The
side-to-side is the basic that our students experience the most success
with, so it's a good place to start. It is most commonly danced in social
settings in Latin America and therefore the most useful.
Verbal Cue:
Side-Close-Side-Clap
Prepare to start:
Stand with your weight on your right leg ready to move to your left.
Beat:
| 1. |
Take a step to the side with your left leg. |
| 2. |
Place your right foot close to your left foot and transfer your weight onto it. |
| 3. |
Take another step to the side with your left leg. |
| 4. |
Clap your hands once to mark the null beat. |
Your weight should now be on your left leg ready to move to your right.
Repeating the process moving to the right,
Beat:
| 5. |
Take a step to the side with your right leg. |
| 6. |
Place your left foot close to your right foot and transfer your weight onto it. |
| 7. |
Take another step to the side with your right leg. |
| 8. |
Clap your hands once to mark the null beat. |
You are now where you began, with your weight on your right leg, ready
to move to your left.
