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Twist Kickball Change

Definition

Angle a bit to the right on 3, knee in on and, twist out on 5, so your hip pivots to the right.

Preview of the Kickball Change module
Preview of the Kickball Change module

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Kickball Change, a module of Salsa On1 201

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

The Kickball Change, slow and syncopated, plus the Kickball Change Cross.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Kickball Change. Kick with the right on 5, step back with the right on 6, forward with the left on 7, then repeat on 1, 2, 3 to get back on the right leg.

Twist Kickball Change. Angle a bit to the right on 3, knee in on and, twist out on 5, so your hip pivots to the right.

Lesson 2.

Syncopated Kickball Change. Same concept as the Mambo Jazz: kick on 4, step on and 5, three times.

  • 4 and 5, 6 and 7, 8 and 1.

Kickball Change Cross. The same footwork, but you cross on 5, so you travel towards your right.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Slow, to the front
  2. Slow, angled
  3. Syncopated, three times
  4. Cross, travelling
  5. Again, from the back

Technique Cues 💡

  • Kick from the knee, like a rubber band.
  • Step on the ball of your foot.
  • Small footwork, step under yourself.
  • Lean a little on the cross.

💡 Drill it: stay on your toes, it's fast.

🎯 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.

Related moves

  • Syncopated Kickball Change
  • Kickball Change Cross
  • Suzy Q
  • Tap
  • Flare
  • Mambo (Palladium) Arm
  • Salsa Arm
  • Kick

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