4 Passing on the other side

COURSE: Stretch and Frame

FOCUS: This lesson teaches a pass-by move on the leader's right side, focusing on stretch, frame, and turns to create smooth movement and direction.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Build stretch on step one and increase it between steps two and three for earlier timing.
• Leaders step forward and face the partner on steps one, two, three to initiate body turn.
• On the release, drop the hand to create a turn, maintaining frame to guide direction.
• For a free outside turn, release between steps three and four to allow follower rotation without pushing.
• In a connected outside turn, maintain hand connection and raise the arm to guide the turn without extra energy.
• Followers step under the body while turning to stay balanced and avoid traveling too much.

REMEMBER:

• The stretch creates movement, while the frame decides the direction of the turn.
• Maintain frame by keeping the shoulder down and elbow in peripheral vision to ensure proper body alignment.
• Increase stretch energy slightly between steps two and three for dynamics, but stay relaxed to avoid pulling.
• Followers should track the leader's position during turns to be ready to reconnect smoothly.
• Leaders guide turns by releasing or maintaining connection, not by pushing, to keep the move fluid.
• Practice both simple and dynamic versions to add rhythm and energy to the pass-by move.