Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
Couple practicing a salsa cross body lead

First partner move

Salsa Cross Body Lead for Beginners

The cross body lead is the move that makes salsa look like salsa, and it is the first partner pattern after the basic.

What it is

The lead opens a path, steps out of the way, and guides the follow across to the other side. The two of you trade places on one 8-count.

When we add it

Only once your basic and right turn are steady. It builds on both, so it comes later in the session.

Questions people ask

Is it hard?

It takes a few tries to feel the timing. Then it becomes your home base.

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Dennis PaSamba Dance Company

4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641

Six Corners · Portage Park · Irving Park

dennispasamba.com · Text/Call 717-PASAMBA ((717) 727-2622)

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