Salsa Lesson 7: One Hand Copa

[robbelliii]

Have some suggestion for any guys getting funny looks from girls while leading...these came from my instructor...I'm no expert, but has made a big difference in enjoying this move. It is better if you do it left to left and turn her arm around her head into position reached on 3. Place right on her hip on 2. Rule is a hand on body is the prefered lead hand....so when you lead her out on 5. You are pushing her onto her left foot with hand that is on her hip then finish with the turn. Cheers!

[mufaddal2802]

Silvia LOve your Videos...Thanks :)

[r6rome]

Muchas gracias! Muy buen video

[cwlbm]

I finally learned the Copa. Thank you!

[salsawithsilvia]

Glad to hear that. Thank you for the comment!

[worstislucky]

Silvia, I love the way you teach in your videos. You really break it down and make it easy for the viewer to follow the steps. I also like the song very much too. Can you recommend any other songs that are slow and good for beginners?

[salsawithsilvia]

Hi, sorry for the delayed response. There is a CD called "It's all about timing" and it has slow songs that include a voice over with counting. This will help you learn good timing. As far as other slow songs, you need to just listen to salsa music and try to do the basic. If it's a good speed for you, then it's good. I hope that helps.

[anointed1forever]

Ok, so I was just looking for your email address to send you mine. I went to your website and was surprised to see you are in Chicago! I will be most likely signing up for the next class! Thanks!

[salsawithsilvia]

Sounds good! Thank you for considering.

[anointed1forever]

I love the way you teach. Thank you for making it so simple and for adding moves each week to the previous moves you already taught. One question, what is the song that is playing?

[salsawithsilvia]

It's a Lenny Kravitz song. A lot of people like it.

Thank you for your kind words. I can send you an mp3 if you give me your email.