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Leader's Embellishments and Molinette - Adv - Man's Free Leg In Molinette

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There are many really cool things a leader can do while the follower goes around him in molinette. All of them require he keep balanced on one foot, sometimes moving the free foot one way while he moves his chest a different way to lead the follower around him.

Reminders to help with balance:

  • The follower needs to keep the distance between them as even as possible
  • Just as we teach the follower, the leader can pull down gently on the follower using his upper back rather than his arms
  • The leader and follower can subtly pull away from each other
  • The leader and follower need to focus on using both hands rather than just one
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Kristina Olsen
Song Title:
The One That Didn't Get Away
Album Title:
All Over Down Under
Artist Website:
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