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Lunge Check from Open CPP (New York) - Three Step Turn

Commence DW against LOD in Open CPP

Man Lead Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 Leading lady forward in Open CPP, then changing hold with L hand to Lady's lower R arm to check her movement Transfer weight sideways to LF into a flexed L knee, with R leg straight. Lady to R side of Man in Open CPP. Lunge line 1/8 to L, facing wall, upper body remains toward Lady. Look toward Lady' head BH (LF), WF (RF) 2
2 Leading Lady back & commencing to turn her to R Transfer full weight sideways to RF with Lady's R hip at almost a 90° angle to front of Man in Closed Position No turn, facing wall with upper body turn to L, toward Lady WF 3
3-5 Lead Lady to turn to R, then release hold, taking required hold on 5 for the chosen following figure Ronde LF to cross behind RF into a Ronde Chasse, LRL, to end LF to side in Open PP or position required fro the chosen following figure Complete 1/8 to L, to end facing DW or turn to alignment required for the chosen following figure B(H), WF, BH 4&1

Commence facing DC against LOD in Open CPP

Lady Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 RF forward in Open CPP. Checked Forward Walk 1/8 to L, facing against LOD, upper body slightly underturned B, foot flat (LF), pressure on B (RF) 2
2 Transfer weight back to LF in Open Counter Fallaway Position No turn, backing LOD, slight upper body turn to R BH 3
3-5 Turning to R on LF, RF forward into a Three Step Turn, RLR, to end RF to side in Open PP or position required for the chosen following figure 1/2 to R on LF, facing LOD, then complete a further 7/8 to R to end facing DC or turn to alignment required for the chosen following figure B, foot flat (LF), then B, B, BH 4&1

Suggested Popular Combination

Precede

 Any suitable figure ended in Open CPP

Follow

 Spot Turn

Suggested Advanced Combination

Precede

 Lady's Continuous Spin to L

Follow

 Check from Open PP with alternative Alignment

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