Salsa
Dame Dos
Skip one, take the second. Travel two positions around the wheel instead of one.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
Dame Dos = "give me two." The lead skips the adjacent follow and takes the second one — two positions around the wheel — so he travels further. (Dame Una = "give me one" is the single-position version, equivalent to a plain Dame.) Requires hustle and clear counting to avoid traffic.
Key Points
- Lead: Count partners precisely and move with purpose — you have further to travel in the same time.
- Follow: Hold your spot and receive whichever lead arrives.
- Timing: A tiempo; faster travel packed into the phrase.
- Common mistake: Confusing how many partners to skip, causing collisions in the circle.
Style Notes
Dame Una is beginner; Dame Dos is intermediate because of the extra travel and counting. Keep the circle's spacing even so the rotation stays clean.
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