Salsa: Basic Steps
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Back Basic
The back basic is the foundation piece of British salsa. Eventually the back step provides the wind-up for the anti-clockwise spin that is the trademark of the British turn combinations.
Verbal Cue:
Back-And-Close-Clap
Prepare to start:
Stand with your weight on your right leg ready to move with your left.
Beat:
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Take a step back with your left leg, while your right foot stays in the same place. (Remember to transfer your weight completely onto your left leg) |
| 2. |
Transfer your weight from your left leg onto your right leg. This is called a replace of weight, and is done to the verbal cue of "and". |
| 3. |
Place your left foot close to your right and transfer your weight onto it. |
| 4. |
Clap your hands once to mark the null beat. |
Your weight should now be on your left leg ready to move with your right.
Repeating the process moving to the right,
Beat:
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Take a step back with your right leg, while your left foot stays in the same place. (Remember to transfer your weight completely onto your right leg) |
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Transfer your weight from your right leg onto your left leg. (Replace of weight done to the cue of "and") |
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Place your right foot close to your left and transfer your weight onto it. |
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Clap your hands once to mark the null beat. |
You are now back to the beginning with your weight on your right leg, ready to move with your left.
Comments:
If you want to practise this basic facing Shirin in the clip: Back
Basic, Dual Angle; you should start with your weight on your left
leg ready to move with your right.
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