Uptown Swing Beginner PLUS Lesson #1, 5/4/2010

Texas Tommy Time - here's the recap:

*Texas Tommy
Leaders
-pass the hand on 5 in the same direction you send the follower
-prep the hand & fold the frame (don't break the plane)
-set it up and let it finish, dont pull it out
Followers
-shoulder in place, arm relaxed
-unwind from the body, not the arm
-turn down the line
* Texas Tommy Double
Leaders
-catch the momentum on about 7 & push the 2nd turn spiraling up & around (dont pull)
Followers
-Keep your shoulder down and stay behind the turn, not in front of it.

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