Salsa
Cross-Over Shine
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Crossing footwork. A lateral travelling shine where one foot crosses the other, often with a tap or swivel.
This move builds: Style …on the always-on five — Connection, Frame, Comfort, Posture, Consent.
- Entry
- open, none
- Exit
- open, none
- Tempo
- medium
- Musical use
- filler
- Connector
- No
- Level
- Beginner
- Cluster
- Shines
- Style
- Both
What This Move Is
Solo crossing footwork: one foot crosses over the other and you travel laterally, often combined with a tap or swivel. Flag: the name is loosely used — "cross-over" can mean cross-over swivels or a generic crossing shine, so treat it as an umbrella term.
Key Points
- Solo: Cross-step, change weight, optional swivel; keep posture tall and lead with the foot, not the shoulder.
- Timing: Crosses land on the step counts (1-2-3 / 5-6-7).
- Common mistake: Collapsing posture or leading with the shoulder instead of the foot.
Style Notes
A versatile travelling shine. Because the name is loose, pin down your school's exact pattern before drilling it as a fixed step.
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