The rock step
Step forward on 1, rock back onto the other foot on 2, close on 3. Pause on 4. Then step back on 5, rock forward on 6, close on 7. Pause on 8.
Then side
Once the forward-and-back basic is steady, the same count moves side to side. It is a nice change of shape without new timing.
No turns yet
Turns wait until the basic happens without looking at your feet.
Questions people ask
Why pause on 4 and 8?
The pause gives your weight time to settle, which keeps you on the beat.
Visit the studio
Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641
Six Corners · Portage Park · Irving Park
dennispasamba.com · Text/Call 717-PASAMBA ((717) 727-2622)