SIDE SQUAT
BACK STEPS
STEP 2STEP 1WITH THE SALSA, YOU SHAKE UP
YOUR FOOTWORK: INSTEAD OF STEPPING
TO EVERY BEAT, YOU STEP FOR 3 BEATS
AND PAUSE FOR THE 4TH.
Step one foot behind you, rocking
your weight back onto that foot.
Step in place with your opposite foot,
transferring your weight to this foot.
Step your back foot forward to meet
your front foot. Pause here and shift your
weight so you’re ready to step back with
the opposite foot. Follow these counts:
Back (1), Step (2), Together (3), Pause (4).
Alternate the leg you lead with, so that
each count of 4 begins with the opposite
leg. Add in arm and hip movements
to match the rhythm of your feet in
a way that feels natural to you.Keeping with the salsa
rhythm, step out to the
side (so your feet are
about hip-width apart),
then bend your knees
and lower into a mini
squat (see Tip, below).
Bring your feet back
together and pause.
Then switch sides.
Follow these counts:
Side Step (1), Squat
(2), Feet Together (3),
Pause (4). Continue
alternating sides.Keep your ears,
shoulders and hips
all in a line.POSTURE TIP #3*TIP To squat, sit back slightly (as if you were sitting in a
chair), keeping your chest and head up, your arms forward
for balance, and your knees behind your toes. You should
feel most of your weight in your heels (not your toes).
Lower down only as far as you’re comfortable.S
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