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Salsa Patterns (489)

A collection of salsa patterns taught by J Smooth Salsa.

Moves listed are from the perspective of the lead, or male. Some knowledge of dance terminology recommended.

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Children categories

Checks

Checks (77)

Patterns that causes the leader or follower to stop abruptly in a turn.

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Crossbody Leads

Crossbody Leads (81)

Patterns where the main basis of movement is the crossbody lead.

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Dips

Dips (6)

Patterns that involve have the dance partner dropping below the other partner's horizontal waist plane.

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Other

Other (49)

Patterns that fit no specific basis of movement.

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Reverse Crossbody Lead

Reverse Crossbody Lead (31)

Patterns where the reverse crossbody lead is the basis of movement.

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Tricks

Tricks (16)

Special patterns that can be seen during dance competitions or performances.

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Turns

Turns (102)

Patterns where the primary step involved is mostly turns.

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Walk-Around

Walk-Around (43)

Patterns in which the leader of follower travel in a circular direction, clockwise or counterclockwise.

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Wraps

Wraps (20)

Patterns where the leader or follower wraps into the partner's arms.

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Shines/Footwork

Shines/Footwork (64)

Solo footwork typically done without the partner for showcase or styling.

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Thursday, 09 December 2010 00:00

December 9, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa

December 9, 2010 Pattern
Start - Open hold.

Thursday, 02 December 2010 08:34

November 11. 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa
Hammerlock Position to Check
Thursday, 02 December 2010 05:36

November 4, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa
Crossbody Inside Turn Check
Thursday, 02 December 2010 05:34

October 21, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa
Salsa Pattern by Jacinto and Ricki
Thursday, 02 December 2010 05:25

October 23, 2008

Written by JSmoothSalsa
Windmill
Thursday, 02 December 2010 05:13

October 16, 2008

Written by JSmoothSalsa
Crossbody Lead to Dual Turn
Thursday, 02 December 2010 03:45

November 19, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa

Mike Avila and Meri's Pattern
Start - Open hold.

123 - Crossbody lead prep
567 - Crossbody lead
123 - Crossbody prep
567 - Cross body lead with single hold
123 - Basic
567 - Outside turn
123 - Left turn
567 - Left underarm step
123 - Basic
567 - Basic
123 - Walk-around step to wrap
567 - ....

Thursday, 02 December 2010 00:00

December 2, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa

Right Under-arm Hooks and Fans
Start - Cross hold

123 -  Basic
567 - Outside turn with linked hands to under-arm hold
123 - Crossbody lead prep
567 - Crossbody to single hold position
123 - Arm fan to right under-arm step
567 - Free inside turn with right turn
123 - Basic

Thursday, 21 October 2010 10:37

October 14, 2010

Written by JSmoothSalsa

The Walk

123 - Basic.
567 - Crossbody lead to single arm break.
123 - Open break.
567 - The Walk.
123 - Basic.
567 - Walk-around.
123 - Basic.
567 - Outside turn.

Friday, 01 October 2010 18:00

October 9, 2008

Written by JSmoothSalsa

Reverse Crossbody Lead to Inside Turn Check

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