NHSDC North Houston Swing Dance Club

Syllabus

Level 2 Fundamental Basics – 6 and 8 count patterns

8 beat rhythm – Count 1 2 3&4 5 6 7&8

walk, walk, triple-step, walk, walk, triple-step)

Prerequisite: completion of Level 1 and execution of all patterns

Review and incorporate Level 1 Steps as needed

Start Step (Closed Basic) with Tuck & Turn

· Men – Step back and to the right on 1, replace right foot on 2, tap step on 3, step into the slot on 4, anchor 5 & 6. Lead with the right hand; indicate direction with the left hand. Left hand comes up to eye level by beat 2, push thru on 3 & 4. Lady turns under your left hand.

· Ladies – Follow the leads. Step forward on 1 2, turn slightly to your left and tap with the right foot on 3. Step and turn to your right on 4 facing your partner, anchor on 5 & 6

Variations – right hand only lead, ‘and 3 turn 4’ on the middle triple

Variations - Open position, both hands

Walk Around – 8 count

· Men – Open position with both hands, step back and to the left on 1, your left hand moves to her right shoulder, your right hand to her waist on 2. Triple step behind her on 3 & 4 moving your left hand over her head to her left shoulder. Pivot and step back on your right foot on 5 leading the lady with the right hand, release the hand on 6 and step back into the slot, then anchor on 7 & 8

· Ladies – Step forward on 1 & 2, continue forward with small steps on 3 & 4, Step back on 5 when you feel the lead, another step back on 6 for the anchor on 7 & 8

Variations – Men step under & turn on 5 – 6

Hook Step – 8 count

· Men – Step left foot behind right out of the slot to your right on 1 - 2, triple step back to your left on 3 & 4, moving your left hand over your head and down to waist level on 3 & 4, step 5 – 6 in place leading the lady down the slot. Anchor back on 7 & 8.

· Ladies – Follow your right hand, step forward on 1-2 with a coaster step behind the gentleman on 3 & 4 to his right side, follow the lead stepping forward on your left foot on 5, turn and step on 6, anchor on 7 & 8

Variations - Lasso Hook Step

· Men – same as the Hook Step with both hands over the head on 3 & 4

· Ladies – Same as the Hook Step

Whip Step

· Men – Open position left to right connection, (Lead with your body)Step back and out of the slot to the left on 1, stepping forward on 2 with compression lead making the lady turn into the closed position catch. Triple step across the slot. Turn and pivot to your right on 5, release the lady and step into the slot on 6, anchor on 7 & 8

· Ladies – Wait for the lead, step forward on 1, turning 180 degrees on 2, coaster step on 3 & 4 (back together forward), step turn on 5, stepping back on 6 to the anchor on 7 & 8.

Variations – Inside turn on the 5 – 6

Variation – Men step under on 6

Variations - Inside turn into closed position

Side to side triples (Sailor Shuffle)

Underarm turn with hand change

Opposite hand side pass (left and right side)

Underarm turn into closed position

Turning closed basic

Cutoff basic with push back (closed and open position)

Combination of patterns (put ‘em together)

Notes:

Explanation of slotted dance - Leader and follower

Explanation of hand positions, dance frame and connection

Stress Footwork, anchoring, body leads

No Coaster steps except where needed (change of direction

Right to right wrist connection (with slip out)

Hand changes in general