WCS lesson recap | arm catch and redirect from sugar tuck

00:00 intro 00:26 hand on forearm contact 00:55 mutual consent - ask for a different connection point and a response. Followers are expanding their frame differently from normal, remember to return to basic positioning after interactions like these are finished. 01:05 leaders feeling for themselves what not to do 01:45 main idea - tuck with redirect 02:00 lead energy for the compression 02:25 when to ask for a different connection point - before we lead with compression 02:40 follower reading the situation and how to respond. A tight arm is going to feel like a pull and make it harder for leaders not to pull, expand from the back so they can feel you stretch away. 03:40 quick note on leading throws 04:05 leaders don't pull, the energy comes from shifting to the right foot. Also, preventing the follower from getting all the way to their right foot will help - keep their left arm from crossing center line to do that. 04:30 basic anchor exit. Remember to go back to your basic frame! 04:45 followers asking for a stop on 5 with hand on chest/shoulder. Be sure to catch your own balance, the hand on body is just a signal. Spotting on the spin helps, head rotates first body follows. 05:05 leader's response - ribcage expansion forward combined with a weight shift to the left foot. 05:45 entry into closed position and visual signaling/mirroring. Followers fill space into the hand from their center, not by leaning back from their shoulders. 06:20 basic left side pass - these went much better at the end of the hour! Also a sneaky way for me to talk about starter step a bit. ***** Hit me up on social media or via email about lessons or video critiques :) [email protected] teaching playlist:    • West coast swing lesson summaries + educat...   Blog/testimonials https://floortimewcs.blogspot.com/?m=1 ***** #dancevideo #westcoastswing