SECTION 1
Music beat and
basic footwork
SECTION 2
Partner formation
and music
SECTION 3
Partner formation with basic turn
SECTION 4
Partner relationships in basic
pattern with " washing dishes"
and " slide" moves
SECTION 5
Combination of moves with increasing
tempo of music
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Refinements |
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SECTION 3 - Partner formation with basic turn and
slide |
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From dancing basic
position, lead person turn partner on the S, S, then both partners
step back on the q, q. |
Lead person lift right arm
on first S, partner turns rclockwise under arm on S, S, then back to
basic position on q, q. |
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Pairs practice with no
music to their own beat. |
S, S, turn
q, q, basic |
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As practice focus pairs on
the lead person stepping into the left arm of their partners on the
S, S, then both dancers back on the q, q. |
Lead person steps into left
arm of partner. |
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Let pairs practice, but
keep focusing on the S, S, q, q. of the movement. Add medium
pace music for students to practice to. |
As students get the idea
add slow or medium music to practice movement to music tempo. |
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Add the slide move to the
basic pattern and turn. From back position, walk into partners
left arm on the S, S. Partner will drag her hand along lead
person's waist on the q, q. Let pairs practice slide
then combine with basic turn. |
Make sure arms are fully
stretched on q, q. |
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With partner, practice to a
medium tempo music, combine basic turn with a slide. |
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