Dile que no

salsa
Level 2
70–130 BPM
Both
8 beats

The Cuban casino "tell her no" closing figure. The lead steps forward on 1-3 while leading the follow to step back, then both turn 90° on 5-7 to end facing each other again. Used to reset partner orientation between figures; the standard exit from many Cuban patterns.

Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}} — step forward on 1-3, both partners turn 90° on 5-7 to face again

Español

{{move_name}} — avanza en 1-3, ambas partes giran 90° en 5-7 para volver a mirarse

English

{{move_name}} — step back on 1-3, turn 90° on 5-7 to face the lead again

Español

{{move_name}} — pisa atrás en 1-3, gira 90° en 5-7 para volver a mirar al lead