How To: Dance the right turn in salsa
Learn the basic salsa moves and dazzle
Learn the basic salsa moves and dazzle
Learn how to move your partner from side to side on the dance floor in a cross body lead for salsa.
Learn how to turn with the drop-catch move with this salsa tutorial. You are going to use a right turn for this move as well as a cross body lead.
Dance a "lady passing under a bridge" in salsa. Learn how to do a straight cross body lead first.
The firm and fatty flesh of Chilean sea bass makes it an ideal choice for the grill. A hot-sweet grilled mango and red pepper salsa provides delicious contrast to the rich fish. When shopping for seafood, make sure it bears the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label to ensure it was harvested in an environmentally sustainable manner.
If you haven't cooked scallops at home before, you're in for a surprise - they're actually easy to cook! Watch and learn how to make pan-seared scallopes with mango black bean salsa at home.
Husking tomatillos can be a sticky business. By peeling off the papery husks under warm running water you can eliminate a lot of the mess. To learn how to peel, roast and blend tomatillos into a quick salsa.
Gina Deambrazio and Gino Spizatti demonstrate the basic salsa right turn. You have to do a straight turn into a pivot turn to make sure that you stay in line with your partner. You do two basics, a cross body lead, and a forward break through for the guy.
In this tutorial, we learn how to salsa dance "club style". To do this, start off on the first count and do an open break. Next, the male will switch positions and move around the female. After this, you will come into a rainbow move, and the female will be standing behind you. Now, you will pull the lady around, swapping your hands and putting them into reverse cuddle position. Make sure you do 7 counts, and have a dance partner who knows how to dance this as well. Remember to keep your post...
Well, say this three times fast! "Double-handed, hand holds". That should be a salsa tongue twister. Watch this video to go over a couple of slick ways of getting out of two-handed holds in combos.
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Are you a great singer, or do you want to be an excellent singer? This 2 part video tutorial will walk you through the basics of singing high notes. The best part? You won't be gasping for air at the end of it. This is all about singing the high notes without struggling.
Salsa is the prefect summer time snack, perfect for any kind of chip. And this version made with corn is even better than your standard salsa. Throw some spice into your day with this refreshing recipe that will always find itself in your fridge. Watch the full video recipe for making the fresh tomato and corn salsa.
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In this video, we learn how to do basic left and right turns in salsa. You want to start off in the right positions for both the men and women, which will lead you into the right turns. Ladies will want to cup their hands, and keep them open so they can turn easily. For the right turn, just use the wrist and turn on 3 counts. When the guys turn, they release from the girl's hand and count on 3 as well. Make sure you are counting to the steps, so you know when to turn, and do fluid movements. ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do the hammerlock flip move in salsa. Start in open position, then do a cross bar lead into an outside half turn. You will end up with your hands crossed, then let the left hand go and swing the ladies hand so it flicks and locks again. When doing these flicks, you have to cross the hands over and get ready for the next move. If your partner has hand resistance, pick the hand up on the other side. Do all these combinations in sets of seven, while keeping your...
In this clip, learn how to make a perfectly fresh tomato salsa with Ellie Krieger from the Food Network. Ellie walks you through the process of pulling together this spicy sauce in less than five minutes. All you need are your veggies and a blender and you're on your way. So, when you have friends coming over and you've forgotten the dip - no need to worry, whip this up and you'll have snacks on the table before anyone even notices you were gone.
In order to do the Cross Handed Turn Pattern in Salsa dance, you will need to begin by facing your partner. Partners will begin by holding hands: right hand with right hand and left hand with left hand. Raise the right hands over the left hands.
This video brings you fresh ideas on frozen processed Idaho potato skins that are ideal for appetizers or your bar menu. It is suggested in this video many creative ways to serve Idaho potato skins. The classic way presented is Nacho Style. The chef suggests using mango, papaya or roasted pineapple salsa instead of the traditional salsa on your potato skins. Caviar and crème fraiche is another suggestion. Other interesting suggestions are caramelized onions and bleu cheese, herb goat cheese, ...
Nachos are not just for Mexico anymore! Check out this video recipe and learn how to make an Irish version with potatoes instead of tortilla chips!
This dance how to video will teach everyone the basic crossbody lead in Salsa. For most of you, this will be a very essential move to pull-off some of the other complicated combinations. In addition, we add some styling techniques to make your crossbody leads better for both men and women.
