Musicality in on2 dancing

[Salsa Student]

One of the things that helped me when I was learning on2 was to learn to cha cha. Once I got the hang of "2-3-cha-cha-cha 6-7-cha-cha-cha", dropping the syncopated steps to get to on2 was easy.

Unless you dance cha cha on1.

 

[Smejmoon]

Totally but this goes for what ever count you dance on!

I'd say for on1 this is not necessary, to be musical and groove. For on2 this is crucial. With exception of my first suggestion - use son timing.

And it's kinda important for OP because no way he should lose his hip hop style. be unique!

 

[calichris10]

I'd say for on1 this is not necessary, to be musical and groove. For on2 this is crucial. With exception of my first suggestion - use son timing.

And it's kinda important for OP because no way he should lose his hip hop style. be unique!

Isos are important in every type of dance! & I def uses them while dancing on1!!!! Or whatever count. My dancing doesnt change if I dance on1 or on2. Or on5 for that matter its all about the music not the direction my feet are going!
Yes! Be Unique!!

 

[Smejmoon]

Isos are important in every type of dance! & I def uses them while dancing on1!!!! Or whatever count. My dancing doesnt change if I dance on1 or on2. Or on5 for that matter its all about the music not the direction my feet are going!
Yes! Be Unique!!

Well I'd guess they are moreso crucial when you're following. But if you're manhandling other person to your own musical pleasure??

And I'm not saying black or white here. Just what to focus on first. Music (bass, percussions), son basics, isolations.