Pas de Bourré Syncopation in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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Syncopations, a module of Salsa On1 301

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Syncopations: accents in between the counts, used in salsa to step quicker, here continuously.

The Moves 🧠

Syncopating the Pas de Bourré.

Pas de Bourré Syncopation. Your Pas de Bourré at double speed, cha cha cha rhythm: 8 and 1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7.

The last hit lands on the strong beat, matching the cowbell.

Variations on 1, 2, 3 and on 5, 6, 7.

Open and Close Syncopation. The open and close step done syncopated, on the and between the counts.

On 1 and 2 and 3: cross with the left on 1, back with the right on 2, then repeat with the right.
On 5 and 6 and 7: open, open, back, front, front into your basic.
Start without the full cross on 7.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Pas de Bourré Syncopation
Open and Close on 1, 2, 3
Open and Close on 5, 6, 7
All three again

Technique Cues 💡

On your toes, small steps under yourself.
Keep your upper body stable.
Fall into it and let gravity help.

💡 Drill it: do not rush, there is a pause on 3.

🎯 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 🎯

Syncopations: accents in between the counts, used in salsa to step quicker, here continuously.

The Moves 🧠

Syncopating the Pas de Bourré.

Pas de Bourré Syncopation. Your Pas de Bourré at double speed, cha cha cha rhythm: 8 and 1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7.

The last hit lands on the strong beat, matching the cowbell.

Variations on 1, 2, 3 and on 5, 6, 7.

Open and Close Syncopation. The open and close step done syncopated, on the and between the counts.

On 1 and 2 and 3: cross with the left on 1, back with the right on 2, then repeat with the right.
On 5 and 6 and 7: open, open, back, front, front into your basic.
Start without the full cross on 7.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Pas de Bourré Syncopation
Open and Close on 1, 2, 3
Open and Close on 5, 6, 7
All three again

Technique Cues 💡

On your toes, small steps under yourself.
Keep your upper body stable.
Fall into it and let gravity help.

💡 Drill it: do not rush, there is a pause on 3.

🎯 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.