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Check from Open CPP (New York) with Change of Shape (2)

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, then taking R to L hands into Double Hand Hold Turning to L on LF, RF forward in PP. Hip Twist Action 3/8 to L, facing DW, upper body toward Lady B, foot flat (LF), B (RF) 3
3 Leading Lady backward Transfer weight backward to LF in Fallaway Position No turn, backing DC against LOD, upper body remains toward lady BH 4
4 Leading Lady to turn to L RF closes to LF, turning to R, in Closed Position 1/8 to R, facing wall BH &
5 Leading Lady to side LF 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 forward in PP. Hip Twist Action 3/8 to R, facing DC, upper body toward Man B, foot flat (RF), B (LF) 3
3 Transfer weight backward to RF in Fallaway Position No turn, backing DW against LOD. Upper body remains toward Man BH 4
4 LF closes to RF, turning to L in Closed Position 1/8 to L, backing wall BH &
5 RF to side in Closed Position No turn, backing wall BH 1

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