3 Lunge with leg flick

COURSE: dips-tricks

FOCUS: This lesson teaches a lunge variation with a leg flick entrance, focusing on coordinated movement between partners and controlled transitions into the lunge.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders flick the left leg forward on count two while swinging the center forward.
• Followers relax the right leg to flick backward as the center swings back on count two.
• Keep the flicking leg straight if possible, but bending is acceptable based on flexibility.
• Control the down into the lunge by attaching toes to the floor and sliding if needed.
• Practice with different timings for the flick and lunge entrance to match the music.
• Maintain distance from your partner to avoid kicking during the leg flick.

REMEMBER:

• The leg flick does not touch the floor again until the lunge, emphasizing fluid motion.
• Partners should synchronize their movements, with leaders moving forward and followers moving backward.
• Exaggerate the flick based on energy from your partner for a more dynamic effect.
• Adjust your balance by smiling if you feel like falling during the lunge.
• Use the slide technique from previous lessons to control the entrance into the lunge.
• Timing of the flick and lunge is flexible and should adapt to the song being danced to.