Salsa
Sacala
Take her out. An extended showcase walk — like a longer Exhibela that draws the follow into the centre.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
"Take her out." The lead pulls the follow's arm forward into the centre, leads an extended travel (often with the follow styling into the middle), then returns her to the slot on his right. Closely related to Exhibela — often a longer version of the same idea. Flag: contested — used variously as a longer Exhibela, a synonym for it, or any end-of-walk right turn.
Key Points
- Lead: Draw her into the centre for an extra beat before returning her — give her room to style.
- Follow: Step forward into the circle, style into the centre, then return.
- Timing: A tiempo — forward 1-2-3-(5), return 6-7 (a 4/2 walk in some schools; not universal).
- Common mistake: Treating it identically to Exhibela's 3/3 walk and dropping the extra forward step.
Style Notes
The "extra beat in the centre" is the styling opportunity. Verify the exact count against your own school — the 4/2 phrasing is regional.
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