9 The Other Side%3A Variation 1

COURSE: catches

FOCUS: This lesson teaches a variation of catching the follower on the other side, focusing on maintaining connection during a send-out and executing a smooth turn with a side lunge finish.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders: Keep the hand low with palm up, and place it on the follower's side at the middle for better distance and rotation.
• Followers: Feel a tiny stretch before taking the first step and allow rotation to continue naturally into the catch.
• Leaders: Step back in a straight line to bring the follower's left side forward and set up rotation.
• For the side lunge, leaders roll through the foot to absorb the movement, and followers keep the left leg straight with a relaxed body.

REMEMBER:

• Maintain a parallelogram shape with feet on one line to ensure proper spacing and rotation.
• The catch should be on the side, not too far back or front, to give followers space for body rotation.
• Leaders can release the hand after the send-out as it's no longer needed, and reconnect if repeating the move.
• The dip in the ending should continue the follower's travel line without changing the angle for a smoother feel.