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Old 28th-August-2003, 05:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I don't think anyone knows ALL the moves and I don't think anyone can.
I agree with tramp that most lady's would rather be led six moves well than fifteen million badly, but never mind the ladies; I get bored trying to lead newbies on just the four moves they know from the class!

Two things that will make it seem less boring;
  • First, develop a couple of variations on the same move - for example in an arm-jive, instead of just returning and letting go of the right hand, keep hold and continue the lady turning; you are now in another move. Or start as another 'jive' motion, but raise the left hand and turn the lady into a basket at your side.
    Only do the variations When you get 'stuck' in one of these moves, or begin to think "damn - I'm in another arm-jive!"
    Another example I use {more than I should } is 'duck' exit from an octopus; as you wrap yourself in, lift both arms and duck through the hole backwards, the lady then does a double handed turn to face.
  • Second, try to do the same move a different way; example - on a man spin, take more time and remain rooted while leading the lady all the way round you. Or try to keep the lady rooted while you turn into her. You need to do these over more counts than a normal man spin.

BTW the move was a "Front Basket Body Roll" {well that's what I called it } - not recommended to attempt on any unsuspecting beginner. Or even a suspecting beginner
I can't remember the beginners moves except for the Step Accross and Arm Jive :sorry:
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