Salsa On1 VS On2 A Visual Comparison

[@joediditde]

Fire. This is so easy to understand for beginners. I love how y'all just showed the very easy to imitate figures and spins.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Thank you!

[@lohiau]

Everything became so simple when I thought of it this way: On1 is break step step and On2 is step break step. On2 feels more smooth because the break step is sandwiched between two smaller steps. On1 feels more staccato because the break happens right away on the "quick quick slow" measure. To make matters even more confusing Palladium 2 (or Cuban 2?) is essentially the same as On1 - in that it also goes break step step - but we just start the break on 2 instead of 1. It took me years to understand all of this. In the end the beginners cannot tell the difference. But seasoned people stress when having to switch to a different style. It feels as if you are starting all over again (at least at first).

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

I should make a video with this complete comment

[@heinrichmirgrautsvor]

Thanks for your explanation. I still do not follow completely. Can you explain it in a different way for me?

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

@@heinrichmirgrautsvor sometimes with words its hard to explain dance... its best to take only one private class on that topic... so you can see and try for yourself... the feel is different

[@kirakemmer2152]

@@lohiau you just explained it to me! I can do both but I did really understand how they differ!!

[@carmenmedina2760]

you should do side by side video showing exact foot placement with on1/on2

[@ai379]

Can you create a side-by-side video that shows the same move? Everyone says that On2 is much smoother. Can you visualize that? Thanks by the way for all your great videos!

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

I wanted to do it but because on2 it breaks backwards on2 the visual didn’t work… it feels somewhat smoother because the pause is done while moving… but its possible to make on1 very smooth too

[@Mr.AlFigueroa]

Dancing on 2 is stepping to the Clave in the music:stepping to 2-3 and 6-7. Emphasizing this count in music while dancing to a song will discover the magic of mambo) The more you count doing this, the more you will develop an ear for dancing this "groove line" (aka Clave) sources (Cuban Pete, Eddie Torres). Song to practice to (Otra Opportunidad by Jimmy Bosch)

[@heinrichmirgrautsvor]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@flaviapinhodossantos2631]

Is it normal if you dance very well in 2 and for you, just don’t make sense of turning on to dance in1? Is it common in some place, I keep trying to fix it all the time!! I love dancing salsa in 2💃🏼 but in 1 it is almost stressful 😅

[@terryfesenko653]

A useful reminder of one of the basic moves. They both look the same and you make them look easy and elegant! I found On1 difficult enough, without worrying about On 2 which I understood from reading and hearing from others is more difficult 😂

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Once you learn on 1 theres a moment where on 2 is confusing to learn but only lasts a short while

[@saintz2k7]

so in short, they are EXACTLY the same?

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Not really one break forward on the second beat and the 1 starts with the right foot

[@YoriYoiHitotachi]

Where the actions occur in relation to the music is very different. Also the slow is happening during the leads giving you extra time compared to on 1.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

@@YoriYoiHitotachi the feeling of it is different indeed some songs i feel like dancing on2 and others on1

[@bigbong.official]

I wonder how many people dance on 2 in the greater Montreal area 🤔

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Most advanced dancers that like to go to congresses but all and all i would estimate about 5% in mtl

[@bigbong.official]

@@SalsaBailaProductions So it's like the elite salseros 🔥

[@aquilesml21]

I'm still curious about the difference between dancing On1 and On2, because the break in On2 is just the same On1 but breaking in 2. It never breaks the 123 567 and replace ir for the 234 678, close to the son pattern.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Yes close but the steps are different… the son would be the on1 step moved to 2… no modification on the steps. But the actual on2 when theres the 1 beat you step with the right foot… and the pause one foot moves. On1 no feet moves. On son during the pause no feet move. Hope this clarifies

[@aquilesml21]

@SalsaBailaProductions I appreciate the answer. Thanks! And greetings from Perú.

[@elyas-noor]

I started learning on2 for almost 2 years in london then moved to cali colombia and learned calena salsa for 6-7 months and now I am confused

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Which style you like to dance most?

[@Xankek]

Wow thank you! I really appreciate the response. Im gonna have to watch it a few times

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Any time!

[@Xankek]

@@SalsaBailaProductions so now that im seeing it again, it seems like there is an extra beat in the midle of the turn. instead of turning over 3 counts, the follow is turning over 4 (2-3-4-5) is that right? or did I miss something

[@marishkal1566]

Et comment savoir si le partenaire qui m

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Souvent les gens qui connaissent le 2 demande a l’autre… sinon cest le on1 par defaut dans notre coin de pays

[@marishkal1566]

@@SalsaBailaProductions a Paris c’est ON2 partout🤪

[@samaval9920]

There are 2 sets of timings. 1) Dance on 1 = Music on 1 1) Dance on 1 = Music on 2 (No dance on 1- wait/hold- Dance Step 1 = Music Notes/ Beats. 2. The 2 timings over lap in offset way.

