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Back Cross

Also called: back crosses

Definition

The same thing to the back: cross back on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Preview of the Crossovers module
Preview of the Crossovers module

Taught in

Crossovers, a module of Salsa On1 101

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

The chord crosses, doubled: you now cross on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, forward and back.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Crossover. Cross to the front on 1, 2, 3 starting with the left, and on 5, 6, 7 starting with the right.

  • Twist your hips on the and, upper body stays to the front.
  • Keep it super small: you barely step in front of your leg.
  • Come up with the knee, tracing your other leg.

Back Cross. The same thing to the back: cross back on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.

  • Everything comes from the knee: lift it, don't kick the leg out.
  • Feet close, like you are balancing on a rope.

How the Drill Runs πŸ”

  1. Crossovers
  2. Back crosses
  3. Crossovers straight into back crosses
  4. The same again from the back

Technique Cues πŸ’‘

  • Keep your knees bent and stay on your toes.
  • Pitch your torso a little forward.
  • Your upper body is elegant and lazy: your legs do the hard work.

πŸ’‘ Drill it: put some energy down into the floor.

🎯 Community

Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.

Related moves

  • Suzy Q
  • Tap
  • Flare
  • Mambo (Palladium) Arm
  • Salsa Arm
  • Kick
  • Heel Twist
  • Crossover

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