Coordinate an independent leader turn with a follower half-turn into a loose wrap.
The Wrap - Intermediate Salsa Moves On1
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Description
Coordinate an independent leader turn with a follower half-turn into a loose wrap.
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.
Learn each action separately. This is a descriptive combination and permits releasing the connection at any point. 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 in place with weight.
2
Beat 2: Step right in place with weight.
3
Beat 3: Step left with weight, preparing the follower counterclockwise half-turn; release the second hand.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step right with weight into a clockwise turn, allowing left-to-right connection to swivel overhead.
7
Beat 6: Step left around with weight; release if the pathway binds.
8
Beat 7: Step right with weight, finishing offset behind the follower.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Follow
1
Beat 1: Step right in place with weight.
2
Beat 2: Step left in place with weight.
3
Beat 3: Step right in place with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step left with weight into a counterclockwise half-turn.
7
Beat 6: Step right around with weight, keeping the connected right arm relaxed in front.
8
Beat 7: Step left with weight, finishing in front of and offset from the leader; offer the free hand after settling.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Lead Direction
Coordinate the two axes without trapping a low hand during the leader turn.
Tips
Learn each action separately. This is a descriptive combination and permits releasing the connection at any point.
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.
