9 Followers Playing with Leverage

COURSE: texas-shuffle-vol-i

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on followers using leverage to control timing during send-outs, allowing them to delay movement and play with positions before executing steps.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Imagine a second person holding your waist to resist movement.
• Hang out longer in a position to signal delay to the leader.
• Use leverage created by both partners to initiate movement when ready.
• Practice delaying in both open and closed positions.
• Play with timing for fractions of a second or longer as desired.

REMEMBER:

• Leverage is a shared creation between leader and follower.
• Followers can actively decide when to move based on leverage.
• This technique enhances musicality and connection in the dance.
• Delay can be applied to any side the leader opens to.