
Welcome to my beginner area - a space where you can learn the basic steps that I use in my classes in a relaxed, supportive way.
Here, you can pause, replay, and practise the steps as many times as you like, with no pressure and no need to keep up with anyone else.
My aim is to help you build confidence, enjoy moving your body, and have fun along the way. Once you feel ready, you can then try those basic steps out to music with me and start putting everything together.
Remember - everyone starts somewhere, and every step counts. 💕
Individual Step Breakdown - Set 1
Each video breaks down one step at a time, then at the end of the section, we combine the steps and dance them to music.
If you click "YouTube" - the video will be become full size in a new window on your computer. You can also click CC for captions.
Time to bring those steps together
I am now dancing all of the steps we have covered in Set 1 to music. I repeat the steps often so you can follow along.
We are covering:
- Step taps
- V - Step
- Grapevines
- Chasses
Individual Step Breakdown - Set 2
We are now covering Salsa Basics
I offer simplified versions of the steps first and then add more flavour with my hips. Feel free to stay at the basic level and move on when you are ready.
Ok, lets Salsa!
I am now dancing all of the steps we have covered in Set 2 to music. I repeat the steps often so you can follow along.
We are covering:
- Side Salsa
- Forward Salsa
- Back Salsa
Our 6 Step did not work with this music, but bank it for future!!
Individual Step Breakdown - Set 3
Cross rocks, Flick ball change, rocking chairs and cha cha turns!
Now we are getting into the fun stuff - these step are everywhere in my routines and depending on how any fingers I am holding up, will tell you how many and what direction!
Let's use those cha cha steps!!
These are a little faster and you may need more time to master them. Keep going - you've got this!
We are covering:
- Forward & Back Chasses
- Rocking Chair
- Cross Rock Cha Cha Turn
- Kick/Flick-Ball-Change
- Front, Side Cha Cha Cha
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