Blue Ring - Milonguero Groove

5-G Milonguero Dip

Description

Ultra-dynamic swirly finish for compact left turn

Steps

1. Lead and follow the Milonguero Turn several times to review
2. Walkthrough follower’s part of Dip: milonguero turn where follower’s cross is replaced by little forward step plus big pivot and final forward ocho
3. Lead the Dip slowly in practice hold ending with receiving forwards ocho
4. Lead it a few times in close embrace til it’s working fluidly
5. Lead them interleaving with previous missions in ring.
6. Help them do leader’s two-footed pivot: from open stance, pivots left on both feet & brings knees together
7. Give them specific leader’s footwork: When follower steps side, leader extends side in opposite direction, then does two-footed pivot (that should cause her to pivot a lot upon full weight transfer)
8. Help them lead it a few times in practice hold so they feel how the parts connect
9. Have them lead it on-the-body
10. Have them lead it, interleaving with previous missions in this ring

Tips

• It helps to lower after the follower’s side step
• The embrace needs to “roll” at the end of this move. “Rolling” means that the point of shared contact between the upper bodies moves from one side to the other. Explore when, where, and how.

Bonus!

• Add two tap embellishment for follower: once before big pivot, once after
• New ending: cortado open/close!

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