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Salsa Single Right Turn for Beginners, Step by Step

Salsa Single Right Turn for Beginners, Step by Step — video by Salsaventura Play · 5:08

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Salsaventura's teachers break down the single right (clockwise) turn, the first turn in salsa, from the basic step: turn over 1-2-3, finish with the back basic, use the arms for momentum, then dance it to music. Practise it alone first; it works for leaders and followers.

  • 5 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Salsa

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Step by step 6

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  1. Begin with the basic step; master it before you try any turns. 0:33
  2. Turn to the right: step the left foot forward on 1 already turning a quarter, halfway round on 2. 0:56
  3. Lift the left foot, pivot on the right to finish the turn on 3, then step back on 5-6-7. 1:34
  4. Slowly again with the hands centred for momentum, then add one basic step before the turn. 2:06
  5. Tips: relax and think of only one turn, and swing the arms from the left to help the spin. 3:01
  6. Dance a few basics to music, then add the turn. 4:06

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Start turning a quarter to the right as the left foot steps forward on 1
  • Relax and think of just one turn rather than forcing it
  • Hold the arms slightly to the left, then let them swing to help the spin

What it works

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesturning over 1-2-3, weight changes
  • Knees movesbasic steps, pivots and turns
  • Ankles & feet movespivot on the ball of the right foot

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Salsaventura; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety