SWING SWITCH MIXER

Choreographer: Linda De Ford

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Position:Men on the inside of circle facing out and lady on the outside of the circle, facing the man. Beginning position is Closed swing dance position

MAN'S STEP

1&2-3&4-5-6Left-right-left, right-left-right, left, right basic east coast swing pattern

BASIC EAST COAST SWING PATTERN

1&2-3&4-5-6Raising left hand for lady to turn right on 1&2, followed by steps 3&4 in place facing partner now, rock step

1&2-3&4-5-6Pass to outside of floor, bringing lady past your right side and under your left arm turning to face inside of circle & finishing this pattern with 3&4 in place and rock step

1&2-3&4-5-6Pass to inside of floor, bringing lady past right side and under left arm on counts 1&2, facing partner on counts 3&4

Here the rock step becomes a side rock to prepare to change partners, step 6 should be pointed in the direction you will be turning, both partners will be turning left

1&2-3&4-5-6Turning full turn left after sending your partner to her left. Greet your partner on step 3&4 by joining both hands and rock step away from each other as you begin the next pattern rejoin in closed position

REPEAT

LADY'S STEP:
1&2-3&4-5-6Right-left-right, left-right-left, right, left basic east coast swing pattern

1&2-3&4-5-6Tap right toe in front of partner, turn right under his left as you step on right foot on count 2, followed by steps 3&4 in place facing partner, rock step

1&2-3&4-5-6Pass to inside of floor, by going under man's left arm and turning to face him (toward outside floor), complete steps 3&4 and rock step

1&2-3&4-5-6Pass to outside floor by going under man's left arm on counts 1&2, facing partner on counts 3&4, rock step

Rock step becomes a side rock so as to prepare change partners, step 6 should be pointed in the direction you will be turning, both will turn to their left

1&2-3&4-5-6Man leads your hand to send you to your left, turn full turn. Greet your new partner on steps 3&4 by joining both hands and rock step away from each other. As you begin the next pattern rejoin in closed position

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Linda De Ford

Linda De Ford is a dynamic choreographer and performer renowned for her innovative dance styles, boasting nine captivating works in our archive. With a passion for storytelling through movement, Linda continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with her vibrant creativity.

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