Ballroom & Social Dance Step Summary Foothill College DANC-004.

-03 & -04

Key to abbreviations: S = Slow (2 counts) R = Right Q = Quick (1 count) L = Left Fwd = Forward Bkwd = Backward Sdwd = Sideward M = Man Opp = Opposite W = Woman Pos = Position Ct = Count Meas = Measure Shldr = Shoulder

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Hd = Hand CW = Clockwise Rpt = Repeat CCW = Counter-clockwise LOD = Line of dance (or dir) RLOD = Reverse line of dir

Tog = Together U/A = Underarm Ptr = Partner

Ftwk = Footwork Dir = Direction

Waltz 3/4 time, SSS Style and footwork: rise and fall, heel lead on fwd steps, stretch your side on the side steps (slight body tilt) Box: M fwd L (1), side R (2), close L (3); bkwd R (1), side L (2) close R (3) W begin with bkwd R Turning box: Turn CCW (L) on ct. 1 Hesitation (balance or balanc): M fwd L (1), touch R next to L and hold (2, 3). Repeat bkwd. W opp. Rise and fall using leg, not foot action. Can rotate slightly L. Side hesitation: M sdwd L (1), touch R next to L and hold (2, 3). Rpt. to R. W opp. Hesitation combination: M: Fwd, back, side L, side R W opp. Hesitation step swd with turn for W: M: Do Hesitation step swd L, swd R; moving around ptr and turning ~ L to meet W. W: 3-ct turn to R under arch + Hesitation step L Front cross (Twinkle, Promenade): Meas 1: Do box to open pos (MR side next to WL side), bring ft tog with wt chg on ct 3 Meas 2: M & W step fwd with inside ft (1), face ptr for side-close (2-3) Variation: Can turn L at end Progressive fwd (Change step, boxes): M fwd L (1), side R (or slight fwd R diag) (2), close L (3); fwd R (1), side L (or slight fwd L diag) (2) close R (3). W: opp ftwk and dir Continuous open twinkle: alternate between inside hds joined and semi-open pos (M hd on Ws back) Promenade + W R turn Meas 1: Open to promenade pos Meas 2: W turn R under ML/WR hds into closed pos Rpt as desired. Hesitation L turn: M hesitation fwd L, do back of box beginning R, turning L. Zig-zag (Scissors, Closed Check, Serpentine, Spirals) (beginning in R side pos): Meas 1: Do box, turning to R side pos. Meas 2: M fwd R, close L & turn R to L side pos, step R in place Meas 3-4: Rpt 2 times alternating ftwk. To exit, face ptr and continue with box. W use opp dir & ftwk (cross in back) th Zig-zag with W underarm turn exit: on 4 meas, W turns L under ML/WR arm; return to closed pos. W arch turn: Ms part: Meas 1: box fwd Meas 2: Do back of box, lead W CW under arch. Meas 3: Do fwd of box, turning L. Rejoin ptr in closed pos. nd Meas 4: 2 (back) half of box Ws part: Meas 1: box bkwd Meas 2: Step fwd L on ct 1, turn R (CW) for 2 steps. Meas 3: Step fwd R (for a total of three steps turning R) (ct 1); step side L, tog R (cts 2-3). Rejoin ptr in closed pos. (Hint: if M does not turn L, continue walking fwd twd M instead of doing side-close on cts 2-3.) nd Meas 4: 2 half of box Foothill College Winter 2011 Alana Hunter Page 1 of 11

