Moves

The Front Basic is a foundational salsa step that establishes timing, weight transfer, and forward–backward movement. It is commonly used to introduce beginners to salsa rhythm and body coordination without partner complexity.

The Side Basic introduces lateral movement and helps develop balance, rhythm, and control when moving side to side. It is rarely used in Partnerwork, sometimes used in Solo Footwork. It teaches you to manage leading, directional transfer and is important even though you will rarely if ever use it when dancing

The Back Basic reinforces backward movement, balance, and control especially important for partner awareness and spatial clarity. It complements the Front Basic by training movement away from the center rather than toward it.