http://www.nysalsa101.com AKA CBL for short. Common in almost all styles of Latin dance and is used very frequently in salsa. The leader essentially brings the follower across in a 180 turn so that their positions are now reversed. It's practical purpose is to help a couple maneuver away from crowded areas of the dance floor and visually serves as a transition between turn combinations. The cross body lead has countless variations and can be done in open or closed positions. <br /><br />New York Salsa Classes Lessons Mambo On2 NY Cross Body Lead
