The Copa Check

SOURCE: Expert Village
INSTRUCTOR(S): Eddie Santos & Maria Ivanova
STUDIO: DF Latin Dance Studio
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
LESSON NUMBER 5: Copa Check
NEXT LESSON: Spot Turn AKA Walkaround
PREVIOUS LESSON: Open Break

THIS LESSON IS PART OF "THE MAMBO OCHO" SERIES
The first 8 steps every beginner needs know. You will see these basic moves at every salsa club, party and social. Master "The Mambo Ocho" for a proper foundation to becoming a incredible dancer.

First developed by Todd Chen, director and founder of the NYC Salsa Dance Company in Manhattan. The Mambo Ocho is a series of 8 beginner steps that form the core of the dance company's class curriculum. A proven program that has helped hundreds of beginner students with little or no dance experience become skilled Salseros.

Lesson 1: The Basic Step
Lesson 2: Single Right Turn
Lesson 3: The Cross Body Lead (CBL)
Lesson 4: Open Break
Lesson 5: Copa Check
Lesson 6: Spot Turn AKA Walkaround
Lesson 7: CBL Inside/Inline Turn
Lesson 8: 360 Cross Body