V Step in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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V Step, a module of Salsa On1 101

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

The V Step, built on top of the back step: you draw a V on the floor with a swingy, pendulum feel.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

V Step. It feels like a back step with a tap, but on 1, instead of stepping forward, you step a little more inside and collect, then cross back on 2 and tap on 3.

Collect with the left on 1, cross back with the right on 2, tap on 3.
Step the left on 4, collect with the right on 5, cross back with the left on 6, tap on 7, step on 8.
Then continue, or go into your basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

V Step from the basic
The same from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Angle your body to the right on 1 to 3, to the left on 5, 6, 7.
On the cross, really put your weight back.
Keep the tapping knee high, turned out.
Use the pendulum: down and up, like a roller coaster.

💡 Drill it: first get the footwork right, then keep it flowy.

🎯 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 🎯

The V Step, built on top of the back step: you draw a V on the floor with a swingy, pendulum feel.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

V Step. It feels like a back step with a tap, but on 1, instead of stepping forward, you step a little more inside and collect, then cross back on 2 and tap on 3.

Collect with the left on 1, cross back with the right on 2, tap on 3.
Step the left on 4, collect with the right on 5, cross back with the left on 6, tap on 7, step on 8.
Then continue, or go into your basic.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

V Step from the basic
The same from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Angle your body to the right on 1 to 3, to the left on 5, 6, 7.
On the cross, really put your weight back.
Keep the tapping knee high, turned out.
Use the pendulum: down and up, like a roller coaster.

💡 Drill it: first get the footwork right, then keep it flowy.

🎯 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.