parallel and cross-body moves for intermediate dancers.
Copa - Cross Handed13:26
Master the cross-handed copa and cross-body lead in salsa, focusing on curled fingers, elbow position, and weight transfer to create a strong lead and follow connection.
Copa - Double Handed12:04
Master the double-hand copa in salsa with a cross-body lead, double-hand outside turn, and open break, then execute an inside turn with proper weight transfer and arm control.

New York Walk (Basic 5)12:40
Learn the New York walk as part of the salsa basic five, exploring how to lead with different handholds, including outside and inside turns, cross-handed and hammerlock patterns.
Reverse (Basic 5)16:52
Explore the basic five as salsa's building blocks, master the reverse with energy on count three, and use six handholds to create varied patterns.
Basic 5 Left Right Combos9:26
Master the basic five left and right combos that form salsa's building blocks. Learn outside and inside turns, walk, reverse, and model 3, with double handholds and cross hands.
Direction Change12:34
Learn the direction change in salsa by mastering a cross-body lead, practicing with open breaks, weight transfer, and exploring various six-handhold options for leaders and followers.
Model 3 (Basic 5)17:18
Master model three, a fundamental basic five salsa step, and use the six handholds to transform it into varied patterns for partner work.

Requirements

Doing the beginner level will give you a good foundation to do this course

Description

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Intermediate) is an intermediate level course teaching you how to do fun and easy turn patterns in salsa. Each lesson will teach you a different turn pattern 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:

Anyone one has the basics of salsa, and now need more turn patterns.

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Intermediate)

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Getting started with Intermedate Patterns6 lectures • 48min

Essential Intermedate Patterns5 lectures • 49min

foundational Intermedate Patterns5 lectures • 1hr

Concepts5 lectures • 1hr 9min

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