Back on the saddle

August 6, 2007

Neck is feeling better. I decided to take it easy as a precautionary measure. Move it only a little and gently and see how it feels tomorrow.

Shine

1 R cross over L
2 L to L (~normal standing position)
3 L kick
4&5 Cha Cha Cha-like chassis (L behind R, R next to L, L in front of R)
6 R to R (~normal standing position)
7 R kick
8&1 Cha Cha Cha-like chassis (mirror above)
2 L to L
3 L kick
4&5 Cha Cha Cha-like chassis
6 R backwards charge and brake
7 finish back basic

Ascribed to a F Martinez clip (at least the first part).

R-R hold
6,7 open break (slightly to left)
1,2,3 follower’s footwork here is R on 1 (slightly twisted to L), step rather far to L with L (crossing over) on 2 and back to ~normal standing feet position on 3) leader overtakes on 1 (moving slightly to left), turn (~1/2 clockwise) and hook step on 2 and to L on 3 – use free L hand on follower’s L shoulder (gets there shortly after 1) follower goes under R-R arm between 2 and 3 moving to leader's R (completed before 5) – position at 3 is leader behind follower and slightly to her L
5 leader steps forward slightly overtaking her – now R-R is behind leader’s R waist
6 leader steps backwards (upper body turned around) crossing follower’s path and reconnecting L-L in front
7 weight transfer to R with leader turning his body clockwise and L-L going over his head – leave follower’s L on leader’s R forearm
1 L backwards step away from follower’s line (now in reverse CBL-like position) and start to lead follower into 1 1/2 clockwise travelling turn (could be touch-and-go)
2,3 feet in place while leading follower to aforementioned travelling turn
5,6,7 half broken left turn while L-L hat for leader – open CBL position
1,2,3 lead 1 1/2 counterclockwise travelling turn for follower (free turn)

This really describes positions only - note that follower's movements are guided (led) by the leader. It may need some corrections.

Even numbers made partner work session more enjoyable for me. A lot more practice than usual.

After dropping off Sergio, I stopped by Club Salsa for about an hour. I did not recognize too many people - even the ones I recognized were relative newcomers. Still giving them a practice could be worthwhile. Danie was the DJ - nice.