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What are the steps to salsa dance?

Jean Franco Vergaray
Professional Dance Instructor
Jean Franco Vergaray is a dancer specializing in salsa dancing. Jean Franco was also formerly the owner of Salsa In Queens, a community, dance-oriented studio for beginners and experienced dancers alike, based in Queens, New York City. He has over 13 years of dancing experience and over eight years of dance instruction experience.

Jean Franco Vergaray

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The basic salsa steps are: start with both feet together, step forward with your left foot, shift your weight to your right foot, step backward with your left foot, then pause. Then, reverse the actions and use your right foot. Step backward with your right foot, shift your weight, step forward, then pause. Repeat to keep the dance going.

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Why is there is a pause on 4th & 8th count?

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It is done to give salsa a rhythmic feel of slow, quick, slow, – slow, quick, slow.

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What does the salsa have to do with the color red?

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The color red is associated with passion! Salsa dancing, as all Latin dances, is a passionate dance.

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Why can't salsa be done by a single person?

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It can! While salsa is a partner dance, you can practice on your own too.

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On Step 6, do I shift my weight on the right or left foot?

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You should shift your weight from the front to the back of your left foot on Step 6.

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