Salsa Technique for Leads

How To Become a Smoother Salsa Lead

The Magical Concept of Cause & Effect

Today we’re gonna help you become a smoother lead by talking about a magical concept called “cause and effect.” Now, why do I say it’s magical? Well, if you use cause and effect you can do less and get better results. It’s going to make your lead smoother and the follow’s job so much easier. It’s going to make you’re you’re dancing look better, feel better and the ladies (the follows) are going to love you for it. They’re going to appreciative it a ton.
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Salsa Frame in the Open Position: The Elbow-Hip Relationship

When dancing Salsa, the rule of thumb is to keep your elbows in front of and outside of your hips at all times.

Regardless of which direction you choose to lead (or are being lead in), maintain that proper elbow-to-hip relationship and it’ll enhance the success of your dances. Why? Read more →

How To Hold A Follow’s Hands When Salsa Dancing

Once upon a time, not so long ago, Patrick was dancing with a male student who was using an excessive form of the “spider-man grip.” It felt forced, seemed unnecessary and fueled this tip. Read more →

How Much Hand Pressure Should I Use When Salsa Dancing?

How much hand pressure should I use when Salsa dancing? Does it change in the open position VS the closed position?

It depends.

It could be a lot, a little, or none at all. The amount of pressure all depends on what you need to achieve. The idea is to exert just enough pressure for the move at hand. Read more →

8 Benefits of Proper Posture for Salsa Dancing

Maintaining your posture in Salsa is one of the golden rules of leading or following.

Most people are unaware of the issues bad body posture causes, which is why few spend the time to correct it.

In this post, you’ll find out why proper posture is so critical to becoming a successful Salsa dancer and how you can fix your bad habits so you can start reaping the benefits that will take your Salsa to the next level. Read more →