In the first 1/2 of the hour we completely reviewed all that we learned in the Swing dance: 1) Lindy Backspot Turn; 2)Hitch-kick to back swing & loop over her head; and 3) Toe-Toe Swivels (all on previous recaps)
>> Then, for 2nd 1/2 hour we switched over to the Cha Cha. We learned a new pattern that incorporated the hitch-kick action once again. Starting with the back 1/2 of a basic (side on L, back rock, and cha cha to the R), then a front 1/2 basic, but on the triple going to the L, 'side, together, and then the 3rd 'cha' is danced diagonally to the side'. This opens up the man's L side to allow the gal to step 'forward' to begin to dance past him. So, she dances - side, together, forward (cha cha cha). His lead here should be thru a shaping of his body leftward (in the direction of where he is going) rather than just pulling her with his arms.
Then he does a back rock - but "turning". VIP that he does not step back pulling his body away from his partner, but instead - his R foot steps behind his L, but turned inward as he turns his body another 1/4 turn. So he first turns 1/4 turn (on the 3rd cha), and then another 1/4 turn w/his back rock. She steps another step forward & then pivots a 1/2 turn to a back step on her R foot to face him.
Then they both cha cha cha to a hitch kick, flick & turn, cha cha cha in the other direction, repeat same steps, cha cha cha to other direction to a forward rock step, then cha cha cha to other direction, and both do a 'no-hands' turn around.
On the last week of dance lessons We have a "wrap up party". Dance classes are not open to the public – members or guests only.
All students bring a food item – ie: appetizers, quartered sandwiches, veggies, or whatever. All foods are placed on tables at the front, and everyone helps themselves buffet style at intermission.
Students can bring their own water, pop, or juice.
