Red Ring - Quickstart

1-D First Figure

Description

Boxy six count step that travels down line of dance

Steps

1. Lead the step. It is a rectangular pattern that begins with a side step with leader’s left and follower’s right.
2. Add rock steps
3. Rotate it counterclockwise
4. Add pauses
5. Alter step size
6. Switch roles and do 1-5.

This exercise shows the rich possibilities of improvising with a basic pattern.

Tips

• Introduce syncing up
• Highlight inline vs. outside partner
• Backlead when you first switch roles

Bonus!

• Explain frontality

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