So, after looking to find the best way of showing how dancing On1 is different from On2, I think I got it. Below are two video clips - one On1 (left) and one On2 (right). The lady dancing with these gentlemen is the same (so I can keep 1 variable constant in our experiment). I can also keep the same type of music, the same event, the same dancefloor static as well. In addition, they are also both performing very similar hand-flicking patterns, - so I will consider that not being different (or a changing variable). The only difference is that the guy on the left is dancing On1 with her, and the guy on the right is dancing On2. What you should be looking for is paying attention to the way the leads move in relation to the music. Look at their positioning, how much they travel, the smoothness, the speed and compactness. I will not say anything else except those variables to look for and hopefully you'll find the other ones. It will take a while for you to look at each video numerous times to start spotting the difference. Now, to be clear these are both amazing dancers - and it doesn't matter whether On1 or On2, they are practically doing the same advance moves and they all work out. The difference is that each of the moves will have a different feel to them, which is why On1 and On2 are different.
| On1 | On2 |
Huge difference…on2 (in my opinion) just seems to flow to the music so much better. its a much more elegant style….i wish there was more on2 dancers in my are but the popular style here in Utah is on1.
can’t clearly get the steps..
can u explain it one by one..
in on 1,, the 1 count would be the left foot to the front right,, and the 5th count would be the right foot to the back..
isn’t it will be the same with on 2??
thanks anyway…. ^^
well, I know that my ideas may not help you much, because I am coming from a girl’s perspective, but…here goes. Let’s see if I can help. (I spent all night tonight learning salsa, cha cha, and tango from people who have been dancing it their whole lives)
Let’s see…the difference on 2 (I think-I may not be right) is not so much the fact that they start on the same foot…which I am almost certain they do…after watching the videos several times… it’s more how quick of a step the guy takes, he almost immediately spins the girl, which is good to do on the second count, but it causes him to have to step back quicker to keep going with out losing his footing. And he does more sidesteps than forward.
You can do it!
The basic salsa move I learned tonight was step forward (for you with your left) and return back to your original spot, then forward with your right…returning again back to where you were…then you step back with your left, return, step back with your right, return…basically you get the picture. One thing one person told me, was to follow the beat, and in my case, follow the guys movements. After analyzing it and trying it, it reminds me slightly of the lindy hop or the east coast swing. same basic pattern, but different rhythm. If you can follow the rhythm, and lead the girl, knowing the gist of what you want to do and how you are going to lead the girl into it, she will follow, and it will look awesome. Confidence is key. And don’t be confused by the complicated moves in the videos, it will only overwhelm you. Take it one step at a time, and have fun.
The basic step for a guy is left foot back right foot back left foot in place for the 123, then right foot forward left foot foward right foot in place for the 567 count.
ok, thanks. I was just going from the many ways I was taught..thanks