Ronde (Chachacha) in Salsa On2: definition, module and class

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Footwork Partners 2, a module of Chachacha & Boogaloo

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Your second Pattern step, from Eddie Torres and Eddie Jr, built on the Star Pattern.

The Move 🧠

Star Pattern from 8 and 1, no pauses, then and 7. Ronde. I drop on seven and I do a circle of the leg with my right leg, really kicking the leg to the front so it is drawing a nice big circle.
7 8 and 1, knee up. Passé. It is like you are brushing your back leg here with the foot, and this is called a Passé, or a coupé in ballet.
Tap and 2, then back. Mambo Jazz. It is a little bit like a Mambo Jazz.
Cross on 5 and 6. Heel drop. I open and go with my heel and I can lean, drop, drop, and that is called a heel drop.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Count in from 6 7, run it on the music.
Again with the jump, then six and cross.

Technique Cues 💡

The Ronde is slow, the rest is syncopation.
Stomp when you cross in front.
Spin on 7, jump on 1.

💡 Drill it: Run it again tomorrow, and the day after, 10 minutes a day for a month.

🎯 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 🎯

Your second Pattern step, from Eddie Torres and Eddie Jr, built on the Star Pattern.

The Move 🧠

Star Pattern from 8 and 1, no pauses, then and 7. Ronde. I drop on seven and I do a circle of the leg with my right leg, really kicking the leg to the front so it is drawing a nice big circle.
7 8 and 1, knee up. Passé. It is like you are brushing your back leg here with the foot, and this is called a Passé, or a coupé in ballet.
Tap and 2, then back. Mambo Jazz. It is a little bit like a Mambo Jazz.
Cross on 5 and 6. Heel drop. I open and go with my heel and I can lean, drop, drop, and that is called a heel drop.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Count in from 6 7, run it on the music.
Again with the jump, then six and cross.

Technique Cues 💡

The Ronde is slow, the rest is syncopation.
Stomp when you cross in front.
Spin on 7, jump on 1.

💡 Drill it: Run it again tomorrow, and the day after, 10 minutes a day for a month.

🎯 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.