Step of the Week: Cross Chasse

Level: Advanced Step count: 3 steps/ 2 counts (1&2) Directions: Cross/step foot A over foot B (1), slide foot B next to foot A while legs are still crossed (2), step foot A further in the direction of B (legs remain crossed at end with weight on A) (3) Example: cross left over right, slideContinue reading “Step of the Week: Cross Chasse”

Step of the Week: Lindy Step

Level:Advanced Step count:5 steps; 4½ counts (1&2-3-4) Directions:Step foot A to side A (1), step foot B next to foot A (&), step foot A to side A (2), step foot B behind foot A, rocking weight onto foot B (3), recover weight onto foot A (4)Example: Step right to right (1), step left nextContinue reading “Step of the Week: Lindy Step”

Step of the Week: Chasse

Level:Beginner Step count:2& counts (1&2) Directions:Step foot A to side A (1), step foot B next to foot A (&), step foot A to side A (2)Example: Step right to right side, step left foot next to right (“step together”), step right to right side. Dances featuring this move:Askin’ Questions, Toes In the Water, WestContinue reading “Step of the Week: Chasse”

Step of the Week: Shuffle

Level:Beginner Step count:2 counts (1&2) Directions:Step slightly forward with foot A, slide foot B so toe is lined with the instep of foot A, step slightly forward with foot A. (Reverse: Step back with foot A, slide heel of foot B in line with instep of foot A, step slightly back with foot A). DancesContinue reading “Step of the Week: Shuffle”