In this salsa dance lesson video, we teach you how to dance the famous DPS lock combo but on the New York / Puerto Rican "On2" timing. In addition, Jocelyn explains some of the dance styling that the ladies' can perform even when they have both arms behind their back.

Practice tip

Practice this material with counts first and music second. Once the rhythm feels steady, add expression without letting the timing drift.

Why this helps on the social floor

Stronger rhythm awareness helps every other part of salsa. Even if the move itself is simple, better timing makes the whole dance look calmer and more confident.