Learn Salsa Steps
When learning salsa counting is very important. Only at the beginning! After a while you will feel the music and you can let go of the counting. In salsa dancing the dancer uses two measures of the music to complete one cycle in their basic dance. Salsa music traditionally utilizes a 4/4 time signature, but often play in groups of eight beats (two measures of four quarter notes). In salsa dancing the dancer also uses two measures of the music to complete one cycle. One measure is for the left side and the other is for the right side of the body. The man always starts the cycle with his left foot, the female with the right foot. The first step for the man is a step forward with the left foot. The second step is a step in place with the right foot. The third step is a step back with the left foot. The fourth beat is a break (no step). The fifth beat is a step back with the right foot, then a step in place with the left foot and on beat number 7 back with the right foot. The eight beat is a second break. Then the cycle repeats itself. Watch the video to help you understand the basic salsa steps.
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