
Master salsa basics by practicing open position and close position with a stable frame, keeping elbows up and hands connected, maintaining proper distance, and transitioning side to side.
Master the basic right turn in salsa by coordinating counts 1 2 3 5 6 7, signaling with the hand, and maintaining finger connection for smooth leader and follower turns.
Learn the enchufla turn in a flowing salsa sequence, mastering 1 2 3 5 6 7 steps, partner connection with finger contact, and small, controlled steps for leaders and followers.
Master la prima con hermana by blending prima and romana, demonstrating the prima colada manner through two-step sequences like 1 2 3 5 6 7 with a partner.
Master the familia salsa sequence, practice steps like 1-2-3-5-6-7 and 5-6-7, and coordinate partner work with close or circular hand positions while walking together.
Master salsa basics by teaching enchufla with the other hand, emphasizing weight transfer through finger connections, small back-and-forth steps, and smooth hand changes while maintaining connection.
practice a right turn with different hand combinations, chaining 1-2-3-5-6-7 sequences, cross hands, finger connections, and leader–follower cues for confident salsa styling.
Practice with friends before your first social salsa party, join a group, and learn to lead or follow, feel free to switch roles and ask anyone to dance.
Maintain a comfortable distance and proper tension between partners in salsa, and communicate openly if the hold feels too close or uncomfortable to keep the dance fun.
Practice basic on the spot and right turns with a 90-degree body open, maintain distance and finger connection, resist stretching, and close the position on cue.
Combine all learned salsa moves into smooth sequences, using basic steps, turns, and timing to dance confidently with partners while maintaining connection and clear signals.
We hope you managed to do all the steps and had fun learning Salsa!
Don't forget to practice with your partner and with music.
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LEARN SALSA BASICS IN 5 DAYS!
Have you always wanted to learn salsa? But never had the time to go to classes?
Then, this online course is perfect for you!
This is a 5-days course that will teach you all the important Cuban salsa basics so that you start dancing in no time.
It doesn't matter if you have never danced salsa before or you have no dancing experience at all, we will teach you step by step slowly right from the beginning!
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*The course was directed by the International Emmy Awards nominated director, Yosuke Hosoi.