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One dance move a day, written out in counts.

Rock step back

The backward cousin of the forward rock. It is the step that finishes many swing patterns.

swing ยท 2 counts

The counts

CountStep
1step back on the left foot and let your weight go onto it
2shift your weight forward onto the right foot, which stays in place

Tips

Styling
Keep the back step short so you can come forward again easily.
Easier
Do it standing still, just shifting weight back and forward without lifting your feet much.
The other way
Try it with the right foot going back instead.

Go at your own pace. Skip any step you'd rather not do.

Checked against: Wikipedia, "Rock step". Accessed .

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