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Originally Posted by MartinHarper Another new one: the "step across". Like man's spin, or shoulder slide, but raise the L-R arms into an arch and step underneath it. |
that's not a new one - It's a very old one; "step across" is high hand, "shoulder slide" is at shoulder level, and "man spin" is at waist height - the three main levels that the hand should be (and the first "combo" I ever delibretly put together)
In the step across, I use my right hand, flat, thumb to floor to guide the lady's nearest hip (right) past me. It also means I can prevent her from tring to turn under a hand that's above me rather than her, and gives her warning of the move. (in addition to providing me with something to do with my off hand
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It's an addition to what's taught from stage, but I find it helps lead the move and provides me with added options of where I could go next.
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...what's wrong is bending at the waist to get under - which I end up doing if I don't think about it. Tut.
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Because it looks un-intentional; a reaction to avoid hitting yourself in the face rather than an action of stapping. Same with any ducking move that you bend at the waist for - so much more stylish if you drop to one knee or similar while keeping yor body upright.
The new beginner move I'm still unsure of using with beginners is the shoulder drop - it is one of the hardest to lead properly (including most intermediate moves) and actually requires the lady to follow properly: the move is done behind you with one hand - you can't give any additional hints or use the other hand.