I figured out long ago that I did not want to hardly ever do a basic in Salsa, Rumba, or most of the other dances we've taken lessons in. Our teachers have recognized this and asked me why and my answer is "because it makes me look like a beginner with a poor grasp on my repertoire". So, I transition from move to move, pattern to pattern, and only rarely will I do a basic. Most of the time that I do a basic it is because my partner needs it to get back on the beat. But, here's the thing, dance teachers at the studios we've attended do not teach us how to look smooth and polished. Everything starts with a basic, ends with a basic, and has a basic in the middle. So, I watch videos of you advanced dancers, when you're out at a club, and I try to figure out how you do this move or that move. It involves rewinding the video and watching a move over and over as I try to determine what the leader did at what count in the beat, and how the leader prepped for each part of the move or pattern. Sometimes I am successful in decoding how you accomplish a move, other times I am not. Thanks for demonstrating this. I sincerely appreciate it. It will make a dramatic improvement in the look of our Salsa dancing.
I've never heard about it but you are right, the overall figure changes quite a lot and looks much more smooth and professional. I am still between a beginner and an intermediate and I think that the usage of both hands derives from the fact that we are not yet sure of our techniques and smoothness and that we feel safer with two hands. However, we must try to start to do it gradually and spontaneously aiming at the next stage otherwise we would remain always at the same level. Thanks for this great tip !!!
That is the first time I've heard this. Amazed I've never heard it before, seems obvious once explained. I've been going to salsa classes for 2 months though still feel like a complete beginner. I know the basic steps and that's about it. I swear I'm learning more about dance from TH-cam videos and dance partners than any teaching. Not for want of trying either, the instructors always seem to go through complicated sequences a beginner could never pull off on a dance floor where the partner doesn't know what's coming.
This is the best lesson for a beginner who wants to start social dance. Most beginners learn salsa from a studio nowaday, and the beginner lesssons taught by a studio usally are completely out of touch of street dance. When a beginner goes to a party, he or she (especially he) was shocked to see noboday dance the same way as what a studio have tought.
Thanks indeed for that "outstanding" video - great wisdom & very SMART advice - I will add that style right away to my dancing - thanks a lot - one of the 10 BEST Salsa videos I have seen last 5 years - this will change a lot in my dancing. Hugs from Niceland - Jacob Thor Haraldsson
yes - from the follower's point of view, I see how that makes it possible for us to dance, to move the body, make shapes with shoulders and let our hands fly ('my soul is in my hands' - quote Renata the Queen of zouk). It's original tip! - amazing not headlined ever before. So good!
It looks so beautiful! But I feel like the footwork is confusing as a beginner once that straight line is no longer there. I wish I had a dance partner that was already a pro to practice with!
This is the first video I see of you and your advice is so helpful I already subscribed which is very rare. Thank you for helping out us beginners becoming better!
Hello Daniel! I´m a fan, because I like very much the overall outcome of your performances. Excellent tips! Thank you so much! It wiil improve a lot the way I dance Salsa... Have a great day!
Try to finish with one arm🙃Kidding, great chanel. Wouod like to see full man solo shines video if possible, all tricks in the book, Cuban style. Best regards from Belgrade
Definitely new idea for me - thanks for these amazing videos. I first found your dance to the Justin Bieber song, and then now following all these tutorials!
@danielrosas_official I love everything you do. You and Jasmine do such great work. I cant tell you how many moves I have picked up from you. If I may add one thing that many do not stress enough when teaching beginners is that EVERY move has: 1) A prep; 2) A lead; 3) A close. I have been dancing with the same partner for five years and sometimes I get lazy and she will gently remind me during the dance (or training) that I am forgetting to "prep" her for the move. PREP LEAD CLOSE Very important.
I wonder what the woman's version of machismo is? Is there a word? Because it gives us freedom to fly too. The 2-arm dance makes us feel like robot parts.
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I figured out long ago that I did not want to hardly ever do a basic in Salsa, Rumba, or most of the other dances we've taken lessons in. Our teachers have recognized this and asked me why and my answer is "because it makes me look like a beginner with a poor grasp on my repertoire". So, I transition from move to move, pattern to pattern, and only rarely will I do a basic. Most of the time that I do a basic it is because my partner needs it to get back on the beat. But, here's the thing, dance teachers at the studios we've attended do not teach us how to look smooth and polished. Everything starts with a basic, ends with a basic, and has a basic in the middle. So, I watch videos of you advanced dancers, when you're out at a club, and I try to figure out how you do this move or that move. It involves rewinding the video and watching a move over and over as I try to determine what the leader did at what count in the beat, and how the leader prepped for each part of the move or pattern. Sometimes I am successful in decoding how you accomplish a move, other times I am not. Thanks for demonstrating this. I sincerely appreciate it. It will make a dramatic improvement in the look of our Salsa dancing.
I've never heard about it but you are right, the overall figure changes quite a lot and looks much more smooth and professional. I am still between a beginner and an intermediate and I think that the usage of both hands derives from the fact that we are not yet sure of our techniques and smoothness and that we feel safer with two hands. However, we must try to start to do it gradually and spontaneously aiming at the next stage otherwise we would remain always at the same level. Thanks for this great tip !!!
