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Suzy Q Cross

Definition

A full count: Suzy Q on 1, 2, 3, cross with the right on 4, Suzy Q on 5, 6, 7, cross with the right on 8, then basic.

Preview of the Intermediate Suzy Q Variations module
Preview of the Intermediate Suzy Q Variations module

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Intermediate Suzy Q Variations, a module of Salsa On1 201

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Three new intermediate Suzy Q variations.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Suzy Q Plus. Start with a regular Suzy Q with the left, then on the right continue it until 1, stepping three times instead of crossing twice.

  • 5, 6, 7, 8, 1: right, left, right, left, right.
  • To get back on the count, cross on 3, then Suzy Q into the basic.

Lesson 2.

Crossover Suzy Q. Three crosses, left on 1, right on 2, left on 3, then a Suzy Q on 5, 6, 7 into a basic.

Lesson 3.

Suzy Q Cross. A full count: Suzy Q on 1, 2, 3, cross with the right on 4, Suzy Q on 5, 6, 7, cross with the right on 8, then basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Suzy Q Plus
  2. Crossover Suzy Q
  3. Suzy Q Cross, then all three from the back

Technique Cues 💡

  • On your toes, knees bent, body pitched forward.
  • Twist your hips toward the left when you cross.
  • The feet do the work, the upper body stays elegant.

💡 Drill it: keep it small and compact.

🎯 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.

Related moves

  • Suzy Q
  • Tap
  • Flare
  • Mambo (Palladium) Arm
  • Salsa Arm
  • Kick
  • Heel Twist
  • Crossover

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