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22: 180:, the partners rock from opposite feet in opposite directions, i.e., both are doing rock back, e.g., during the basic step sequence: "triple step, triple step, rock step". In others the rocks are done from opposite feet, but in the same direction, i.e., when the leader rocks back, the follower rocks forward. 168:
In rock back, the dancer steps backwards with full weight transfer then transfers the weight back to the front foot while keeping it in place. In rock forward, the dancer steps forward with full weight transfer then transfers the weight to the back foot while keeping it in place.
280:, the Rock Step is the name of a pattern obtained from the Zydeco's Basic Step if the leader on count 6 makes a little push for the follower to rock back (on 7,8) and rocks himself back. 129:. The name refers to the rocking action during the move: the weight is transferred from one foot to another and then back. It is used in a number of dances, such as 196:) the rock step is used to change the direction of travel. In such cases a one or both steps the dancer may perform a certain amount of 86: 58: 105: 65: 43: 72: 328: 39: 54: 219:. The degree of rotation in the turning rock step varies with how far the dancer wants to change 32: 231:
must be built up in the connection between the dancers in order to properly execute the move.
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carries the meaning of the change of the direction into the opposite, i.e., the
277: 212: 134: 322: 189: 142: 207:, the turning rock step is also known as a rotational rock step, due to the 224: 216: 197: 149: 126: 259:
the emphasis is in the rocking action during the step, while the term
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changes the direction of the movement from forward to backward.
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executed in two beats of music. There are two basic versions:
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