This basic figure pops up in dance videos here and there, and I have traced its first known occurrence back to the “SALC” DVD #1, where the move is called “Arm Checks”. That is, slow movements of one of the Follow’s arms over not just the head but the body of the Lead, almost like pulling a blanket over your
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The Enchufla con tres Alardes is an excellent right-to-right handed Enchufla used by many Leads. It is a basic figure, because the Lead does not end up in Caida position (Dile Que No start position) as in Enchufla, but needs to turn right as he does the Alardes using a hook turn or the equivalent, in order to be positioned
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This is one of the better figures attributed to Henry Herrera, first published on the “SalsaRacing” DVDs, Vol 3, Advanced level, Miami, Florida, USA, 2002. I have found many YouTube videos with the same move, but Henry Herrera’s original DVD video is still the best. I like Uno Complicado because it is straight forward and easy going with surprises. The
Read moreThe move called El Uno (One) is also called “Cubanita”. It is an important move at improver-intermediate level used by many dance schools. The move is unique because the Lead is behind the back of the Follow for most of the move. Also, the move can go on forever, and it is good for connection. I consider it a “must
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This great move is attributed to Henry Herrera, “Salsa Racing DVD Vol 5 Henry Turns 1”, just like so many other moves we use today. Henry created or made more than 10 good Complicados popular. I use many of them Video 1 is from Dobromir Montauk, Krakow, Poland, 2012. Miami style just like the original video below. Candado Complicado (Salsa
Read moreThe name Candado means Padlock. The origin of the name has been forgotten, or I just don’t see the light. Candado comes with a couple of variations and with two very different endings. The shortest version of the move starts with a two handed Enchufla Doble, the Lead’s right hand held low. Next a two handed Enchufla, and on 5-6-7
Read moreA very popular “standard” move learned at improvers level. The origin of the Kentucky name seems to have been forgotten but everyone calls the move Kentucky, and we all do the move the same way. So far so good. The Kentucky move is important because it has a different look and feel than the majority of moves typically starting with
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