SALSA Shines & Footwork: Vol 2 (Our SHINES BUNDLES Concept)

Engage in upper body exercises on music to support salsa shines and footwork, aligning movement with the beat.

Explore lower body exercises set to music to improve rhythm, control, and footwork for salsa shines. Develop coordination and strength for on-beat movement with salsa-inspired footwork.

Explore progressive basics by performing forward and backward on counts to music in a demo, reinforcing the basic counts.

Master progressive basics in salsa footwork, including forward and backward steps, side and travel movements, and floor craft to reach new positions on the social dance floor.

Learn kick, step, and hop fundamentals in salsa through a counts-based demo on music, practicing the basic steps on counts 1 through 8.

Master a syncopated kick hop with opening and closing steps, including the basic angle and facing two o'clock to reveal footwork, kick on five, and open-close transitions.

Explore four crosses or chord-beat crossovers with a music-count demo for salsa shines and footwork, illustrating how counts shape rhythm and transitions.

Demonstrates four crosses and chord beats crossovers with detailed footwork, timing, and body angles for salsa shines, guiding left-right foot placements, lifts, and directional pivots.

Master four cross variations in salsa, demonstrated on music and counts, with styling cues for counts one through eight to sharpen timing and footwork.

Explore 4 crosses variations in salsa footwork, learning to extend beats and mirror the music with dynamic exit up and down styling, while aligning hand movement with rhythm.

Master three crosses and forward crossovers in salsa footwork with a music-driven demo on counts. Practice basic counts (one, two, three, five, six, seven) from the back angle.

Learn the 3 crosses forward crossovers with step patterns one two three five six seven, emphasizing outside foot placement, minimal knee lift, and using body movement to drive fast footwork.

Learn the 3 crosses twist variation through a practical demo that ties the moves to music and counts, strengthening salsa shines and footwork.

Learn forward and backward crosses in salsa footwork with a music and counts demo as part of salsa shines & footwork vol 2.

Explore forward and backward crosses in salsa, detailing foot placement from front to back, timing, and how upper body shaping enhances the cross sequences.

Learn the CrossOver bundle through a detailed practice sequence of basic steps, four crosses with and without exits, three crosses, and forward and backward crosses using progressive busiek.

Follow along the cross over bundle practice with counts to dance on music, building footwork and rhythm. Practice turns knowledge into progress, because learning is completed only when you practice.

Follow along with the CrossOver bundle as you practice combinations to music, addressing moments of confusion and the realization that you’re not the only one.

Learn the bonus step of forward and backward crosses with a hop and shuffle, demonstrated to music and counts. Follow the rhythmic phrases and counts in the demo.

Explore forward and backward crosses, hop and shuffle to fuse hip hop styling with diverse cultural moves through detailed sequences like one two three five six seven.

Master the basic right turn in salsa with a demo that aligns footwork to music and counts, guiding steps like one, two, three, five, six and seven.

Master the two o'clock right turn, learn captain counts and step timings, and coordinate torso preparation with footwork to achieve a smooth, continuous pivot.

Master the basic 12 o'clock right turn with precise footwork, pivot between three and four to seven, and learn counted, step-by-step technique for salsa foundations.

Demonstrates a basic left turn with a demo on music and counts, guiding dancers through rhythm-aligned steps using counts like one, two, three, five, six and seven.

Learn the basic left turn in salsa footwork, including two variations, timing from five to seven, weight on the front, and pivots for a foundational yet lesser-taught move.

Learn the broken left turn through a music-and-counts demo, focusing on timing and basic footwork patterns. Follow the one, two, three, five, six and seven rhythm to master the move.

Explore the broken left turn in salsa, detailing footwork sequences, body alignment, and how the torso and hands guide momentum, with tips on easier lead techniques and variations.

Demonstrates a half-broken left turn, using music and counts to guide the salsa demo and reinforce rhythm.

Explore the half broken left turn, a popular variation in salsa shines and footwork, with a detailed explanation of pivoting and stepping on seven.

Learn a salsa left turn through a demo that links music and counts to precise footwork and shine patterns.

Master the Sosa style left turn with detailed footwork and pivots, counting steps on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, including two options at five.

Demonstrates the half and half footwork with a basic front movement, counting one, two, three, five, six, and seven to synchronize with the music.

Learn half and half footwork, combining half right and half left with seven-count timing and turns, plus preparation to avoid ending up facing start, aka gs, emphasizing control and speed.

Practice the turns bundle with basic steps, 12 o'clock positioning, and sequence cues. Master counts one two three five six seven, pivots, and half and half preparations.

Follow along the turns bundle practice, repetitively executing the turn combinations on counts to develop timing, rhythm, and footwork in salsa shines.

Practice the turns bundle with a follow-along on music to work on the practice combination within salsa shines and footwork.

Master the classic Suzy-Q with a focus on music and counts, practicing the basic counts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 as demonstrated.

Master the classic Susie Q with detailed footwork, cross steps, pivots, and swivels, aligning weight, toes out, and precise front- and back-row patterns on counts like 1,2,3,5,6,7,8.

Demonstrate the CrossOver Suzy-Q with a music-driven demo, linking the basic salsa steps to counts. Clarify how the counts align with the basic moves from the front page.

Explore the cross over suzy-q technique, a fusion of four crosses performed in front with counts 5,6,7 and 8,1,2,3, including angles and cue entry to basic moves.

This lecture demonstrates the angle Suzy-Q from the front, presenting the basic salsa move in a music and counts demo focused on counts one through seven.

Learn the angle suzy-q with detailed counts and footwork, including cross, rock, and side rock steps, plus hand variations to master the basic pattern and its variations.

Explore the Suzy-Q Plus in a demo that centers on music and counts, reinforcing basic counts for practical salsa footwork.

Explain the suzy q plus dance move with detailed counting, preparation, and crossovers, and offer tips to remember the steps using english cue words like Susie Q and Zsa Zsa.

Learn the Suzy-Q bundle through a detailed practice combination, covering two stylings, basic and progressive counts, and guidance on counting to master the rhythm.

Practice along with the Suzy-Q bundle to master the follow-along counts and footwork. The routine cycles through counted patterns and ends with a music practice video.

Highlight the main ideas of the Suzy-Q bundle and practice the combination with a follow along on music in salsa shines and footwork vol. 2.

Plan your action ahead after finishing this volume to become a more accomplished, expressive salsa dancer with musicality, balanced body movement, cultural fluidity, and technically correct techniques through regular practice.

Balance big steps with small steps to elevate technique and achieve amazing grace on the floor.

Learn the golden rules of salsa footwork by focusing on basics, calibration, and daily practice of core techniques to steadily improve your dancing.

Celebrate your progress in salsa as this lecture thanks you for your effort, invites feedback on the SHINES bundles concept, and encourages you to keep dancing and learning.