Full hour on the Swing dance. We reviewed the basic step - triple to the side, triple to the side, and rock, step.
Then we reviewed the 'outside' turn. Man patticakes her hand with his L hand as he dances the 1st triple to the left, then raises the hand up over her head on the
'2'. She spins around to face him (between 2 & 3) - ie: she dances 1&2 to her R, spins, then 3&4 to her L (facing him again). He just does the same steps - 1&2 to his L, and 3&4 to his R, and rock step.
Then the 'inside' turn: He turns his hand xss in front and between the two of them (to turn her in the other direction) while he dances 1&2 to his L - *but! he also turns his body one quarter of a turn to his right. She turns on those 1st 3 steps to face him again. Then they both do their 2nd triple step (her to her L, and him to his R, and rock step.
Last step: Bringing her back in - He starts by stepping forward on the '1' while he pulls his L hand back to his hip, and placing his R hand on her back again. This brings the girl back to him. &2 is just danced on the spot. Then he does his 2nd triple to the R (as always), and rock step. *He could turn that 2nd triple to the R if he wanted to - just spin off '2' turning to the R.
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.
