Lindy Reverse with Follower Spin

This move extends the Lindy Reverse by adding a spin for the follower on the last triple step of the move.


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1. M:BL W:BR Start from an open position, with the leader's left hand holding the follower's right hand. The leader takes a step backward on his left foot. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot.
2. M:RR W:RL The leader replaces his weight on his right foot. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot.
3. M:FL2R W:FR The leader takes a step forward on his left foot, turning 90° to his right, moving to the follower's right hand side as she begins to pass. The follower takes a step forward on her right foot, stepping to the leader's right hand side.
&. M:TR W:FL The leader closes his right foot to his left foot. The follower takes a step forward on her left foot.
4. M:FL2R W:TR The leader takes a step forward on his left foot, turning 90° to his right, moving around behind the follower, putting his right hand flat across the follower's stomach to stop her forward motion. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot. (image: leader's right hand position)
5. M:XR1R W:BL The leader takes a step with his right foot across and in front of his other foot, continuing to turn slightly to his right, pulling the follower backwards using his right hand. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot. (image: direction of lead)
6. M:SL1R W:BR The leader takes a step to the side on his left foot, continuing to turn slightly to his right, moving his right hand to the follower's right hip and putting his left hand on the follower's left shoulder. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot. (image: leader's left hand position)
7. M:FR2R W:BL4R The leader takes a step forward on his right foot, continuing to turn another 90° to his right, leading a fast spin for the follower with both hands. The follower takes a step backward on her left foot, turning 180° to her right. (image: direction of lead for spin)
&. M:TL W:TR6R The leader closes his left foot to his right foot. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn another 270° to her right.
8. M:RR W:TL6R The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, extending his hand. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot, continuing to turn another 270° to her right, taking the leader's hand with her right hand.
 
 

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