6 Tips for Better Salsa Basic Steps (and WHY you should use them)

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Improve your salsa basic steps with these salsa technique tips for men and women. We'll help you avoid the most common mistakes salsa beginners make when doing the salsa basic steps. The biggest tip I have for salsa for beginners is make good habits from the start. Unlearning your bad habits later is much harder. Think of this tutorial whenever doing your salsa basics solo or with a partner.
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  • @thedancedojo
    @thedancedojo4 жыл бұрын

    Which tip was most helpful? Let me know! If you want to go deeper with us I invite you to try our complete online salsa and bachata courses free for a week: go.thedancedojo.com/free-trial

  • @WhiteMountainProperty2006

    @WhiteMountainProperty2006

    Жыл бұрын

    stature

  • @doraj.l.6456

    @doraj.l.6456

    Жыл бұрын

    1-3

  • @thomasfl1
    @thomasfl14 ай бұрын

    Your most helpful tip for me was to learn that I don't have to bring my foot back to neutral position or home position. It definitely looks better, not so robotic. Thanks a lot!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 ай бұрын

    Right on, glad it helped!

  • @sherribrody5456
    @sherribrody54562 жыл бұрын

    I have been salsa dancing for 10 years and teach beginner classes from time to time. Being knock-kneed and pigeon toed, I've always struggled with my balance. I have worked on turning my feet out and it really helps a lot. No teacher has ever specifically mentioned that so I really appreciate this.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad it could help Sherri! I've had hip issues myself so it's these little things that make you more comfortable that can actually be a big deal. keep having fun! -robin

  • @sherribrody5456

    @sherribrody5456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo Also, I will be moving to Mexico (Baja) next month. We will be looking for salsa instructors to come down and do workshops. Just putting that out there.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds fun! I've never been to Baja. In this case it would be coming up since I live in Medellín ;) haha -Robin

  • @sherribrody5456

    @sherribrody5456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo I don't know where that is. lol

  • @tffnyc1033

    @tffnyc1033

    10 ай бұрын

    If you watch modeling video tutorials, that's where it the tightrope thing comes from as more "elegant." I completely agree with you. It could be ok to do here and there as a subtle style difference.

  • @sidneybear
    @sidneybear3 ай бұрын

    YOU have a gift, I now understand the " why" to the basics and made so much sense...thank you.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 ай бұрын

    So happy it helped! 🙌 -robin

  • @balllingen
    @balllingen2 жыл бұрын

    To me acknowledging that there is no 'right' and 'wrong' was important to see that everything needs to be put into context with purpose. Each of my teachers has a slightly individual style and Iearning from different teachers, I get sometimes confused why they do steps a bit differently - like passing through the middle for instance. I realise that dancing gives you a lot more leeway in positioning your feet compared to a karate kata. Arguing the pro's and con's of different styles helps me to form an opinion and gain a little confidence. Thanks.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad it can help! It helped me a lot to realize there's no right or wrong as well. you get less judgemental with yourself and realize there's lots of leeway. what works is the most important. -robin

  • @yoidoretennshi777
    @yoidoretennshi7774 жыл бұрын

    No. 1, No. 2 and No. 5 are the most useful points for me because nobody had ever explained to me about them so specifically. Many thanks Robin, you are the best !!!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad they helped my man! -Robin

  • @mini-videos2666
    @mini-videos26664 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing these tips. All of them are useful for me. At age 65, I challenged myself to learn salsa for the first time in my life. After three years, I am enjoying the process. I have followed several of your very well done videos. They have been of great help.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's so inspiring, congratulations to you for being so open and pushing yourself to do new things. I love that! And thanks for taking a second to send me some love, it really means a lot. Keep having fun and enjoy the journey :) -Robin

  • @andrewshk8441
    @andrewshk84418 ай бұрын

    I've just started dancing, and Salsa has always been my dream. This video was superb! Especially the "chill with body movements" 😂 I felt so called out. Thank you! Such a wholesome content.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha we've all done it! Glad you liked it dude. Enjoy the journey, it's fun! -robin

  • @emmajaramillo7180
    @emmajaramillo7180Ай бұрын

    All the tips are so helpful, especially turning your feet out and dancing on two lines. Dancing on one line looks so hard!!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more. Won't see me on a tightrope between two buildings anytime soon. -robin

