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What This Module Trains 🎯
The partner Basic On1, the hand connection, and Close Position with a Son Step. On1 and On2 share the steps: only the timing differs.
The Moves 🧠
Lesson 1.
Basic. The leader starts with the left leg, the follower with the right.
- She does the same footwork, starting her Basic on 5.
Hand Connection. The leader offers his palm up, she rests hers on top, connected through the middle finger.
- Never grip: her weight just rests on your finger.
Close Position. Her hand on your shoulder, yours on her shoulder blade, connected through the elbow.
- Open your frame on 5, 6, come in on 7.
Son Step. In Close Position, each half of the Basic goes back, front, open to the side.
- You open with your left, she opens with her right.
How the Drill Runs 🔁
- Basic facing each other
- Close Position on 5, 6, then open
- Disengage on 5, 6, 7 into the Basic
Technique Cues 💡
- Face each other.
- Lead through the connection, never by gripping.
💡 Drill it: same connection in open and close.
🎯 Community
Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.
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