ball change

Ball change is a dance move that consists of two steps: a partial weight transfer on the ball of a foot (placed e.g., behind), followed by a step on the other foot.{{cite web|url=https://icbda.com/tech-manual/glossary_i.pdf|title=Glossary of Round Dance Terms|publisher=International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Assiciation|accessdate=2020-06-09}}

Kick ball change

Kick ball change is a dance move that consists of a kick followed by the ball change.{{cite web|url=http://www.ballroomguide.com/workshop/latin/technique/j_kick_ball_change.html|title=Jive Kick Ball Change|publisher=BallroomGuide.com|accessdate=2020-06-09}} Normally it uses a split-beat count: 1&2 or 1a2 and has a syncopated feeling, i.e., the accent of the motion is on "two".

The move consists of three distinct actions and can be started with any foot.{{fact|date=June 2020}}

  • "One": A kick or flick with the left foot. After the kick the foot naturally swings back.
  • "And": Slightly push off the floor by the ball of the left foot behind or by the right foot (partial weight transfer).
  • "Two": Step with the right foot.

Details of each of the three actions vary depending on dance and styling preferences.

Heel ball change

Heel ball change is a dance move popular in line dances. On count "1" the heel touches the floor forward. On count "&2" the ball change is done starting with the same foot. The whole move is done in place.

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