The Aussies make this into quite a stylish move (see Simon de Lisle's videos) using the free hand extended up at an angle (which the lady can mirror) and as a signal. The Kiwis do it similarly, with much sharper timing than the UK version. Lots of different looks that can be created.Originally posted by Jon L
Short Backhander British and Short backhander Australian style. John Sweeney explained this weekend the difference. With the UK version the man lunges around the lady getting down low and guiding the lady around the turn.
To create different leads I chop moves up and then reassemble them with different component parts. Eg a Go-cat combines half a First move (with a block) to lead into a Sway. Breaking them down even more you can take just the initial part of the First Move (for instance) and flick the lady's rt arm up to duck under into the Sway position, then flick her left arm up if you want to move to move back into First Move position. For things like a Basket you can use Merengue moves to discover endless ways of getting in and out of it. Dance enough Blues and you'll probably do it automatically - moves won't 'fit' every note, beat, counterpoint, word and melody within a particular song unless you finesse them with a scalpel
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