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Cross Body Lead On2
Lead steps back on right, pivot to the left, step left next to right
Suzy Q
Cross left over right, step right to side, cross left over right, tap right next to left
Guaguancó Rhythm
A rumba pattern with 2-3 or 3-2 Clave rhythm, often accompanied by conga drumming
Basic Step On2
Quick-Quick-Slow; Step back on the ball of the right, replace weight on left, step right next to left
Cha Cha Step In Salsa
Integrate the Cha Cha chasse within the Salsa rhythm; step left to the side, cha-cha-cha on right
Right Turn On1
Step forward on left, pivot 180 degrees right on right, complete the turn stepping forward on left
Side Step On2
Step left to the side on 2, replace right on 3, step left next to right on 4
Cumbia Step
Step back on left, replace right, step left in place, tap right next to left
Pachanga Step
Bend knees slightly, step right to side, step left to side, cha-cha-cha with right
Tumbao Rhythm
Bass pattern in Clave rhythm, emphasizes the 2nd and 4th beats in a 4/4 measure
Left Turn On2
Step back on right, pivot 180 degrees right on left, complete the turn stepping back on right
Cross Body Lead On1
Lead steps forward on the left, pivot to the right, step right next to left
Left Turn On1
Step forward on left, pivot 180 degrees left on right, complete the turn stepping forward on left
Shines
Solo footwork showcasing individual style, usually performed during a break in the music
Basic Step On1
Quick-Quick-Slow; Left foot forward, right foot replace, left foot together
Son Montuno
Step pattern mimicking the syncopated style of the Son Montuno music; dancing on and off-beat with an emphasis on polyrhythms
Right Turn On2
Step back on right, pivot 180 degrees left on left, complete the turn stepping back on right
Side Step On1
Step left to the side, replace right, step left next to right
Rumba Step
Step left to side, rock back on right, recover on left, tap right next to left
Montuno Piano Pattern
Syncopated pattern played on piano, characteristic sound in Salsa, with emphasis on the off-beats
Vacilala
Leader releases follower's hand, allowing them to twirl inward and collect, no hand hold required
Tresillo Pattern
Three-note rhythmic pattern used in Latin American music, often found in Salsa as a syncopated rhythm played on the conga
Mozambique Rhythm
Repeated pattern incorporating the low and high drums creating an upbeat rhythm
Torso Isolation
Isolate and move the torso independently from the rest of the body, emphasizing musicality and body expression
Yoyo
Leader guides follower in a linear back and forth pattern, similar to a yoyo movement
Ochenta y Ocho
Leader performs a back-break on 1, pivots to face follower, follower performs an outside turn
Copa Step
Leader guides follower into an inward half-turn, switches places, and completes with a tap
Mambo Step
Step left forward, pivot half turn right, step left back, tap right next to left
Columbia Step
Step forward on left, kick right forward, step back on right, tap left next to right
Enchufla
Leader pulls the follower into a turn, shifts to the follower's original position, and guides the follower back to place
Dile Que No
Leader steps back on the left, follower crosses in front on the right, leader replaces weight on the right concluding with a side step on the left
The Clave Rhythm
Claps or beats on a 2-3 (Son Clave) or 3-2 pattern correlating to a 4/4 measure
Martillo Pattern
Bongo drum rhythm alternating open tone and slap, consistent throughout salsa music
Sombrero
Leader and follower execute right turns simultaneously, join hands to resemble a sombrero hat
Siete
Leader fakes a left turn, then executes a hook turn on right foot, follower does a left turn
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