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Toe Heel Toe with Turn

Definition

The same step, but you tap behind on 8 and pivot more on 1 to face your back, then pivot to the front on 5.

Preview of the Advanced Taps module
Preview of the Advanced Taps module

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Advanced Taps, a module of Salsa On1 301

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Advanced taps: the Toe Heel Toe, which starts on 8, then with a half turn.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Toe Heel Toe. A toe, a heel and a toe, then a step: tap on 8, heel on 1, tap on 2, step on 3, then the other side.

  • Tap in, knee in, and collect on 4.
  • Then pivot on 1 and 5 as you open the heel, and tap to the front on 2 and 6, showing your shoe.

Lesson 2.

Toe Heel Toe with Turn. The same step, but you tap behind on 8 and pivot more on 1 to face your back, then pivot to the front on 5.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Toe Heel Toe
  2. Toe Heel Toe with Turn
  3. Both again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

  • Start on 8, not on 1, or you will be late.
  • Tap with energy into the floor, like kicking a bug.
  • Open the hands when you pivot.
  • Spot with your head on the turn.

💡 Drill it: once you get the coordination, you have it for life.

🎯 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

  • Right Turn
  • Left Turn
  • Inside Turn
  • Outside Turn
  • Double Turn
  • Axle Turn (Partnerwork)
  • Double Traveling Turn
  • Left Turn (Chachacha)

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