Salsa
Swivels
SalsaIntermediateShinesBoth
Heel-toe sass. Knee-and-hip swivels that twist side to side, often crossing one leg over the other.
This move builds: Style …on the always-on four — Connection, Frame, Comfort, Posture.
- Entry
- open, none
- Exit
- open, none
- Tempo
- medium
- Musical use
- accent/filler
- Connector
- No
- Level
- Intermediate
- Cluster
- Shines
- Style
- Both
What This Move Is
Feet pivot on heel then toe (or ball), twisting the knees and hips side to side, often crossing one leg over the other (cross-over swivels). A styling-heavy shine, roughly two swivels per measure.
Key Points
- Solo: Swivel right and step left across right, swivel left and step right across left; drive the swivel from the knees and hips, not just the feet.
- Timing: Typically two swivels per four-count measure.
- Common mistake: Swiveling only the feet with no hip/knee connection.
Style Notes
Sassy and styling-forward — a favourite for follows' footwork. The hip connection is what gives it flavour.
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