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Backward Step 2 sn0085, H1

S1) Lead's left hand pushes Follower's right hand backward (relative to Follower) signalling Follower to step backward.

Lead's right hand pushes on the side of Follower's waist making Follower twist 45° CW.

Lead twists 45° CCW as Lead's left foot steps backward.

Follower twists 45° CW as Follower's right foot steps backward.

S2) Lead's left hand pulls Follower's right hand back to the neutral position signalling Follower to step forward.

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

Follower's right foot steps next to their left foot, and Follower 'untwists'.

S4) Pause.

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S5) Lead's right arm lets go of Follower.

Lead's left hand pushes Follower's right hand backward (relative to Follower) signalling Follower to step backward.

Lead's right foot steps backward.

Follower's left foot steps backward.

Lead and Follower separate as they step back and both turn 45°. Lead CW and Follower CCW.

S6) Lead's left hand pulls Follower's right hand back to the neutral position signalling Follower to step forward.

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

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

Lead and Follower go into Closed Hold.

S8) Pause.

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