new to freestyle/partner salsa need new moves to try please~

[amabailar]

my new man is colombian and loves to salsa, but i can only do very basic steps. I would love any detailed/clear instructions or tips on how to make the simple moves have a little more flair or some new steps i can try out. also, any recommendations on good websites to go check it out/online learning and for freestyle? im new at all this thanks!!

 

[Sagitta]

Welcome.

I don't know too much Columbian salsa...so I'll have to chicken out tonight.

 

[azzey]

This is the only video I know of in existence on Colombian style salsa:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...hills-20/102-4759911-9976911?v=glance&s=video

It's by Susana Domingues from Canada, where Colombian style was very popular.

In terms of improving your style, following ability, smoothness, musicality etc then reading any of the salsa articles on the many web sites regardless of style will help you improve. Try the beginners section in http://www.salsaweb.com first.

The closest style to Colombian is Cuban and there are many many videos available to buy from various web sites.

 

[Twilight_Elena]

I do Colombian style, but am a beginner and can't really tell you much about styling differences. The only real difference I've been taught is teh following:
Colombian is danced on 1, so you count: 1-2-3, 5-6-7. On 4 and 8, you do a small tap: 1-2-3-tap, 5-6-7-tap. The tap is right next to your other foot.
Erm. :? Wish I could explain this better, but I have a Physics Revision test in 3 hours.

Twilight Elena

 

[Sagitta]

I do Colombian style, but am a beginner and can't really tell you much about styling differences. The only real difference I've been taught is teh following:
Colombian is danced on 1, so you count: 1-2-3, 5-6-7. On 4 and 8, you do a small tap: 1-2-3-tap, 5-6-7-tap. The tap is right next to your other foot.
Erm. :? Wish I could explain this better, but I have a Physics Revision test in 3 hours.

Twilight Elena

Good luck on your test TE.