That is the first time I've heard this. Amazed I've never heard it before, seems obvious once explained. I've been going to salsa classes for 2 months though still feel like a complete beginner. I know the basic steps and that's about it. I swear I'm learning more about dance from TH-cam videos and dance partners than any teaching. Not for want of trying either, the instructors always seem to go through complicated sequences a beginner could never pull off on a dance floor where the partner doesn't know what's coming.
Thank you 😊
This is the best lesson for a beginner who wants to start social dance. Most beginners learn salsa from a studio nowaday, and the beginner lesssons taught by a studio usally are completely out of touch of street dance. When a beginner goes to a party, he or she (especially he) was shocked to see noboday dance the same way as what a studio have tought.
Thank for info about one arm. very helpful
This is something great nobody taught before.
Woow! I can't imagine before that one tip can change so much! Thank you!
Thank you
wow...so simple but I've never been taught this! Thank you!! Sharing!
Thank you 😊
Awesome tip! Thats something i overlooked. Can you go over more styling?
Really opened my eyes.
Thanks indeed for that "outstanding" video - great wisdom & very SMART advice - I will add that style right away to my dancing - thanks a lot - one of the 10 BEST Salsa videos I have seen last 5 years - this will change a lot in my dancing. Hugs from Niceland - Jacob Thor Haraldsson
Great tip! Any other simple changes and advice are appreciated!!
What an amazing helpful video !
BTW I love your dancing style so much
yes - from the follower's point of view, I see how that makes it possible for us to dance, to move the body, make shapes with shoulders and let our hands fly ('my soul is in my hands' - quote Renata the Queen of zouk). It's original tip! - amazing not headlined ever before. So good!
It looks so beautiful! But I feel like the footwork is confusing as a beginner once that straight line is no longer there. I wish I had a dance partner that was already a pro to practice with!
i dance Cuban and a little bit La-style, but this is great, very helpfull thank u so much
Thank you Samir🙏🏼
This is the first video I see of you and your advice is so helpful I already subscribed which is very rare. Thank you for helping out us beginners becoming better!
Thank you 🙏🏼
1 2 3 , 5 6 7. Loved the clip
Thanks for the beautiful tip
Wow! I just love this tip man! Your style is da best! So freaking smooth
Hello Daniel! I´m a fan, because I like very much the overall outcome of your performances. Excellent tips! Thank you so much! It wiil improve a lot the way I dance Salsa... Have a great day!
Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏽
Huge help! the cross body lead video was great too 👍👍
2:45 that was me all night tonight haha, trying to think of my next moves, very helpful instructions though
Love it-a game changer. More please 👍
Mindblowing
I will try to reinforce this on Monday night salsa!
Def new to me as a beginner. Thank you for the vid. Subscribed👍
Very helpful! First time I’ve heard this!
Great tip!
Thanx ! Love this
Try to finish with one arm🙃Kidding, great chanel. Wouod like to see full man solo shines video if possible, all tricks in the book, Cuban style. Best regards from Belgrade
Excellent work!
Really good advice! THNX
It was a new info (am a beginner), thanks!
Excelente explicación. Me ha servido mucho vuestro consejo. Felicitaciones por el canal
Gracias 🙏🏼
Definitely new idea for me - thanks for these amazing videos. I first found your dance to the Justin Bieber song, and then now following all these tutorials!
😊🤩
You are a miracle... Thank you so much!!
Yep, first time I hear that and I like it :-) Merciii
Porque nós, tambem não!
Wow! Game changer!
thank you, i will practice that!
First time I heard it, thanks a lot
It’s a great tip thank you !
Awesome - thank you for the tips!
Thanks forthat tip man!
i wish you did more for on2 styling
Thanks great tip
Yesssss! Thank you!
Thank you
I need to learn ! I sucks not to be able to dance !
First time I see it
I like your job!
Awesome!!
Can you do a video on ending poses and theatrics before the ending of the song!
Great video! However this is how to look like a pro as a lead. Please specify as follows are also salsa dancers 💃🏻
Some breaks moves....plzzzzzzz
te amo!
Hola , necesito tips para girar como pro.....gracias
Не знаю что ты там говоришь ! Но, ты красавчик ! А у меня все остальное поучится !
styling like a pro please...
@danielrosas_official
I love everything you do. You and Jasmine do such great work. I cant tell you how many moves I have picked up from you.
If I may add one thing that many do not stress enough when teaching beginners is that EVERY move has: 1) A prep; 2) A lead; 3) A close.
I have been dancing with the same partner for five years and sometimes I get lazy and she will gently remind me during the dance (or training) that I am forgetting to "prep" her for the move.
PREP
LEAD
CLOSE
Very important.
Thank you for your great advice 🙏🏼
The one-arm-style of cuban salsa gives LA-style more coolness and machismo...
Yes
I wonder what the woman's version of machismo is? Is there a word? Because it gives us freedom to fly too. The 2-arm dance makes us feel like robot parts.
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New
i think " dile que no" is the difference
Hi Guys 😍💋 💝💖
Awesome tip!