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The Beginner Swing class
introduces 6-count, single step East Coats Swing, typical of Jive or Rock 'n' Roll.
Lesson 1:
- Leading & Following 101
- 6 Count Single-Step Swing pattern (Slow, Slow, Quick Quick)
- Slow Rotation (CCW)
- Basic
Stationary Turns
Lesson 2:
- Passing Turns
- Arch Turn
- Loop Turn
- Arch Turn with Man’s Hand Exchange (behind)
- Loop Turn with Man’s Hand Exchange (in front)
- Man’s Passing Turn (aka The Belt Buckle Turn)
- Man’s Arch Turn
- Two Hand Turn
Lesson 3:
- Pretzel (Arch turn with double-hand hold)
- Wrap (Loop Turn with double-hand hold)
Lesson 4:
- Country Octopus Pattern:
- He Goes (Arch)
- She Goes (Loop)
- Pretzel in
- Change sides (back-to-back)
- Pretzel out
- Lady Wrap in
- Wrap out
- Loop Turn
- Free Spins
Lesson 5:
Lesson 6:
- Launch
to Pull Through
- Review of Beginner Moves
- Intro to Intermediate Level Classes
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