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Flare Suzy Q

Also called: suzy q flare

Definition

Suzy Q on 1, 2, 3, twist on 4 and, instead of the passé, flare to the side, tapping the floor with a straight leg.

Preview of the Advanced Suzy Q Variations module
Preview of the Advanced Suzy Q Variations module

Taught in

Advanced Suzy Q Variations, a module of Salsa On1 301

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Four advanced, flashier Suzy Q variations.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Flare Suzy Q. Suzy Q on 1, 2, 3, twist on 4 and, instead of the passé, flare to the side, tapping the floor with a straight leg.

Gancho Suzy Q. Gancho means hook: kick on 4 without twisting, twist on the and, bend that knee and kick your butt with your heel, then 5.

Lesson 2.

Syncopated Suzy Q. A Full Suzy Q, stepping on the and counts too: 1 and 2 and 3, 5 and 6 and 7.

  • Arms on the and counts, like cradling a baby.

Lesson 3.

Charleston Suzy Q. A regular Suzy Q on your toes with the Charleston flick: twist out on 8, knees in, cross and twist in on 1.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Flare Suzy Q
  2. Gancho Suzy Q
  3. Syncopated Suzy Q
  4. Charleston Suzy Q, then all four again

Technique Cues 💡

  • Lean towards your leg and look down, like crushing a bug.
  • Stay on your toes, keep it small.

💡 Drill it: the Charleston takes coordination, give yourself 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.

Related moves

  • Gancho Suzy Q
  • Charleston Suzy Q
  • Suzy Q
  • Tap
  • Flare
  • Mambo (Palladium) Arm
  • Salsa Arm
  • Kick

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