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East Coast Swing
Basic Rythym

Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick .....  over and over again.  Sometimes side to side with backstep on quick-quick.  Sometimes forwards and backwards during turns.  Most important to keep slow-slow-quick-quick no matter what you are doing.

Open Frame

You can go from open (ballroom type) frame to an even more open frame (both hands in front, between partners.  This type of frame good for turns.

Turns

Keep loose hold on hands to prevent injury.  Keep frame firm to prevent injury.  Walk tall through turn keeping hands just above head.  Look for partner, stay close together.  Follow controls turn as soon as Lead indicates which direction to go. 


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