Sweep to the Side on 5 6

The gent lowers himself and the lady's hand for the lead though either partner can do it without the other

Here the triple step is replaced with a sweeping step which starts on count 5 and ends on count 6. The sweep belongs to the family of triple step substitutions which do not require an added step (or "throw in" or syncopated step). In this level 1 lesson, only the kick-ball-change required an additional throw in step to get the lady back on the correct foot.

Again, the lady is free to follow or do whatever she wishes so long as she steps forward with her right on count 1.

6-Count west coast swing foot rhythm (6 counts, 8 steps)
with descriptions in red for the Sweep 5 6 variation

Counts ------>	one	two	three	four	five	six
Men Do ------> (start left)	Walk	Walk	Tri-ple-step (left-right-left) ("in place") ("lower on count 4")		Sweep with right
Women Do ------> (start right)	Walk ("forward")	Walk ("forward")	Tri-ple-step (right-left-right) ("lower on count 4")		Sweep with right

End of West Coast Swing 1

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