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Checked Reverse Roll - Ronde to Split Rhythm

Commence facing DW in Contact Hold

Man Lead Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1-3 Leading Lady to turn L Turning to L, LF forward into steps 1-3 of a Reverse Roll to end with L Sway in Contact Hold Complete 1/2 to L to end backing DW BH, B, BH 12&
4 Leading lady forward Turning to L, RF back, slowly inclining body backward & changing to a R Sway to end looking toward Lady's head in Contact Hold 1/8 to L, backing LOD with upper body overturned, facing DW against LOD BH & pressure on B (LF) 12
5 Leading Lady forward & to turn to R Turning to R, LF back, straightening Sway and body inclination in Contact Hold. Pivot 1/2 to R on LF, backing LOD, to end facing LOD B(H)B &
6 Leading Lady back & to turn to R RF forward between Lady's feet with split weight into a flexed R knee to end in Fallaway Position No turn, upper body turn to R, facing DW BH & pressure on B (LF) 12
7 Leading Lady back Turning to R, transfer full weight back to LF in FP 1/8 to R, backing DC against LOD BH a
8 Leading Lady sideways Turning to R, RF to side in Closed Hold, with slight Sway and Head Line to R. Hover 1/8 to R, facing wall T 1
9 Leading lady sideways Turning to L, replace weight side & slightly forward to LF in Closed Hold, preparing to step OP, Sway & Head Weight to L 1/8 to L, facing DW TH 2

Commence backing DW in Contact Hold

Lady Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1-3 Turning to L, RF back into steps 1-3 of a Reverse Roll to end with R Sway in Contact Hold 1/2 to L to end facing DW BH, B, BH 12&
4 Turning to L, LF forward, slowly inclining body forward & slowly changing to L Sway 1/8 to L, facing LOD with upper body overturned, facing DC BH 12
5 Turning to R, RF forward, straightening Sway and body inclination. Spin Action Facing LOD, 1/2 to R, to end backing LOD BH &
6 Turning to R, LF back & slightly to side into a flexed L knee, then Ronde RF outward high off floor, to end to side without weight 3/8 to R on LF to end backing DW against LOD with RF pointing to wall BHB with RF off floor 12
7 RF back in Fallaway Position No turn, backing DW against LOD B a
8 Turning to L, LF to side in Closed Hold, with slight Sway and Head Line to L. Hover 1/8 to L, backing wall T 1
9 Turning to L, replace weight side & slightly back to RF in Closed Hold, Sway & Head Weight to R 1/8 to L, backing DW TH 2

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