Linear Turns to Syncopated Open Hip Twist
Commence facing DW against LOD in Open position with L to R hand hold
| Man |
Lead |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
Leading Lady back |
LF back with split weight in Open Position |
No turn, backing DC |
B |
2 |
| 2 |
Leading Lady to transfer weight forward |
Transfer weight forward to RF in Open Position |
No turn, facing DW against LOD |
BH |
& |
| 3 |
Leading Lady forward to turn to L under raised joined hands |
LF forward, passing Lady on R side, then turn to R on LF to end in Open Position |
1/2 to R, backing DW against LOD |
BH |
3 |
| 4 |
Leading Lady back |
RF back with split weight in Open Position |
No turn, backing DW against LOD |
B |
4 |
| 5 |
Leading Lady to transfer weight forward |
Transfer weight forward to LF in Open Position |
No turn, facing DC |
BH |
& |
| 6 |
Leading Lady forward to turn to R, then release hold |
RF forward, passing Lady on R side, then turn to L on RF to end in Open Position |
1/2 to L, backing DC |
BH |
1 |
| 7-8 |
Retaking L to R hand hold to lead Lady back to repeat steps 1-2 |
No turn to end facing DW against LOD |
B, BH |
2& |
| 9 |
Leading Lady forward as 3 of a Syncopated Open Hip Twist |
LF closes to RF, slightly back, in Closed Position |
No turn, facing DW against LOD |
BH |
3 |
| 10-12 |
Leading Lady as 4-6 of a Syncopated Open Hip Twist |
RF back with split weight to end RF to side in Fan Position |
1/8 to L to end facing wall |
B, BH, BH |
4&1 |
Commence backing DW against LOD in Open Position with L to R hand hold
| Lady |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
RF back with split weight, in Open Position |
No turn, backing DW against LOD |
B |
2 |
| 2 |
Transfer weight forward to LF in Open Position |
No turn, facing DC |
BH |
& |
| 3 |
RF forward, passing Man's R side, then under arm turn to L on RF to end in Open Position. Forward Walk Turning |
1/2 to L, backing DC |
BH |
3 |
| 4 |
LF back with split weight in Open Position |
No turn, backing DC |
B |
4 |
| 5 |
Transfer weight forward to RF in Open Position |
No turn, facing DW against LOD |
BH |
& |
| 6 |
LF forward, passing Man's back, then turn to R on LF to end in Open Position. Forward Walk Turning |
1/2 to L, backing DW against LOD |
BH |
1 |
| 7-8 |
RF back to repeat steps 1-2 |
No turn to end facing DC |
B, BH |
2& |
| 9 |
RF forward in Closed Position |
No turn, facing DC |
BH |
3 |
| 10-12 |
Turning to R on RF, then LF forward into steps 4-5 of a Syncopated Open Hip Twist to end in Fan Position |
1/4 to R, then 5/8 to L toe end backing LOD |
BH, BH, BH |
4&1 |
Suggested Popular Combination
Precede
|
Any suitable figure ended in Open Position |
Follow
|
Any suitable figure commenced in Fan Position |
Suggested Advanced Combination
Precede
|
Continuous Locks |
Follow
|
Lady's Three Step Turn to Step Taps |