Have them walk through the follower’s part: F, O, B, O, F handward
Lead them in the turn a few times in practice hold
Lead them in it using as close of an embrace as you can
Interleave it with a few other turns for half a song
Have them practice the leader’s new, weird pivot-back-tuck-pivot-lapiz thingy solo
Roughdraft the leader’s part in practice hold:
– After follower’s forward ocho, as she steps side, leader pivots left foot left and tucks right foot back behind left
– Leader pivots on left front foot, with legs crossed tight, to show right side of body to follower
– Leader transfers weight to right back foot as follower transitions from side to back
– Lapiz with left during follower’s back-side-forward
– End with a parada of forward ocho
Have them lead it in a “real” embrace
Have them interleave it with other turning elements
Tips
Follower’s focus: helping leader stay balanced
Also helps if follower stays really active and helps the turn unfold by using each standing leg to “motorize” the turn
Bonus!
Find a different exit! Try multiple forward ochos.
Definions! lapiz: pencil. Usually lapices happen during follower’s back-side-forward.
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