  • @mo79mo
    @mo79mo3 жыл бұрын

    Your teachings are a bliss 🙏 your last tip is what I must work on the most 👍

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. so glad it can help! -robin

  • @AweValera
    @AweValera3 жыл бұрын

    This is a good explanation! Thank you for your video!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! -Robin

  • @amparovargas2147
    @amparovargas21474 жыл бұрын

    Aha!! #1 and #6. Amazing how we never stop learning the nuance of salsa. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching sharing Amparo! You're totally right, there's always so much more to learn -Robin

  • @lvluptoaverage52
    @lvluptoaverage524 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown all excellent points thanks

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Joel thanks for watching -Robin

  • @larryrichards3668
    @larryrichards3668Ай бұрын

    As someone who is just starting out, all 6 tips were the best advice for me. Thank you so much.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Ай бұрын

    Right on Larry! Glad they could help

  • @NAlla9917
    @NAlla99172 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh! I love you. This has been do helpful!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that Natalia! -robin

  • @theempire00
    @theempire008 ай бұрын

    Such a great video! ❤ Clear and to the point ❤❤❤

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! -Robin

  • @christinagomez1334
    @christinagomez13342 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU 🙏 Answers so many questions !!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad it helped Christina! -robin

  • @tomasschelby2208
    @tomasschelby22082 жыл бұрын

    Bro,you’re doing a great job. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tomas! glad you're enjoying the vids -robin

  • @beverlyparsons5713
    @beverlyparsons5713 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation. Makes sense! Thank you!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Beverly! Really happy it could help -robin

  • @faithtao9913
    @faithtao9913 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Blessings ❤

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thank you.

  • @TheDanser101
    @TheDanser101 Жыл бұрын

    All important and great tips, spot on!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on, super glad they could help!

  • @gregkoch6440
    @gregkoch64402 жыл бұрын

    Just went to my first lesson yesterday in a helluva long time, so I was searching for videos on breaking down the fundamentals. Great tips I can use right away. Especially liked the feet out for turns and hip movement, pass through the middle, and importance of the "why" behind not only these tips but life in general.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Greg, so glad it was helpful! Keep up the practice and you'll be feeling great in no time :) -robin

  • @bennostunes975
    @bennostunes9753 ай бұрын

    all of your tipps are great.....love it. Thanks so much

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Benno! glad you liked em

  • @UltimateSpree
    @UltimateSpree2 жыл бұрын

    Easy to understand with good tips. Great video class for beginners.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @andrelereu497
    @andrelereu4972 жыл бұрын

    The first tip on its own is huge, great video thank you.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped Andre! -robin

  • @SalsaBailaProductions
    @SalsaBailaProductions4 жыл бұрын

    Great round up of the important basic stuff

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! Long time, hope you're doing well :) -Robin

  • @christiangonzalez1868
    @christiangonzalez18682 жыл бұрын

    nice video great information for beginner dancers thanks a lot

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope it can help a little, thanks Christina! -Robin

  • @JCC56
    @JCC5615 күн бұрын

    Thank you for these tips !

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    15 күн бұрын

    @@JCC56 You're welcome! -Robin

  • @Zach-vf4ly
    @Zach-vf4ly Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! This video really helped 😁

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Zach, happy it could help! -robin

  • @judithbleiberg5868
    @judithbleiberg5868 Жыл бұрын

    Really good tips Thank you

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that Judith - glad they could help! - Robin

  • @UltimateSpree
    @UltimateSpree2 жыл бұрын

    Great learning video, easy to follow with great tips.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks really glad you enjoyed it! -robin

  • @reagancordova3128
    @reagancordova31282 жыл бұрын

    Definitely the basic step saying for to be more smooth like a walk opposed to coming to the center really great tip!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad it helped Reagan! But also know that it's not wrong to stop in the middle if that's the aesthetic you want. -robin

  • @carmeladams9566
    @carmeladams95662 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It was ALL great advice. Probably, most helpful for me was the posture advice and the ‘passing’ of feet. I’ve watched a number of videos on basic Salsa and yours has been the most helpful. Thanks again. Greetings from Australia.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the love Carmel! so glad those tips were helpful :) - Robin

  • @sergeb78
    @sergeb78 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, thank you very much !

