Numbered items 1.2.3..5.6.7.. represent the beats you step on. Notice that beats 4 and 8 aren't numbered. On these beats you hold the step that you did on 3 and 7.

Men's basic is on the top right and ladies on the bottom right, this foot work is when you are partnered up, so both the man and lady esstenially are moving forward and backward, these steps dictate weight transfers from foot to foot.

Obviously we recommend to do salsa classes to learn the correct movement, but this should either aid in your learning or is great to get started.... happy learning!

Ladies Basic Step