03.Mar.2010 May I Have This Dance?
During ABC’s season finale of “The Bachelor,” they announced the lineup of celebrities for the long-anticipated new season of “Dancing with the Stars.” With this eclectic group of celebrities, this should be an interesting season, which begins Monday, March 22, 2010:
Evan Lysacek, 24, Olympic gold medalist, & Anna Trebunskaya
Erin Andrews, 31, ESPN reporter, & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Nicole Scherzinger, 31, singer/songwriter, & Derek Hough
Aiden Turner, 32, soap star, & Edyta Sliwinska
Chad Ochocinco, 32, NFL star, & Cheryl Burke
Jake Pavelka, 32, ‘The Bachelor’, & Chelsie Hightower
Kate Gosselin, 35, reality TV personality, & Tony Dovolani
Shannen Doherty, 37, actress, & Mark Ballas
Niecy Nash, 40, actress, & Louis Van Amstel
Pamela Anderson, 42, actress/model, & Damian Whitewood
Buzz Aldrin, 80, astronaut, & Ashley Costa
While the “Dancing with the Stars” series maintains its success, local dance studios around the country remain popular. It seems, at least to me, that everyone has caught the “dance fever,” sort of speak. I definitely have caught it, too, as I am in the midst of my third dance class. I have just finished the third lesson in Salsa.
Photo credit: ABC
Since we have previously posted a lesson in the Rumba, http://www.12vspotlight.com/blog/2009/11/02/73/put-your-dancing-shoes-on/, I am now going to teach you the basic Salsa.
Salsa Dance Steps
Salsa is one of the most popular Latin dances, and it is definitely hot and spicy. At first glance, it seems that this dance is very difficult, but it is actually very easy to learn. In only ten minutes, you will learn this fun, energetic dance!
Salsa is danced in a closed position, partners facing each other. The gentleman holds the lady’s right hand with his left hand. His right hand is placed around her waist. Her left hand is placed on his right shoulder.
The basic Salsa rhythm is very easy – quick, quick, slow; quick, quick, slow. The slow step consumes 2 beats of music and the quick steps only one.
Salsa Basic Steps
There are various styles and variations of Salsa, but as a beginner, you should start at a beginning. Here are the basic salsa steps for beginners:
Basic Salsa Steps for Men
The gentleman starts with his left foot stepping forward. The man’s steps are as follows:
You need to start with both feet together. Remember, practice makes perfect.
- Step forward with your left foot (first beat)
- Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
- Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
- Step backward with your right foot (first beat)
- Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
- Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
Basic Salsa Steps for Women
The lady starts with her right foot stepping backward. (My male dance teachers always joke, “The woman is always right.”) The woman’s steps are as follows:
You need to start with both feet together. Practice makes perfect for you, too.
- Step backward with your right foot (first beat)
- Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
- Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
- Step forward with your left foot (first beat)
- Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
- Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
Source: http://www.dancing4beginners.com/salsa-steps.htm
Like I recommended before, you may want to search for videos of this on YouTube if this would make it easier to watch. I always take comfort in that my father says, “It is better to have a strong male dancer. It is his job to make the lady look good.” Sorry guys, the pressure is on you!
Get lit,
Abigail Michelle
Spotlight Model and Blogger
http://www.abigail-michelle.com
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