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Check from Open CPP (New York) with Change of Shape (1)

Commence facing wall in Closed Position with L to R hand hold, with joined hands at approximately lower rib cage height

Man Lead Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 Leading Lady to turn to L Turning to R on RF, LF forward in Open CPP 1/4 to R, facing against LOD B, foot flat (RF), BH (LF) 2
2 Leading Lady to turn to R Turning to L on LF, RF closes to LF without weight in Closed Position, R knee slightly flexed 1/4 to L, facing wall B, foot flat (LF), B (RF) 3
3 Leading Lady to turn to L Turning to R on LF, RF back in Open Counter Fallaway Position 1/4 to R, backing LOD, upper body remains toward Lady B, foot flat (LF), BH (RF) 4
4 Leading Lady to turn to R Turning to L on RF, LF closes to RF in Closed Position 1/4 to L, facing wall B, foot flat (RF), BH (LF) &
5 Leading Lady to side RF to side in Closed Position No turn, facing wall BH 1

Commence backing wall in Closed Position

Lady Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 Turning to L on LF, RF forward in Open CPP 1/4 to L, facing against LOD B, foot flat (LF), BH (RF) 2
2 Turning to R on RF, LF closes to RF without weight in Closed Position, L knee slightly flexed 1/4 to R, backing wall B, foot flat (RF), B (LF) 3
3 Turning to L on RF, LF back in Open Counter Fallaway Position 1/4 to L, backing LOD, upper body remains toward Man B, foot flat (RF), BH (LF) 4
4 Turning to R on LF, RF closes to LF in Closed Position 1/4 to R, backing wall B, foot flat (LF), BH (RF) &
5 LF to side in Closed Position No turn, backing wall BH 1

Suggested Popular Combination

Precede

Any suitable figure ended in Closed Position

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Cuban Break

Suggested Advanced Combination

Precede

Lady's Continuous Spin to Right

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Doubled Cuban Break Action

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