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Heel Three

Definition

Step your 1, 2 like your basic, then instead of stepping on 3 you step on the and count, and on 3 you go with your heel.

Preview of the Basic Variations 2 module
Preview of the Basic Variations 2 module

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Basic Variations 2, a module of Salsa On1 201

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Two syncopated basic step variations: you step on the and count, a little before the beat, and finish on the beat.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Heel Three. Step your 1, 2 like your basic, then instead of stepping on 3 you step on the and count, and on 3 you go with your heel.

  • In high heels, go with the toe instead and turn it in a little.

Lesson 2.

Tap Five. Same syncopated rhythm, but instead of the heel you step just before the 5, on 4 and, and tap on 5.

  • Right to the back on and, tap with the left on 5, crossed behind your foot, then step front 6, 7.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Heel Three, then with the arms
  2. Tap Five, then with the comb
  3. Heel Three from the back, once with the toe
  4. Tap Five with the comb

Technique Cues 💡

  • Go from the knee, not the hip, and bring that toe up.
  • Styling always comes from the elbow.

💡 Drill it: bend that knee and drop a little.

🎯 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

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

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