So you’ve mastered the cross-body lead, nailed your basic turns, and can comfortably dance to mid-tempo Salsa songs. What’s next? Transitioning from intermediate to advanced Salsa requires refining technique, adding complexity, and developing your unique style. Here are the key moves and concepts that’ll take your dancing to the next level.
1. The Dynamic Duo: Enchufla Doble & Setenta
These Cuban-style moves form the backbone of advanced social dancing. The Enchufla Doble (double inside turn) creates dramatic momentum, while the Setenta (70) adds intricate handwork. Pro tip: Practice the leader’s pivot during the Setenta for cleaner execution.
2. Paseala con Vueltas (Walk Her with Turns)
This elegant move combines a walking motion with continuous turns. Advanced dancers use it to:
- Transition between fast and slow sections of music
- Showcase the follower’s styling
- Create breathing room in crowded social dance floors
3. Exhibela (The Showstopper)
Not just a move but a concept – this is where you highlight your partner with dramatic pauses and body rolls. Advanced dancers time these moments with musical accents like trumpet blasts or conga slaps.
Beyond Moves: Advanced Techniques
Micro-Adjustments
Shifting weight 70/30 instead of 50/50 creates sharper movements
Contra-Body Motion
Advanced dancers use opposition in shoulders/hips for fluidity
Pendulum Effect
Letting momentum flow through the body rather than stopping it
Advanced Musicality: The 2025 Approach
Today’s top dancers focus on:
- Layered Interpretation: Dancing to multiple instruments simultaneously
- Genre Fusion: Incorporating Timba elements or Salsa choke breaks
- Dynamic Control: Contrasting robotic hits with liquid movements
Remember – advanced dancing isn’t about more moves, but deeper movement. Many pros spend years perfecting just these fundamentals before adding flashy patterns. Which of these are you most excited to practice at your next social dance?
