This move is an immediate variant of the Pecks in which the follower is quickly spun into place in front of
the leader (on 3&4), rather than just stepping in front. The remainder of the move is then the same as
Pecks.
Because it follows a spin, it is harder for the follower to pick up on the pecking motion in this move. As
such, a common combination is for this move to follow a normal Pecks, so the follower is already primed for
what to expect.
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1. M:BL W:BR1R 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, momentarily rocking his weight back onto that foot and pushing with his left hand to lead the follower's rock step. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot, turning slightly to her right, opening up the position.
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2. M:RR W:RL1L The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, pulling his left hand forwards, then left in a horizontal semicircle. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot, turning slightly to her left.
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3. M:TL W:eFR4L The leader closes his left foot to his right foot, leading the follower with right hand to spin in front of him, letting go with both hands. The follower takes a step slightly forward on her right foot, continuing to turn another 180° to her left.
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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:TL W:TR4L The leader closes his left foot to his right 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:FR W:BL The leader takes a step forward on his right foot. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot. Both dancers make a pecking motion with their heads.
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6. M:FL W:BR The leader takes a step forward on his left foot, pecking. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot, pecking.
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7. M:FR W:BL The leader takes a step forward on his right foot, pecking. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot, pecking.
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&. M:TL W:TR The leader closes his left foot to his right foot, pecking. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, pecking.
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8. M:FR2L W:BL The leader takes a step forward on his right foot, turning 90° to his left, moving back into a normal closed position. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot.
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