Prep (Chachacha): definition, module and class

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Two slow turns from Salsa: a Left Turn and a Right Turn.

The Move 🧠

Prep. Every time that we are turning in one direction, we are prepping towards the other direction, and there is always a prep when we are spinning in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha and all these kinds of dances.

Lesson 1.

Left Turn. The Left Turn starts forward on 2, just like your basics, and it works just like a basic step at first.

Go 8 and 1, prep right on 2, turn on 4 and 5, back on 6.

Lesson 2.

Right Turn. Same concept here, we prepare towards the left so we can spin to the right, and the preparation happens on 1.

Open left, step your 2 forward, never crossed, then turn.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Left Turn
Right Turn, four of each

Technique Cues 💡

Take it slow. It is a walking turn.
Spinning left, prepare right. Spinning right, prepare left.
Step your 2 forward, not to the side.

💡 Drill it: keep it slow and finish the basic every time.

🎯 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.

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Two slow turns from Salsa: a Left Turn and a Right Turn.

The Move 🧠

Lesson 1.

Left Turn. The Left Turn starts forward on 2, just like your basics, and it works just like a basic step at first.

Go 8 and 1, prep right on 2, turn on 4 and 5, back on 6.

Lesson 2.

Right Turn. Same concept here, we prepare towards the left so we can spin to the right, and the preparation happens on 1.

Open left, step your 2 forward, never crossed, then turn.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Left Turn
Right Turn, four of each

Technique Cues 💡

Take it slow. It is a walking turn.
Spinning left, prepare right. Spinning right, prepare left.
Step your 2 forward, not to the side.

💡 Drill it: keep it slow and finish the basic every time.

🎯 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.