West Coast Swing Basic Tuck Turn
This pattern starts in closed position and ends in open facing position.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
1
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LF rock behind RF
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Man's R hand extend/turn to R to open up to allow Lady to rock back.
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2
|
2
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RF back and to side of LF
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slight turn to L
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there are resistance in arm. Man's R hand help to get lady to tuck in.
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3
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3
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LF touch
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4
|
4
|
LF forward
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raise L arm to turn the lady, Man's R hand on lady's back to assist and then release hold.
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6-8
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5&6
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anchor triple step
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
1
|
RF rock behind LF
|
|
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2
|
2
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Replace weight on LF
|
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Lady is in front of Man.
|
3
|
3
|
RF tuck, touch step
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slight turn to L to tuck
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turning L toward Man to wind up
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4
|
4
|
RF forward, away from Man
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starting turning R
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6-8
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5&6
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triple step turning 1/2 to R
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total 1/2 to R
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adjusting distance.
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Notes: - Variation: touch step can be replaced by a triple step (both both Man and Lady).
- Variation: Lady can do 1 and 1/2 turn over count 5&6.
- This pattern can be naturally followed by Underarm Turn.
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