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Serge! -robin

  • @gfshaffer1
    @gfshaffer12 жыл бұрын

    Dance on two lines. That's one I haven't heard before. Thanks for the videos. Really great work you're doing to help us get better, new and experienced alike.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad it could help! thanks a lot :) -robin

  • @yelenabegam7126
    @yelenabegam7126 Жыл бұрын

    Very very helpful! Thank you

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it's helpful Yelena! -robin

  • @fannybrisker5797
    @fannybrisker5797 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tips!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 Жыл бұрын

    Great 👍🏾 tips 🕺🏽

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Charlita! Hope they helped a little. -robin

  • @yeasminshobhaa9175
    @yeasminshobhaa91753 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and very helpful tips

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Yeasmin! Glad you found them helpful 😀🙏🏼 -Robin

  • @panteramamboru
    @panteramamboru3 жыл бұрын

    Great, my friend! Thanks!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome! thanks for watching :) -robin

  • @2024TJ
    @2024TJ Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    you're welcome! -robin

  • @maryloudelossantos1624
    @maryloudelossantos1624 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the valuable, helpful TIPS. Clear instructions.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad they helped Marylou!

  • @JCC56
    @JCC5615 күн бұрын

    Very good tips. I'm a beginner, and It's been interesting to experience different instructors' teaching methods. So many expect true beginners to learn intermediate moves.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    13 күн бұрын

    I couldn't agree more with your comment. Glad you enjoyed them! -robin

  • @ceacea364
    @ceacea364 Жыл бұрын

    I’m extra new. All the tips were very helpful. Thanks!!!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome glad they helped Carrie!

  • @dori_likethefish_7418
    @dori_likethefish_74182 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely wonderful

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So happy you enjoyed it Doria. Thanks 🙏 -robin

  • @DaveMcCammon
    @DaveMcCammon2 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation... I believe staying on the toes and feet out stance

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the tips Dave! Thanks for watching. - robin

  • @morefaiththanever
    @morefaiththanever Жыл бұрын

    Thinking dance, love it

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! -Robin

  • @huascarcollado1007
    @huascarcollado10074 жыл бұрын

    Robin !! My men Thanks for the video 💪🏼👍🏼

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Huáscar! Which tip helped the most? -Robin

  • @doraj.l.6456
    @doraj.l.6456 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dóra! -robin

  • @nathphil1968
    @nathphil19684 жыл бұрын

    I think the most radical tip for me, is the one regarding dancing on two lines instead of one... makes so much sense...

  • @kushegga95

    @kushegga95

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's not something I've been consciously told or thought about but it makes so much sense when he explains it

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it makes sense Nathalie and Kush! There's lots of info out there, and it's not always easy to understand why people suggest things, so wanted to clear that up. Thanks for watching! -Robin

  • @16nowhereman
    @16nowhereman2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with your "why" word.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it, thanks for watching! -Robin

  • @sofiahubbard4570
    @sofiahubbard45709 ай бұрын

    Hello Mr. Dance Dojo. Details on your video are highly appreciated. Thank You for sharing it with all of US!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks a lot for watching - Robin

  • @piespycfx2849
    @piespycfx2849 Жыл бұрын

    Wow it's really helpful Ur advice

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! thanks

  • @gabrielgirigan4040
    @gabrielgirigan40402 жыл бұрын

    First tip. Thank you👍👍👍

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome Gabriel! -robin

  • @GaborKmetyko
    @GaborKmetyko2 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher, thanks for all the videos. If I had to choose, I'd go with #5 - chill out :)

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Gabor! haha ya 5 is always an interesting one. we've all been there!-robin

  • @poster.child-
    @poster.child- Жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you liked it!

  • @hildautria3851
    @hildautria3851 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is a huge deep into the details. Yes only way to build a strong foundation !

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    glad it could help!