He Goes-She Goes (4 meas version) Meas 1: Do box to open pos (MR side next to WL side), bring ft tog with wt chg on ct 3 Meas 2: M goes fwd under his L arm to outside track, W crosses behind M to inside track Meas 3: W sweeps across in front of M, turning R into semi-open pos. Meas 4: Both front cross-side-tog. Swing 2/4 or 4/4 time, SSQQ (also called East Coast Swing, Jitterbug, or 6-count Lindy) Triple basic in closed pos: Rock step + 2 triple steps (1-2, 3&4, 5&6) Triple basic turning CW or CCW in closed pos. Send out: M rock fwd, W bk (1-2), M release W out to one-hd pos on two triples. Loop turn (R side pass, change places, underarm turn): W turn L under ML/WR hds. ML/WR hd up on cts 3-4, W turns on cts 5-6. Open pos closed pos (6-ct circle): From one-hd pos, M does rock step, W walks fwd (or swivels) (1-2) Rejoin in semi-open pos and rotate CW w/ 2 triples Arch (outside) turn: W turn R under ML/WR hds. ML/WR hd up on cts 1-2, W turns on cts 3-4. Turn combo: Arch turn + loop turn Man arch turn: M turns L under arch (ML/WR hds) Combination: W loop turn + M arch turn + W loop turn Hammerlock: Two-hd pos. Raise ML/WR hds, W turn R under arch, folding L arm low behind back. M turns L. End with R sides adjacent. W turn L to unwind. Waist slide (caress, side pass): M turn L with ML/WR hds at waist level. Break hds and rejoin. Waist slide combo: M turn L (waist slide) + loop turn for W M behind the back pass (change-hd break): M turn L, pass Ws R hd behind his back (he changes to his R hd, then L hd) W arch turn to release from closed pos; W loop turn to return to closed pos (M catches Ws back on loop). Tuck turn from closed pos Ws free spin: Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: Triple step facing ptr, keep ML/WR hds low Cts 5&6: Triple-step, release ML/WR hds, W does free spin to R. Tuck turn from closed pos Ws R U/A turn: Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: Triple step facing ptr, bringing ML/WR hds to shoulder level, palm to palm Leading tip: M use R hd on W back to tuck her on ct 3 and spin her on ct 5. Cts 5&6: Triple-step, W does R U/A turn. End ~1/4 L from orig dir. W cuddle (wrap, cradle): Two-hd pos. M do 2 basics, W do loop turn to cuddle pos + arch turn to exit. Can repeat if desired. Follow with W loop turn to fix hands. Alternating under turn (double under, she goes, he goes): Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: Triple step: W loop turn (to her L) Cts 5&6: M arch turn (to his L) Use slow triple step for these 6 ct transitions: Hammerlock cuddle (keep same hd high) Cuddle hammerlock (keep same hd high) Hammerlock reverse hammerlock (switch hd that is high) Cuddle reverse cuddle (switch hd that is high) M cuddle: M raises MR/WL hds, he turns L under his R arm to back into place by Ws R side. Cuddle exchange: keep hds joined. W turn L into cuddle on MR side, unwind. M turn L into cuddle on WR side (under MR/WL hds), unwind. Loop-de-loops (alternating loop turns)each turn = 6 cts: Cts 1-6: W L turn (inside turn) Cts 1-6: M L turn (his R arm over head). Kick step (Kick Breaks, The Mooch): (Ms ftwk, W opp) Semi open pos. Rock step LR (1-2), triple step L (3&4), triple step R (5&6) Walk bkwd L (1), walk bkwd R (2) M kick L fwd (3), step L in place (4), kick R fwd (5), step R in place (6) Face ptr in closed pos and kick L fwd (outside ptr) (1), step L in place (2), kick R fwd (between her ft) (3), step R in place (4), rock-step L-R (1-2) Foothill College Winter 2011 Alana Hunter Page 2 of 11

