Waist Slide - East Coast Swing

Begin in 1-Hand Open Position, follow's right hand in lead's left.

Leads: gently pull follow in (Step, Step, Rock, LEAD), right shoulder to right shoulder by pulling the follow's right hand to your belly button with your left hand. Then let go of the follow's hand, raise your right arm just above waist height and turn left (counter-clockwise).

Leads footwork: Step forward and slightly offset to the left with the left foot, beginning to turn slightly by angling the foot outwards. Then pivot such that you are facing your partner and step down with your right foot, and finally, rock-step facing your partner.

Follows slide hand along the lead's waist while turning right (clockwise) around your lead. Step with right foot around the right side of your partner, then step left to move into your partner’s original position, then rock-step facing your partner. When you find the lead's elbow, simply slide hand down the lead’s arm to hand.

Couple ends about 180 degrees from where they started.