Jive Change of Hands Behind Back
Change of Hands Behind Back is a Newcomer Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
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list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
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practice routines that include it.
Start in Open Position.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ
|
1-2 of Link LR
|
no turn
|
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3-5
|
QaQ
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Fwd chasse LRL, towards lady's R side
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1/8 L over 3-5
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put R hand over lady's R hand on 3, leading lady towards R side.
Release L hand hold on 5.
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6-8
|
QaQ
|
Turning chasse RLR, to end RF back in Open Position
|
3/8 L over 6-8
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take both hands behind back on 6. Keep hands below waist level when behind back.
put lady's R hand into L hand behind back on 7.
release R hand hold and extend L arm fwd to normal open position on 8.
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ
|
1-2 of Link RL
|
no turn
|
|
3-5
|
QaQ
|
Fwd chasse RLR, towards Man's R side
|
1/8 to R over 3-5
|
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6-8
|
QaQ
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Turning chasse LRL, to end LF back in Open Position
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3/8 to R over 6-8
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Notes:
- Variation: use of hands:
- 5: place lady's RH on R side of waist.
- 6: release L to R hand hold, allowing lady's R hand to trail around waist.
- catch L to R hand hold at the end of turn.
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