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Summary: Many Polish oberek dance steps are side by side. Learn how to do the side by side dance steps in this free dance lesson video.
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Now in this clip we're going to take you to a side to side position where you're going to have that left hand relaxing. You are going to open the hold and as it's describe it's side to side and you are dancing along side your partner and it's a little relaxing step and it allows you to catch your breath. So we'll start off with the two basic a line of direction 1 2 3 2 2 3, when you send the lady out 1 2 3 4 2 3 you release the left hand. Now it's down next to you don't stick it in your pocket just keep it next to you and then dance in line of direction, 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 4 2 3. This is a great step that is necessary on the dance floor especially in an oberek. Because you can just relax a little bit get your momentum back and then when you're ready close the partner back up in front of you or on two basic obereks and continue in line of direction, 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 4 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 4 2 3.