The aim of Level 2 is to move beyond the basic 6-Count and 8-Count rhythms, in order to lead or follow patterns which alter the basic rhythms of the dance, extend patterns with basic rhythms, and combine patterns with a rock and go. If you have a desire to compete, at Level 2 you should feel confident to enter Novice level competitions.
Learning Outcomes
- Invert the single rhythm unit in a starter step
- Dance starter step variations
- Dance a range of improver patterns and positions
- Dance anchor step variations
- Extend patterns with basic rhythm units
- Combine patterns with a rock and go
- Dance a delayed double (hitched) rhythm
- Accelerate and decelerate patterns
- Use triple rhythm units to initiate patterns
- Dance in phrase to accent the music
- Develop double resistance
Patterns
- Starter step variations
- Anchor step variations
- Sugar Push Rock & Go
- Sugar Tuck Rock & Go
- Whip Rock & Go
- Open Whip (Hustle Whip)
- Apache Whip
- Slingshots
- Shadow Position
Techniques
- Under-rotation
- Over-rotation
- Hitching
- Acceleration
- Deceleration
- Double resistance
- Musical phrasing