Single basic in closed pos (Ms L hd under Ws R hd, palm facing up): rock back (Q), step in place (Q), step fwd L (S), back R (S) Single basic in two-hd pos. Trade places (1/2 turn CW rotationbutterfly, pass by, row step) (best with fast music): Cts 1-2: From 2 hd pos, move twd ptrs R side with one step and pivot ~ R. Cts 3-4: Small step moving away from ptr. Cts 5-6: Rock step W double loop turn: both M & W can do 4 walking steps on cts 3,4,5,6. Cuddle combo: cuddle hammerlock W double turn L Basic 1: Turn W L into cuddle at Ms R side Basic 2: Unwind, W continue turning R into hammerlock Basic 3: W turn twice to L to unwind. Hammerlock/cuddle combo: W hammerlock (starting w/ turn to her R W cuddle at Ms R side Unwind, bring all joined hds high M turns L under all hds W turns R under all hds Shoulder check (W loop turn with catch, Stop & Go): Cts 1-2: From two-hd pos, do rock step Cts 3&4:W loop turn with one triple step, M triple step fwd L, place his R hd on her L shlder (or shlder blade) to stop her. Cts 5-6: M does fwd rock (check step) on R-L, W does back rock on L-R. Cts 7&8: W triple step fwd L and unwind to R, M does triple step back on R. Rpt as desired. Figure 8 (Pretzel, yoke, shoulder slide, double cross): Two-hd pos. Cts 1-2: Turn L and raise both arms, lower own L arm behind neck. Cts 3-4: Release hds, slide R hd down ptrs arm. Cts 5-6: Catch R hds for rock-step. Follow with W L (loop) turn + M change-hd break (he turns L). Tango 2/4 or 4/4 SSQQS Style: Bent knees, drive steps from hips, long cat-like steps. Heel lead on fwd steps. Keep hips over knees. More advanced pos: body-to-body contact, W tuck her L hd under his R arm. ML/WR hds come a little closer in. 8-count Basic (fwd promenade)--SSQQS M: Fwd L (S), R (S), fwd L-side R-draw L to R with no wt (tango-close) (QQS). W: Opp ftwk & dir. M can go in a straight line, veer a little to the L, or veer up to 180 degrees to the L. Turn as needed to maneuver around the dance floor. Style: lift little toe on close (touch inner edge of ft to floor). Basic with turn L on QQS Hesitation step M: Fwd L (S), bkwd R (S), tango-close (QQS) (Variation: Side L, side R, tango-close) W: Bkwd R (S), fwd L (S), tango-close (QQS) Transition to promenade: replace tango-close with M fwd L, bkwd R, turn 1/8 to L & close L. W opp. Promenade Walk -- SSQQS From closed pos, turn 1/8 to to semi-open pos and both step fwd with outside ft (S), inside ft (S), M square up shoulders and W swivel L to face ptr on ct 4. Tango-close (QQS). Tip for W: When you feel M lead CCW rotation, reach diagonally back on R. Tip for M: Roll R elbow fwd so W feels rotation. - Can do L turn on QQS (tango close). Continuous promenade: Step fwd on outside ft (S), inside ft (S), outside ft (Q), step back on inside ft (Q), and draw outside ft to instep of standing ft (S). W arch turn: M do fwd basic. W turn R under arch on SS, tango-close. Can also do during Promenade Walk on SS cts.

