Hesitation change


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Diagram

Steps (man)

0 Begin in closed hold, backing against the line of dance, weight on the RF.
1 Take a step backward (LF). [slow]
2 Make almost a half turn to the right to let the partner pass,
taking a small step to the side (RF) to keep up with the partner. [slow]
3 Hesitate, then slowly close LF to RF without weight so that the next step can begin with the LF. [slow]
Close the RF to the LF.

Steps (lady)

0 Begin in closed hold, facing the line of dance, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step forward (RF). [slow]
2 Take another step straight forward (LF), [slow]
making almost a half turn to the right while passing the partner.
3 Hesitate, then slowly close LF to RF without weight so that the next step can begin with the LF. [slow]
Close the LF to the RF.

Preceding figures

Reference Natural half turn forward

Following figures

Reference Chassé to the right
Reference Reverse half turn forward

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