Beginner moves:
MAN GUITAR
BASKET & COMB
YO YO
Tips when doing these moves.
When doing the Man Guitar men need to make sure that they turn a 1/2 turn ACW to collect their lady, it is more common that a man tends not to turn in enough, making it difficult for the lady to get the message that she is doing a Man Guitar.
Make sure when doing the Basket & Comb that you step in to meet the lady half way as you wrap her in for the basket then; as you start to do the comb, men turn a 1/4 turn away from the lady to make the combing of your left hand easier for both of you.
When doing the Yo Yo, men, take care to extend your right hand at the ladies shoulder height so that you do not hit her face.
Intermediate moves:
YO YO LASSO & LEAN
RETURN WALKAROUND & TRAVELLING RETURN
BASKET LADY SPIN
Tips when doing these moves
Men when doing the Yo Yo Lasso & lean, make sure you turn a 1/4 turn CW in order to line yourself up to comb and lean. From a safety point of view, men must always place their left foot right up next to the ladies right foot, so she is close enought to do the lean without hurting her.
Men, don't forget to stay in close as you return and collect the lady for the walk around. As she is doing her return into the walkaround, it is important that you run your right hand around her waist to make sure you are able to collect her quickly.
When doing the Basket Lady Spin, men remember to let go of the ladies right hand with your left hand as you unwrap her from the basket, then change the ladies left hand into your right hand to raise it and turn the lady a full turn CW.
We really hope you enjoyed last weeks moves. Ask for help next week if you wish to recap them.
At Dance Verve we always incorporate two beginner moves and one intermediate move from the previous week's lesson, in order to refresh your last week's skills and to help you link them to new moves.
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Jan & Mike
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