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Basic step + Fwd Basic + Step Tap (leads)

Basic step + Fwd Basic + Step Tap (leads) *

Timing/rhythm needs work.....

lead signals needs to be a little clearer....

need to work on the footwork.....practise these with music

hold a stronger frame.....this will help her feel the directions

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

suave, 180 (lead)

suave, 180 (lead)

SUAVE - entry via paintbrush - needs a clearer, smoother lead

SUAVE - practise the body movement for a smoother execution

180 - FOOTWORK - Step on the spot, not walking around.....take smaller steps

180 - FRAME - Hold your frame stronger, she will find it easier to follow....use your right arm to "pull her" around you as you turn on the spot

General - Timing/rhythm needs work.....

GOOD - no improvement notes required, will continue to improve in the next level

Basic Turns (She + He Turns) (Leads)

Basic Turns (She + He Turns) (Leads) *

PREP - needs to be a clearer prep for the girl.....

PREP - use spiderman fingers.....

PREP - smaller circle or lower circle.....

FOOTWORK - needs to practise boys turning footwork.....refer to videos

Timing/rhythm needs work.....

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

Wrap + Walk + boomerang exit (Leads)

Wrap + Walk + boomerang exit (Leads)

CONNECTION - more body/hip connection will help her follow the walk.....

FOOTWORK - stepping on the wrong foot.....

EXIT - boomerang needs clearer lead

Timing/rhythm needs work.....

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

Hip Turns (Leads)

Hip Turns (Leads)

PREP - More energy on the double paintbrush hands.....

LEAD - More manual lead on the hip turns.....don't assume she will turn herself, apply pressure to the hip

COLLECT - make sure you collect strong and clear to gather back into the basic step. Close the distance.

Timing/rhythm needs work.....

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

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Basic step + Fwd Basic + Step Tap (follows)

Basic step + Fwd Basic + Step Tap (follows) *

FOOTWORK - smaller steps, so you can accentuate hips a bit more....

TIMING - slow down a little...follow the lead's rhythm

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

suave, 180 (follows)

suave, 180 (follows)

SUAVE - arms - provide a little resistance, keep arm straighter, and smoother movement. flex the wrist for the paintbrush effect. move slowly.

SUAVE - body movement - practise this movement over and over to get a flowy smooth soft feeling

180 BASIC: FOOTWORK - step on the spot, don't walk around the boy.....wait for the lead, try not to anticipate/backlead

180 BASIC: Connection/Frame - lean back a bit more to let the lead feel your weight a bit

GENERAL: TIMING - slow down a little...follow the lead's rhythm

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

Basic Turns (She + He Turns) (Follows)

Basic Turns (She + He Turns) (Follows) *

FRAME - don't push arm upwards, hold a firm frame so you have a turning handle, and with your spare arm, use a turning frame....

FOOTWORK - practise the footwork.....

TIMING - Turn slower.....don't rush the turn, take your time to step before turning

STYLING - focus on the paintbrush + haircomb styling while the boy is turning

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

Wrap + Walk + boomerang exit (Follows)

Wrap + Walk + boomerang exit (Follows)

FOOTWORK - stepping on the wrong foot during the walk.....

EXIT - boomerang turn and styling need practise

TIMING - slow down a little...follow the lead's rhythm

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

Hip Turns (Follows)

Hip Turns (Follows) *

PAINTBRUSH - more energy in styling arms and hands (flex wrists).....

STYLING - Choke the chicken to keep the elbows away from boy's face....

STYLING - work on the timing of "down up" during hip turns.....

TIMING - don't rush the turns, hold for a moment longer to give the boy a chance to lead....

FOOTWORK - practise the turning footwork.....

Good job - you can do this move to a passing level, continue to work on it and it'll keep improving.

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Custom Additional comments for Bachata 1.5 assessment

Overall Recommendation for BACHATA 1.5 assessment *

REPEAT 1.5 - there are some things missing that you'll need to know before starting 2.0

GOOD: Ready to move to 2.0! Well done

CONDITIONAL: Recommend you do both 1.5 and 2.0 - if you want to start 2.0, then also should do 1.5 simultaneously, to ensure you get the basics