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International Foxtrot

FT - Intro - 1

Introduction for International Foxtrot

General Foxtrot is a beautiful and difficult Smooth Ballroom Rhythm. There are several

types of Foxtrot. Two of these are the Social Foxtrot (also called American Foxtrot and Rhythm Dancing) and the Slow Foxtrot (International Foxtrot). Social Foxtrot closely resembles slow quickstep. This is the type taught most often to beginning students in many major dance studios. On a crowded dance floor, the Social Foxtrot is quite suitable. The character of Slow Foxtrot is long, smooth, gliding steps. The dancer needs much control to give the dance a lazy and unhurried appearance. It is easier to dance these long and gliding steps on a large, uncrowded floor. The smooth rise and fall should happen as a normal result of the movement of the dance. They call this natural movement body flight.

Timing The timing for Slow Foxtrot is 4/4 (four beats to each measure or bar) and

normally with three steps taken over the four beats of music. The tempo is usually 30 measures per minute. Generally the accent is on beat one and three, with beat one being the stronger.

Rhythm The basic rhythm of foxtrot is SLOW, QUICK, QUICK. For definition, a SLOW (S)

is equal to two beats of music and a QUICK (Q) is equal to one. Interpretation of the music is largely a matter of personal taste, but a good general hint is to be a little late with the second QUICK.

Body Mechanics The use of correct body mechanics makes the Slow Foxtrot much

easier to dance. We have listed a few key points. The dancer must keep the body weight well over the supporting leg. If the partners' feet are slightly apart this is easier to accomplish. A good top line (head to rib cage region) is a necessity, with the weight of the head maintained over the feet. Keep the knees relaxed - never locked. Hold the arms up with the muscles of the back of the upper arm (triceps) instead of the front muscles (biceps), while keeping the shoulders down.

Movement Foxtrot movement generally involves long, gliding steps. The second step may

be shorter due to the rising action and the third longer to give the dance a smooth, flowing appearance. Forward Movement

Forward movement begins by lowering into the knee of the supporting foot. To describe this, let's assume that we are standing on the right foot. We swing the free foot (left) forward from the hip, after lowering to the heel on the previous step. The heel of the supporting foot (right) releases as the heel of the free foot (left) is about to strike the floor. There is a push off the right toe before the left heel contacts the floor. As weight transfers onto the new supporting foot (left), the other (right) gathers under the body. Step one generally ends with a slight rise. Most turning movements begin with CBM. Usually step one is a SLOW.


Introduction (continued)

FT - Intro - 2

The second and third steps, most often, are on the toe or ball of the foot. Step two generally remains up, lowering at the end of step three. Step three may be taken in Contrary Body Movement Position (CBMP). For example, every step taken outside partner, in banjo, is in CBMP. Occasionally CBM accompanies CBMP. Generally step two and three are QUICKS.

Backward Movement

The knee of the supporting foot (left, for purposes of explanation) bends, lowering into the supporting leg. The free foot (right), leg and hip move back with the toe leading. As the weight transfers to the free foot, the heel of the supporting foot drags back until it collects under the body with no foot rise.

Rise and Fall "Rise" is the increased elevation created by the bracing of the muscles of

the legs, the straightening of the knees and the stretching upwards of the body. The rising of the heel or heels from the floor usually accompanies this action. "Fall" is the lowering of the supporting foot from the toe to heel and the subsequent flexing of the knees while preparing for the next step. Instructions referring to no foot rise (NFR), mean that there is a body rise while the heel of the supporting foot does not leave the floor. No foot rise generally occurs on backing steps, for the lady, when the man has normal rise. The man's forward poise and swing, in all forward movements, (e.g., Feather, Three Step) will result in the lady having a body rise, with no foot rise. The man will have no foot rise on all heel pulls. The lady will have no foot rise during a heel turn until she begins her forward step. The rise and fall in Foxtrot is generally achieved by rising at the end of step one, maintaining the rise on step two and three, and lowering at the end of step three.

Heel Turn The term heel turn is almost a misnomer. The turn happens on the ball or

whole foot of the supporting foot, keeping the moving or closing foot parallel to it. Trying to accomplish a heel turn on the heel of the foot will cause the toes to come off the floor. This will not allow for any body rise or natural forward progression at the end of the turning action. Transfer the weight to the closing foot at the end of the turn. The lady does a heel turn on the second step of natural and reverse turning figures. The Pull Step is a type of heel turn, used by the man, in some backward Natural Turns (e.g., fifth step of the Natural Turn for the man). The feet may be kept apart instead of closed, and the weight is more forward than in a heel turn. The second step of an Impetus Turn is a heel turn for the man that is almost like the lady's heel turn.

Brush A brush occurs when the moving foot (generally for the woman) moves from one

open position to another. The word "Brush" means that the moving foot must first close to the foot supporting the weight of the body, but without the weight changing. During the Brush step it is advisable to keep the knees relaxed and brush with the moving foot's toe about level with the supporting foot's instep. It is not necessary for the toes of both feet to touch when brushing.

Shoulder Leading The Shoulder Lead occurs when the same foot and shoulder move

forward or backward simultaneously, i.e., the right shoulder and the right foot move forward on the same step.


Introduction (continued)

FT - Intro - 3

Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Contra (contrary) Body Movement (CBM) is the

action of turning the opposite hip and shoulder toward the direction of the moving leg. If the left leg moves forward the right side of the body would move forward. Most turning movements begin with CBM. When stepping forward using CBM, the leg must move on a straight line. If the foot and leg turn with the body, you will be moving into the space of the partner moving backward. While backing, using CBM, a slight turn of the foot and leg is allowed as you are vacating the partner's space.

Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Position Contra (contrary) Body Movement

Position (CBMP) is the position attained by placing the moving foot in the same track as the supporting foot. Steps taken in Banjo (BJO) position or Sidecar (SDCAR) position should end in CBMP. Sometimes it will be necessary to use CBM to end a step in CBMP. If the previous step does not have a shoulder leading you will have to use CBM. If there was a shoulder leading, the body is in position for a step in CBMP.

Sway Using sway is not only for effect but to improve the balance and the execution of

many figures. Initiate the action of the sway at the ankles and progresses upward through the hips, then through the diaphragm, but not the shoulders. In the slow foxtrot, it is best to keep sway to a minimum. There are three types of Sway: Normal Sway

Normal Sway is the natural (normal) inclination of the body from the ankles, upward AWAY FROM the moving leg. You use this Sway on nearly all figures that curve, wave or turn. The exception is spins, such as, Pivots, Double Reverse Spin, Outside Spin, and Lock Steps.

Hover Sway

The Hover Sway is the natural inclination of the body from the ankles up toward the moving leg. Use this sway to hover to semi-closed position.

Metromome Sway (Broken Sway)

Metronome Sway is a top of the body sway that is from the waist upwards. We use it in the Change of Direction, Hesitation Change, and the Tipsy for example.

Produce a Left Sway with a side step taken on the right foot and the body inclines upward from the ankle (stretch the right side). Left Sway is generally diagonal forward and level as in the Hover Cross for the man and the Feather for the woman. Achieve Right Sway by taking a side step on the left foot and allow the left side to inclined upward from the ankle. Right Sway is generally diagonally back as in the Natural Turn and the Feather for the man. It is important that when stretching one side of the body do not collapse the opposite side.

Foxtrot Table of Contents

FT - TOC - 1 S#8 2004

Introduction ……………………………………………..… FT-Int-1

Back Feather ……………………………………………..… FT-06

Big Top ……………………………………………..… FT-35

Change of Direction ……………………………………………..… FT-05

Check and Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-18

Checked Natural Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-36

Checked Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-37

Closed Impetus ……………………………………………..… FT-04

Closed Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-16

Closed Wing ……………………………………………..… FT-55

Continuous Natural Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-32

Contra Check ……………………………………………..… FT-38

Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-77

Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… FT-47

Curved Feather (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-15

Curved Feather (from PP) ……………………………………………..… FT-31

Curving Three Step ……………………………………………..… FT-33

Developé ……………………………………………..… FT-39

Double Natural Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-76

Double Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-52

Double Reverse Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-12

Fallaway Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-68

Feather (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-01

Feather (from PP) ……………………………………………..… FT-30

Feather Finish ……………………………………………..… FT-70

Feather Finish (General Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-08

Hairpin ……………………………………………..… FT-51

Half-Natural Turn (Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-03

Hesitation Change ……………………………………………..… FT-40

Hinge ……………………………………………..… FT-48

Hover Corté ……………………………………………..… FT-61

Hover Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-21

Left Feather ……………………………………………..… FT-22

Left Turning Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-59

Lilt Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-71

Mini-Telespin ……………………………………………..… FT-67

Natural Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-20

Natural Hover Fallaway ……………………………………………..… FT-27

Natural Promenade Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… FT-26

Natural Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-41

Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-03


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Natural Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-28

Natural Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-17

Open Impetus Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-11

Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-10

Open Reverse Turn (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-14

Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-09

Outside Change ……………………………………………..… FT-29

Outside Change to SCP ……………………………………………..… FT-29

Outside Check ……………………………………………..… FT-72

Outside Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-49

Outside Swivel ……………………………………………..… FT-07

Progressive Wing (General Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-54

Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… FT-62

Promenade Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-19

Quick Open Reverse ……………………………………………..… FT-13

Reverse Corté ……………………………………………..… FT-60

Reverse Fallaway ……………………………………………..… FT-34

Reverse Fallaway and Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-23

Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-08

Reverse Wave ……………………………………………..… FT-24

Right Turning Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-58

Ripple Chassé ……………………………………………..… FT-56

Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-68

Rudolph Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-66

Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-75

Running Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-42

Running Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-43

Same Foot Lunge ……………………………………………..… FT-53

Slow Side Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-73

Spin & Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-45

Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-44

Telefeather ……………………………………………..… FT-65

Telespin ……………………………………………..… FT-46

Three Fallaways w/Feather End ……………………………………………..… FT-50

Three Step ……………………………………………..… FT-02

Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… FT-64

Tipple Chassé ……………………………………………..… FT-57

Top Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-25

Traveling Contra Check ……………………………………………..… FT-63

Traveling Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-69

Whiplash ……………………………………………..… FT-74

Wing ……………………………………………..… FT-54


FT - TOC - 3 S#8 2004

Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… FT-26


FT - TOC - 4 S#8 2004


FT - Fig 6 - 15

Back Feather 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN BJO backing DLC - bk L DLC, -, bk R curve sltly RF, bk L LOD in BJO;

LADY BJO moving DLC - fwd R DLC, -, fwd L curve sltly RF, fwd R LOD in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBMP in BJO with the lady outside

2

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

sltly RF

T

cont to rise

slight left sway, right shoulder leading

3

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO lady outside

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

HT

down rise EO1

CBMP in BJO outside partner

2

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

sltly RF

T

up

rt sway with left shoulder leading

3

Q

DLW

fwd R LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3


NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in banjo backing diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLC and in banjo with the left foot, toe-heel. Begin a rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot on the toe continuing to rise. Turn right face to right shoulder leading. The feeling is that you are still in banjo. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe in banjo, toward LOD. Lower to the heel as the right foot collects under the body ready to take the next step.


FT - Fig 6 - 16

LADY Start in banjo moving diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward in banjo, outside partner, with the right foot, heel-toe. Rise as the weight moves from the heel to the toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left toe, turning slightly right face to a left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right toe in banjo, outside partner. As the left foot collects under the body, preparing for the next step, lower to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES

It is common for the back feather to follow a curved feather and then dance a feather finish. Omitting the curving action on step two is acceptable. In that case, take step three toward DLC.


FT - Fig 35 - 73

Big Top

1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng DLC - thru R D LC comm LF spin, -, cont s pn XLIB, cont spn slp R bk sml stp fc DLW;

LADY SCP fcng DLC - thru L comm LF spn, -, fwd R arnd man=s lft sd head to the lft, cont spn brush L to R fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R twd

LOD

HT

dwn rise EO1

thru R picking lady up

2

Q

COH

bk L twd COH

comm !/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2

T

up

spn on R T with L undr bdy & take wgt on balls both ft

3

Q

COH

bk R sml

stp 1/2 LF

T=s bth ft to B of L

up, lwr EO3

slp R bk in CP maintng firm pressure on ball of ft, L held in CBMP - end fcng WALL

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

fwd L twd DLC

HT

dwn rise EO1

thru L trnsfr wgt from H to T trng, comm a pick up

2

Q

WALL

sd R

comm 1/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2

T

up

cont trng on L stp sd R twd CP

3

Q

WALL

fwd L

1/2 LF

T of R to B of L

up, lwr EO3

cont LF spn on R with L almost in pl - sml stp fwd to B of L


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step through A long step on the right foot heel transfer weight from heel to toe picking the Lady up. [Step 2.] Spin left face on the ball of right foot crossing the left foot slowly behind the right, rise taking weight on the ball of the left foot with right foot still weighted. [Step 3.] Continue spin on balls of both feet and take a small step back on the right foot to end in close position facing WALL.

Big Top (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 35 - 74

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step through on the left foot twd DLC starting to pick up commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning and step side on the right toe in front of man. [Step 3.] Continue turning left face (spinning) on right foot with left foot almost in place and step forward on the left foot ending in close position facing COH.

GENERAL NOTES

The Big Top may start in any facing direction. The amount of turn may vary up to 7/8.


FT - Fig 5 - 13

Change of Direction

1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP DLW - fwd L, -, fwd R trng LF, -;

LADY CP fcg DRC - bk R, -, bk L trng LF, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd L

Slight LF

HT

down

CBM

2

S

LOD

fwd R, brush L to R

1/4 LF over

steps 1 & 2

IE of TH, IE of T of Left

down then slight rise EO2

right shoulder leading, svl LF on toe before lowering to heel, brush left to right

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk R

slight LF

TH

none down

CBM

2

S

RLOD

bk L,

brush R to L

1/4 LF over steps 1 & 2

IE of TH, IE of toe of left

none down

left shoulder leading, point left DRW and let body catch up, brush right to left


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1] Step forward on the left foot, Heel-toe. Using CBM start a left face turn. There is no rise on this step. [Step 2] With a right shoulder leading, step forward on the right foot using the inside edge of the toe. The left face turn should continue to end facing DLC. A slight rise on the end of the step will cause the left foot to brush toward the right on the inside edge of the toe.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to reverse line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1] Step back on the right foot, toe-heel. Using CBM start a left face turn. There is no rise on this step. [Step 2] With a left shoulder leading, step back on the left foot using the inside edge of the toe. The left face turn should continue to end facing DRW. A slight rise on the end of the step will cause the right foot to brush toward the right on the inside edge of the toe.


FT - Fig 5 - 14

GENERAL NOTES It is important that both steps of this figure be taken on the same line. Do the turn and brush, that occur on the second step, during the latter part of the step. Up to one-half turn to the left is acceptable. One-quarter turn to the left is the normal amount of turn used in round dancing. The second step may also use two "slows". This would give the figure three "slows".


FT - Fig 18 - 41

Check and Weave 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP bkng DLW - bk R ckng on toe in CBMP, -, strtg LF trn fwd L, sd R; bk L in BJO, bk R to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd & fwd L, fwd R DLW in BJO;

LADY CP DLW - fwd L ckng on toe, -, bk R strtg LF trn, sd L; fwd R in BJO outside partner, fwd L to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd R, bk L in BJO DLW;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRC

bk R DLW

sltly LF

T

up - lwr sltly EO1

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DRC

fwd L DRC

sltly LF

HT

rise EO2

CBM

3

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

1/8 LF btw

2 & 3

T

up

rt sd ldng, slt left sway

4

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO

5

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBM

6

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L

1/8 LF

T

up

ft ptng DLW bdy trns less

7

Q

wall

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

fwd L DLW

sltly RF

T

up

lwr EO1 CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DLW

bk R

sltly RF

TH

rise EO2 NFR

CBM

3

Q

LOD

sd L COH

1/8 LF btw

2 & 3

T

up lft sd ldng

4

Q

DLC

fwd R DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO outsd M

5

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM to CP

6

Q

DLC

sd R LOD

1/4 LF btw

5 & 6

TH

up

leg starts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd

7

Q

COH

bk L DLW

nil

TH

up

lwr EO7 CBMP in BJO

Check and Weave (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 18 - 42


MAN Start in closed position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right toe, checking in CBMP. [Step 2.] Lowering slightly and using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step side on the right toe, with a right shoulder leading. The step is toward COH and preparing for the next step to be in banjo. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right toe, into closed position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe. The body does not turn as much as the foot. The left shoulder is leading and you are preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. Collecting the left leg under the body, lower to the heel to prepare for the next step.

LADY Start in closed position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM, if necessary, step forward on the left toe, checking in CBMP. [Step 2.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot toe-heel. [Step 3.] With a left shoulder leading, step side on the left toe, preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and banjo, outside partner. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left toe, into closed position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, start the right leg forward. The turning action will cause the right foot to end side on the toe, toward DLW. [Step 7.] Continue turning left face on the right foot to a right shoulder leading and step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

An acceptable entry to this figure is any back step on the left foot. A typical entry is the first three steps of a reverse wave. Following a quick open reverse is also an acceptable entry. The man must not allow himself to get "buried" on the check step. The checking action is up not down. If he checks to low or deep, his momentum will be going backward at the end of the check. He wants to feel that he is going forward at the end of the check as that is the direction of the next step.


FT - Fig 36 - 75

Checked Natural Turn and Slip Pivot 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcg DLW - fwd R DLW trng RF, -, sd & sltly fwd L DLW ckng RF trn, trn LF on L slip bk R twd RLOD;

LADY CP fcg DRC - bk L DLW trng RF, -, cl R to L trn RF head well to right, swvl LF on R slip L fwd;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R

HT

down rise EO1

2

Q

btw Wall & DRW

sd & fwd L twd LOD

!/4 RF over 1 & 2

T=s of R & L

up

left shldr lead stp high on T=s with R in pl look well to left with left sway

3

Q

DRW

rec R to RLOD

3/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

draw L ft bk undr bdy end fcg LOD

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L DLW

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

2

Q

btw COH & DLC

Cl R to L on

toes

1/4 RF over 1 & 2

Ts of L & R

up

cl R to L high on T=s look well to R with R sway

3

Q

DLC

fwd L RLOD

3/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

pvt on R slip L fwd in CP end fcg RLOD


MAN Start in Close Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Commencing a right face turn, step forward on the right foot with a heel lead toward DLW. [Step 2.] Rise quickly high on the toe of the right foot step side and slightly forward toward DLW high on the left toe turning 1/4 right face checking and swaying left with the head well to the left. [Step 3.] Pivoting left face 3/8 on the right ball of foot draw the left foot back under the body and lower to the heel in close position facing LOD.

Checked Natural & Slip (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 36 - 76

LADY Start in Close Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot DLW commencing a right face turn, toe heel, no foot rise with body rise only. [Step 2.] Rising to the left toe, close right to left toe turning right face 1/4 with the head well to the right and swaying right. [Step 3.] Pivot left face 3/8 on the ball of the right foot turning the head to the left slipping the left foot forward and lowering to the heel in close position facing RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

OPTIONAL - You may accelerate the movement between the first and second steps and hold the position briefly, creating a line before dancing the Slip Pivot. The lady closes her feet instead of stepping side.


FT - Fig 37 -77 S#5 2001

Checked Reverse and Slip (Checked Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLC - fwd L trng LF, -, fwd & sd R ckng LF trn, rec L pvtg RF;

LADY CP DRC - bk R trng LF, -, heel trn & cl L to R, slip R fwd pvt RF on L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd L

1/8 LF

HT

slight rise

shape LF

2

Q

COH

sd & fwd

R

1/8 + LF

T of R & L

cont rise

checked turn – body turns more

3

Q

DRC

rec L

swvl RF

5/8 RF

TH

lwr on 3

pvt on L with strong CBMP, R ft held in front

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

TH

down

no rise

2

Q

WL

heel trn & cl L to

R

1/8 + LF

HT

slight rise

NFR, body turns more (shaping well L)

3

Q

DLW

fwd R swvl RF

5/8 RF

TH

lwr on 3

RF pvt action, L ft held bk in CBMP


MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Start left face turn forward on heel to ball of left to face COH using a light left sway. [Step 2.] Continue left face turn side and forward on ball of right foot outside partner turning a little over 1/8 left face allowing body to continue the turn to face nearly RLOD using body and foot rise with extension upward and outward. Although, due to the rise on the right foot, there has also been rise on the left, the left foot should otherwise remain in place. [Step 3.] Start lowering to left foot with 1/8 right face swivel, then continue swivel with ball/flat action to end facing DLW with right heel in contact with floor in strong CBMP, right foot between the lady’s feet.

