Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Shines/Footwork)

Name: Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Shines/Footwork)
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A guide to amazing salsa footwork and styling. This will surely separate you from the rest.

Created byDarren Stuart

Last updated 8/2015

English

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What you'll learn

do fancy footwork while dancing in front of your partner.
not feel lost when your partner lets you go.
have a good understanding of how to use the salsa beat to create steps.

Course content

3 sections • 25 lectures • 2h 42m total length

Introduction0:42
Learn salsa shines and footwork as you practice a variety of shines one by one, facing your partner to show off style and technique.
Box Step5:38
learn a beginner salsa box step shine called boxtel, a four-step footwork pattern on counts 1,3,5,7 that traces a box with crossovers and a forward basic step.
Salsa Walk4:46
Learn the basic salsa walk and footwork, including crossing the left foot, switching feet, and keeping the toes pointed forward to create stylish timing.
Side Rock Cross Overs5:59
Learn the basic side rock crossover shines in salsa, practicing left and right foot crossovers, weight transfer, and keeping your body facing your partner.
Suzie Q9:22
Learn the Suzie Q shine with precise crossovers, toes pointing forward, and torso twisting to tuck the foot, while transferring weight on the left for fluid salsa footwork.
Triple Tap4:59
Master the triple tap salsa footwork by breaking down three taps with the left leg, then three with the right, including crosses, weight transfers, and timing with counts.
Left Turn6:53
Learn the left turn shine in salsa footwork, starting from a basic step and pivot, with weight transferred to finish the turn on count four.
Left Slide4:32
Learn the left slide shine in salsa, a beginner-friendly footwork drill that pairs a basic step with a diagonal left slide and weight on the left foot.
Left Kick5:12
Learn the left kick shine in salsa, breaking down the basic step, six-step movement, diagonal footwork, and torso pull to drive rhythm.

Tap Front, Tap Back7:47
Learn the tap front and tap back with precise weight transfers and a steady eight-count rhythm, practicing basic steps, toe taps on one, and a torso turn for style.
Suzie Q Plus7:27
Learn the suzie q plus with a step-by-step breakdown of counts, crossovers, torso alignment, and hip pivot in salsa shines.
Tap Loco8:39
Tap Loco teaches a salsa shine by breaking down the basic step, a triple tap sequence, and weight transfers with arm positions for cross, behind, and top out movements.
Step Cross Spin6:57
Learn the step cross spin in salsa shines and footwork with a detailed breakdown of cross steps, spin technique, and torso and arm guidance for smooth, controlled turns.
Molina Turn6:14
Master the Magdelene turn in salsa shines by breaking down a basic step, weight transfers, pivots, and a three-quarter turn, finishing in a staggerer position with a forward push.
Toe Heel Cross6:12
Master the toe heel cross shine in salsa by practicing left foot starts, weight transfer, and the basic eight-count across slow, medium, and fast tempos.
Tap Soccer Kick5:17
Learn the tap soccer kick in salsa shines and footwork, practicing left and right foot taps, kicks, and landings with coordinated arm movements to build a sharp shine.
Knee Kicks6:16
Learn salsa knee kicks by alternating right and left legs on counts two to four and six to eight, turning slightly right with toes pointed and kicks at knee height.

Suzie Q Kick9:24
Learn the Susie Q kick shine in salsa, breaking down basic steps, a left-leg crossover, kicks, and weight transfers to face your partner.
Side Cross Overs5:37
Master side cross overs in salsa shines by executing cross steps, pivots, and swivels with counts, building a continuous shine with coordinated left and right cross outs.
Walk Backs7:20
master walk backs in salsa shines and footwork by learning basic steps, cross and back positions, and distance from your partner while following counts one through eight.
Kick Back Slide8:18
Master the kick back slide in salsa shines, breaking down the basic step with kicks, pivots, leg flicks, and slides, then connect into bakra and cross-body lead sequences.
Crazie Q (tap)6:42
Master salsa shines and footwork with the crazy tap drill, breaking down fast left-right footwork, crossovers, basic steps, and hip motion to lock in rhythm.
Moose6:05
Learn the moose salsa footwork with a step-by-step breakdown: cross steps, taps, weight transfer, and basic steps guided by counts.
Flamingo Turn7:45
Master the flamingo turn in salsa shines, performing a basic step with anti-parallel body position and a mingle turn that shifts you to your partner's side.
Left Turn Knee Kicks8:23
Master left turn knee kicks in salsa through a breakdown of the basic step, forward and back moves, pivot on three, arm pumping for balance and precise toe points.

Requirements

The basics of salsa, shines are for all levels of dancers.

Description

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (shines/footwork) is for salsa dancers who want to take their dancing to a new level. Each lesson is a new shine that you can take to the dance floor.

This course is a MUST TAKE if you want to dazzle your partner and make an awesome impression.

Time to get out there and own the dance floor!

Who this course is for:

Any who feels lost when they have to dance without a partner.

Learn How 2 Dance - Salsa (Shines/Footwork)

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Beginner9 lectures • 48min

Intermediate8 lectures • 55min

Advanced8 lectures • 1hr

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