The great thing about Naveira's terminology is that the lady's step is
determined
by her position relative to the man. For example; if the lady steps LF backward
on the man's right side, this would be a LF back cross. This means, for
example,
that the man could lead her directly into a Back Ocho or a Giro to Left, both
of
which incorporate a LF back cross.
But if the lady stepped LF backward on the man's left side, this would be a LF
open
step. This means, again for example, that the man could lead her directly into
a Giro
to Right, which incorprates a LF open step. He couldn't lead her directly into
an Ocho
without an intermediate step.
To call the lady's step a LF backward step tells you very little about the
possibilities of
what might follow, whereas a LF back cross or a LF open step tells you many
things.
This is a great help in understanding improvisation as it opens up a world of
possibilities
that you may not have learned in class or by trial and error on the dance floor.
Btw, I hope you've now realised that an 'open step' is not necessarily a side
step. It
could also be taken forwards or backwards. It depends on the relative positions
of the
couple.
Larry, I hope that helps and welcome to the 21st century :-)
Jack
----- Original Message ----
> From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> What about explaining just what a R/L foot open step is? And what is a R/L
> foot
> F/B cross step?
>
> Larry de Los Angeles
>
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