The idea of this brief list to remind leaders that there are many options and they should practice each of these from time to time. These include only beginner moves.
To the Cross
- Walking with the leader outside the follower on the open side, eg step 5 in the Basic Eight, but also in other similar contexts.
- From the "snap close" of the ocho cortado.
From the Cross (Cruzada, Cruz, 5)
- Forward step (on open side) and continue with:
- Resolution (6, 7, 8 of Basic Eight).
- Rock step to:
- Ocho cortado.
- Rocking turn.
- Walk forward.
- Front cross and continue with:
- Front Ocho with leader stepping back on either right or left foot.
- Molinete clockwise.
- Ocho cortado.
- Side step to open side (ie, going to position 2).
- Back ocho to closed side.