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Promenade Turning Right (~1/2 turn R) SS-QQS From promenade pos, both step fwd with outside ft (S), inside ft (S). M: swivel on R to cross Ws track and face ptr. Step bkwd L (Q), side R (Q), close L (S). W: small step fwd R between Ms ft (Q), side L (Q), close R (S). Variation: Prom pos, walk fwd 2 (SS), full pivot R (SS) Cort (dip, stop) M: Bkwd L and sit (S), fwd R and stand (S), tango-close (QQS) W: Fwd R and bend, arch back and point L toe (S), bkwd L and stand (S), tango-close (QQS) * Styling tip: No bend at waist or twisting. W support own wt. M turn upper body slightly L and stretch L side of body. R elbow dips, L hd rises; W turns head to L. * Styling tip: flickW lifts L ft on cort. M can bring his L hd near his L hip. Rock and Cort -- SS-QQSS-QQS (14 cts) M: Fwd L (S), fwd R (S), fwd L (Q), bkwd R (Q), bkwd L and slightly to the L side into cort (S), fwd onto R (S), tango-close (QQS). W: Opp dir & ftwk. Keep your hips and ribs over your ft when you step fwd. Turn your back (L) ft so your heel is not up in the air. With rotation: turn 1/8-1/4 L on rock steps (QQ). Can also turn L on tango-close. Tango Waltz (Media Luna) SQQ-SQQ M: Closed pos. Do box step turning L. Fwd L (S), side R (Q), close L (Q). Back R (S), side L (Q), close R (Q). W: Opp dir and ftwk. To exit: Do box, then step back into a Corte: slow step back MR, fwd WL, corte. Outside swivels (ochos, right-side fan, double fan, swirl, figure-eight fan) QQSS-QQSS-QQS = 16 cts M: Fwd L (Q), small step on R slightly side R and diagonally back to bring W to outside R pos (Q), bkwd L (S), replace fwd onto R (S). Rpt QQSS. Tango-close (QQS) W: Bkwd R (Q), slightly side L on L (Q), fwd R to Ms R side (S), swivel R with ft close tog (AND), fwd L (S). Swivel L to face ptr (AND). Rpt QQSS, do tango-close (QQS) Variation: Repeat the QQSS pattern as many times as you like, turning L on QQ rock steps. Can begin with 2 S steps: M fwd LR (twd ptr or stepping diag fwd to outside pos), W back LR OR both fwd in promenade pos. M can do Salsa Media Luna steps as W is doing ochos. Salsa step: Fwd L, back R, in place L (QQS), back R, fwd L, in place R (QQS) W style: can flick L ft up on first swivel. M leading tip: It is Ms job to place W to his R side. He uses his upper body to place her correctly. Style variation for M: after his slow back rock on L, he can do a small swing back with his R over his L. Promenade to Open Fan (single fan, throw out/pushaway/butterfly break) -- SS-QQS-SS-QQS = 16 cts M: Promenade pos. Fwd L, R (SS), close L and release the W out to L side (Q), side R turning R (separate from ptr, M on R side, W on L) (Q), pause with L toe out to L side (S). Step diag fwd L twd ptr (S), flare (AND) ( turn L, M R hd to ptrs back, get hip-to-hip connection with ptr) & step fwd R, bringing ptr into closed pos (S), close ft (and), tango-close (QQS). nd W: Promenade pos. Fwd R, L (SS), turning to face ptr after 2 S. Step back R (Q), side L (Q), close R to L (S) (or R toe is extended to R side) and L arm is extended high to her L side. Step diag fwd R twd ptr (S), flare (AND) ( turn R) & step fwd L, turn L into closed pos (S), close ft (AND), tango-close (QQS). * Leading tip: when M rolls W away, keep joined hd (ML/WR) lowmore control for W. - Optional: After you separate from ptr, do in-out (and-S) with toe. Looks best if both ptrs do it. - Variations: after separating from ptr, do 3-ct turn twd ptr to change places, rpt. OR after flare, separate from ptr again - Variation: After throwout, do W arch turn R, M walks CCW around her (SS), tango-close (QQS) Promenade (CW) pivots SS-QQ-SS-QQS = 14 cts Promenade pos: both step fwd with outside ft (S), inside ft (S), one full pivot turn R (QQ), two more slow walks fwd (SS), M step fwd L and bring ptr in front of him for tango-close (QQS). * At first, your pivot turn will only get 1/2-3/4 of the way around. Eventually you will be doing a full turn. * Leading tip: When M starts the two S walks, leave the W slightly behind you so it is easier to get around her. * W head: During the pivot, W turn her head to L to help bring her into closed pos. When pivot starts, W steps into M with the heel of her R ft.

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Salsa 4/4 time, QQS Style: Stay upright, body stays at home. Feet pointed slightly outward, esp. on fwd break step (ct 1). Legs close together, feet close to floor. Hds above waist level, palms facing twd waist. Break with straight leg, use Cuban hip motion. Music: Break on strong beat (could be ct 1with melodyor ct 2with rhythm) Basic step: Fwd L (ct 1), back R (ct 2), L in place (ct 3), hold or tap R heel (or small kick fwd) (ct 4); back R (ct 5), fwd L (ct 6), R in place (ct 7), hold or tap L heel (ct 8). W opp ftwk & dir. Two-hd pos or closed pos. Can rotate CCW. Back break: Slip out to two-hd hold. Back L (ct 1), fwd R (ct 2), L in place (ct 3), hold or tap R heel (or small kick fwd) (ct 4); back R (ct 5), fwd L (ct 6), R in place (ct 7), hold or tap L heel (ct 8). W opp ftwk & dir. Keep body close to ptr. Side break (Cucaracha): Swd L (ct 1), R in place (ct 2), L in place (ct 3), hold or tap R heel (ct 4); swd R (ct 5), L in place (ct 6), R in place (ct 7), hold or tap L heel (ct 8) W R full turn (natural underarm turn) under ML/WR hds: M: Basic fwd (or open break), swing L hd down and out to L side (ct 1), L hd up (ct 3); do back (or side) basic and turn W CW (cts 5-7). W: Back R (ct 1), fwd L (ct 2), R in place (ct 3), hold (ct 4), fwd L, turning R (ct 5), step R, continuing to turn to R (ct 6), step L back, completing turn (ct 7), hold (ct 8). Alternating R turns (W-M-W) Meas 1: basic (M fwd, W back) Meas 2: W R U/A turn under ML/WR hds Meas 3: M turn R under joined hds, doing pivot turn on LRL. W step RLR in place. (M: carry a pizza with L hd. M can also turn under his R hd.) Meas 4: W R U/A turn under ML/WR hds. Rpt turns as desired, end in closed pos. W R full turn (natural underarm turn) under MR/WR hds: M: Change hds to R/R on ct 3. His fingers point to L, palm facing W. Lead turn during back (or side) basic. Can exit with face loop over Ms or Ws head on next cts 2-3. For Ws face loop, touch her R elbow to stop her from turning. W hammerlock M L turn Meas 1: Open break Meas 2: Turn W to R into hammerlock. Keep hds joined. Meas 3: M does open break on L, W does back basic. Meas 4: M does pivot turn L on R ft. He does shoulder wrap, placing Ws R hd on his R shoulder, or L U/A turn. W walks fwd around M. Rejoin ML/WR hds. Variation: Can add extra basics after Meas 2. W R turn, L turn. Two-hd lead Meas 1: Open break Meas 2: Double hd turn to WR Meas 3: Open break Meas 4: WL turn, changing places to unwind Can continue with hammerlock Cross body lead closed position: M: Fwd L (ct 1), bkwd R (ct 2), turn L and step side L (ct 3), hold (ct 4), small step back R, starting to turn L (ct 5), small step fwd L, completing turn to L (ct 6), small step fwd R (ct 7), hold (ct 8) W: Bkwd R (ct 1), fwd L (ct 2), fwd R (ct 3), hold (ct 4), fwd L, starting to turn L (ct 5), bkwd R, completing turn to L (ct 6), small step back L (ct 7), hold (ct 8). Cross-body lead + open break (M back L, W back R) + W arch turn to R (or into hammerlock). Cross body lead two-hd pos Same footwork as in closed pos, but M leads by crossing his R wrist over his L

