X-step
This page, which describes the move known as a
X-step, is part of the
Turnstep Dictionary at
www.turnstep.com.
An X-step forms the letter
"X" with your feet as you step up on the
bench and straddle down.
In the animation, both right lead (starting beside
the bench) and left lead (starting straddling)
are shown.
This move is done in 8 counts:
- 1. Step up on top of bench, in the middle, with
the lead foot.
- 2. Bring the other foot next to it so you are
standing on top of the bench.
- 3. Step down and forward with the lead foot, to
the side of the bench.
- 4. Step down and forward with the other foot to
the opposite side of the bench. You are now straddling
the top of the bench.
- 5. Step back up to the top middle of the bench with
your lead foot.
- 6. Bring your other foot back to the bench. You are
now on top of the bench, the same as count 2.
- 7. Step down and backward with the lead foot,
off to the side of the bench.
- 8. Step down and backward with the other foot to
the opposite side of the bench. You are now straddling
the bottom of the bench.