2. Open Break

The Open Break describes a method the man can use to separate from the lady in preparation for movements taken in open facing position (e.g. underarm turns, walkaround turns, etc). After a chasse to right, instead of taking a normal forward rock step on his left foot in tandem with the lady, the man will instead take a back rock step away from the lady. The couple finishes the movement in open facing position.

To lead the lady to step backwards, the man releases his right hand from her back (if in closed position), and lowers his left hand to waist level with slight forward pressure ("push" connection).

STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed or open facing position.

Prep	1	Right foot side.	Lower left hand to waist level. Release right hand from lady's back.

1	2	Left foot back, away from partner.	With slight pressure in left hand, lead lady to step back away from you.
2	3	Replace weight to right foot.	Retract hand, leading lady to step forward towards you.
3-5	4&1	Chasse to left, LRL.	Return left hand to eye level.

STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed or open facing position.

Prep	1	Left foot side.	Release left hand from man's shoulder.

1	2	Right foot back, away from partner.
2	3	Replace weight to left foot.
3-5	4&1	Chasse to right, RLR.

Cha Cha Basic Movement	>>	Open Break
Progressive Basic	>>	Open Break	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Underarm Turn to Right	>>	Open Break
Underarm Turn to Left	>>	Open Break
Crossover Break to Left	>>	Open Break
Crossover with Double Rock	>>	Open Break
5th Position Breaks	>>	Open Break
Crossover Back Breaks	>>	Open Break
Crossover Turns	>>	Open Break
Offset Breaks	>>	Open Break
Cross-Body Lead	>>	Open Break
Progressive Cross Triples	>>	Open Break
In & Out Turns	>>	Open Break

Open Break	>>	6-10 Cha Cha Basic Movement
Open Break	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Open Break	>>	6-10 Underarm Turn to Right
Open Break	>>	Crossover Break to Left
Open Break	>>	Crossover with Double Rock to Left
Open Break	>>	6-10 Crossover Back Breaks
Open Break	>>	6-10 Crossover Turns
Open Break	>>	6-10 Offset Breaks