The Swing Switch uses 5 swing patterns per sequence. Dancers change partners, moving to their left, on the 5th pattern. This sequence also provides a good practice routine for the beginning swing dancer.
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Basic pattern (triple step, triple step, rock, step)
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Lady's right underarm turn (tuck and turn): lead on 1st shuffle. Lady turns right on 2nd
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Lady's left underarm turn: partners pass right shoulder to right shoulder on 1st shuffle. Lady ½ turn left on 2nd as man makes a ½ turn right
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Repeat step 3 and beginning partner change. On the rock step, man leads lady into a full left free turn
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Turn left on shuffles, completing partner change (move 1 partner to the left) "catch" new partner on the rock of the rock-step