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Cross-body lead

  • salsa
  • la on1
  • Level 2
  • 80–130 BPM
  • Lead
  • 8 beats

The LA-style hallmark figure (also danced on-2 in NY style). The lead steps back on 1-3, opens the slot by stepping to the side on 5, and the follow walks across the lead's previous position on 5-6-7. Both partners end having exchanged positions along a linear slot.

Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}} — step back on 1-3, open the slot on 5, the follow walks across

Español

{{move_name}} — pisa atrás en 1-3, abre el slot en 5, la follow cruza

Follow

English

{{move_name}} — walk across the lead's previous position on 5-7

Español

{{move_name}} — camina cruzando la posición anterior del lead en 5-7