What does “Lock step” mean?
A lock step is an alternative variation of a chassé action which occurs when the moving foot swings to a stop across the track of the standing foot rather than closing next to it. In the Latin dances the combination of the crossed position and the turnout of the feet means that the rear toe will be pointed at the heel of the other foot, while in the Standard dances the lack of turnout means the feet will be parallel. In Standard the basic locking action is usually preceded and followed by a left side lead . The Latin lock step is often featured when cha-cha is danced in open position with a one-hand hold.
Definition adapted from Glossary of dance moves on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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