The Salsa Step - Beginner Break Dancing

From YouDance · 2021

The Salsa Step - Beginner Break Dancing
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Summary

A beginner hip hop lesson that breaks down The Salsa Step step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance The Salsa Step?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other hip hop step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: hip hop, the salsa step.

Try it: Dance The Salsa Step three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.