The problem with only teaching specific footwork for some moves is that you get into the wrong mindset.
For example, I can lead a Columbian without any footwork on my part - simply walking along forwards; or for that matter backwards. This sounds great, but any competent Tango dancer could do the same thing; a Columbian is just a straightened-out giro movement.
But if my follower thinks that the feet "should" be moving in a specific way, then they tend to fight against my lead, and I can't lead them.
My opinion about MJ footwork is that followers should move their feet in the most natural way as clearly indicated by their leaders, and that leaders can do any footwork they want, as long as it doesn't compromise the clarity of their lead.
Ummm.... that's it.
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