Salsa

Had 2 classes of salsa and I think its been rather fun so far. thought I should jot down what I learn so far, else I'd just start forgetting things as they build on. Whee.. this is posted also so that if by any chance one of u might try and figure out what I'm writing, practise and dance with me! haha. tough luck..=)

First class we learnt
3 shiners
a. Basic Step
1. Step forward with your left
2. Step with right foot in place
3.. Left closes next to right and holds for two counts
5. Step back with your right
6. Step with left foot in place
7.. Right closes next to left and holds for two counts

b. single right turn
1. Step forward with your left
2. Step with right foot in place but turn body to face right, weight on right
3. Pivot on right leg back to starting position
4. Rest
5-8 cont basic

c. single side
1. Step backward with left
2. Step right in place
3..Left closes next to right and holds for 2 counts
5. Step right to the right, shift weight right
6. Shift weight to left
7.Close right in place next to left and hold for 2 counts

2 pair moves
A. Basic
1. Step backward with right
2. Step with left foot in place
3.. Right closes next to left and holds for two counts
5. Step forward with your left
6. Step with right foot in place
7.. Left closes next to right and holds for two counts

B. Girls right turn
1. Step backward with right
2. Step with left foot in place
3.. Right closes next to left and holds for 2 counts
girl's left palm is raised palm to palm with the guys up til the finger tips reach the gal's hairline. do not turn on 4 but wait.
5. Step forward with left
6. Step right foot in place but start turning to the right, keep left arm bent in front of the torso.
guy should use strength in his fingers to guide the gal in the turn.
7.. Turn clockwise to face partner and hold for the counts



Second Lesson we learnt another 2 shiners and 1 other couple step which is the guy's turn.
d.Double back break
1. Left leg to behind the right leg
2. Step right in place
3.. Left closes next to right and hold for 2
5. Right leg to behind the left leg
6. Step left in place
7.. Right closes next to left and hold for 2

e. Double Side Step
1. Step to the left with left leg, shift weight left
2. Shift weight to the right
3.. Close left leg next to right and hold
5. Step to the right with right leg, shift weight right
6. Shift weight to the left
7.. Close right leg next to left and hold

(1 right arm out to right 3. comb left side of head down 5.left arm out to left 6. comb right side of head down.)

Couples
C. Guy's turn
Girl always continue basic step. 1. Guy turns girl's hand inwards and downwards. and shit i cannot remember..... someone help me.

okay continue another day.