(4-count) Hustle Basic Figures

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Figure 1: Basic Rhythm Pattern (Fwd / Backward / Inplace)
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF fwd
1
RF fwd
2
RF back (or inplace)
2
LF back (or inplace)
3
LF back
3
RF back
4
RF fwd (or inplace)
4
LF fwd (or inplace)


Figure 2: Change of Position
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF fwd
1
RF fwd
2
RF inplace
2
LF inplace
3
LF back
3
RF back
4
RF half close to LF
4
LF inplace
5
LF fwd.
Extending both arms horizontally out to the side, which automatically brings the R sides of the body closer.
5
RF fwd.
Extending both arms horizontally out to the side, which automatically brings the R sides of the body closer.
6
Swivel ½ cw, pulling more strongly w/ R hand.
RF inplace.
6
Swivel ½ cw.
LF inplace
7
LF back.
7
RF back.
8
RF inplace.
8
LF inplace.


Figure 3: Basic (Slotted) R Turn
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF to the R heel (Ball step)
1
RF to the L heel (Ball step)
2
RF fwd and slightly across. (flat step)
Commence to turn cw using R side leading.
2
LF fwd and slightly to the side. (flat step)
3
LF side (Ball-flat) turn ¼ cw
3
RF fwd and turn 1/8 cw (ball-flat)
4
RF back and slightly across (Ball-flat) turn ¼ cw
4
LF side and back (Ball-flat) turn 1/8 cw


Figure 4: Lady's L Underarm Turn (Slotted) commence Open Facing Position with Double Handhold
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF to the R heel (Ball step)
1
RF to the L heel (Ball step)
2
RF fwd and slightly across. (Flat step)
Commence to turn cw using R side leading.
Lift L arm to allow lady to pass under.
Additional, man can check the lady by placing her L hand on her waist with his R
2
LF fwd and slightly across (Flatstep), L side leading.
Commence to turn CCW.
3
LF side (Ball-flat) turn ¼ cw
3
RF side (ball-flat) making ¼ ccw
4
RF back and slightly across (Ball-flat) turn ¼ cw
4
LF slightly back and across (ball-flat), turn ¼ ccw


Figure 5: Man's L Underarm Turn (Slotted) commence Open Facing Position with Double Handhold
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF to the R heel (Ball step)
1
RF to the L heel (Ball step)
2
RF fwd and slightly across. (ball-flat)
Lift R arm, with L, place the lady's R hand on man's R hip
2
LF fwd and slightly across (Flatstep), L side leading.
Commence to turn CCW.
3
LF fwd (flat) turn 1/8 ccw.
Allow the lady's R hand to slide along man's waist while passing under the joined handhold.
3
RF side (ball-flat) making ¼ ccw.
Maintain contact with man's waist.
4
RF back (Ball-flat) turn ¼ ccw while regaining double handhold
4
LF slightly back and across (ball-flat), turn ¼ ccw


Figure 6: Open to Side Closed Position- commence Open Facing Position with L to R handhold
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF slightly across RF
1
RF to the L heel (Ball step)
2
RF slightly back turning 1/8 cw,
lead lady fwd
2
LF fwd and slightly across (Flatstep), R side leading.
3
LF side (ball-flat), turning ¼ cw.
Lead lady in front of man almost at a right angle to man's body while preparing to cradle her with R arm.
Man's L arm moves fwd toward the lady as she passes
3
RF fwd and slightly across, turning 1/8 cw
4
RF close, end in Side Closed Position
4
LF side and slightly back, turning 1/8 cw


Figure 7: Throw Out
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF side.
Rotate body and arm towards lady to lead her step back
1
RF to L heel,
turning 1/8 cw to generate the torque.
2
RF inplace.
L hand moves toward L side.
Send partner fwd across body in almost a perpendicular position.
2
LF fwd and slightly across,
L side leading,
turn 1/8 ccw
3
LF cross in front of RF,
turning 1/8 ccw.
May begin to acquire double handholds by skimming R hand along the lady's back and L arm.
3
RF side, turning ¼ ccw
4
RF side and back.
Turn up to 1/8 ccw to finish in Open Facing Position w/ double handholds
4
LF back and slightly across.
¼ ccw to finish in Open Facion Position


Figure 8: Wrap and Unwrap (commence double handhold L to R)
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1
LF fwd
1
RF fwd
2
RF inplace
2
LF inplace
3
LF back.
Extends R hand to his R side, indicate lady to move to his R side.
3
RF back
4
RF inplace.
Bring L hand toward his R shoulder, then lifts it higher to form an arch.
Remain double handholds.
4
LF inplace
5
LF fwd.
5
RF diag L front to man’s R side.
6
RF back (small step).
6
Swivel ½ cw on RF to end in Wrap position.
Move to her R and into her L hand at her waist, the other hand and arm are curved in front for balance.
7
LF back
7
LF back.
8
RF fwd.
8
RF fwd.
9
LF fwd
9
LF fwd
10
RF back
10
RF back
11
LF back
11
LF back
12
RF fwd
12
RF fwd
13
LF fwd.
Lift L hands to form an arch.
13
LF fwd and into the arch.
14
RF back
14
Swivel on the LF cw under the arch to unwrap the arms
15
LF back
15
RF back
16
RF fwd
16
LF fwd


Figure 9: Belt Loop (Left) Turn for the Leader (commence in single handhold)
Man

Lady
Count
Movement 
Count
Movement 
1-4
Basic inplace.
Move slightly to his L and release R hand and bring it over his L hand on 4.
1-4
Basic inplace.
5
LF diag fwd to L
5
RF fwd.
Turn ¼ cw.
6
RF diag fwd to L.
Place her R hand near the side of his waist, release her hand.
6
LF back.
Turn ⅛ cw.
Slide her hand along his waist.
7
LF diag fwd to L, start turning ¼ cw into his own L arm/
7
RF back
8
RF diag fwd to L, complete ½ turn cw.
Regain double handhold L to R.
8
LF fwd

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