- Episode : 5
- Published: Jan 24 2006
- Difficulty: Beginner
After such a long hiatus, we are back! We have received your emails requesting a more longer beginner lesson, so here you have it. In this episode we review the basic front-and-back salsa step (different angles), the side-to-side break, the right turn and partnering. Hopefully this helps many of you get started in salsa dancing!
Practice tip
Start small and organized. Better posture, cleaner preparation, and calmer head placement will improve your turns faster than trying to spin harder.
Why this helps on the social floor
On the social floor, control matters more than quantity. One stable, well-prepared turn is usually more effective than multiple rushed ones.
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