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The leader begins with the left foot and proceeds as follows. [2] First half-box: Forward-side-together Second half-box: Backwards-side-together. Every step is with full weight transfer. During the second and fourth step it is advised the foot to travel along two sides of the box, rather than along its diagonal. [2]
In line dancing the term chassé is used for a triple-step sequence in any direction (forward, side, back, diagonally, or curving). For instance, if the chassé is to be done to the right, the right foot steps right, the left foot is placed next to the right, with the weight being transferred to the left foot so that the right foot can complete ...
See changes of right and left. set A dancer steps right, closes with left foot and shifts weight to it, then steps back to the right foot (right-together-step); then repeats the process mirror-image (left-together-step). In some areas, such as the Society for Creative Anachronism, it is done starting to the left. It may be done in place or ...
In other words, a stress exists at the point(s) of contact directed towards the contact point(s) of the dance partner. [4] The term is frequently used, e.g., in the swing dance community. Compression is lowering the body by bending the knees in a preparation for a step. [3]
Kick ball change is a dance move that consists of a kick followed by the ball change. [2] Normally it uses a split-beat count: 1&2 or 1a2 and has a syncopated feeling, i.e., the accent of the motion is on "two".
In other words, the dancers have effectively turned through 180 degrees during one set (half turn). The samba line dance is an example of a two-wall dance. While doing the "volte" step, the dancers turn 180 degrees to face a new wall. [citation needed] In a four-wall dance, the direction faced at the end of the sequence is 90 degrees to the ...
A sliding movement forward, backward, or sideways with both legs bent, then springing into the air with legs straight and together. It can be done either in a gallop or by pushing the leading foot along the floor in a plié to cause an upward spring. It is typically performed in a series or as part of a combination of other movements.
Then directions can be described by saying, for example, that the direction of the second step is 3 o'clock, and the direction of the third step is between 4 and 5 o'clock. [ 4 ] By compass points: Assuming that the dancer faces North at any moment, one may say, e.g., "take a step North-West".