13 Cross Step Styling - Kick Ball Change

COURSE: our-favourite-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the kick ball change styling for cross steps, focusing on controlled kicks and smooth transitions between steps.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Kick with energy going down through the heel, not throwing it away.
• Use the whole body with a slight lean for a nice stretch or line.
• Add an extra step at the end to alternate legs: kick, ball, step, step.
• Keep movements grounded and avoid jumping to maintain control.
• Transition smoothly by focusing on the step before the kick.
• Practice the rhythm, such as 'one and two', to match the cross step pattern.

REMEMBER:

• This styling can be done independently without leading, in open or closed positions.
• Maintain a low center of energy to keep movements contained and cool.
• Timing and practice are key for smooth transitions between triple steps and kick steps.
• Use variations for exits as learned in previous lessons.
• Focus on technique to prevent the step from becoming too big or wild.