Demo
Summary
The modern Country Swing basic that incorporates a belt slide and an inside turn, ideal for beginners building connection flow.
Instruction (Lead)
- Start in Left Open position (Lead’s Left to Follow’s Right). Step with your left foot, initiating a left-turning spin. As you turn, bring your left hand toward your right hip, wrapping behind your lower back.
- Release with your left hand as you step with your right foot.
- Complete your 180-degree spin. As you face your partner again, your left hand comes back around to recatch her right hand near your left hip.
- Step back on your left foot and settle.
- Step with your right foot, raising your left hand and bringing it across your face (as if checking your watch) to prep the turn.
- Step with your left foot, spin your partner over her left shoulder.
- Step back on your right foot and settle.
Instruction (Follow)
- Begin in Left Open position. Step forward with your right foot, allowing your right hand to be guided toward the Lead’s hip.
- Step forward with your left foot, turning towards the Lead’s back as your right hand trails behind them on their back.
- Step back on your right as you return to face your Lead and settle.
- Step forward with your left, bringing your right hand across your body.
- Step forward with your right, turning over your left shoulder for a smooth inside rotation.
- Step back on your left and settle.
Footwork
- Lead: Left–Right–Left–Settle | Right–Left–Right–Settle
- Follow: Right–Left–Right–Settle | Left–Right–Left–Settle
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