Entries by Robin Campbell

7 Salsa Outside Turn Variations Worth Learning

 Today’s focus is on outside turn variations in salsa. If you haven’t already watched the previous video on inside turn variations, check it out. The goal of both videos is to show you that while it might seem like salsa has a million different turns, there really are only a hand full of fundamental movements. […]

Sick of Boring Salsa Dances? Jam Like a Musician

Great social dancers don’t just execute moves—they jam like musicians. Last night, in Medellín, I witnessed a live Latin jazz jam session that was incredibly inspiring. The way the musicians improvised together and jammed off each other reminded me of the ingredient that can make salsa dancing so invigorating – the connection. So, let’s explore […]

Scared of Salsa Shines? Do This and Never Freeze Again

  Many salsa dancers, especially beginners, feel intimidated when they have to break away from their partners and dance solo. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. Today, I’m giving you five simple shines that will help you stay confident and comfortable when dancing alone. I’ll first walk you through each individual step, and then we’ll […]

How to Salsa Dance With More Flow (and stop dancing like a robot)

If your salsa dancing feels choppy, stiff, and disconnected, you’re not alone. Many dancers struggle to find fluidity in their movement and connection with their partners. The good news? Flow can be learned. There are three types of flow every salsa dancer should master. Once you integrate these into your dancing, you’ll feel smoother, more […]

9 Salsa Turns You Should Know (and how to use them)

 Here are nine salsa turns all salsa dancers should know. Why do you care? All of you practice solo footwork in class but most of you don’t understand how to apply those steps in partner work and social dancing, therefore not realizing their importance. I’m going to show you how each turn is executed […]