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Cross body lead with Ws 1-1/2 reverse (L) turn (Coca Cola): M: Ftwk is the same as in cross-body lead W: During cross-body lead, M turns W 1-1/2 times to her L under ML/WR hd (cts 5-7). She exits with rock step back on R (ct 1)away from ptr (not out to the side)after turn. To repeat: M place his R hd on her back as soon as he can. W raise L arm straight up, then place L hd on his R shldr. Ms R turn + Sombrero: Meas 1: M's spot turn R with behind-the-back hand change Meas 2: M back basic & join L hds under R hds (variation: W turn R) Meas 3: Sombrero (double face loop)R hds over Ws head, L hds over Ms head. Begin cross-body lead. Meas 4: Continue with cross-body lead. Ms arch turn to Ws side pass: Meas 1: From two-hd pos, M turns R under his R arm (ct 1), turning R, so his back is to the W. Tip for M: turn toward the R diagonal, to get off her tracks. Meas 2: M leads W to walk forward past his R side (ct 5), then brings his R hd back in to lead her into a CCW free spin. Variation: M can do a quick spin to R on meas 2 (cts 6-7). Six-part combo (same as in Cha Cha): Meas 1: M turns R with hd chg behind the back. Meas 2: W R U/A turn (under R/R hds) Meas 3-4: Cross-body lead: M picks up Ws L hd over R hds, turns her 1-1/2 L. Meas 5: M turns R under his R arm, ends with his back to W Meas 6: M pulls W fwd (by his R side) and she does free spin (1-1/2) to her L. Lindy 8-count rhythm: 1-2-3&4-5-6-7&8 Style for Savoy-style Lindy Hop: low, easy-going bouncy quality (think of dribbling a basketball). Travel fwd & back: Cts 1-2: In closed pos, do rock-step. Cts 3&4: Fwd triple step. Cts 5-6: Fwd rock-step. Cts 7&8: Bkwd triple-step. Lindy Circle (8 ct figure). Begin in semi-open pos. Ms part: Cts1-2: Rock-step LR Cts 3&4: Triple step turning R, end facing ptr. M places his R arm further around her waist. Ct 5: Cross R behind L. Both hang back and swing around each other. Ct 6: Step L in place Cts 7&8: Back up to home on triple step. He leads her toward his R side on the final triple (backing up). Keep ML/WR hds joined. Ws part: Cts 1-2: Rock-step RL Cts 3&4: Triple step moving fwd and turning R Ct 5: Walk fwd L Ct 6: Step R across L (or sdwd R) Cts 7&8: Back up to home on triple step Closed pos swingout: Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: M steps in front of W, loosens his hold around her waist. Cts 5-6: Same as swingout. M uses light pressure on her back with his R hd (dont pull). Cts 7&8: M releases W on (or around) ct 7 (not 5). * Release her into an open space on the floor, not into another dancer. Basic in open position: Cts 1-2: Rock step (ML, WR) Cts 3&4: Triple step (ML, WR) Cts 5-6: Rock step (MR, WL) Cts 7&8: Triple step (MR, WL) Foothill College Winter 2011 Alana Hunter Page 6 of 11

