Salsa guide
Your first steps in salsa
A common salsa basic has six weight changes across eight counts. Find the pulse, keep your steps small, and add a turn only when the basic feels steady.
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Hear the phrase
Count two groups of four beats. Clap the pulse first, then follow the break-step timing taught in your class.
Keep the basic small
Transfer your full weight and change direction without travelling far. Use slow music until the rhythm holds.
Turn, then return
Turn over your supporting foot and return to the basic on time. Leave partner patterns for later.
