1. Salsa Basic

The Salsa Basic Movement consists of a combination of alternating forward and backwards rock steps in Closed Position, to the count of "Quick-Quick Slow, Quick-Quick Slow". For both man and lady, the right foot will break back, and the left foot will break forward.

The figure can be danced without any turn (as shown), or with up to 1/4 turn left per measure. The "Slow" count can be a closing step (as shown), or it can be taken forward, back, or to the side.

When watching the video clip, note the action of the man's left (lady's right) arm and hand. It swings down and inward as the man rocks forward, and then returns to the normal position as he rocks back.

1b. Salsa Basic - Open Pos

The Salsa Basic may be danced in closed position or open position with a one or two-hand hold. When watching the video clip of the Salsa Basic in open position, note the action of the man's right hand during his back rock: The "Hand Push". For this, the man will connect his right hand to the lady's left, palms forward, and push upward. The hand will then lower again on the final step.

1. Salsa Basic
STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed facing position.

1	Quick	Left foot forward.	Swing left arm downward.
2	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.
3	Slow	Left foot closes to right foot.	Return arm to normal position. Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made between 1-3.

4	Quick	Right foot back.
5	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.
6	Slow	Right foot closes to left foot.	Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made between 4-6.
1b. Salsa Basic - Open Pos
STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Open facing position, lady's right hand in your left.

1	Quick	Left foot forward.	Swing left arm downward.
2	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.
3	Slow	Right foot closes to left foot.	Return arm to normal position.

4	Quick	Right foot back.	With palms forward, connect your right hand to lady's left hand and push upward.
5	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.
6	Slow	Right foot closes to left foot.	Lower right hand and release connection.

1. Salsa Basic
STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed facing position.

1	Quick	Right foot back.	Swing right arm downward.
2	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.
3	Slow	Right foot closes to left foot.	Return arm to normal position. Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made between 1-3.

4	Quick	Left foot forward.
5	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.
6	Slow	Left foot closes to right foot.	Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made between 4-6.
1b. Salsa Basic - Open Pos
STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Open facing position, your right hand in man's left.

1	Quick	Right foot back.	Swing right arm downward.
2	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.
3	Slow	Right foot closes to left foot.	Return arm to normal position.

4	Quick	Left foot forward.	With palms forward, connect your left hand to man's right hand and push upward.
5	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.
6	Slow	Left foot closes to right foot.	Lower left hand and release connection.