SALSA Shines & Footwork: Vol 1 (Our SHINES BUNDLES Concept)

Explore upper body exercises set to music, blending rhythm and movement from the salsa shines and footwork concept to build expressive dance strength.

Practice lower body exercises to the rhythm of music, aligned with salsa shines and footwork techniques.

Learn the basics of salsa footwork and counting, using a walking analogy to coordinate left-right steps, weight transfer, and beginner-friendly rhythm across bars and counts.

Demonstrates forward and backward basic steps to music, counting with a back angle: one, two, three, five, six and seven, repeated.

Learn the salsa forward and backward basic, mastering weight shifts and counts, and distinguish stepping from tapping to build solid rhythm and technique.

Explore the four salsa counting methods and timing patterns described in the lecture. Learn terms such as break, rock, passover, and anchor that shape tempo, direction, and steps.

Demonstrates the side-to-side basic salsa step with detailed count sequences from one to seven, guiding beginners through the basic on music and counts.

Demonstrates the side to side basic salsa footwork using break, rock, and anchor patterns on counts 1–8, with quick, slow, and quick rhythms, emphasizing small versus big steps.

Demonstrates back breaks in salsa footwork to music, guiding learners through counts such as one two three five six seven and applying these patterns to timing.

Master back breaks in salsa footwork with four counting methods, anchor variations, and heel-down considerations to manage momentum and maintain forward-backward transitions.

Detail the forward breaks with step-by-step counts (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7) and front, join, and passover variations, reinforcing tactics and the practical science behind the break.

Demonstrates cross basic and cumbia basic in a demo on music and counts, showing alignment to counts one, two, three, five, six and seven.

Explore cross basic and cumbia basic footwork, emphasizing the role of body initiation, angles, and timing counts to guide turns, foot placement, and momentum.

Learn to execute forward crosses in salsa shines, practicing the basic forward cross patterns on counts and music with clear timing and rhythm.

Master forward cross basics with angled crosswork, where the torso initiates the turn and the feet follow on a counted rhythm, anchoring on seven and exiting from Kasprzyk.

Explore the foundations bundle, practice combination 1, with on-count footwork drills that guide you through six-step sequences, forward and back movements, sidesteps, and cross backs for competition-ready rhythm.

Practice foundations bundle: follow along on music with a sequence of basic steps, sidestep, backbreaker, big step, groesbeck, and cross over.

Follow along with music to practice salsa foundations, featuring competition-style combinations such as one side to side, forward big, cross, over break, and cross-over pieces.

Master salsa basic body posture by looking forward, bending the knees, and maintaining relaxed alignment to improve footwork and timing with counts like one, two, three, five, six and seven.

Learn the angular basic in salsa through a demo centered on music and counts, guiding you through one, two, three, and five, six, seven sequences.

Explore the angular basic in salsa footwork, shaping diamond patterns from forward and backward basics, learn counts 1,2,3,5,6,7, angle control, and how to maintain stance on stage.

Master the left flare with a music-driven demo, aligning movements to counts such as one, two, three, five, six, seven. Follow the basic rhythm to keep everyone on every count.

Define syncopation as hitting unexpected beats and subdividing a beat, then apply it to angular basic steps for Lefler, while refining feet alignment, hip tension, and hand placement.

Master the side bounce footwork in salsa through a demo aligned to music and counts, building rhythm and timing.

Master the side bounce by choreographing footwork with counts one, two, three, five, six, seven, eight, while keeping the audience in front and ensuring the bounce remains visually clear.

Master the half box step with a demo on music and counts, as taught by Fernando Souza, covering box step timing on counts one, two, three, five, six and seven.

Practice half box step with syncopated counts, mastering angles, heel down technique, and the basic box patterns, while coordinating hand placement and abductor engagement for smooth motion.

Practice the angular basic bundle by mastering the combination, including basic one sequences, sideband, box step, Lefler, and hitbox across front and back counts.

Follow along the angular basic bundle to practice combinations to music, building coordination and rhythm for salsa shines and footwork.

Demonstrate toe taps or mambo taps on music and counts, guiding learners through basic one to eight rhythms and back steps to build timing and rhythm in salsa footwork.

