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Back Dip

Level: advancedStyle: laRole: bothType: accent
Also known as: Back Dip Practice

Summary

Create a small backward incline supported through the follower legs and a stable partner frame.

Back Dip salsa move (la, advanced)

Basic Salsa Dance Dip

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Description

Create a small backward incline supported through the follower legs and a stable partner frame.

Use On1 timing: six regular weight changes on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 unless an explicitly counted spin recovery, syncopation or held accent is described. Rotation without a step does not add a weight transfer.

This accent interrupts the basic. Do not drop body weight into the partner or pull the head back.

Instructions

Lead

1
Beat 1: Step left forward with weight. Agree a shallow dip and choose clear space first.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto right.
3
Beat 3: Close left underneath you with weight. Establish a stable closed frame, supporting the upper back.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Transfer onto right in a small supporting lunge as the follower chooses a shallow incline.
7
Beat 6: Hold your supporting stance without an extra weight transfer.
8
Beat 7: Rise together without an extra step; reset left then right on the next 1 and 2 before resuming the basic.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.

Follow

1
Beat 1: Step right back with weight.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto left.
3
Beat 3: Close right underneath you with weight. Finish facing your partner with your own stable support.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Transfer onto a bent left supporting leg, keeping right grounded; incline only as far as you control, head aligned.
7
Beat 6: Hold the shallow incline without an extra weight transfer.
8
Beat 7: Rise without an extra step; reset right then left on the next 1 and 2 before resuming the basic.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.

Lead Direction

Offer support at the upper back and lower with your legs; the follower chooses the depth.

Tips

  • This accent interrupts the basic. Do not drop body weight into the partner or pull the head back.
  • Practice slowly with small steps and keep your own supporting balance.

Common Mistakes

  • Holding fingers tightly so the connection cannot swivel or release.
  • Continuing a turn after losing the shared rhythm or your own balance.