Swingout: Ms part: Ct 1: Rock back L, slight bow fwd, let R arm swing back Ct 2: Step in place R Ct 3: turn CW while stepping side L, catch partner with R hd at her waist. Ct &: Close R to L Ct 4: turn CW then back L, facing your home. Ct 5: Turn another 1/4 CW, rock side R (or hook R behind L) and lead W twd her home place w/ R arm and immediately let go. Ct 6: Rock back onto L keeping only the swingout hand connection. Cts 7&8: Face her and finish with a triple step in place, adjusting forward or back as needed. Ws part: Ct. 1: Rock back R Ct 2: Step fwd R Ct 3: 1/4 turn CW with R advancing, catch partner with her L hd on his R shoulder. Ct &: Small side L Ct 4: Quarter turn CW then drop weight onto R almost in place. Ct 5: Quarter turn CW and side L toward home place. Ct 6: Cross R over L, toward home. Ct 7&8: Triple step to return to place. Tip: Aim your navel at your partner all the way around, from cts 3 to 5. Swingout closed pos: Cts 1-4: Begin Swingout. Cts 5-6: M keeps W closed pos. Both hang back and swing around each other with steps in place (like pivot steps). Cts 7&8: M leads W twd his R side on the final triple. Continue with rock-step (not Sugar Foot). M: The Ws swingout default might be to break out of your arms and head back toward her home on cts 5-6. Make your frame even squarer during the ct 3&4 catch, completely facing her. Closed pos swingout: Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: M steps in front of W, loosens his hold around her waist. Cts 5-6: Same as swingout. M uses light pressure on her back with his R hd (dont pull). Cts 7&8: M releases W on (or around) ct 7 (not 5). * Release her into an open space on the floor, not into another dancer. Sugar Foot. Twist both knees R and step on the ball of the R ft Twist both knees L, swiveling the heels back to the R, and step on the ball of the L foot. Repeat. Style: Keep the upper quiet without twisting. Only twist from the hips downward. Wswingout with Sugar Foot: Ct. 8: Prepare for Sugar Foot: step L, twisting L Ct 1: Facing partner, R Sugar Foot in place or advancing. Ct 2: L Sugar Foot slightly advancing. Side pass: Ms part: Cts 1-2: Swingout pos (ML/WR hds joined). Rock-step L, slightly crossing behind R. Cts 3&4: Sideways triple step LRL to L, passing behind W. Take opposite hds (MR/WL) Cts 5-8: Rpt in opp dir, M passing behind W again. Ws part: Cts 1-2: Rock-step R, slightly crossing behind L. Cts 3&4: Sideways triple step RLR to R, passing in front of M. Take opposite hds (MR/WL). Cts 5-8: Rpt in opp dir, passing in front of M again. Tip: A good way to begin the step is to do an arch turn for the W, ending side-by-side.

