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3-Minute Easy Zumba Salsa Routine

Video by JamieZumba on YouTube · Open on YouTube

Zumba instructor Jamie leads a large outdoor class through an easy-to-follow salsa routine to El Carnaval de Celia, adapted from an ILoveZumba choreography. A quick, upbeat song to practise salsa steps.

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

Good forDancing for fun

Step by step 3

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  1. Easy salsa steps from the start, following Jamie at the front of the class. 0:00
  2. Turn to face the side with the group, then back to the front with the arms working. 0:20
  3. The turn to the side comes round again, then the steps carry on to the final pose. 2:00

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

What it works Whole body

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Shoulders movesarm moves
  • Hips movessalsa side and front-back steps, hip sway
  • Knees movessalsa steps and weight shifts
  • Ankles & feet movessalsa steps

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 JamieZumba; 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