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Diagonais (diagonals) is a repetition back and forth of the first 3 steps of Woman Saída while alternating sides.

Lead

1. Perform a Woman Saída with a Break.
2. Perform a balance, sending the follower's weight to their left leg.
3. Take a left step forward while pivoting the follower to the left.
4. Take a right step backward. At this point, the follower should establish thigh-to-thigh connection.
5. Repeat.

Follower

1. Perform a Woman Saída with a Break.
2. The lead will provide backward intention, shifting your weight to your left leg.
3. The lead will pivot your torso to the right, causing you to take a right step to the side.
4. Take a left step backward. Seek to establish a thigh-to-thigh connection.
5. Repeat.

Key elements of the move

• The chest pivot is essential.
• The lead must clearly indicate the change in direction.
• The lead's right hand helps to stop the momentum and pull the follower.
• The follower's left hand assists in sensing the shift in direction and intention.

Catalog

• Code: CD04
• Connections: CD03
• Parent: Caminhadas (Strides)