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Originally Posted by Whitebeard I've looked around but haven't yet found that thread. |
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If you are in a position to notice that what they do is different from what they say, then you have advanced beyond the genric "beginner" mode:
In your example of the 1st move - the lady should be drawn in so that everyones feet are in the one line; when they pivot out, the foot should remain planted, therefore only the one step is required to mirror the lady.
However most ladies know the first move is coming and seldom are in-line with the men {whether it's due to the lead, follow, or both} - on this step in, some men may take a small shuffle-step with their right foot to line up properly for the pivot-out when they step back on the left.
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rules for stepping back}
As to which foot to step back on; for the lady, there should be no diference in the feel of the lead - the hands move in the same motion with the same preasure. But it looks completley different. Stepping back with the right involves less 'twisting' and it's eaier than trying to mirror the lady perfectly. It's more of a "latin" feel and you are not 'loosing' the connection with your partner - your are paralelling your partner instead of mirroring them. down side is that it can be seen/used as a 'perv' move.
Why it's demoed stepping back on the left? - untill recently it's always been taught that way. It also leaves less room to be taken advantage of.
Personally, it depends on the music and the 'feel' of the dance as to which variation I use. (basket and first move follow the same principle)
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Yesterday, prancing round to loud sounds as I carried out my kitchen chores (one of the dubious joys of living alone), I discovered the Salsa wiggle. Is there a place for that in Ceroc? Or is that altogether too poncey?
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there is always place for a wiggle... in fact I'm sure there is
a whole thread devoted to it. {I'm married with kids and it dosn't stop me prancing arround the kitchen - I think it's a side-effect of Ceroc addiction. That judging every piece of music you hear anywhere on it's danceability
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And, Gadget, the spell check has found not a single error, even after my generously self-served amber nightcap. How about that?
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I'm impressed
