Apparently, this combination has been done before. I’m jotting down the steps here, but it may make no sense to anybody.
Basic step into double handed lead for a lady two-handed right hand turn. The lady will turn on 5, 6, 7.
Back break on 1 and then end up with you and the lady back to [...]
So it has been awhile since I’ve made any posting to this salsa blog. Mostly, it is because I haven’t had the chance to compress the videos I recorded. Two weeks ago, Chris introduced us to a few other latin dances, namely Cha-cha, Merengue, and the Bachata. The steps for the Merengue [...]
Of course, we don’t pay anyway, but that title sounds so much better. So, let’s begin.
Combination #1:
Start with a cross-body lead.
Then, on the 1, 2, 3, do a half right turn, leading with the left food 1. On 2, turn facing away from the lady and then put your left arm over your [...]
Well, on Friday, I went to the Havana Club with a bunch of my friends and learned a couple of new moves. I still haven’t perfect them yet. The idea is simple. Basically, you start with a right-to-right connection (or get into one using a cross-body lead of some kind). Then, you do [...]
On Monday, Chris, our fearless teacher, showed us some techniques to follow when spinning. For the right hand turn, you turn on the 1, 2, 3, beat. On 1, you step forward with your left foot, putting it slightly in front of the right. You want to also raise your arms to help you [...]
Back to the basics… Loved today’s class. Great tips from Chris today. He’s doing an amazing job. Remember your posture. Always stand upright. You want to look good!
One tip for the spins is to use your shoulders and your arms. Lift them up and use them to balance you. [...]
Okay… Another week, another move. Here we go.
We start by doing a cross body lead with both hands.
Then, on the 1, 2, 3, do a back break, but turn the lady to your right (opposite cross body lead). Lady will do a half turn on your right hand side. Check her with your [...]
Not much to say, except, let’s dance.
Start by doing a regular cross body lead
Next, left hand holding ladies left, on the 1, 2, 3, do a break back on 1 and bring the ladies arm to your stomach and then put your right around over her and onto her back and push her tightly around [...]
So I don’t remember how to do this combo at all. But I thought since I wrote some notes down, I should at least post it. I think you can find the video at the MIT Salsa Club website somewhere. The only way to really remember things is to practice, practice, practice.
Cross body lead with [...]
Here’s another combination. I’m not exactly sure what you’re supposed to do in the first 2 steps here. Something to think about and practice.
Do a crossbody lead with an inside turn. Don’t turn your partner all the way, just until she faces away. Left arm still high. May sure you check her so [...]