Vacilala

salsa
cubano
Level 2
70–138 BPM
Lead
8 beats

A Cuban casino display figure where the lead releases the follow briefly to "watch" them styling. The lead lets go on 1-3, the follow continues with a styling walk or body isolation on 5-7, and the lead reconnects on 8. Vacilala doble chains a second release for extended showcasing.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, release the follow on 1-3 to watch them style, reconnect on 8.

Español

{{move_name}}, suelta a la follow en 1 a 3 para verla con styling, reconecta en 8.

English

{{move_name}}, styling walk or body isolation on 5-7, reconnect on 8.

Español

{{move_name}}, camina con styling o aislamiento corporal en 5 a 7, reconecta en 8.