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Side, Back and Front Step

Definition

Add the tap, kick or heel to your side step, back step and front step.

Preview of the Taps, Kicks and Heels module
Preview of the Taps, Kicks and Heels module

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Taps, Kicks and Heels, a module of Salsa On1 101

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Related moves

  • Heel Tap
  • Timing (Tiempo)
  • Basic Step
  • Chord Step
  • Syncopation
  • Braid Step (Patterns)
  • Passé
  • Contraposition

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