Checked Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 37 - 78 S#5 2001

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Press right toe well back preparing for a left face heel turn with no foot or body rise. [Step 2.] Pull left heel toward right foot. As the left foot nearly closes to right foot, pivot left face on the right heel, then change weight to left foot to end facing nearly LOD. Continue turn through the body with slight body rise, extend head upward and to the left. [Step 3.] Start strong rotation right face to start pivoting action forward between man’s feet on ball of right while holding left toe in strong CBMP back slightly to side with some floor contact.

GENERAL NOTES On steps 1 and 2 some left shaping is used by the man while the lady has none. On step 2 some weight is retained on the man’s left and lady’s right foot to allow for the amount of torque to follow. Both continue the left face body turn with strong upward and outward extension. The man needs to draw his right heel back a little on step 3 in order to hold it in CBMP between the lady’s feet for the next figure. There should be a clockwise sweeping action to accompany step 3 with some CBM at the end to prepare for a right face turning figure. Some choreography calls for a timing of SQS on this figure. This is more often used when the ending position is DLW.


FT - Fig 4 - 11

Closed Impetus Turn


MAN CP fcg RLOD - bk L LOD strtng RF trn, -, cl R to L (heel turn) trn RF, sd & sltly bk L in CP fcg DLW;

LADY CP fcg LOD - fwd R strtng RF trn, -, trn RF sd L, brush R to L then fwd & sltly sd R in CP;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

slight RF

TH

down

CBM, no sway

2

Q

DRC

pull R to

L

3/8 RF over 1 &

2

HT

down, rise EO2

heel turn, slight left sway in CP

3

Q

DLC

sltly sd &

bk L

1/4 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

no sway in CP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R LOD

slight RF

HT

down

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

3/8 RF over 1 &

2

T

down, rise EO2

sway right, brush between steps

3

Q

RLOD

sltly sd & fwd R

1/4 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

no sway in CP


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing Reverse Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face heel turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. There is no rise or sway on this step. [Step 2.] Pull the right foot, on the heel, to the left while turning right face on the left foot. Completing the turn, change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Remaining in CP, step back and slightly to the side on the left toe, toward DRC. As the right foot collects under the body, lower to the heel of the left to begin the next figure.

Closed Impetus (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 4 - 12

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. This is a down step with no rise. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, start the left foot forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. When transferring the weight, start to rise. This will cause the right foot to brush to the left as the turn continues. [Step 3.] Step forward and slightly side on the right toe. As the left foot collects under the body, lower to the heel of the right foot to begin the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES

The lady's forward swing on step 2 will helps the man's rotation, allowing an easy completion of the turn. As with most turning figures, slight amount of sway is welcome.


FT - Fig 16 - 35

Closed Telemark


MAN CP DLC - fwd L strtg LF trn, -, sd R DLC cont LF trn, trn LF fwd & sd L prep to step in BJO;

LADY CP bkng DLC - bk R strtg LF trn, -, cl L to R trng LF (heel turn), trng LF bk & sd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT

down, rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

sd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T up

leg begins fwd and trn causes foot to end sd, slight left sway

3

Q

DRC

sd & fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

left shoulder leading

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down, rise EO1, NFR

CBM

2

Q

DRW

cl L to R

3/8 LF

btw 1 & 2

HT

cont to rise

heel turn, trn on R as L closes, chg wt to L then finish rise

3

Q

LOD

bk & sd L DLW

1/4 LF

btw 2 & 3

TH

up, lwr EO3

right shoulder leading, leg starts fwd and trn causes foot to end bk & sd


MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the right foot to end side on the toe. [Step 3.] Continue to turn left face and step forward and side, toward DLW, on the left foot, toe-heel. The left shoulder should be leading and the next step should be in Banjo, outside partner.