  • @angelinemoukarzel85

    @angelinemoukarzel85

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo signed up! better than in person...easy to follow n very detailed

  • @Atishaya_Jain
    @Atishaya_Jain2 жыл бұрын

    I just started learning offline in India and thought of checking if my instructor taught me well, so I got to know few good points especially with reason. Thank you! You just got a new subscriber.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad the video helped! Thanks for watching -robin

  • @dhmotiongfx
    @dhmotiongfx Жыл бұрын

    Oi @ Robin Campbell. Solid tips amigo! I really liked the ‘turn out your feet’ and ‘pass through the middle’ tips. I’ve been dancing for a long time and i never even thought about those 2 very helpful tips! Thank you sir and keep this channel rocking man. Best salsa dancing channel hands down. 👍💪🙌

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    awesome David, happy it helped man! and thanks so much, that means a lot! 🙌 -robin

  • @rkidlat
    @rkidlat2 жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to learn salsa. Saw quite a few videos. This shows everything nobody else was teaching and I needed help with. Excellent teacher and content. I use the same philosophy when teaching martial arts. Thank you so much brother! I am saving this and will be referring others to this channel.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    awesome, so glad it helped! really appreciate that 🙏 -robin

  • @mattgoodwin-king2228

    @mattgoodwin-king2228

    6 ай бұрын

    What you said! 🙂

  • @debbievictory6433
    @debbievictory64332 жыл бұрын

    thanks you all was beneficial to me you are awesome

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏 really glad it could help Debbie, thanks! -Robin

  • @rodlugpac
    @rodlugpac9 ай бұрын

    Excelentes consejos!! Todos fueron súper útiles y me ayudarán a coordinarme mejor con mi pareja de baile. Muchas gracias Robin

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    9 ай бұрын

    Que genial! Me alegra mucho que los ayudaron 🙏 -robin

  • @robertahenry5874
    @robertahenry58747 ай бұрын

    Ive been doing the find one series with spectacular results as a musician, no one had ever told me what to listen to before, and still trying the dance move part at the end so I liked the quick quick slow rhythm, because it was slowed down and of course there was a wonderfull explanation

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    7 ай бұрын

    Couldn't be happier Roberta. Stoked it's helping! -Robin

  • @TheGonzalezfamilia
    @TheGonzalezfamilia3 жыл бұрын

    The top we found most helpful was the leads shoulders movement and well as the feet pointed slightly out! The H moment was the way you stacked your wordsMeaning the arm is a connection to your partner we knew that but sometimes when you hear things differently you have that aha moment that confirms What you were thinking thanks a lot thanks a lot. We have been searching for KZread tutorials that actually explain the why why not or what’s better and break it everything down and yours I think is the winner keep up the good work thanks🙂

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks for sharing Julissa and glad you found the channel! It's always nice to have thos aha moments and get more clarity. And thanks for such a compliment :) -Robin

  • @evaien2363
    @evaien2363 Жыл бұрын

    how to go smother through the steps forward and back was helpful, andl liked that and the others too!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on, glad it helped Eva!

  • @instrumentalbossmusica5679
    @instrumentalbossmusica5679 Жыл бұрын

    I’m from GDL Mexico thank you your video it’s been very helpful, I’m practicing !!! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏽

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you're enjoying!! thanks a lot. -robin

  • @1SainSaiya
    @1SainSaiya3 жыл бұрын

    So happy I found that channel

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy you found us too! -robin

  • @rodriguezahr
    @rodriguezahr2 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks!! -robin

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 Жыл бұрын

    Posture and formation has been the best tips 💡🕺🏽

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    sweet, glad it helped! thanks for sharing. -robin

  • @ponceman52
    @ponceman5211 ай бұрын

    Great tip on posture

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it could help! thanks for watching. -robin

  • @tobby_fabulous
    @tobby_fabulous Жыл бұрын

    gracias mucho señor

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    you're welcome!

  • @elenak8357
    @elenak83572 жыл бұрын

    The posture tip is so important! It is very difficult to follow a leader who hunches. especially in bachata, they tend to bend me in uncomfortable positions that would otherwise be fine if they just had the right posture themselves. In Salsa it's not as uncomfortable for me but the signals are still much weaker with a hunched posture.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    couldn't agree more! such a common thing to do as a newbie but also an easy fix. -Robin

  • @fitbaileywhit
    @fitbaileywhit Жыл бұрын

    Pass through the middle 🙌

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌 glad it could help!

