Bachata
Screw
Also known as: The screw, pass-in-front
A pattern where the follow winds and passes in front of the lead, screwing through the slot to a new position and connection.
What This Move Is
A position-change figure in which the follow is led to wind and pass directly in front of the lead — 'screwing' through — to arrive on the other side. It trades places while keeping a continuous turning feel.
Key Points
- Lead: Open the path in front of you and lead the wind smoothly so the follow passes close without snagging.
- Follow: Travel through on your own line, turning as you pass rather than stepping around.
- Timing: Over a 4-count.
- Common mistake: Leaving no room, so the pass becomes a collision instead of a screw.
Style Notes
A compact, useful place-change that sets up hammerlocks and wraps. Keep it close and controlled.
A video walkthrough for this move is on the way.
- Musical use
- Filler
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Turns & Patterns
- Frame
- Open
- Style
- Modern
Chains into
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