Cross-body step

bachata
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

A bachata adaptation of the salsa cross-body lead. The lead opens the slot on counts 1-3, the follow walks across on 5-7, both end the phrase facing each other on count 8. Builds on the lateral basic.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, open the slot on 1-3, the follow walks across on 5-7, settle facing again on 8.

Español

{{move_name}}, abre el slot en 1 a 3, la follow cruza en 5 a 7, asienta volviendo a mirarse en 8.

English

{{move_name}}, walk across the lead's previous position on 5-7, settle facing them on 8.

Español

{{move_name}}, camina cruzando la posición anterior del lead en 5 a 7, asienta mirándolo en 8.