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title: 5 Behind the Back
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## 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.
