Add a leader turn as the follower completes a cross-body passage.
Salsa Inspiration for Leads: Adding Turns to Your Cross Body
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Description
Add a leader turn as the follower completes a cross-body passage.
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.
Rolling describes this linked timing, not a body roll or a fixed universal combination. This catalogue uses the title for the particular practice version described here; naming and sequences vary between schools.
Instructions
Lead
1
Beat 1: Step left forward with weight.
2
Beat 2: Step right slightly back with weight, opening your torso left.
3
Beat 3: Step left out of the lane with weight, facing about a quarter left.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step right clear of the follower path with weight and begin a clockwise turn; release any binding hand.
7
Beat 6: Step left around with weight, continuing clockwise.
8
Beat 7: Step right with weight to finish facing the follower at the new end.
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: Step right underneath you with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Walk left forward through the clear lane with weight.
7
Beat 6: Step right forward with weight, beginning a counterclockwise half-turn.
8
Beat 7: Step left with weight to finish facing your partner.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Lead Direction
Clear the travel lane first; reconnect after both rotations resolve.
Tips
Rolling describes this linked timing, not a body roll or a fixed universal combination.
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.
