Basic Tuck Turn

West Coast Swing Basic Tuck Turn

This pattern starts in closed position and ends in open facing position.

Leader

• 1: LF rock behind RF

  • Man's R hand extend/turn to R to open up to allow Lady to rock back.

• 2: RF back and to side of LF | slight turn to L

  • there are resistance in arm. Man's R hand help to get lady to tuck in.

• 3: LF touch

• 4: LF forward

  • raise L arm to turn the lady, Man's R hand on lady's back to assist and then release hold.

• 5&6: anchor triple step

Follower

• 1: RF rock behind LF

• 2: Replace weight on LF

  • Lady is in front of Man.

• 3: RF tuck, touch step | slight turn to L to tuck

  • Tap step for tuck: turning L toward Man to wind up, look at Man, shoulder turns L, extend arm to not disturb hand. connection.

• 4: RF forward, away from Man | starting turning R

• 5&6: triple step turning 1/2 to R | total 1/2 to R

  • adjusting distance.

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.

• This can start from Open position, doing sugar push.