Hook Step 3 in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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Intermediate Hook Steps, a module of Salsa On1 201

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Building on the previous hook steps: the syncopated Hook Step 3 and the Full Count Hook Step.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hook Step 3. It works just like a number two, with a Mambo Jazz added.

Passé on 8, cross on 1 towards your diagonal.
Step on the and, flare to the front on 2, come back to the front on 3.
Other side: come up on 4, 5 and 6, front on 7.

Lesson 2.

Full Count Hook Step. It works just like a number one or a number two, but we continue the step full count: three hook steps instead of two.

1, 2, 3, then cross with the right on 4, 5, 6.
Cross the left on 7, 8, land on 1 for a basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hook Step 3
Full Count Hook Step, twice in a row
Both again from the back view

Technique Cues 💡

No weight on the flare.
On 3, step under your body.
Keep the rhythm.
Full count: change directions, keep your footwork small.

💡 Drill it: twist your 8, 1 like a surprise.

🎯 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 🎯

Building on the previous hook steps: the syncopated Hook Step 3 and the Full Count Hook Step.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hook Step 3. It works just like a number two, with a Mambo Jazz added.

Passé on 8, cross on 1 towards your diagonal.
Step on the and, flare to the front on 2, come back to the front on 3.
Other side: come up on 4, 5 and 6, front on 7.

Lesson 2.

Full Count Hook Step. It works just like a number one or a number two, but we continue the step full count: three hook steps instead of two.

1, 2, 3, then cross with the right on 4, 5, 6.
Cross the left on 7, 8, land on 1 for a basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hook Step 3
Full Count Hook Step, twice in a row
Both again from the back view

Technique Cues 💡

No weight on the flare.
On 3, step under your body.
Keep the rhythm.
Full count: change directions, keep your footwork small.

💡 Drill it: twist your 8, 1 like a surprise.

🎯 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.