  • @rangle1803
    @rangle1803 Жыл бұрын

    Ah ha! I was swiveling my hips too much! Thanks!!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    We all have our habits. Film yourself to help identify them faster! It helps a ton in progressing faster. -robin

  • @taraturner8478
    @taraturner8478 Жыл бұрын

    I learned a salsa at the line dancing class at our 55+ apartments. The teacher is good with this group, partly by letting us just have fun while moving. From you I especially liked learning to step through the middle. I was sorry to hear you say to quit swinging those hips so much. I really like that. But I will try to slow that down. You said that part comes later. I wish I could see what that looks like when done correctly.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tara! glad you're having fun. If you're curious to learn the body movement technique I'd recommend doing the free trial of our salsa course for a week and dive into the Skills and Technique area where the Body Movement modules can be found - all the gold is in there! thedancedojo.com/product/free-trial -robin

  • @chozart88
    @chozart884 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! Could you do a video in the near future on shoulder movement in relation to weight change in the basic? I haven’t been able to find much on this and I’m trying to not be discombobulated looking doing my basic but also not keep my upper body disengaged 😅

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey you're welcome! best thing to do would be to do the 1 week free trial (no credit card needed) of our salsa course and check out the body movement lessons there. it will have everything you've ever wanted and more! thedancedojo.com

  • @chozart88

    @chozart88

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dance Dojo ok thank you!

  • @massages_for_world_peace8909

    @massages_for_world_peace8909

    Жыл бұрын

    We focus on rib cage relationship to weight change, not shoulders. The reason being if you focus on your shoulders you might accidentally raise or shrug them instead of keeping them relaxed. The salsa look is from moving the ribcage. :)

  • @eusuntaceleusunt
    @eusuntaceleusunt Жыл бұрын

    as a woman,I am so happy you mentioned the 5th one! Do you have a video about the different salsa styles? As i travel in different parts of the world I often get a bit confused as I see in some places dancers either start on a different tempo or with a different foot/different direction. I would love to level up and be prepared for all of them.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    glad you enjoyed Priya! check out this article thedancedojo.com/salsa-styles/ -robin

  • @nevaehmarie4782
    @nevaehmarie47822 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I already knew how to salsa I just needed brushing up because I haven't in a while and my gf is going to a wedding and everyone has to salsa 😅 so here I am

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it could help! -robin

  • @diegoslinger1254
    @diegoslinger12542 жыл бұрын

    This dude is good

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @pallieterbeer168
    @pallieterbeer168 Жыл бұрын

    Why? As soon as I heard that I know it was going to be a good video. You nailed it. It is probably the child in me but I always want to know why something is like that. If an 'expert' (often so called) can not explain it it is clear (s)he has no clue what (s)he is talking about. Even without doing all the counting and just explaining the pitfalls I finally get the basic step. Believe me I have watched over 4 hours of basic videos so far and was none the wiser. None of them looked or felt right. Great video. Excellent, Thank you.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Geert! means a lot. Glad we agree WHY is super important :) -robin

  • @lotuszen4163
    @lotuszen4163 Жыл бұрын

    I am guilty with exciting hip shaking. Thank you so much

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    haha we all get a little excited sometimes. Happy it could help! -robin

  • @brittanyrinker2637
    @brittanyrinker2637 Жыл бұрын

    Love this 💖 3 aha moments! 1.I need to chill with my body movements 😂 2.Not stopping in the middle with my feet, and 3. Spreading my feet out! //beginner with a capital B 😁👍

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Love it Brittany, thanks for sharing! -Robin

  • @omnray
    @omnray4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, there some really good tips. Can you suggest any good exercises or tips to improve/correct posture?

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey omnray, I think it's more about improving your awareness of your posture as opposed to doing an exercise. By simply fliming yourself dancing and knowing what you look like, can instantly change what you do. If you see your self slouching you're going to fix it. If you don't know you're doing it, you'll keep doing it know what I mean? That said, take watch of this video Patrick and Scarlet did: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ1ht8yLfcrXl9o.html The idea is simple, stand tall and have your head, shoulders and hips all in a vertical line. Practice it when you sit, when you stand, when you walk and try to become more conscious of how your posture is at all times. -Robin

  • @omnray

    @omnray

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's the biggest problem now for me. in fact I more then aware of my bad posture, I can hold it till I think about this, but few seconds after starting dance and start thinking about everything else and posture become bad again in no time.

