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The Ultimate Guide to Salsa Dance Positions: A Comprehensive Handbook

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Salsa dancing is a popular and enjoyable dance style that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to stay active, socialize, and have fun. One of the most important aspects of salsa dancing is learning the basic positions.

Basic Salsa Dance Positions

There are four basic salsa dance positions:

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Open position: This is the most common salsa dance position. The partners are facing each other, with a slight space between them. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep.
Closed position: This position is similar to the open position, but the partners are closer together. The man's right hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's left hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's left hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's right hand is on the man's bicep.
Cross-body lead: This position is used for certain turns and spins. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep. The partners are facing each other, but the woman is slightly turned to the man's right.
Outside turn: This position is used for certain turns and spins. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep. The partners are facing each other, but the woman is slightly turned to the man's left.

Intermediate Salsa Dance Positions

Once you have mastered the basic salsa dance positions, you can start learning some intermediate positions. These positions are more challenging, but they can add a lot of flair and style to your dancing.

Underarm turn: This position is used for certain turns and spins. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep.
Shoulder check: This position is used for certain turns and spins. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep.
Rollover: This position is used for certain turns and spins. The man's left hand is on the woman's waist, and the woman's right hand is on the man's shoulder. The man's right hand is behind the woman's back, and the woman's left hand is on the man's bicep.

Advanced Salsa Dance Positions

Once you have mastered the intermediate salsa dance positions, you can start learning some advanced positions. These positions are very challenging, but they can add a lot of flair and style to your dancing.

Aerials: These positions involve the man lifting the woman into the air. They are very challenging, but they can be very impressive.
Flips: These positions involve the man flipping the woman over. They are very challenging, but they can be very exciting.
Drops: These positions involve the man dropping the woman to the ground. They are very challenging, but they can be very dramatic.

Tips for Learning Salsa Dance Positions

Here are a few tips for learning salsa dance positions:

Start by practicing the basic positions.
Once you have mastered the basic positions, you can start learning some intermediate positions.
Once you have mastered the intermediate positions, you can start learning some advanced positions.
Be patient and don't get discouraged if you don't get it right away.
Practice regularly and you will eventually master all of the salsa dance positions.

Salsa dancing is a great way to stay active, socialize, and have fun. Learning the basic salsa dance positions is essential for becoming a good salsa dancer. With practice, you can master all of the salsa dance positions and become a great dancer.

Handbook of Salsa Dance Positions : Print Replica Edition: Fixed Format

by Lisa Gungor

4.6 out of 5