Staggered Basic in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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Basic Step, a module of Salsa On1 101

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Your On1 basic step, done properly so it does not look mechanical.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Basic Step. Step forward with the left on 1, back with the right on 2, collect in the middle on 3, wait on 4, then the same on 5, 6, 7 going back with the right, and wait on 8.

Think quick, quick, slow: slow down that 3.
Fully change your weight: it is never spread between your legs.
On 5, stay on your toe, not flat-footed.

Staggered Basic. Instead of collecting in the middle, step a bit back on 3 and a bit front on 7, for a more fluid and natural basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hear the beat
From the front, half time, then full time
From the back, half time, then full speed

Technique Cues 💡

We do not dance the 4 and the 8. Clap on them as an exercise.
Keep your steps very small, a lot smaller than you think.
Bend the knees.

💡 Drill it: too fast? Slow it down on the video player.

🎯 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 🎯

Your On1 basic step, done properly so it does not look mechanical.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Basic Step. Step forward with the left on 1, back with the right on 2, collect in the middle on 3, wait on 4, then the same on 5, 6, 7 going back with the right, and wait on 8.

Think quick, quick, slow: slow down that 3.
Fully change your weight: it is never spread between your legs.
On 5, stay on your toe, not flat-footed.

Staggered Basic. Instead of collecting in the middle, step a bit back on 3 and a bit front on 7, for a more fluid and natural basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hear the beat
From the front, half time, then full time
From the back, half time, then full speed

Technique Cues 💡

We do not dance the 4 and the 8. Clap on them as an exercise.
Keep your steps very small, a lot smaller than you think.
Bend the knees.

💡 Drill it: too fast? Slow it down on the video player.

🎯 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.