Alternate Tap Basic
Basic Step - 6 beats
Slow (S) = 2 beats, Quick (Q) = 1 beat
HOLD - Closed, Open 2 hand, Open 1 hand - Male L with Female R .or .Male R with Female R.
MALE (Female below)
Start with weight on Right foot.
Beats...Steps
1-Q.....Step L foot to side.
1-Q.....Touch R foot next to L.
1-Q.....Step R foot to side.
1-Q.....Touch L foot next to R.
1-Q.... Step back on the ball of the L foot (part weight change) lifting the R foot slightly off the ground.
1-Q.... Replace weight onto the R foot.
FEMALE
Start with weight on Left foot.
Beats...Steps
1-Q....Step R foot to side.
1-Q....Touch L foot next to R.
1-Q....Step L foot to side.
1-Q....Touch R foot next to L.
1-Q.... Step back on the ball of the R foot (part weight change) lifting the L foot slightly off the ground.
1-Q.... Replace weight onto the L foot.