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Posted by Fiona on 2/18/2002, 4:55 pm Butterflies - This step is most often done in the Slip Jig, but can be done in ANY dance. I personally do about 4 butterflies in my set dance! A butterfly is a move where you switch your two feet. The trick to a "good-looking" butterfly is to flatten both of your feet in the air. In the air, your two toes should turn in, then turn back out. In hard shoes, if you do a good butterfly, you can hear the two clicks. (This sounds similar...) Flutters - This step is done in Reels and Slip Jigs, and sometimes in hard shoes. This step needs height, pointy toes, and legs together. Basically, you bring your front foot around twice. This is a VERY quick manuever and usually only advanced dancers can do them. Any advice for flutters -- practice them over and over.
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