Dile que no

salsa
Level 2
70–138 BPM
Both
8 beats

The Cuban casino "tell her no" closing figure. The lead steps forward on 1-3 while leading the follow to step back, then both turn 90° on 5-7 to end facing each other again. Used to reset partner orientation between figures; the standard exit from many Cuban patterns.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, step forward on 1-3, both partners turn 90° on 5-7 to face again.

Español

{{move_name}}, avanza en 1 a 3, ambas partes giran 90° en 5 a 7 para volver a mirarse.

English

{{move_name}}, step back on 1-3, turn 90° on 5-7 to face the lead again.

Español

{{move_name}}, pisa atrás en 1 a 3, gira 90° en 5 a 7 para volver a mirar al lead.