West Coast Swing Starter StepThis pattern starts in closed hold. It's normally used to start the dance, followed by Throwout. There are different versions of starter step.
Version 1 (Benji Schwimmer version)This is taught in Benji Schwimmer's workshops.
Leader| Step | Timing | Movement
| Turn | Notes | 1-3
| 1&2 | Chasse to left LRL
| no turn
| triple step to side with 3 weight changes.
step down the slot.
| | 4 | 3 | RF back | | | | 5 | & | LF almost closes to RF |
|
| | 6 | 4 | RF cross in front of LF | | Continue with side pass |
Follower| Step | Timing | Movement
| Turn | Notes | 1-3
| 1&2
| Chasse to right RLR
| no turn
|
| 4
| 3 | LF back, slightly cross F | --
|
| | 5 | & | RF replace | 1/4 to R at end | At end of beat, turn 1/4 to R | | 6 | 4 | LF back | | Ending in perpendicular position with Man.
Just 2 triple steps, no rocks.
Continue with normal figure like Left Side Pass. |
Version 2Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-3
|
1&2 |
Chasse to left LRL
|
no turn
|
triple step to side with 3 weight changes.
step down the slot.
|
4-6
|
3&4
|
Chase to right RLR
|
--
|
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-3
|
1&2
|
Chasse to right RLR
|
no turn
|
|
4-6
|
3&4 |
Chasse to left LRL
|
--
|
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