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Angles (8 Directions)

Also called: 8 directions, angles, eight directions, facings

Definition

Using all eight directions of the room, including the back diagonals, treating every corner as an audience. Each move becomes an intentional angle change, drilled by facing every direction across four eights of music.

Preview of the Angles 3 module
Preview of the Angles 3 module

Taught in

Angles 3, a module of Salsa Footwork 301

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