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.[1]

Kick ball change

Kick ball change is a dance move that consists of a kick followed by the ball change.[2] 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[2] and can be started with any foot.

  • "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.

References
  1. "Glossary of Round Dance Terms" (PDF). International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Assiciation. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  2. "Jive Kick Ball Change". BallroomGuide.com. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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