Reverse Tide Cross-Body
- Bailar Original
- salsa
- Level 3
- 70–138 BPM
- 8 beats
An LA showpiece: a cross-body whose follow turn changes rotational direction at the slot midpoint. The lead opens the slot on 1-3 and preps an outside (clockwise) follow turn with the left hand on 5, a clear hand-cape as the follow enters the slot. At the count-6 crest, with the follow at slot center and momentum peaking, the lead drops the left lead and offers a low right-hand catch that reverses the torque to counter-clockwise; the spin breaks and re-spins the other way through 7, landing the cross-body in frame on 8. The reversal rides the follow's own retained rotation, redirected, not two separate turns and not a hard stop, so a pro can execute it cleanly.
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Lead and follow cues
Lead
English
Open the slot on 1-3. On 5 prep a clockwise outside turn for {{partner}} with a clean left-hand cape. At {{count}} 6, the crest, drop the left and offer a low right-hand catch on the opposite side to reverse the spin counter-clockwise; let her own momentum carry the switch through 7. Land tall in frame on 8.
Español
Abre el slot en 1 a 3. En el 5 prepara un giro externo horario para {{partner}} con una capa limpia de mano izquierda. En el {{count}} 6, la cresta, suelta la izquierda y ofrece una toma baja con la derecha del lado opuesto para invertir el giro a antihorario; deja que su propio impulso lleve el cambio hasta el 7. Aterriza alta en frame en el 8.
Follow
English
Take the outside turn cleanly on 5-6 and SPOT it, axis tall, free arm in reserve. At {{count}} 6 feel the release and the new low catch on the opposite side, let your momentum reverse into a counter-clockwise spin, one continuous switch, not two turns. Land tall in frame with {{partner}} on 8.
Español
Toma el giro externo limpio en 5 y 6 y SPOTEA, eje alto, brazo libre en reserva. En el {{count}} 6 siente el suelte y la nueva toma baja del lado opuesto, deja que tu impulso se invierta en un giro antihorario, un solo cambio continuo, no dos giros. Aterriza alta en frame con {{partner}} en el 8.