  • @handypicker
    @handypicker Жыл бұрын

    my boyfriend is colombian and a great dancer and im the most horrible dancer ever 😂 i always wanted to learn to dance but i was told that i couldnt and i really now want to be able to dance with him. so this video was great. the posture of the feet and how to step fastly, the overstep and knowledging that wveryone has their own style of dancing, all great and helpfull tips ! 😍

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    you're welcome. you can definitely learn!

  • @ryogaz22
    @ryogaz223 жыл бұрын

    Hey Robin! Joeline here and yes I am still around. :-) Body posture is getting my main attention right now. About a year a ago, I noticed my body posture was not good. Just a few months a go I realized I should tackle it, because of the benefits. I turned to my local gym and explained my issue. They gave me excercises and now I actively train my upper back in order to improve body posture. I see many people with the same problem without knowing it. The benefits are numourous. First, my primary reason I do it is that a straight back creates stability, both in body movement and yes, TURNS! In normal life it means you will have less back issues. Secondary, it makes you look good and more confident. As for looking more attractive and get asked for a dance, never thought of that one since I am the one who usually asks the lady for a dance. ;-) All in all, my aim are the primary reasons.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's so great man. Posture can't be overrated. How you stand translates to how you look and move. If your basics are off, the rest will be too! -Robin

  • @christophercasson5200
    @christophercasson5200 Жыл бұрын

    I like your approach and this is just a FYI note. I’ve been teaching dancing for over 50 years. In the beginning like everyone else in Arthur Murray’s, I was a pattern teacher, because that was the norm. About 20 years ago I realized there are actually only 6 Major Movements and 4 Elements that make up the construct and influence 95% of the dance patterns that one would do in the two categories of Smooth and Rhythm dances used in nightclub social dancing. The movements being Walks, Chasses, Hip Roll, Breaks, Syncopated Chasses and Rocks. The Elements being Frame, Momentum Control, Turning, and Musical Style. This 6/4 Combo has some interesting influences on one’s speed in relationship to how fast someone learns to dance. Here are some fundamental consistencies. The primary difference between Smooth and Rhythm dances besides Frame and movement around the floor is almost all Rhythm dances have Hip Roll and Smooth dances don’t. Turning in almost all of the Rhythm dances are the same, but different from Smooth dances which are also the same within the category. Momentum Control is probably the most influential Element in either dance category, but follows a very simple rule. Every movement has a beginning and an end. Momentum lives between those two points. What I’ve just stated is a concept to be accepted or rejected. Nothing is black or white. When I teach Breaks, for me it’s a leverage movement using gravity rather than force to execute the change of direction. For example by placing the foot in front on a forward Break without momentum or weight, then rolling my hips, then placing the foot behind me then rolling my hips, I’m letting gravity do all the work of changing direction. This only works if I’ve stopped my momentum from the prior walking Movement, hence all movements have a beginning and end. In most cases the pattern method of teaching was a very successful business model created by Arthur Murray 100 years ago. Unfortunately it has a tendency to make people just Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Tango, West Coast Swing, Bachata dancers, instead of just dancers. A Break is the same in every rhythm dance. Learn it properly for one, it should the same for all. Making dancing more simple would be nice.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Christopher. What is the difference between a smooth and rhythm dance? I'm not familiar with the ballroom terms. -Robin

  • @MandyEpprecht

    @MandyEpprecht

    Жыл бұрын

    Smooth is the ballroom side - waltz, tango, foxtrot, viennese waltz, quickstep. Rhythm is Latin- cha cha, samba, rumba, jive (swing), mambo, paso Doble in int'l style. You're welcome!

  • @sofiacuahutle1539
    @sofiacuahutle1539 Жыл бұрын

    Hi ! Thank you so much for the video. I Have a question. Why always we star ti dance whit left foot.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    it's just a convention when dancing solo. with a partner the lead will start with the left and the follow with the right. -robin

  • @cristinalopes5305
    @cristinalopes5305 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cristina!

  • @nlamb76
    @nlamb764 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video for students AND teachers! As a new teacher, would you teach these tips before you teach the basic steps?

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks Nicole. I would just explain these ideas as I teach the steps (context is always key). Explaining the WHY alwaya helps them understand more deeply too. -Robin

  • @vlodbarchuk458
    @vlodbarchuk458 Жыл бұрын

    Tip 4 is a style issue. For Cuban style, you have to close on 3 and 7 as bringing the feet together allows one to accentuate hip movement. Feet sliding by is better suited to cross body style.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I'm talking specifically about the linear salsa basic here.

