Salsa Syllabus
Novice 1 Level
Important Concepts in Novice 1 Level
1) Principle of Weight Change
2) "Shopping Cart" Dancing Frame
3) Proper Hand Hold for Connecting with Partner
Novice 1 Level
1) Salsa Basic in Closed Hold, and in Open Hold
2) Cross Body Lead in Closed Hold, and in Open Hold
3) Lady: Underarm Right Turn ( Man: One Hand & Two Hand Leads)
Man: Right Turn on 1-3
Novice 2 Level
Improtant Concepts in Novice 2 Level
1) Making Weight Transfer Faster & Being On Time
2) Connecting With Partner
3) "Rubber Banding" & "Sticky Fingers" in Partner Dancing ( Compression/Extension)
4) Hearing Clave Timing & Structure and Tumbao Rhythm
Novice 2 Level Moves
1) Lady's Walk
2) Sugar Push
3) Drop N Catch
4) Basic LA Snap Out
5) Back Spot Turn
Intermediate Level
Improtant Concepts in Intermeidate Level
1) Using "Standing Leg", and Cuban Motion
2) Connecting with Partner Better
3) Use of Turning Techniques: Prep, Using Upper Body, Spotting, Foot Pressure
4) Musical Clarity - Recognizing Different Rhythms, Controlling Speed, & Change of Timing
Intermediate Level Moves
1) Leader: Lady's Walk Ending in Shadow Position; Cross Body Lead Ending in Shadow Position; Shadow Cross Body Lead & Variations
2) Basket & Variations
3) Wrap/Cuddle/ Butterfly & Variations
4) Lady's Travelling Turns - Left & Right; Lady's Arm Styling Through Traveling Turns
5) Advanced LA Snap Outs & Variations
6) Basic Copa & Variations
Advanced Level Moves
1) 360 Degree Turn & Variations
2) Advanced Copa & Variations
2) Quick Left & Right Combo Traveling Turns
Styling Elements
Styling: (Lady's) Hair Comb, Diva Pose, Head Roll, Kick, Tap, Hip Roll, Catwalk, Swivel, Body Roll, Run, Ronde
Styling: (Man's) Head Loop, Hand Throw
Salsa Styling & Tricks Syllabus
Syllabus - Styling & Tricks
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