A cambio de frente and the rock step.
Start with the walk. Then introduce the rock step. Finally add the cambio de frente, using the rock step to return to the correct direction.
I’m not entirely sure whether this step will stay on the list. While this post is sixth in the Preparatory Cycle, each class has to be a valid starting point. The cambio de frente requires correct foot positioning from the leader so as to not drag her off her axis, something that you are not going to pick up easily if it’s your first class as a leader and your still putting your foot in it.
I don’t know what you mean specifically by ‘cambio de frente’ (change of face/direction?). Can you explain more?
Literally it is an about-face in one single movement. The leader ends up walking backwards along the line of dance. Again probably not something you want to encourage people to do too much of but everybody spotted the obvious pitfalls.
I think that’s a nice thing to show them and have them explore a little so that they realise it’s possible. But I agree that if foot position is crucial it might get scary. What’s the sequence of events?
From the walk… he advances with his left, the instant his weight has transferred to his left foot he pivots 180° clockwise, so that he is now moving backwards along the line of dance.
I think that’s nice, but I don’t think many beginners will be able to do it without terrifying the follower.
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