Learn the shuttle salsa move in this video lesson which incorporates a hook and turn for the ladies that can be used in other patterns.
Dos y Una | Cuban Salsa
Dos y Una is a variation of the Exhibe turn that we covered in a previous video lesson. This move starts in Llevala Pa’bajo followed by 3 Exhibes with both the follower and leader turning on the last Exhibe.
Hand Toss to Inside Roll | Salsa
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.
Uruguayan Candombe | Conga Drums
Candombe is an Uruguayan music and dance style originating with African slaves. This Uruguayan music style is based on three different Candombe drums: chico, repique and piano drums.
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.
Rumba Guaguancó | Conga Drums
Learn Rumba Guaguancó on the conga drums in this video lesson. Discover the difference between the three Guaguancó parts – the tumba, tres dos and quinto.
Setenta y Uno | Cuban Salsa
Setenta y Uno starts like Setenta but after the first Enchufla, the leader brings the follower into an Enganche followed by a Dile Que No.
Basket Variations | Salsa
Enhance the salsa basket move with this stylish variation that incorporates a different flick setup, the pretzel pattern and hair brushes.
Pasea | Cuban Salsa
The Cuban salsa move Pasea begins in the Dile Que No position. “Pasear” means to go on a stroll. The leader leads the follower around his body.
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.
Variations of the Tumbao Rhythm | Conga Drums
In North America, the basic conga drum pattern used in popular music is called tumbao. Learn how to play 3 variations of the tumbao rhythm on conga drums in this free music video lesson.
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.