5 Behind the Back

COURSE: our-favourite-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the 'Behind the Back' move, a simple turning step for leaders to guide followers in front and rotate together, focusing on timing and connection.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders step forward to send the follower in front, creating momentum with a slight delay in the right arm.
• Followers should maintain patience on the fourth step, waiting for the leader to finish before committing.
• Leaders use two steps (and four) to turn, ending with their back to the follower, and can adjust the unwind timing based on the music.

REMEMBER:

• The move relies on elasticity in the connection to allow for smooth rotation and momentum.
• Followers anchor their weight on the left leg after the fourth step to signal readiness for the next move.
• Timing variations in the unwind can adapt to different musical styles, such as slow-motion for jazzy tunes.