A semi-circle lead to the left?... probably a "Jump to the left"... perhaps followed by a "step to the right"....
let's do the time warp again...
Yes, you should lead the follower to step back, and from a "cold start" at the beginning of a class there is no tension or compression in the connection: simply pushing back will result in a delay of the follower's elbow moving back, then the rest of them following...
Moving the hand to the left quarter circle (on the count 7) is used to prep some tension without leading the follower towards you. The last quarter circle is more of a forward coil(started on the "and") applys compression and
leads the follower to step back, foot being placed on count 8.
If you simply move the hand side to side on the 5-6-7(and)8, then you are trying to convert lateral connection into a lead away from you: most often this will result in the follower rotating while stepping back (if they step back rather than just rotating).
So, yes; just moving the hand in a little semi-circle is simply waving at your partner... but if you actually use the motion to convey a lead, then it's a very good way to initiate a connection and start dancing from a cold start.
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