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.
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.
Basket Variations | Salsa
Enhance the salsa basket move with this stylish variation that incorporates a different flick setup, the pretzel pattern and hair brushes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hammerlock Turn or Pretzel | Salsa
The salsa hammerlock turn or “pretzel turn” is essentially a right hand turn for the ladies while maintaining a connection with both hands with the leader.
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.
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.
Cross Body Lead | Salsa
Learn the salsa cross body lead. This video is for beginner dancers and features footwork and partnering positions for both men and women.
Basic Left Turn or Fade Away | Salsa
Learn the basic left turn or fade away for ladies and men in this video lesson. This simple turn is important for both leaders and followers to master.