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Learn to dance zouk with Fernando from Bremen, Germany
Learn zouk online e-zouki 3 Sidestep or lateral
Dear Zoukinis, my name is Fernando, hello my name is Kerstin and these are the e-zoukis, the movies for learning Zouk.
Today we are showing you the sidestep or lateral. Have fun!
Overview
We begin from the basic step
We stand on the right side our left one is free We step backwards with the left foot into the basic step. 1-2-3 1-2-3
When we go backwards with the left foot we turn our upper body to the right side. 1-2-3 in place with the left foot.
From here we’ll open with the right foot to the right side 1-2-3
And with the left foot to the left side 1-2-3
To the right, 1-2-3 To the left, 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3
And we will set our last step in place, because we want to pick up the woman
We step with the right foot in place, while our body turns to the left. We go a bit further with the left foot forward.
We will shift our weight back on the right side and start into the basic step. 1-2-3
From the top
We stand on the right foot our left one is free. We’ll go backwards with the left foot1-2-3 1-2-3
sidestep: 1-2-3 open to the right side 1-2-3 to the left side, to the right side
last time to the left, now with the right foot in place, we turn our upper body to the left side
and go a bit more forward, shift the weight back to the right side
and we will start the basic step with the left foot backwards, right foot forward
Steps for the ladies
Dear ladies, we stand on the left foot, our right foot is free
We go to the front with the right foot and we want to make half a turn to the right
For this reason it is really helpful if we go with the right foot a bit to the front while turning the toes to the right side
We shift the weight on the right side and we will go a bit further with the left on the line
Now we turn our right foot on the ball of the foot and we’ll shift the weight on the right side
The toes of our right foot are again turned to the right side
Our left side is free now. We go forward with the left foot, the toes turned a bit to the left
We shift the weight on the left foot, we go a bit further on the same line with the right foot
and we’ll turn on the ball of the foot and shift the weight to the left side
Right 2-3, left 2-3, 1-2-3 1-2-3
We will also put first the forward section of the foot to the floor 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3
When we stay on the right foot, we will set a last step with the left foot 1-2-3
and we will go directly with the right foot into the basic step 1-2-3 1-2-3
Leading
We’ll start with the basic step. 1-2-3 1-2-3
When we go backwards with the left foot now we will set the step a bit diagonal, so that the woman has space to set her steps
We will also turn our upper body to the right side while setting the step, to make it possible that the woman can turn 180°
1-2-3 We have turned 180° now
From here we will go with the right foot to the right side
and at the same time we will lead the women to go to the left side
and we will just let our right hand slip down here 1-2-3
Our hands have a comfortable hold, they aren’t closed
We don’t put our thumbs on the fingers, because they can squeeze the womans hands. We should focus on that pressure
Now we will go with the left foot to the left side
and at the same time we have to lead the woman with the right hand to the right side
1-2-3
Now we will go with the right foot to the right side
and we will lead the woman with the left hand to the left side 1-2-3 1-2-3
Our last step won’t be set with the right food to the right side
instead we will set the right foot in place and turn the upper body to the left
To pick up the woman we will bring the left hand of the woman in the direction of our right shoulder
1-2-3 and from here we can start with the basic step 1-2-3 1-2-3 1
Hints for the ladies
For the ladies. We’ll start with the basic step
When the men starts leading our steps we remain on the line.
Our upper body is always facing the men’s upper body.
We need the same energy and tension on both hands, we don’t pull the man instead of this we search the contact.
When the man stands in front of us we will go back into the basic step.
That´s all for today! Thank you for watching and good bye!
Now it’s your turn!