Salsa Footwork & Stylings
Salsa Footwork & Stylings is a comprehensive solo movement training program taught by salsa instructor Alison Hurwitz, designed to help dancers develop stronger footwork, better body movement, and greater confidence on the dance floor. This instructional video focuses on the styling, rhythm, and technique that transform basic salsa steps into expressive, polished dancing.
Suitable for dancers progressing from beginner foundations to advanced footwork variations, the course presents a wide range of authentic salsa shines and styling exercises with clear explanations, multiple camera angles, and practical demonstrations. Alison breaks down each movement step-by-step, helping dancers improve timing, coordination, balance, musicality, and body action.
The program includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced footwork patterns, along with dedicated sections for men’s and ladies’ styling. Dancers will learn how to incorporate syncopations, swivels, turns, locks, body isolations, and styling elements that can be used during social dancing, performances, and shines.
Contents
Beginning Footwork
- 12 O’Clock Spot Turn Right
- Cuban with Kicks on 4 and 8
- Left Turn (CBL with Spot)
- V Step
- V Step Turning
- Guanguanco Side with Arms Up
- Guanguanco with Arms Down
- Forward Swivel Crosses
- Snap Out
- Front Double Crosses
- Basic with Step Tap on 3 & 4
- Half Basic with Step Taps
- Forward & Back Locks with Tap
- Cross Over Break
- Half-Time Right Pivot Turn
Intermediate & Advanced Footwork
- Star
- Forward Swivel Cross
- Slow Voltas
- Kick Cross Swivel
- Three Swivel Steps
- Syncopated Step Taps
- Suzy Q with Kick Extension
- Syncopated Out/In Combination
- Half Basic with Hook Turn
Men’s Styling Section
- Half Basic Variations
- Salsa Box with Kicks
- Double Time Triples
- Cross Back Step Touch Combinations
Ladies’ Styling Section
- Half Basic with Turning Guanguanco Voltas
- Cross Step Styling Combinations
- Right Turn with Rib Cage & Arm Styling
- Arm Circle Variations
What You’ll Learn
- Salsa shines and solo footwork
- Styling techniques for social dancing
- Timing and musical interpretation
- Syncopations and rhythm variations
- Swivel actions and body coordination
- Men’s styling techniques
- Ladies’ styling techniques
- Balance, poise, and presentation
- Performance-oriented movement concepts
Whether you’re looking to improve your salsa shines, enhance your social dancing, or develop more confident styling, Salsa Footwork & Stylings provides a valuable collection of exercises and combinations that can be incorporated into any salsa dancer’s repertoire.
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