Learn how to make spicy habanero salsa from this video. Mmmmmmmm.
This video is a simple tutorial on how to dance the basic fundamental steps of salsa either on1 or on2 timing.
This fruity salsa blends the sweet taste of pineapples with spicy vegetables. Enjoy it with corn chips or over chicken or fish. You will need cilantro, garlic gloves, white onion, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, juice of a lemon, salt and pepper, for an execellent twist on a traditional Mexican sauce.
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The user "MJenks13"(Susan) from Youtube shows an easy trick that you can use to cut a mango for a delicious Fruit Salsa. You will need a mango fruit and a knife. It's ideal that the mango is ripe, so that it has a stronger flavor and the pulp is easy to cut. Mango fruits have a long flat seed in the center. Hold the mango vertically keeping the stem upwards and then cut a slice of mango along the length of the fruit. Do not cut from the middle, but a little to the side of the stem, so you don...
Making salsa is not just a delicious thing to do to tomatoes, it can also be educational. In this instructional video you will learn how to turn basic ingredients into a tasty, healthy recipe. Just follow along with the suggested ingredients then grab some tortilla chips and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Getting the minimum five daily servings of fruits and vegetables is not as daunting as you might think. This Howcast video guide offers several tips on getting more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
In this video, Cesar and Sheena teach us how to dance New York style salsa. Your basic step is going to consist of 8 different counts, but you are only stepping on 6 of those counts. On your non-stepping counts, you are traveling instead of stepping. It's important to count with the music and count your numbers while you are doing this so you are performing the steps correctly. When dancing, always remember that you have a partner and you need to be cautious of their body around you. Know whe...
Fit for a Feast hosts a kids cardio workout including Salsa steps, sit-ups, jumping jacks and more. This is a great warm-up for kids on their way to sports or dance class; it can also be used for Q.D.F. (Quality Daily Fitness) at school. With a Latin American cd in your stereo and this tutorial, you're child will be working up a sweat in no time! Be sure to stretch before you begin!
Want a very nontraditional take on a classic American comfort food? Then this hearty and spicy recipe is it. Made with ample helpings of salsa, cilantro, black beans, yellow corn, green and red bell peppers, and enchilada sauce, this casserole dish will make your mouth smoke with its succulent hotness. The casserole is then topped with a layer of Monterey and Jack cheese for added crunch and gooeyness.
In this video you will learn the open-break dance pattern. It is a very important dance move if you need to gather some initial momentum for future combos. You'll also learn how to switch places using an open-break, and then, a small little combo starter for the future combos that you might do from an open-break.
In this video you can learn how to do the 'magichands' drop, a quick hammerlock to a cross-body lead, and then a copa for the ladies.
In this video you will learn a simple double-handed turn using the same principles as leading a right turn. Then you'll learn a slick little combo for switching hands as a starter for any other combos you might learn in your life!
In order to prepare a meaty cheese dip, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 2 cups of Colby Jack cheese, 1/2 of a block of Velveeta, 2 T onion powder, 2 T of garlic powder, 2 T of Cajun seasoning, 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 cups of salsa, jalapenos, and black pepper.
In this video, we learn how to serve fresh artichoke. The first way to use artichoke tips is to make artichoke chips! This is a great alternative to tortilla chips, and you can serve these by cooking the artichoke then removing the leaves and serving with some parmesan cheese on top and guacamole or salsa to dip it in. Next, the artichoke petals can be served with salsa and sour cream for a low calorie nacho. You can also cook the vegetable and remove the middle, then replace with soup or ste...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a basic salsa hammerlock hand flick. Start off with two hands into a right turn. You will want to unwind your hammerlock into the next position. You will switch hands as the woman is turning from you. Make sure you have the timing down right and stay close to the woman's body. From this position, come forward on 1,2,3, then the lady will turn on 5,6,7. Create an effect where you switch hands and end up in a different position. Her hand should be on your bo...
This is a demonstration video on how to make Mango-Papaya Salsa. The video starts out with a man in a kitchen. He begins by peeling and cutting up a mango. Next, he splits a papaya open and scrapes out the seeds. He demonstrates how to cut up the fruit into small pieces. He combines the mango and papaya in a large mixing bowl. Next he squeezes the juice of a freshly cut lime. He then mixes up the ingredients by hand. He presents the dish on a platter with a garnish of limes around the edge. H...