  • @Dadnatron
    @Dadnatron2 жыл бұрын

    Pass through on basic.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!!

  • @BostonHollyAndSnoop
    @BostonHollyAndSnoop Жыл бұрын

    My dogg was a better Salsa dancer than I. The only tool he used were squirrels in a tree. Me? The Entertainment Staff in MX Resorts eventually gave up on me. Merengue too! Lol. Hopefully this video will break "body-memory" embedded from decades of ballet and Jazz training.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah, although this video may help progressive classes are always the way to go if you really want to get good and understand it well! Check out the free trial on our website if it interests you thedancedojo.com/product/free-trial/ -Robin

  • @Sense2024
    @Sense2024 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips but I'm curious how my dance instructor will feel about these changes.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Which ones do you think they'll have an issue with?

  • @yingkionglab8143
    @yingkionglab81432 жыл бұрын

    Everything is great 👍...but while explaining due writing bag comes its covers ur feet movements...which can't be seen...so for bigginers it's tough to see ur feet movements

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Yingkiong, if you tap the gear icon or the CC button you can turn off the subtitles or captions. Sometimes it appears automatically! -Robin

  • @haskellbear
    @haskellbear Жыл бұрын

    What are the shoes that he's wearing?

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    those are called socks! haha -robin

  • @haskellbear

    @haskellbear

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo , oh, ok. I have a lady friend who actually has shoes that look like that. She said they're called dancesport shoes, but I can't find them anywhere.

  • @Jpanda16
    @Jpanda164 жыл бұрын

    When i watch any video or attend any Latin nightclub/ dancehall. They're doing salsa... but it looks nothing like salsa basics. And im sure is mostly because of the speed, but still it frightens me 😅

  • @alfacentauri3686

    @alfacentauri3686

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have a look at ”When should I start social dancing?" kzread.info/dash/bejne/ondqm6SwdsbMcrg.html and "How to Progress Faster” kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYFttLuooLeug9I.html And you don't need all those moves to have fun or to be a good dancing partner. Have fun with the move you know. Don't let the videos scare you. All those dancers have been where you are now. Instead let them inspire you. You got a world of fun out there to explore and learn about.

  • @alfacentauri3686

    @alfacentauri3686

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you join a social dance with your class mates you can start to ask them if they would like to start off by a bit of exercising of what you learned last lesson or if they just want to have fun.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's like anything. There's basics, and then there's what you do after the basics. Don't be worried. Just start from 0 like everyone else, like Alfa said. It's a really cool skill to have, way to meet new people and personal growth path. -Robin

  • @shaolin1derpalm

    @shaolin1derpalm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Latin american style is different. Depending on the person, the timing is the same, but there us a lot of cumbia influence. And Cuban basic is different as well. Forward motion and pivots.

  • @hildautria3851
    @hildautria3851 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a studio in NJ?

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    We're 100% online at thedancedojo.com if you're interested in detailed courses. Our salsa instructors live in vancouver canada if you ever pass through, and im living in medellín colombia. -robin

  • @hildautria3851

    @hildautria3851

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo oh wow. I'm from Barranquilla Colombia. Nice looking to travel there in December. Send me the location I may stop by for a class! Meanwhile yes I will look into the course!

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hildautria3851 aaa cool! I love your country, colombia is great. Check out @dancevancouver or @patrickandscarlet on IG or their website dancevancouver.ca - let me know how the free trial of the online course goes :) - robin

  • @timcoley39
    @timcoley39 Жыл бұрын

    Pass through…

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice, glad it helped Tim!

  • @Supashoppa69
    @Supashoppa69 Жыл бұрын

    You forgot the sunk knees basic that some beginners do, lurching forward and backwards 😀

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure there's more tips to add! I can't picture exactly what you mean though.

  • @Supashoppa69

    @Supashoppa69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedancedojo a bouncing movement like a bop etc

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Supashoppa69 aah gotcha

  • @BKLNHobo
    @BKLNHobo3 жыл бұрын

    Pointing the toes outward seems to make a big difference.

  • @thedancedojo

    @thedancedojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it's helping, and thanks for watching! -Robin