Salsa: Training

: In classes, rotate partners often. This develops better leading and following adaptability compared to only dancing with one person.

: Listen to classic artists like Celia Cruz or Tito Puente to internalize the clave and percussion cues. 3. Recommended Resources & Programs Salsa Training

: Master the forward-backward basic step first. For leaders, this starts with a forward step on the left foot; for followers, a backward step on the right. : In classes, rotate partners often

: Focus on "Cuban motion" (hip movement through weight shifts), maintaining small steps to keep pace with fast music, and the cross-body lead , a core element of linear styles like LA. 2. Training Best Practices : Focus on "Cuban motion" (hip movement through

: Spend 8–12 minutes twice a week practicing basic steps at home to build muscle memory faster than once-a-week long sessions.