Left Side Pass (Aliases: Side Pass)

follower:

count 1: step forward on right foot
count 2: step forward on left foot
count 3&4: small step forward on right foot, small step forward on left foot, small step forward on right foot with left turn (this is also called run run run)
count 5&6: anchor step

Feel increased resistance on count 3&4 that helps pulling you turn around count 4. Instead of turning around on count 4 you could also turn very gradually. The comparison often used is to pretend having a light on your belly and keeping it pointed in the direction of the leader. I heard this from (for example, Skippy Blair and Robert Cordoba). Make sure to cross in front on the & of count 3&4.

leader:

count 1: step backward with left behind right (body lead; also called hook step),
count 2: small step backward on right foot (together + turn 1/4 to the left; keep leading follower straight forward; a new car!)
count 3: touch left foot in place (at 3.00 forward lead turns into backward lead)
count 4: step on left foot (back into the slot; facing follower),
count 5&6: step right, left, right in place (anchor step)

Also see a lesson on Left Side Pass from the Lesson Plans for Social Dances by Leon Raper
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