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Sliding doors: Cts 1-2: Rock-step Cts 3&4: W slides across in front to Ms R, changing to WL/MR hds Cts 5-6: Rock-step Cts 7&8: M slides across in front to Ws R, changing to WR/ML hds ** Person on R extends L hd palm down; person on L slides R hd across ptrs back and down forearm, extends R hd palm up. Exit: When M has Ws R hd in his L hd, do rock-step, W loop turn in 6-ct rhythm W inside (L) turn: Cts 1-4: Begin swingout, turning CW. Cts 5-6: M pulls back from W while releasing his R arm, brings his L hd across in front of his nose and lets her unfold comfortably back to place. Cts 7&8: Triple step at home. W: your footwork is almost the same as the basic swingout, but your rotation changes from CW to CCW on the way home. Help change your rotation yourself (rather than making the M do it) as soon as you see his L hd start to cross in front of his nose. Tuck turn W R 1-1/2 U/A turn: Cts 1-2: Rock step Cts 3&4: Tuck on triple step Cts 5-6: W do R 1-1/2 U/A turn, M move CCW around ptr Cts 7&8: Return to semi-open pos, triple step backing up. Charleston Kicks Charleston Kicks work well at faster tempos, either fast Lindy hop or moderate East Coast Swing tempos. Basic Charleston Kicks Transition from 6-ct swing: release ML/WR hd, open up to side-by-side pos, M R arm around Ws waist. Rock-step of 6-ct swing = beginning rock-step of Charleston. Open position, with W at Ms R side. Ms ftwk (W does opposite ftwk): Ct 1: Rock back L. Ct 2: Step fwd R. Ct 3: Kick L forward with a downward motion (or walk fwd with heel lead) Ct 4: Step forward L Ct 5: Kick R forward with a downward motion (or easy leg swing fwd). Ct 6: Hitch the R back keeping it low in the air. Ct 7: Touch the R toe backwards (or walk bkwd toe-heel) Ct 8: Lower the R heel. To return to swing: after the rock-step (cts 1-2), turn twd partner and continue with swing. Skip Up From open pos, join hands in front. Ms ftwk (W does opposite ftwk): Cts 1-2: Rock-step LR. Ct 3: Kick L forward diagonally toward partner, with a downward body motion. She kicks between his legs; he kicks past her R side. Ct 4: Step forward L. Ct 5: Kick R forward diagonally away from partner, with a downward body motion. Ct 6: Step fwd R. Ct 7: Kick L forward diagonally toward partner, with a downward body motion. She kicks between his legs; he kicks past her R side. M offer L hd to brace palm-to-palm against Ws R hd. Ct 8: Hold To return to swing: after the hold on ct. 8, continue with rock-step and swing steps.

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Cross-Kicks (mirror image) First 4 cts are the same as Basic Charleston Kicks. Keep ML/WR hds joined in front. Ms ftwk (W does opposite ftwk): Meas 1: Rock back L (ct 1), step fwd R (ct 2), kick L fwd with a downward body motion (ct 3), step fwd L (ct 4) Meas 2: Kick R fwd with a downward body motion (ct 1), release MR/WL arms and hitch the R back keeping it low in the air and swivel inward toward ptr to face opp dir (ct 2), kick the R fwd (ct 3), step on R (ct 4) Repeat meas 2 (cross-kick followed by open kick) turning to opp dir and rejoining in closed pos. To exit: Meas 1: Kick to outside wall, then twd joined hds (W is kicking with R, M with L) (cts 1-4). Meas 2: Kick R fwd with a downward body motion (ct 1), hitch the R back keeping it low in the air (ct 2), touch the R toe bkwd (ct 3), lower the R heel (ct 4) To return to swing: after the rock-step (cts 1-2), turn twd ptr and continue with swing. Four-count (Rope) Hustle (aka Four-count Swing. Can also do to Merengue music.) 4/4 QQQQ Two-hand pos, arms bent and elbows close to body, hds at waist level Style: Rolling hip mvmt, smooth walk. Can do slight dip on cts. 2 & 4. Basic (semi-open pos or two-hd pos): Small step back L (1), small step fwd R (2), M fwd L (3), bkwd R (4) W opp ftwk. W loop turn: W turn L under ML/WR hds M arch turn: M turn L under ML/WR hds Waist slide for M (he turns L) Rock-step, M waist slide (R arm high for style), rock step, W loop turn Walkby (either dir) (trading places): Rock step (1,2), walk fwd to meet ptr shoulder to shoulder (3), turn ~1/2 and step back (4) Alternating underarm turn: loop turn L for M under MR/WL (trade places), loop turn L for W under ML/WR (trade places) Wheel: Sides tog, hold ptrs hd on hip and walk fwd, turning w/ ptr Cuddle: Two hds joined, W loop turn, end by MR side Wheel in cuddle pos W backs up, M walks fwd Exit from cuddle: roll W out to R, roll her back in (or roll her out and return to facing) Pretzel (hammerlock): M raises his L hd, W turns R , M turns L . End with Ms L arm across his chest. Wheel in pretzel position both walk fwd. Pretzel to reverse pretzel: From pretzel, M raises L hd as W unwinds to her L Then he raises his R hd, and W continues to turn another to L, as M turns R. Pretzel to cuddle: From pretzel, M raises L hd and keeps it raised while W turns L 1-3/4 into cuddle. Cuddle to reverse cuddle: From cuddle, M raises L hd as W turns to her R. Then he raises his R hd over Ws head, and W continues to turn another R into cuddle on Ms L. Cuddle to pretzel: From cuddle, M raise L hd and keep it raised while W turns R 1-3/4 into pretzel. Wrap & duck: M into cuddle, M back out (duck), W turn under joined hds to her R. OR W can start with cuddle. Tunneling: From pretzel pos, person with arm in front of body walks under that arm, passes sideways behind ptrs back, backs under ptrs arm on other side. Octopus: Ms pretzel (he turns L under his L arm), W tunnels, M turns L with his R hd going over his head, turn W to her L into cuddle To repeat Ms octopus: instead of turning W into cuddle pos at end, M turns L into pretzel.

