Salsa Shines & Basic Footwork New York Style

Focus on isolating and warming up the body to prevent injuries, and getting acquainted with body sections and how to isolate each area during practice.

Warm up with music and perform basic salsa body isolations—shoulders, chest, and hips—while syncing to counts, keeping hips steady and emphasizing upper-body movement.

Practice shoulder isolation in New York salsa, with forward/backward movement, roll back and forth, keep hips and torso still, and count using one two three five six seven.

Master chest and torso isolation in salsa by moving the chest forward and back while keeping shoulders and hips still, then layer side-to-side and cross movements to music.

Develop hip isolation with side-to-side and front-back hip movements, keeping a steady torso, bent knees, and engaged abs and glutes; practice gradual range and cross patterns to the beat.

Master the basic salsa step on two, starting with the right leg on one for solo work and the left leg for partner work, including weight shifts and rock steps.

Learn the sidestep side basic in New York style salsa, practicing rhythm, rock steps, and precise in-place steps with hip and waist width.

Learn the back rocks, a Cuban step, through a basic with weight transfer and a safety step, counting 1 2 3 5 6 7 while alternating sides.

Master the mambo taps and basic step in a count, counting through eight with slow tempo and weight placement, holding weight on the left leg during inactive four and eight.

Master the Suzi Q and essential salsa footwork with crossovers, basic steps, and rhythm counts in the New York style, finishing each pattern with precise timing.

Practice the box step in salsa, crossing the right leg over the left, stepping through the four corners with slow tempo and a basic tempo count.

Practice the cross point in a slow salsa tempo, moving from basic steps to cross over, open to the side, and weight transfer with forward and backward steps.

Learn a right turn in salsa New York style by performing a basic step, then quarter and half turns to the right, with counts and heel up balance.

Learn a slow tempo left turn in salsa with a four-step pattern (one three five seven), using in-place and open steps and basic one two three five six seven.

Learn the basic step and step touch in salsa, counting out loud from eight to eight, tapping on eight and moving side to side, then returning to a step-in-place pattern.

Combine basic steps into fluid combinations across different variations to dance with smooth motion in New York style salsa.

Learn to combine positive steps and mix each move to form small salsa combinations, mastering the integration of steps.

Learn basic salsa shines combination #1, including side steps, suzie q, cross, and slow left moves, with emphasis on counting to tempo and placing steps in music.

Explore basic salsa shines and footwork in combo #2, using five, six, seven and basic one two three, cross point, slow tempo, full eight-count, and a bonus body move.

Master basic salsa shines and combination #3, following counts five to seven and one to three, with fluent, linkable steps and Susie Q variations.

Master basic salsa shines combination #4, a four-step sequence blending Sugita and Crosspoint on an eight-count rhythm.

Create your own salsa combinations by applying the two basic steps learned, sequencing them at the start and end of each pattern as homework.

Explore module three, the improvers level, with new steps and more complex combinations. Impress your partner, boost your confidence, and express yourself better on the salsa floor.

Master the left turn in salsa basics, with counts, basic steps, and turn preparation to stay centered. Practice two hand options—beside the body or in front—to improve balance.

Learn the hook step in salsa, blending basic step and crossovers on count one with a back rocks step. Keep weight on the ball of the foot to move forward.

Perform side-to-side basic salsa steps with precise eight-count timing, focusing on small, quick steps, bouncing on time, and closing on eight while maintaining elegance.

Master the slow cross suzi q in New York style by practicing the basic step (one two three, five six seven) and a controlled crossover.

practice the double cross in salsa new york style, using inside and outside points, weight changes, and crossovers into the basic step with the knee aligned diagonally.

Learn the chuck step and basic salsa footwork with one-two-three and five-six-seven counts, weight shifts, and open, inside, and back steps in a New York style rhythm.

Combine two basic salsa steps into a semicircle sequence, mastering the close-together motion, directional changes, and bounce with counts like five, six, seven, eight.

Practice the tap step by keeping weight on the left leg, tapping on counts, and adapting to tempo changes. Use the top step to reset rhythm.

Break down the Suzi Q kick and spiral Suzi Q, with cross overs. Focus on cross shoots, the basic step, weight on the left leg, and kicks.

Master the push step in salsa, moving forward diagonal to the left from the basic step, closing on six, and maintaining line alignment for basic footwork.

Finish part 1 and introduce a new combination by teaching how to combine steps in salsa shines and basic footwork, New York style.

This improvers salsa shines combination introduces a five six basic pattern, Susie Q variations, a box step, and a jack step with open diagonal movements and weight shifting.

Practice improver salsa shines combination #2 with eight-count sequence, combining basic steps, a six push, a kick or spiral step, a semicircle close, and shines like Susie Q and sugar.

Learn improvers salsa shines combination #3, breaking down basic steps, cross work, hooks, double crosses, and a slow left turn, with variations on the circle.

Practice improver salsa shines combination #4 with basic steps, side-to-side movements, and a left turn, including crossover and open-step variations for New York style salsa.

Combine the three- and four-step sequences into as many new salsa combinations as possible, keeping your legs away from your face and expressing yourself with steps from different styles.

Learn the son cubano rhythm and basic footwork for New York style salsa shines, using eight-count counting, step-in-place drills, and front-back and side steps aligned to rhythm and tempo.

Learn the African rumba rhythm and basic steps with weight transfer, opposite-arm movements, and hip and shoulder motion, using bounce and counted rhythm to build salsa basics.

Explore the pachanga rhythm and the palanca step, featuring open and close footwork, weight transfer, knee bends, and the one-three-five-seven pattern for New York style salsa.

Learn the basic step and rhythm of the cha cha cha in a New York style salsa, using counts, triple steps, side steps, and step-by-step guidance.

Finish module four by exploring salsa musicality and learning how to combine the basic steps into a cohesive choreography.

Explore musicality choreography in module 5 by aligning body movement with the music to enhance salsa dance expression.

Master the basic salsa footwork in New York style, including one-two-three-five-six-seven, slow growth, Susie Q, and mambo with cross sidestep and ten step. Focus on musicality, timing, and smooth movement.

Develop musicality and styling in salsa shines by mastering shoulder and arm timing, hook steps, side openings, and precise counts for balance in basic footwork.

Learn musicality and salsa shines through cross, box, semicircle, and dubstep patterns, with five six seven timing, hill press, and turn sequences that shape dynamic movement.

Master styling and musicality in salsa shines and basic footwork by emphasizing arm isolation, shoulder use, and clear hands during choreography in New York style.

Practice full salsa choreography with counts, focusing on styling, musicality, and footwork, as they combine steps, turns, and timing to finish with a synchronized routine.

Learn salsa shines and basic New York style footwork with musicality drills, practicing choreo at 80% and 90% speed using a timer to sync steps and rhythm.

Practice salsa musicality and choreo with music at 90% speed, coordinating spins and counts with follow-me cues to build rhythm and timing.

Practice the choreography at the song's full speed, focus on musicality and small steps under your waist with footwork, avoiding big moves, with the Maria Mala Rumba track.

Practice salsa choreography at three speeds to master musicality. Translate music into body movement by listening to the rhythm and integrating steps with precise timing.

Celebrate beginners completing studies and express gratitude, while encouraging enjoyment and best practice makes perfect to improve in salsa shines and basic footwork.