Learn how to properly lead and follow a hand toss in this video lesson. Hand tosses can add visual flair to your dancing style and are a great way to initiate free spins for the ladies. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube Travel … [Read more...]
Alternating Turns and Hand Toss | Salsa
In this salsa video lesson, the leader initiates a turn for the follower from an open position and then immediately turns himself. This pattern introduces new footwork that will help any leader or follower improve his or her dance skills. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole … [Read more...]
Basket Variations | Salsa
Enhance the salsa basket move with this stylish variation that incorporates a different flick setup, the pretzel pattern and hair brushes. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube Travel … [Read more...]
The Basket | Salsa
Learn the salsa move known as the basket. Ladies will follow the basket steps with a flick and then an outside roll. Leaders will be able to confidently execute this pattern after watching this video lesson. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole … [Read more...]
Ladies Outside Roll | Salsa
The salsa outside roll for ladies is important to learn as the footwork involved serves as the foundation for many other salsa dance moves. Leaders will also learn how to lead this pattern properly in this video lesson. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out … [Read more...]
The Drop Catch or Coin Drop | Salsa
The drop hand catch or coin drop in salsa dance is an intermediate move that incorporates great hand styling for both followers and leaders. Many variations exist but this video lesson explains the most basic version. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out … [Read more...]
The Half Moon | Salsa
The half moon starts as a cross body lead led into a "j hook" initiated by the leader so that the follower spins away from her partner and turns back. In this video lesson, the leader starts the move with a right to right connection and ends it with a hairbrush and … [Read more...]
Hammerlock Turn or Pretzel | Salsa
The salsa hammerlock turn or "pretzel turn" as it's also known is essentially a right hand turn for the ladies while maintaining a connection with both hands for followers and leaders. Upon completion, the lady has her right arm bent behind her back and the left arm … [Read more...]
Inside Roll | Salsa
Learn the inside roll that starts as a cross body lead then flows into an inside turn to the left for the follower. The footwork can be tricky at first but with practice should be easy to master. Salsa On1 Instructors: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube … [Read more...]
First Combination | Salsa
Practice the right turn and cross body lead as your first combination while incorporating both hands while turning and the "hair brush" technique for ladies. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube Travel … [Read more...]
Cross Body Lead | Salsa
Learn the salsa cross body lead. This video is for beginner dancers and features the footwork and partnering positions and steps for men and women to be able to lead and follow this basic move. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube … [Read more...]
Basic Left Turn or Fade Away | Salsa
Learn the basic left turn for ladies and men in this video lesson. Also known as a "fade away" for ladies, this simple turn is important for both leaders and followers. Salsa On1 Instructor: Nicole Lazo Check out Nicole Lazo's YouTube Travel … [Read more...]