in my way of thinking, the rock step isn't lead...the movement backwards for the follow starts around 5 or 6, so the step back of the rock step is a continuation of the backward momentum. the coming forward of the rock step is the connection in the arms that brings the girl back forward, changing directions.
it can be taught or done both ways, forward on 1, 2 or a rock step. i switched to teaching a rock step because it allows the follows more time to later start doing things like swivels and footwork variations. the longer you stay apart, the more time there is to "play."
in my way of thinking, the rock step isn't lead...the movement backwards for the follow starts around 5 or 6, so the step back of the rock step is a continuation of the backward momentum. the coming forward of the rock step is the connection in the arms that brings the girl back forward, changing directions.
itsaboutmomentum 2 years ago
Good video, but how would your follower know you want her to rockstep? Your arms are so far apart!
Xenunti 2 years ago
it can be taught or done both ways, forward on 1, 2 or a rock step. i switched to teaching a rock step because it allows the follows more time to later start doing things like swivels and footwork variations. the longer you stay apart, the more time there is to "play."
itsaboutmomentum 2 years ago
hmm I was taught to step forward on 1 not to step back
Muchigae 2 years ago
That's very helpful. Thank you.
JahariAluvis 3 years ago