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Three-count Hustle - &123 (QQSS) or 12&3 (SQQS) Sometimes referred to as Disco Swing or New York Hustle, this is the main survivor today of the various hustle versions from the 70s. Other types of Hustle: Latin, American, Lindy, 3-ct, Tango, NY, LA, 2-step. Style: Smooth, no lilt. Arms should release gradually in a controlled fashion; dont overextend arms. Keep rock steps small. Two-hand pos: arms bent and elbows close to body, hds at waist level 4 steps per 3 beats of music: QQSS (&1-2-3 or 1-2-&3) ball-change-walk-walk [Meas is used to mean cts &123] Basic step in two-hd pos: M: Back L (&), in place R (1), fwd L (2), in place R (3) W: Back R (&), in place L (1), fwd R (2), in place L (3) Trading places (Walkby, bypass, R side pass): Meas 1: Release to two-hd pos Meas 2: Rock-step (&1), walk fwd to meet ptr R shoulder to R shoulder (2), turn ~ CW (R) (3). Joined hds are low and wide. Rpt meas 2 as desired Inside underarm pass (W loop turn): Meas 1: Release to two-hd pos Meas 2: W loop turn (L) (stay in one-hd hold) Meas 3: Return to closed pos Alternating loop turns Meas 1: Release to two-hd pos Meas 2: M loop turn (L) under MR/WL hds (trade places) Meas 3: W loop turn under ML/WR hds (trade places) Meas 4: Return to closed pos M L turn variations: Meas 1: Release to two-hd pos. Meas 2: W loop turn (L) Meas 3: M turn L (arch turn) under ML/WR hds OR Meas 3: M waist slide (he turns L, rejoin ML/WR hds; R arm high for style) OR Meas 3: M turn L & do behind-the-back hd change (pass Ws R hd to his R hd & then to his L hd) Meas 4: Return to closed pos Release (Throwout) and Close: Begin in semi-open pos, Ms L hd holding outside edge of Ws R hd. Ms ftwk: Ct &1: Rock-step LR to L side (check-replace, side break) Ct 2: Turn L and step L over R (lead with L heel) Ct 3: Step side R. Release W to ML/WR hds. Ct &4: Small rock back L, step R over L (lead with R heel), turning R Ct 5: Step side L Ct 6: Step R in place (with ft shoulder width apart) Lead: Pull down with the L hd to guide W next to you. Replace R hd on Ws back by ct 6. Ws ftwk: Ct &1: Begin with R ft slightly fwd. Step R next to L, step L fwd. Ct 2: Step R to side and turn L, changing to one-hd pos Ct 3: Turn L to face ptr and step back L Ct &4: Step R next to L, step L fwd Ct 5: Step fwd R and turn R Ct 6: Turn R to return to semi-open pos and step back L.

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Combo: Meas 1: Release to two-hd pos Meas 2: W loop turn Meas 3: Trading places (R side pass) Meas 4: M loop turn (under his R hd) (or L) Meas 5: Trading places (R side pass) Meas 6: Return to closed pos. Turning basic to L in side closed pos: Meas 1: Release ftwk, stay in closed pos and turn CCW. Meas 2: Rpt meas 1. Turning basic to R in side closed pos: Meas 1: Close ftwk, stay in closed pos and turn CW. Tip: M cross in front of W on ct 1. Meas 2: Rpt meas 1.

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