Last night of Swing dance! We reviewed the patterns learned before . .
>> Basic in closed position
>> Outside turn for the Lady - *Patticake hands on the 1&2, then she spins around @ the end of '2' to face him; and they both dance the 3&4 facing one another, and rock step
>> Inside turn - As the man turns the girl in the opposite direction (moves his hand xss her face & up over her head, he turns 1/4 turn to do his 1&2 (just turn to face the next wall to your right). He then lowers his hand so that his elbow is tight to his waist, and they both dance the 2nd triple. rock, step
>> New step: Inside Wrap: w/a 2-hand hold (not hand on her back), he turns her (another inside turn) into his R side (a wrap) - they both do 1&2, 3&4, rock step. Then he unwinds her to face - (same thing) - 1&2, 3&4, rock step
>> Finish: by stepping forward towards her on the '1' step (but not straight @ her -move towards the outside of her R side *no nose banging). &2 on the spot. *He should bring his L hand back to his L hip when he steps forward on the '1'.
. . 3&4 can be danced to the side, or. . he can spin to his R & dance 3&4 to the side . . note that this pattern is to bring her back to closed position, so when he steps forward towards her on the '1', he should place his R hand onto her back. NEXT WEEK = RUMBA!! Yayyyy!
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.
