217430 1066 Performing Arts Dance Ballroom Dancing true Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:32:16 -0800 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, performing, arts, dance, dancing, perform, ballroom, dancer, learn, learning, salsa How To Salsa http://www.howcast.com/videos/217430-How-To-Salsa http://www.howcast.com/videos/217430-How-To-Salsa/edit approved 3 chatel8 http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 286 83405 15817 0 Step Get into position Stand facing your partner. The person leading should have his left arm extended in an L-shape—bent at the elbow, left hand in the air—with the right arm relaxed, hand on his partner’s waist. The follower should have her left hand on the leader’s shoulder, with her right arm in an L-shape, her right hand resting lightly in the leader’s left hand.

]]> 83406 15818 0 Step Step forward Holding his partner close, the leader steps forward quickly onto the ball of his left foot, right knee bent slightly, and then steps forward quickly with his right foot, so his feet are now parallel.

]]> 83407 15819 0 Tip The follower mirrors the leader’s steps.

]]> 83408 15820 0 Step Step back Keeping pressure on the left foot, the leader bends his right knee and slowly steps back with his right foot, then pauses. Note that the ball of the right foot should hit the ground first, then roll back to the heel.

]]> 83409 15821 0 Step Step in place With his right foot still back, the leader closes the gap by bending his left knee and bringing his left foot back in place beside his right foot.

]]> 83410 15822 0 Tip Salsa is done in a 1-2-3-pause-on-4-rhythm. The first two steps should be quick, with the third step being slower as you ease into the pause on the four count. Counting the beat out loud is helpful when you’re just beginning.

]]> 83411 15823 0 Step Practice Practice until you can do this basic step fluidly.

]]> 83412 15824 0 Step Go a little wild The salsa is a charismatic, sexy dance, so as you get better, don’t be afraid to loosen your grip on your partner and break away from the traditional arm pose. Try holding hands casually above the waist while you go a little wild.

]]> 83413 15825 0 Fact Salsa is believed to have originated in Cuba, where famous singer Beny More would shout “Salsa!” when the dancing and singing got spicy.

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