Typically, you’re about 1 foot (0. 30 m) apart in this position, though you can get closer.
For instance, if you want to start turning to the right, pull a little with your right hand on their shoulder while you push a little with your left hand that’s clasped in theirs. If you’re the follower, make sure you are relaxed, engage with your partner, and make sure you’re paying attention to your partner’s cues and moving with them. [8] X Expert Source William OrrockProfessional Dancer & Instructor Expert Interview. 5 July 2022.
Don’t get too crazy with your twirls. You don’t want to take another couple out!
You can do this basic move by yourself on a fast song or with a partner on a fast or slow song. When dancing with a partner, get into the traditional dance hold. Both of you can step-touch at the same time, but you’ll be stepping out with the opposite foot. So if you’re the leader, you’ll step out with your right foot first while your partner steps out with their left.
Always guide your partner when moving if you’re the leader. As the follower, always pay attention to your partner’s guidance!
These movements are considered “slow-slow-quick-quick,” meaning the forward/backward movement is done more slowly and the step out/close is done more quickly. [13] X Expert Source Andrey StanevProfessional Dance Instructor Expert Interview. 20 May 2020. Keep your back straight but bend your knees a little with this movement. If you’re the leader, make sure you’re gently guiding your partner around the room with hand pressure on the shoulder and through your clasped hands.
To make this move look less stiff, move your upper body, too. Twist your upper body back and forth a bit on the beat or sway back and forth. Bring your arms up and snap along as you turn to the beat. Alternatively, just bend your arms at the elbows and swing them to the left and right as you turn your body.
Don’t be afraid to use your arms, too. Try bending them at the elbows and swinging them along with your step-touch move to the beat.
When you step out with your right, you’re making the top of the box. Then when you move with your left, you go diagonally across the box. The right step at the back makes the bottom of the box, and then you move diagonally across it again. Start over again once you get back to your first position! This adds some fun movement without getting too crazy.
This is similar to the box move. However, instead of returning to the starting position, you keep moving backward or forward. Try swinging your hips out to the side as you step backward or forward.
In some Jewish traditions, women and men will be in different circles, so pay attention and join the correct one!
This part of the movement is fairly quick, going on the beat and then the upbeat. The kicks that follow are on the beat.
You don’t have to leap up in the air for the “hop. " It’s just a little bounce on your left foot.
Keep the movement at the level you’re comfortable with. If you don’t want to hop or kick very high, that’s fine! Also, don’t worry about making a mistake. You’re definitely not that only one.
