Labanotation Basics
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Measure 2

 Count 3, the right foot steps next to the left foot; weight is on both feet. The arms stay to the sides but lower to a 45 degree angle.Measures 1 and 2 together are the box step.

 On count 2, step to the left side with the left foot. The arms open to the side, still parallel with the floor.

 On count 1, step backward on the right foot. At the same time, raise the arms forward, level with the shoulders in a half count. In the second half of the count, the arms continue lifting until they are forward at a 45 degree angle.

 
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