Salsa
On1, On2, the pause and the break, clave.
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How Salsa is counted
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How to Count Salsa On1: 1 2 3 _ 5 6 7 _
Salsa On1 is counted 1 2 3 _ 5 6 7 _: steps on six counts, a pause on 4 and 8. Here is where the break falls and how to find the 1.
Guide4 min readHow to Count Salsa On2
Salsa On2 is counted 1 2 3 _ 5 6 7 _ with the break on 2 and 6. Here are the steps, the conga cue that marks the break and the mistakes to avoid.
Guide4 min readSalsa Clave: 2-3 vs 3-2 Explained for Dancers
Clave 2-3 and 3-2 are the same two-bar pattern in opposite order. Here is each one on the 8-count, and how to hear which side a song starts on.
4 min readSalsa On1 vs On2: What's the Difference?
Salsa On1 and On2 share the same steps and 8-count. Only the break moves: 1 and 5 for On1, 2 and 6 for On2. Here is how to tell them apart.
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