Open a lane from closed hold and guide the follower across to exchange places.
Cross-body Lead from Closed Position
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Description
Open a lane from closed hold and guide the follower across to exchange places.
Use On1 timing: six regular weight changes on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 unless an explicitly counted spin recovery, syncopation or held accent is described. Rotation without a step does not add a weight transfer.
Keep your own path clear of the follower feet.
Instructions
Lead
1
Beat 1: Step left forward with weight.
2
Beat 2: Step right slightly back with weight, opening your torso left.
3
Beat 3: Step left out of the lane with weight, facing about a quarter left.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step right back with weight as the follower travels past.
7
Beat 6: Step left with weight toward the new facing.
8
Beat 7: Close right with weight, facing the follower at the opposite end.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Follow
1
Beat 1: Step right back with weight.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto left.
3
Beat 3: Step right underneath you with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Walk left forward through the clear lane with weight.
7
Beat 6: Step right forward with weight, beginning a counterclockwise half-turn.
8
Beat 7: Step left with weight to finish facing your partner.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Lead Direction
Open the lane before inviting travel; back contact accompanies the follower instead of shoving.
Tips
Keep your own path clear of the follower feet.
Practice slowly with small steps and keep your own supporting balance.
Common Mistakes
Holding fingers tightly so the connection cannot swivel or release.
Continuing a turn after losing the shared rhythm or your own balance.
