This move starts with a spin for the follower, but unlike most spins this one takes place on beats
3&4. Because this is slightly unusual, the leader needs to make his lead clear, firstly by explicitly
and deliberately leading a rock back on beat 1, and then by firmly converting the follower's forward movement
on beats 2 and 3 into the spin for beats 3&4.
As the follower spins, the leader steps in close to her so that he can take her into a close hold position as
she finishes the spin. Again, this will come as something of a surprise to the follower, so the leader needs to be
in exactly the right place (which may take some practice) and needs to lead the second half of the move
firmly (from the step-step on beats 5 and 6).
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1. M:BL W:BR Start from an open position, with the leader's right hand holding the follower's right hand. The leader takes a step backward on his left foot, rocking back on that foot. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot.
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2. M:RR W:RL The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, drawing the follower firmly forward and to his right hand side with his right hand. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot.
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3. M:eFL W:eFR2L The leader takes a step slightly forward on his left foot, flicking his right hand to the right and letting go to lead the follower's spin. The follower takes a step slightly forward on her right foot, turning 90° to her left.
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&. M:eFR W:TL2L The leader takes a step slightly forward on his right foot, moving closer in to the follower as she spins. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her left.
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4. M:eFL2R W:TR2L The leader takes a step slightly forward on his left foot, turning 90° to his right, taking the follower in closed position as she completes her spin. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her left.
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5. M:eFR2R W:DfL2R The leader takes a step slightly forward on his right foot, continuing to turn another 90° to his right, stepping in between the follower's legs. The follower takes a step diagonally forward on her left foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her right.
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6. M:SL2R W:XR2R The leader takes a step to the side on his left foot, continuing to turn another 90° to his right. The follower takes a step with her right foot across and in front of her other foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her right, stepping in between the leader's legs.
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7. M:BR W:BL2R The leader takes a step backward on his right foot, leading the follower in closed position to step backwards too. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot, continuing to turn another 90° to her right.
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&. M:TL W:TR1R The leader closes his left foot to his right foot. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn slightly to her right.
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8. M:eBR W:eBL1R The leader takes a step slightly backward on his right foot, still in closed hold. The follower takes a step slightly backward on her left foot, continuing to turn slightly to her right.
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