He Goes / She Goes

8-count · Beginner

An eight-count move where the couple, side by side with an arm around each other, briefly faces each other as one partner steps in front.

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  1. Side by side with an arm around each other, facing the same way; rock step on 1-2.
  2. On 3-4 one partner walks round in front to face the other (he goes: the lead; she goes: the follow) and triples there on 5-6; the other stays put.
  3. On 7-8 triple back to the side: still arm in arm, nobody has changed sides.

Not to be confused with: Side Pass,Promenade

Understanding the move

Count by count

  • 1-2: the lead's right arm around the follow's waist; in the video their left arm stays open to the side, no hand held in front.
  • 3-4: pass close; the arm around the back never lets go, it's what keeps the connection.
  • 5-6: face to face, almost touching; the lead's left arm stays open, like a balancing pole.

Usual mistakes

  • Drifting apart during the pass: getting back to the side comes in late.
  • The lead lets go of the follow's back while passing: closed position isn't there on 7-8.

Variations and related moves

  • Promenade

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