Like the Spin Out, this six-beat move involves a transition from closed position to open position with the
follower performing a spin. However, this spin is done in the opposite
direction—anticlockwise—to the normal Spin Out. The spin should be a smooth continuation of the
follower's movement at the end of the rock step; this smoothness means that the move works well with slower
tempo music. The leader can also vary this move by also spinning himself, in a clockwise direction.
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1. M:BL W:BR2R Start from an closed position, with the leader's left hand holding the follower's right hand. The leader takes a step backward on his left foot, pushing the follower away with his left hand. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot, turning 90° to her right.
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2. M:RR W:RL2L The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, bringing his left hand forward and then towards himself at waist height. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot, turning 90° to her left.
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(image: direction of lead) |
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3. M:eSL W:TR2L The leader takes a step slightly to the side on his left foot, continuing the motion of his left hand and letting go to lead the follower's spin. The leader also pushes away slightly with his right hand on the follower's left hand side. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her left.
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(image: direction of lead continued) |
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&. M:TR W:TL4L The leader closes his right foot to his left foot. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot, continuing to turn another 180° to her left.
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4. M:eSL W:TR4L The leader takes a step slightly to the side on his left foot. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn another 180° to her left.
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5. M:RR W:TL The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, extending his left hand. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot, taking the leader's right hand with her left hand.
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&. M:TL W:TR The leader closes his left foot to his right foot. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot.
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6. M:RR W:TL The leader replaces his weight on his right foot. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot.
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