Beginner Salsa Lesson (Basic Steps and Follower’s Turn)

This is the first video for the Beginner Salsa group class we teach at Ballroom Dance Chicago. Here we have our dance instructors, Shailey and Matthew, teaching the basic steps of Salsa: forward basic, side basic, and fifth position break, as well as the follower’s turn. This social dance is a distillation of several Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. While the term “Salsa” was coined in New York, the dance itself came from a mix of Són, Cumbia, Guaracha, and Merengue among others. Salsa is especially unique because it varies from place to place and not one style is “correct,” just different! About Us: Ballroom Dance Chicago specializes in wedding dance lessons, private ballroom and Latin dance lessons and BYOB group classes. While we have become known for preparing couples for the first dance at their wedding, we also work extensively with individuals and couples interested in learning to dance socially. Website: www.ballroomdancechicago.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BallroomDanceChicago/ Instagram: @ballroomdancechicago