Master toe taps or mambo taps with two styling options and push-back variations in salsa. Explore layering footwork, weight shifts, hip motion, and eight-count patterns for one bar of salsa.

Learn heel taps as a salsa shine, with a demo on music and counts, practicing basic footwork, timing through 1–8 and 5–7, and styling cues.

Learn heel taps and related footwork in salsa, focusing on beat-aligned taps, side-to-side hip motion, and weight shifts with a push-back pattern. Follow counts to maintain proper alignment and timing.

Master side taps in salsa rhythm through a demo that emphasizes music and counts from one to eight.

Learn side taps in salsa footwork, master basic counts and positions, add styling with feet together, and practice dissociation by moving your upper body separately from the feet.

Practice the toe heel toe step with a demo aligned to music and counts, as part of salsa shines and footwork vol 1, repeating sequences to master footwork.

Master the toe heel toe step with detailed explanation, practicing weight transfer, styling, and starting positions from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock and back to 12 o'clock.

Explore the taps bundle through a detailed practice combination, mastering seven variations and timing from front to back footwork, counts, and styling to perfect salsa routines.

Follow along with the taps bundle practice combination to build salsa shines and footwork on music.

Practice tres tres variation 1 with the basic on, counting one, two, three, five, six and seven across the rhythm.

Master tres tres variation 1, a fast salsa shine that combines front, side, and cross steps with taps, teaching balance, organic hand movement, and rhythmic timing.

Master tres tres variation 2 through a demo focused on music and counts, practicing basic counts like one, two, three, five, six and seven, including from the back.

Master the tres tres variation 2 in salsa shines and footwork, starting with the left leg, tapping, and shifting weight. Follow the basic one-two-three-five-six-seven sequence with cross-front hand coordination.

Demonstrate tres tres variation 3 on music and on counts, guiding timing through counts one through eight and using the back-count sequence.

Master tres tres variation 3 with detailed explanations of left-foot taps, opposite-direction steps, and the rhythm of quick, quick, slow, plus coordinated hand movements for balance.

Master the tres tres variation 4 in salsa with a demo on music and counts, practicing the basic sequence and eight-count patterns (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight).

Explore the 6-4-2 tres tres variation 4 with a step behind option, counting sequences, and side-front-back moves that shift evenly, enhancing salsa shines and footwork.

Explore Tres tres variation 5, a salsa footwork variation demonstrated to music and counts, built from the basic pattern and featuring back angle cues.

Master tres tres variation 5 in salsa shines & footwork vol 1, with forward, backward, and side steps guided by step-by-step counts, and guidance on choosing the best variation.

Demonstrate tres tres variation six with a focus on music, counts, and downs in this demo. Follow the one, two, three, five, six, and seven rhythm from the back.

Explore six variation from category two with a complete count sequence (one to eight), step and tap patterns, heel options, and two hand-styling approaches for fluid salsa footwork.

Demonstrates the tres tres bundle practice with the three disbanded as a ritual, detailing six variations and the full combination with basic counts and step backs for salsa.

Follow along a music-driven practice of the Tres Tres Bundle, featuring a salsa shines and footwork-inspired practice combination.

Practice all bundles of salsa shines and footwork by linking basic steps with side, back, forward, and kumbia basics to build musicality and automatic recall.

Practice all bundles through count-based salsa combinations, performing back, sidestep, kumbia basic, crossover basic, anglo basic, sitdowns, box steps, and push backs.

Preview all bundles and practice combinations with a follow-along on song, aligning moves with salsa shines and footwork guidance.

practice all bundles with random calling of step names on the go, follow basic 1-2-3 patterns and left cues, and train by dancing to the audio before watching video.

Plan the action ahead to become a more accomplished, wholesome and skillful salsa dancer, mastering musicality, expression, body movement, and cultural fluidity through consistent practice and learning from each volume.

Focus on the most important points, use small steps with solid technique to achieve amazing grace in salsa footwork on the dance floor.

Master the golden rules of salsa shines and footwork by embracing consistent practice, refining the basics, calibrating your technique, and learning from different perspectives to improve.

Celebrate completing salsa shines and footwork vol 1 as the course introduces the bundles concept blending science, musicality, and body movement, while inviting feedback and ongoing practice.