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This is an advanced move that requires a lot of practice and perfect timing to execute. Please review our Double Turn video as well as our Copa lesson. Enjoy!

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In this lesson we focus on teaching the New York Prep for a Double Turn. This Prep can be used with any number of turns but you should start with just two. Enjoy!

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This move starts with a Cross Body Lead with two inside turns (aka left hand turns); on the second turn the follower goes into a right arm hammerlock. This is a great move to add a little dynamicism to your dancing. Enjoy!

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This is a right hand turn variation with threading the needle. The toss is an important move to learn and useful for many other combos. This move has numerous endings however in this lesson we will show you one variation. Check out the other lessons for more endings. Enjoy!

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Building off the Cross Body Lead, we add an inside turn (aka left hand turn) for the follower. It’s very important for the follower to master the footwork for the turn. Keep the steps small. Enjoy!

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Since it was the last salsa lesson of the semester we decided to add some new elements to our routines. This one included some Reggaeton inspired moves. The last move with the continuous turns was thrown in for fun! BTW the song is Daddy Yankee’s Sabor a Melao (Salsa Remix).

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The half-movement follows the first step of the Scissor in Salsa dancing. Learn step ten of Salsa dancing in this free Salsa dancing video lesson.

Expert: Brie Kaanoi
Bio: Brie Kaanoi has been singing and dancing professionally since the age of 4, performing with legends like Stevie Wonder.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee

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Step twelve in freestyle Salsa dancing completes the Scissor move. Learn step twelve of Salsa dancing in this free Salsa dancing video lesson.

Expert: Brie Kaanoi
Bio: Brie Kaanoi has been singing and dancing professionally since the age of 4, performing with legends like Stevie Wonder.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee

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Salsa dancers focus on moving their hips in freestyle Salsa dancing. Get Salsa dancing tips in this free Salsa dancing video lesson.

Expert: Brie Kaanoi
Bio: Brie Kaanoi has been singing and dancing professionally since the age of 4, performing with legends like Stevie Wonder.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee

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Step eleven in freestyle Salsa dancing follows the half-movement of the Scissor move. Learn step eleven of Salsa dancing in this free Salsa dancing video lesson.

Expert: Brie Kaanoi
Bio: Brie Kaanoi has been singing and dancing professionally since the age of 4, performing with legends like Stevie Wonder.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee

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