Type Lean
Level Beginner 3
Other Names
Comes From R-to-R Open Position, Belt Loop,
Leads To Open Facing,
This move begins the same way as the Bow & Arrow, but instead of the lead pushing the follow away, the lead makes the follow lean on his side. It can be followed up with some pretty dips and turns to make for a well-polished combo.
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Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names
Comes From Shadow Position (lead in front, hands low), Double Lasso, Belt Loop, Loop, Inside Turn (right-to-right)
Leads To Shadow Position (lead in front), Lasso (right-to-right)Belt Loop, Open Position (left to right, front facing)
For the Side Lean, the leader positions the follower beside him in a low cross-handed position, then lunges to the side to have her lean against him and wrap her leg around him. It is very stylish and flirtatious. This is similar to the Back Lean.
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Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names
Comes From Loop, Shadow Position (lead in front), Double Lasso, Tunnel
Leads To Loop, Shadow Position (lead in front), Double Lasso
For the back lean, the leader positions the follower behind him in a low cross-handed position, then lunges to have her lean on his back. It is very stylish and flirtatious. Similar to the Side Lean.
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Level Level 3 Beginner
Comes From The Cuddle, The Spin Out, Hammerlock
Leads To The Triple Hip, The Hip Lift, The Cuddle
The Cuddle Lean is a variation to The Cuddle (Wrap) and The Cuddle Dip (Wrap Dip) where the follower is in line with the leader at his side, he lunges to the side and the follower leans against him. This is the simplest lean.
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Country Swing AZ