Rock and Go

Rock-and-go (RAG) #

A rock-and-go (RAG) combines the last two steps of a pattern with the first two steps of the next pattern.

A RAG reduces the beat count by 2, e.g:

• two 6 step patterns become 10 counts instead of 12
• an 8 beat whip and a 6 beat basic become 12 counts instead of 14
• an 8 beat whip and an 8 beat whip become 14 counts instead of 16

When leading a rock-and-go, do not let the follower settle back on the anchor step. The RAG must happen quickly so the anchor step — which usually happens in place — turns into triple step that moves the follower forward:

• In a basic 6 count pattern, the RAG replaces steps 5&6 and turns into the count 1 2 3&4 5&2 or 1 2 3&4 rock-and-go. The RAG must happen quickly so the follower does not settle on steps &6, but instead moves forward.
• In a basic 8 count pattern, the RAG replaces steps 7&8 and turns into the count 1 2 3&4 5 6 7&2 or 1 2 3&4 5 6 rock-and-go. The RAG must happen quickly so the follower does not settle on steps &8, but instead moves forward.