[@aristotelisvenieratos6109]

Did you have any lesson with Osmar Peronnes?

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

No;)

[@ForeverDiegooo]

Question: Is this Palladium style? Because I have seen others leads break forward with their left foot on the count of 2. I believe that style is called New York on2. Which is correct or most common? 😅 Great video and explanation but I’m truly confused now.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Yes its the newyork on2…. The newyork on2 breaks on forward on 2 when u do solo shows or footwork but once with a partner the lead breaks back on2… just to add to the confusion lol

[@ForeverDiegooo]

@@SalsaBailaProductions okay this makes more sense. Thank you for the breakdown. I will stick to learning on this channel. :) just liked and subscribed

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

@@ForeverDiegooo let us know what kind of video interest you it helps us create

[@bailopinto]

The main difference about NY Style and Palladium Mambo is the counting. NY Style (123,567) and Palladium (234, 678). Both are On2. In fact, in this vídeo, the instructor begins stepping NY but then in the middle of the secuence, starts stepping 234, 678, like Palladium mambo.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

sometimes i feel the music pulling there ;) @@bailopinto great explanation thanks for your contribution

[@julla1416]

Great vid. Thanks.

[@shanec4441]

The difference I see for this video dance instruction is the rock steps are quick quick (outside steps) middle step slow for “on one” and “on two” is opposite.

[@shaolin1derpalm]

My problem is reverting to contra tiempo (Son timing). Feels more intuitive but not popular lol.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

I feel you… sometimes the music pulls us there;)

[@cecilialimon7436]

Didn’t get it

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

One element is that the on2 goes forward on the second beat of the music

[@javiermendez9365]

Another way to explain it is that, on 1 with partner, the lead starts with their left foot moving forward and on 2 going backwards with partner (this step is also known as mambo) I believe in NY this step changes and is forward. But for now, just focus on 1 moving forward and on 2 moving backwards when you start your count (the beat). When practicing alone it reverses in a way, except that 1 you start your left moving forward and on 2 moving forward with your right.

[@Stell_uh]

Looks the same to me :’(

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Both go forward and back but the timing is different

[@Tililiish]

is it really important when you dance?

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Nope you can dance on1 or on2 its all good;) but the more you know the better;)

[@getswiley]

Sorry but I did not understand it AT ALL. What would be helpful withhold be to START a song on on1. Then START same song on on2. I know how to start on1, habe no idea where/how to start in the music in on2. Sadly this video did not clarify

[@getswiley]

*would* be to

[@javieraczayacatlveraflores2481]

thank you!

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

You're welcome!

[@albertlobato-pd5tr]

No encuentro la diferencia 😢😢

[@javiermendez9365]

En 1, el hombre empiesa con el pie izquierdo hacia adelante. En 2, el hombre empieza con la pierna izquierda dando paso para atrás. (Conosido como mambo). Otra cosa que en 2, hay pausa entre 3 y 5. Usualmente en paso 1 no la hay.

[@valentinsarmagal]

This is insanely difficult

[@ChecedRodgers]

❤❤❤

[@SilverFoxComics]

Whats the point? On 1 is fine.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Its like a language it all depends where you live in the world… if youre born in New York youll be dancing on 2

[@Desertmoonlight23]

Is it just me? I didn’t see a difference at all

[@dianoche312]

@@Desertmoonlight23 it’s just you, watch it again with your eyes open this time 💃🏽

[@santanansilva9635]

It helps to see it when you count to the song. If that makes sense lol.

[@Sinergy.yt.]

If you look at on one, it looks like they snap to center. Everything is a focused on coming to center. Left center. Right center. The on two looks more like a pendulum. Like they're swinging left to right.

[@WilliamEdkins]

Salsa on 2 looks cooler

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Some say;)

[@adokoka]

Salsa on 2 is more female centric. It looks cooler for the female but less cool for the man. On 1 is more balanced.

[@chrismartin8820]

bah alors pourquoi faire du on2 ? 🙄

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Pour être capable de danser avec les gens qui danse on2 seulement;) ou apprendre quelque chose de nouveau juste pour le fun;)

[@chrismartin8820]

@@SalsaBailaProductions Ok 🙏j'en conclus qu'il n'est pas possible que le leader danse sur le 1 tandis que le follower soit sur le 2 ou réciproquement 😁

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

@@chrismartin8820 Très bonne conclusion ;) Ça serait le bordel dans le partenariat lol

[@chrismartin8820]

👍

[@jacekwawrzyniak6169]

but WHAY/?????? complicdo. on1 is bessy

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

In some part of the world they dance on2;)