8 Sections
59 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Module 1 : Wellcome and Foundations
3
1.1
Course Overview,What we Teach (On1 Salsa)
1.2
Understanding Salsa Rythm and Timing
1.3
Drills : Rythm Clapping & Stepping on Counts (solo)
Module 2: The Absolute Basics- Get Moving
7
2.1
Forward and Backward Basic (Men’s and Woman Timing)
2.2
Side-to-Side basic + in-place basic
2.3
Basic Shine footwork (simple side step,tap step)
2.4
Body movement intro-Hip motion,shoulder rolls,weight transfer
2.5
10 minute nonstop basic stepping to different tempos
2.6
Mirror practice: basic+hip isolation
2.7
Slow fast switching drull
Module 3: Essential Turns for Everyone
8
3.1
Right turn / Inside turn (men)
3.2
Left turn / Outside turn (men)
3.3
Spot turns & double spins preparation
3.4
Cumbia step & side basic variations
3.5
Combining basics + single turns in flow
3.6
Drills: • Turn spotting technique (solo)
3.7
360° continuous right turns (increasing speed)
3.8
Basic → right turn → basic chain (solo & shadow partner)
Module 4: Partnerwork Foundations – Connection & Leading/Following
8
4.1
Leading & following etiquette, connection drills, common mistakes
4.2
Open break + CBL with inside turn
4.3
Open & closed position frames, hand positions
4.4
Cross-body lead (CBL) basics
4.5
CBL with outside turn
4.6
Drills: • Frame & tension practice (no steps, just connected arms)
4.7
CBL shadow walk (solo)
4.8
Slow CBL + turn repetition (with or without partner)
Module 5: Must-Know Social Moves – Beginner to Early Intermediate
9
5.1
Cross-body lead with right turn for follower
5.2
Cross-body lead with left turn
5.3
1-2-3 inside turn combinations
5.4
Back rock & hook turn variations
5.5
Right turn variations (hammerlock entry, broken left)
5.6
Simple shine transitions (side basic → shine → reconnect)
5.7
Drills: • 3-move flow: CBL → right turn → CBL
5.8
Shine + reconnect timing practice
5.9
Partner switch drill (if practicing with multiple people)
Module 6: Intermediate Groove – Adding Style & Musicality
9
6.1
Body rolls, shoulder isolations & styling while moving
6.2
Double spins & prep techniques
6.3
Cross-body lead with double turn (follower)
6.4
Copa / inside-outside turn combo
6.5
Syncopated basics & timing variations
6.6
Musicality – recognizing breaks, clave, piano & conga hits
6.7
Drills: • Double spin spotting ladder (slow → fast)
6.8
Freestyle to music: only basics + 2 turns
6.9
4-count shine phrases
Module 7: Putting It Together – Social Dance Combos
8
7.1
Combo 1 – Smooth CBL flow (CBL → turns → back rock)
7.2
Combo 2 – Turn patterns & shine transitions
7.3
Combo 3 – Copa + right turn exit
7.4
Combo 4 – Intermediate shine + reconnect sequence
7.5
How to improvise & read your partner on the social floor
7.6
Drills: • Full combo repetition at increasing tempos
7.7
“Random call” drill (instructor calls next move)
7.8
3-minute dance practice with full song
Module 8: Next Level – Polishing & Social Dancing Confidence
7
8.1
Common fixes – tension, timing, connection issues
8.2
Styling for men & women (arm styling, head movements, footwork flair)
8.3
Social dance survival guide (asking to dance, floorcraft, switching partners)
8.4
Final freestyle challenge & graduation danceWarm-up routine, cool-down stretches, recommended practice playlists, how to find local salsa scenes
8.5
Drills: • 5-minute nonstop freestyle challenge
8.6
Partnerless shine + turn marathon
8.7
“Dance like nobody’s watching” full-song practice
Salsa Unleashed: From Zero to Social Dancer -Beginners + Intermediate
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