Nicole Lazo and Chris Penales teach the back spot turn in this video lesson. Also known as the 180, this salsa move incorporates new footwork for both the leader and follower.
The Sunrise | Salsa
The Sunrise salsa move adds sexy hand and arm styling to this intermediate dance pattern. Practice the right turn and inside roll before learning this sequence.
Left Turn Wind Up | Salsa
Combine the salsa left turn with a hand toss to create an advanced pattern known as the “left turn wind up.”
Add-On for Behind the Back | Salsa
This salsa video adds styling to the “Behind the Back” pattern for both leaders and followers. The concepts in this lesson can be applied to other advanced moves.
Behind the Back | Salsa
The “Behind the Back” salsa move is an intermediate dance turn that incorporates two inside rolls for the followers, sexy arm movements and new footwork for the leaders.
The Basic Copa | Salsa
The basic copa salsa move or turn starts with a cross handed outside turn followed by an inside half-turn where the ladies come to a stop to which styling can be added.
Inside Roll to Progressive Cross Body Lead | Salsa
This intermediate salsa combination further builds upon adding complexity to the cross body lead. Watch our inside roll and progressive cross body lead video lessons before learning this pattern.
Progressive Cross Body Lead | Salsa
The salsa progressive cross body lead adds a half-turn for both leader and follower before the follower “walks by” or crosses in front of the leader.
Right Turn Hand Toss | Salsa
This salsa pattern features the right turn hand toss followed by a female left turn. Both moves have been covered in previous salsa video lessons but here they’re combined into an intermediate move.
Cross Body Lead with Hook Turn | Salsa
Leaders can add flair to their cross body leads by incorporating a hook turn as the follower passes by. This combination will also help the leader practice switching hands behind his back.
Leader’s Hook Turn | Salsa
The man’s or leader’s hook turn is essential footwork the leader must master in order to progress in salsa. The dance steps are broken down into simple instructions in this video lesson.
The Shuttle | Salsa
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.