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Crossover

Also called: cross over

Definition

Full count crossover, 1 2 3, 5 6 7, every beat. Use the twist to create the illusion of crossing.

Preview of the Suzy Q 3 module
Preview of the Suzy Q 3 module

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Suzy Q 3, a module of Salsa Footwork 101

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From the module notes

Crossover + Spiral Step, Speed and Rotation 🔥

The Crossover

Full count crossover, 1 2 3, 5 6 7, every beat. Stay on the balls of your feet with center of mass slightly forward. Flat feet and heavy heels will kill your speed.

Use the twist to create the illusion of crossing. You don't need to step all the way across. Twist your hip inward so your knee covers your back leg. Compact, fast, effective. Feet stay close together, no wide swinging. 🎯

Upper body stays facing front. All the work is in the legs and hips. Free foot grazes your ankle as it passes through a Passé.

The Spiral Step 💃

A traveling move combining Suzy Q energy with angle changes.

  • Finish facing left on 7
  • Step across on 1, lead from elbow or shoulder, whole body rotates together
  • Suzy Q lands on 2 3 4 (contra tiempo)
  • Kick on 5, back-front step-step on 6 7

Two kick options: downward kick or brush. Either way, snap it back fast using rubber-band knee energy.

Double the Spiral by pivoting on 1 to the opposite side and repeating. 🔥

🔬 Leading the Spiral from the elbow or shoulder keeps your frame intact and makes the rotation feel effortless rather than forced.

Related moves

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

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