Shines (basic)

salsa
Level 1
70–138 BPM
Both
8 beats

Solo footwork, no partner contact. Both partners execute the same basic step pattern (or a styling variant) on the spot, often during a musical break or instrumental section. Shines surface in every salsa style and are a place for personal expression within the partnership.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

Shines, solo footwork in place, no partner contact, both partners keep time.

Español

Shines, footwork solo en el lugar, sin contacto de pareja, ambas partes llevan el tiempo.

English

Shines, solo footwork in place, no partner contact, both partners keep time.

Español

Shines, footwork solo en el lugar, sin contacto de pareja, ambas partes llevan el tiempo.