In this dance video lesson I explain the Salsa timing and count. As a beginner, it is very important for you to understand that there are a total of 8 beats in every phrase of Salsa music. However, when you are dancing, you are usually only making 6 steps within 1 phrase. So how do we count 8 beats to 6 steps? Easy! We pause on count “4″ and count “8″. So the most common count used in Salsa is 1,2,3-5,6,7 (counts 4 and 8 are pauses). In the video I illustrate the most basic step to the count as an example. Alternatively, you may count Quick, Quick, Slow – Quick, Quick, Slow. The Slow takes up 2 beats so it is the same thing as the numerical count. Please watch the video for better clarity and explanation of the Salsa count.
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In this online dance instruction video, I explain the footwork dance technique element. I use 3 dance moves in 3 different dances to illustrate it. Learn the correct footwork for the Salsa, Tango and Swing basic steps. I also show examples of what not to do! After you watch this dance video, you will understand what “footwork” really means, so make sure to learn it for every dance step.
