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Backward Step (Back Basic) sn0004, H2.1

  • Lead holds Follower's right hand only or both hands as shown.

S1) Lead's hands push Follower's hands backward (relative to Follower) signalling Follower to step backward.

Lead's left foot steps backward.

Follower's right foot steps backward.

S2) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands back to the neutral position signalling Follower to step forward (on next step).

S3) Lead's left foot steps next to their right foot.

Follower's right foot steps next to their left foot.

S4) Pause.

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S5) Lead's hands push Follower's hands backward (relative to Follower) signalling Follower to step backward.
Lead's right foot steps backward.
Follower's left foot steps backward.

S6) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands back to the neutral position signalling Follower to step forward (on next step).

S7) Lead's right foot steps next to their left foot.
Follower's left foot steps next to their right foot.

S8) Pause.

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