Entries by Cody Campbell

Change of Place with Cross Body Leads

Within this beginner Salsa combo, you’re going to toss in your cross body lead as you work on the change of place. Adding the cross body to any move is a great way to transition in and out of the various steps you know. To get started, try doing the pattern exactly as seen in the video […]

5 Right Turns With Cross Body Leads

In this beginner salsa pattern you’re going to use the cross body lead to help break up your 5 turn pattern.  Doing this will make your dancing feel more interesting and dynamic while allowing you to become more spontaneous with your steps as you begin social dancing. To start, try doing the pattern exactly as seen in the video […]

Salsa Basic Steps with Cross Body Leads

In this beginner Salsa combo we challenge you to incorporate your cross body lead, using it to transition between your four salsa basics. Use what you’ve learned from the previous two lessons: the side basic and front-back basic as well as the back basic and cumbia basic. Demo of the Salsa Basics with Cross Body Leads This […]

Back Basic, Cumbia Basic and the Open Position

Once you’ve learned the Front-Back Basic and the Side Basic in the closed position, it’s time to learn a few more of the Salsa basic steps while exploring the open position. After learning this next set of basic steps, you’ll have a solid idea of how to begin moving in different directions, while keeping time with […]