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Salsa is the dance of passion and creativeness. Timing and rhythm are important, but you should remember the most important part of learning to dance salsa is enjoying the time you spend at the dance lessons! You should always keep in mind that the real part of the dance comes from within and is shaped by your personality.
It is really easy to get the basics of salsa dancing. Salsa dance is only a step forward and another back. Salsa is not only a partner dance, it embraces many fancy shines and footwork that can be enjoyed individually!
Spicy Hen offers private salsa lessons for ladies where previous knowledge of salsa dancing is not required. Just read the below step-by-step guide, get into the basic step and let us teach you more fun salsa patterns, basic salsa steps, sensual dance moves, foot work and routines, coached by a professional dance instructor.
Basic Salsa Steps for Ladies
1) Tap your foot and hold the beat
2) Step backwards with your right foot
3) Now rock forward onto your left foot
4) Step forward with your right foot
5) Hold the beat
6) Step forward with your left foot
7) Rock back onto your right foot
8) Step back with your left foot
In essence, you will move on beats 1,2 and 3. Pause on 4. Then move again on 5,6 and 7. Then you pause on 8 again. Do you already feel the music…? Easy, right? Don’t forget though….!.Good posture is very important, always stand up straight. Now repeat the steps from the beginning. Have you mastered these moves? Well done! 
Important Tips
- Always dance on the balls of your feet.
- Be playful and creative. Remember, salsa is sensual and saucy dance.
- Always master the basic steps first, then move on to learn the more difficult ones.
- Timing is important.
- Always keep your posture straight.
- Have fun and enjoy!
We look forward to you attending our private lesson. Within 1.5 hours our professional dance instructors will help you to master salsa moves and put a huge smile on your face.