Salsa Steps

Salsa, one of the most popular Latin American dances, is definitely, as its name suggests, hot and spicy. And do you know why it's so popular? Not because it's difficult, but because it's easy and simple. Not to mention fun, social, energetic and, of course, sexy.

At first glance it looks difficult to learn, but the truth is that the basic salsa steps are very easy. They can be learned with less than 10 minutes of practice.

Salsa is danced in a closed position, partners facing each other. The gentleman holds the lady’s right hand with his left hand. His right hand is placed around her waist. Her left hand is placed on his right shoulder.

The basic Salsa rhythm is very easy - quick, quick, slow; quick, quick, slow. The slow step consumes 2 beats of music and the quick steps only one.

Basic Salsa steps

There are various styles and variations of Salsa, but as a beginner, you should start at a beginning. Here are the basic salsa steps for beginners:

Salsa Basic Step For Men

You need to start with both feet together. Remember, practice makes perfect.

1. Step forward with your left foot (first beat)
2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
3. Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
4. Step backward with your right foot (first beat)
5. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
6. Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)

Salsa Basic Step For Ladies

1. Step backward with your right foot (first beat)
2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
3. Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
4. Step forward with your left foot (first beat)
5. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
6. Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)

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