Hook Step 2 in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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Beginner Hook Steps, a module of Salsa On1 101

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

The classic Hook Step, done On1 starting with the left leg, and Hook Step 2 with a passé.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hook Step. Front on 1, side on 2, front on 3: on 2 you step back towards your diagonal and change direction.

Do not go all the way back. Your feet point where your body goes.
Other side on 5, 6, 7, or cross on 1 and 5.

Lesson 2.

Hook Step 2. The hook step with a passé on 8, twisting so your 1 already starts to the side.

Down on 7, up slightly on 8, knee raised, foot grazing the other leg.
Pivot on your toe on 4 and 8.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hook Step: front, side, front
Hook Step 2, passé on 8
Both again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Do not fully change your weight. Keep it stable.
Go with the entire body.
The passé is not really a jump. Point your toe.
Arms: handshakes, opposite to the leg.

💡 Drill it: keep the side step short.

🎯 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 🎯

The classic Hook Step, done On1 starting with the left leg, and Hook Step 2 with a passé.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hook Step. Front on 1, side on 2, front on 3: on 2 you step back towards your diagonal and change direction.

Do not go all the way back. Your feet point where your body goes.
Other side on 5, 6, 7, or cross on 1 and 5.

Lesson 2.

Hook Step 2. The hook step with a passé on 8, twisting so your 1 already starts to the side.

Down on 7, up slightly on 8, knee raised, foot grazing the other leg.
Pivot on your toe on 4 and 8.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hook Step: front, side, front
Hook Step 2, passé on 8
Both again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Do not fully change your weight. Keep it stable.
Go with the entire body.
The passé is not really a jump. Point your toe.
Arms: handshakes, opposite to the leg.

💡 Drill it: keep the side step short.

🎯 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.