In this episode of Addicted2Salsa, we go back to the basics to help you learn how to do a 180° Cross-Body Lead with a Turn (*a few others call this the ‘Coca-Cola’ move). This move is a lot simpler than it may appear. We first start off refreshing you what a Cross-Body Lead with a Turn looks like and from there add-on the extra dance steps required to do a half-revolution. Getting the 180 degree cross body lead will help build the salsa framework for you to execute the 360 cross body lead – which will show you in a future episode. If you have any questions, feel free to post them at http://facebook.com/addicted2salsa .
Kelly Rice over at Ritmo Bello wrote an article providing 5 tips on how to dance on a budget during tough economic times. While I leave it to you to check out her article for the details, she mentions: taking group classes, getting involved with the community, practicing everywhere, watching others dance and setting up a trade agreement (bartering).
Here in San Diego, on average, a group class costs around $10-$13 and cover costs for a club are $8-$10. If you then add the micro-expenses related to salsa (gasoline, bar drinks (water), clothing and an extra shower a day, etc) – it adds up very quick if you go out dancing several times a week.
Knowing that fewer students are able to spend that much in salsa dance classes, paying for gas, parking and cover costs at the club, I decided to add my two cents to help you ‘recession proof’ your salsa lifestyle. While I am not an economist or financial adviser, here is my list of ways to help your salsa lifestyle while on a budget.
I have seen several more salsa dance groups and companies get on the Facebook bandwagon. This brings a lot of excitement because it allows people from different salsa scenes to find one another using the tools that we use for our social habits. Since, using these tools have grown in popularity, I’d like to just remind everyone of our groups so that they (cough..cough..) grow and become more (cough..cough..) popular.
ANNOUNCEMENT! We have just been informed by Juan Carlos Hernandez, one of the best NY on2 style dancers in San Diego and co-director of Majesty in Motion, that he will be providing a FOUR HOUR Salsa Dance Workshop on1 for beginner and intermediate dancers. This event will take place in San Diego, CA- so if you live close to the area, don’t miss this event!
Juan and Erica’s salsa dance workshop is a 4-hour course for all levels of dance experience. This workshop will introduce some of their tips and techniques for how to dance the basics, how to incorporate men and ladies styling on the dance floor, how to add variety to a cross-body lead, and how to smoothly execute more advanced patterns. Juan and Erica became dance partners in 2006. Since then, they have taught and/or performed at various venues, in cities such as: Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Santa Fe, and San Francisco.
This year, Juan and Erica have plans to perform their latest routine and teach workshops at salsa congresses in El Paso, Greece, and San Diego.
We are happy to announce our first online dance contest! Submit the best video, and you could win a $150 VISA gift card & merchandise from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE! SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: 2 Hour Premiere Thursday May 22 – 8/7c on FOX!
In celebration of the fourth season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and Addicted2Salsa is giving you the chance to win a VISA Gift Card & merchandise from the show!
The summer hit SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, keeps viewers moving to a different beat as dancers skilled in everything from the “street” styles of Hip-Hop, Krumping and Popping to Ballroom’s Salsa, Quickstep and Jive compete to be named the nation’s favorite. Now, Addicted2Salsa in association with SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE are hosting a contest for the best salsa combination.
How to enter: 1. Make a video of yourself doing a salsa dance pattern- be CREATIVE! (other dance styles may be incorporated) 2. Upload the video to YouTube and submit the YouTube URL on our contest page or by clicking ‘Enter Contest‘ below.: as many video entries as you wish between May 5th and May 19th. 3. Addicted2Salsa staff will choose the top 10 videos, which will be posted on our website. Then it’s your turn to choose the #1 video by casting your vote online!
4. PRIZES:
1st place- $150 VISA gift card and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE merchandise
2nd place- $20 iTunes gift card (provided by addicted2salsa)
3rd place- $10 iTunes gift card (provided by addicted2salsa)
This contest will be a fun way for members of the salsa community to share their passion with one another, get excited for the upcoming season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and the winner will take home a $150 VISA gift card plus merchandise from the show. We are excited to see all of your entries!
If you are ready, you can submit your video right now! Click the link below. [The Contest Ended]
Well, after getting great feedback from all of you, here it is – a more complicated salsa pattern. It is a very long pattern, so take it in strides and small bites. We have named the individual moves to help you piece the entire salsa combination together. Now, because it is Valentine’s Day (soon) – you can have something to practice with that special someone .Enjoy and if you have questions, please ask it at our forums http://addicted2salsa.com/facebook/ !
In this episode of Addicted2Salsa, we go back to the basics to help you learn how to do a 180° Cross-Body Lead with a Turn (*a few others call this the ‘Coca-Cola’ move). This move is a lot simpler than it may appear. We first start off refreshing you what a Cross-Body Lead with a Turn looks like and from there add-on the extra dance steps required to do a half-revolution. Getting the 180 degree cross body lead will help build the salsa framework for you to execute the 360 cross body lead – which will show you in a future episode. If you have any questions, feel free to post them at http://facebook.com/addicted2salsa .
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