8 Back to front

COURSE: four-corners-special

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on the 'Back to front' variation of the turning four corners, teaching how to exit and reconnect with a partner in opposition using clear signals and travel.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders can signal to stay in position by placing a hand on the partner's shoulder without continuing rotation.
• Followers can initiate the back-to-front walk by lowering the leader's arm onto their shoulder to indicate a change.
• Maintain eye contact and body language to stay connected when dancing in front-back positions.
• Travel forwards with momentum during the four corners to smoothly transition into the back-to-front walk.
• Reconnect by disconnecting and dancing until facing each other again, using an open breakaway moment.

REMEMBER:

• Clear non-verbal signals, like hand placement, are crucial for communicating intent during partner changes.
• Both leaders and followers can initiate the back-to-front variation from their respective turns.
• Keep energy and connection alive even when not in direct physical contact to maintain partnership awareness.
• Practice both leader-initiated and follower-initiated versions to build versatility in the dance.