Beginner moves:
FIRST MOVE
TEAPOT
OCTOPUS
Tips when doing these moves.
When doing the First Move, men step back on their left foot as they turn the lady out. Ladies pivot around with the weight on your left foot then step back on your right foot once turned out. Remember ladies place their left hand on the man's nearest shoulder at this point.
Make sure men, when doing the Teapot that you step forward without turning as you comb your left hand over your head.
Intermediate moves:
FIRST MOVE REVERSE TO MANHATTAN
TEAPOT BASKET SLING SHOT
OCTOPULT
Tips when doing these moves
When you do the First Move Reverse to Manhattan, men make sure you get out of the ladies way to allow her to return as you change places.
Ladies make sure you step back without turning on the Teapot Basket Sling Shot, just keep walking backwards until you can't go any further. You only turn if the man clearly tells you to turn with his arms. Men it is important that you pull back with even pressure with both hands if you do not want your lady to turn as you pull her back.
During the Octopult, men, the pull on the ladies waist, just before you step under your arm, is really important to the lady as it tells her what direction to go.
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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