For one to become a pro at salsa you have to master a number of moves and beats depending on the type of salsa and your level of experience. According to Matthew David Parker, you can dance as the leader, you can dance as a follower and once you’ve grasped it, you can then add turns and tricks that amplify your dance experience. When it comes to basics there are four things to grasp.
Master the closed dance position.
A closed position is achieved when the leader claps her partner’s hand in his left hand and places his right hand on her left shoulder blades. In turn the follower should place her left hand on his right shoulder blade with her arm going over his.
Keep a proper posture.
To avoid aches you should strive to keep your spine straight up. Your chin should be up, your chest puffed out and your shoulders hunched back. Always look up ahead with your neck slightly tilted out. Avoid looking down at your feet movement as it makes you look like a novice. While your hands are clasped, keep your arms horizontal and bent at the elbows for easier coordination with your partner.
Monitor Your Hip Movement.
Most of your movements in a salsa dance will be done with your hip. Keep your hips loose and flexible. Incorporate a hip movement - no matter how slight - in every move to accompany your legs and arms’ movements. Relax your body and sway the hips away.
Pick A Salsa Song
Matthew David Parker, a salsa instructor, insists that choosing a song is just as important as learning the moves. When you are starting out, pick a song that has a range of about four beats to the bar. A more appropriate song will have about 180 beats per minute. Internalize its beats and tempo so that you can master the speed and choose your moves.
Master the closed dance position.
A closed position is achieved when the leader claps her partner’s hand in his left hand and places his right hand on her left shoulder blades. In turn the follower should place her left hand on his right shoulder blade with her arm going over his.
Keep a proper posture.
To avoid aches you should strive to keep your spine straight up. Your chin should be up, your chest puffed out and your shoulders hunched back. Always look up ahead with your neck slightly tilted out. Avoid looking down at your feet movement as it makes you look like a novice. While your hands are clasped, keep your arms horizontal and bent at the elbows for easier coordination with your partner.
Monitor Your Hip Movement.
Most of your movements in a salsa dance will be done with your hip. Keep your hips loose and flexible. Incorporate a hip movement - no matter how slight - in every move to accompany your legs and arms’ movements. Relax your body and sway the hips away.
Pick A Salsa Song
Matthew David Parker, a salsa instructor, insists that choosing a song is just as important as learning the moves. When you are starting out, pick a song that has a range of about four beats to the bar. A more appropriate song will have about 180 beats per minute. Internalize its beats and tempo so that you can master the speed and choose your moves.
