Basic Salsa Step

The count is: 1 2 3 & 5 6 7 &

Man’s Step Count Lady’s Step

left foot steps forward
replace weight on right foot
left foot steps back
change weight to left foot
right foot steps back
replace weight on left foot
right foot steps forward
change weight to right foot
1 right foot steps back
2 replace weight on left foot
3 right foot steps forward
& change weight to right foot
5 left foot steps forward
6 replace weight on right foot
7 left foot steps back
& change weight to left foot

Notes:

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.