Syncopations

Heel Switch

Also known as Heel Change

Touch one heel forward, then step that foot back beside the other so the other foot is free.

Counts
1&
Length
1 beat

Timing

For example: Right heel switch

  1. 1heel (right) · no weight
  2. &together (right) · weight moves onto it

How to do it

Touch the heel forward on the count, then step the foot back next to the other on the &.

Heel switches usually come in a run (right heel, & left heel, & right heel), switching feet on every &.

On a step sheet

  • Touching foot: the foot that leads the step