Closed Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 16 - 36

LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot, toe-heel. There will be a slight rise through the body, but not the feet. [Step 2.] Continue to turn right face on the right foot as you pull the left to it on the heel. When the feet are together, change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe ready to step towards LOD. [Step 3.] Continue to turn left face on the left foot and step back and side on the right foot, toe-heel. The leg starts forward, but the turn causes the foot to end back and side toward DLW with a right shoulder leading.

GENERAL NOTES Dancers should avoid the tendency to overturn the body on the third step. The man's body faces the wall while the step is toward DLW. The next step is in Banjo, man outside partner, toward DLW, with the given beginning alignment. The lady must take an aggressive third step or she might feel that she is drug into the next step not moved with the man's body.


FT - Fig - 55 - 113

S#7 2003

Closed Wing


MAN BJO DLW - Fwd and across R, -, draw L toward R, tch L to R in SCAR-DLC;

LADY BJO DLW - Bk L, -, sd R cross IF of M, fwd L SCAR;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R LOD, cross R over L

Slightly LF

HT

CBMP

2

Q

LOD

draw L to

R

Slightly LF

Slt (NFR)

3

Q

DLC

tch L to

R

pressure on IE of

L

Lwr EO3

SCAR

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L LOD

sltly LF

T

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

IE of T

up

3

Q

DRW

fwd L RLOD

sltly LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in SCAR, check forward movement


MAN Start in Banjo dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move forward on the right foot toward LOD, Heel-flat. [Step 2.] Turning to the left, draw left foot toward right rising in the body without foot rise. [Step 3.] Touch left foot to right foot continuing left face turn to end in SCAR ready to move DLC.

LADY Start in Banjo dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move back on the left foot toward LOD, toe heel. [Step 2.] Turning to the left step side on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left, step forward toward

Closed Wing (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 55 - 114

S#7 2003

reverse line of dance on the left foot in CBMP into SCAR checking forward movement.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is similar to the Wing and Progressive Wing. In each case, attempt to achieve a compact Sidecar Position at the end. The Closed Wing may be preceded by a Closed Telemark, and may be followed by a reverse turning figure (e.g. Reverse Turn, Closed Telemark).


FT - Fig 32 --67

Continuous Natural Hover Cross 2 1/2 measures - SQQ QQQQ QQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP DLW - fwd R strt RF trn, -, sd L cont trn, sd R twd DLW; fwd L SDCAR R shoulder lead trn RF, cl R to L CP prep to step BJO, bk L BJO-DRC R shoulder lead, bk R CP strt LF trn; sd & sltly fwd L cont trn, fwd R BJO DLC left shoulder lead.

LADY CP W facing DRC - bk L strt LF trn,-, cl R to L heel trn RF, sd L twd DLW; bk R left shoulder lead, sd L CP prep to step BJO, fwd R BJO face DRC left shoulder lead, fwd L strt LF trn; sd R cont trn, bk L BJO face DRW R shoulder lead.

MAN Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction Body Turn Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/4 RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

5/8 RF

T

up

R sway

3

Q

LOD

fwd R DLW

nil

T

up

R sd ld

4

Q

LOD

fwd L DLW

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, SDCAR L sway

5

Q

DLW

cl R to L

1/8 RF

T

up

6

Q

WALL

bk L DRC

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, BJO

7

Q

DLW

bk R DRC

1/8 LF

T

up

8

Q

LOD

sd L COH

nil

T

up

R sway, left sd ld

9

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

TH

lwr EO9

CBMP, BJO

LADY Step #

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk L DLW

1/4 RF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

DLC

cl R to L

5/8 RF

HT

rise

left sway

3

Q

RLOD

bk L DLW

nil

T

up

left shoulder lead

4

Q

RLOD

bk R DLW

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, SDCAR, R sway

5

Q

DRC

sd L WALL

1/8 RF

T

up

6

Q

COH

fwd R DRC

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, BJO

7

Q

DRC

fwd L DRC

1/8 LF

T

up

8

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

nil

TH

up

left sway, R sd ld

9

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

up NFR lwr EO9

CBMP, BJO


FT - Fig 32 --68

Continuous Natural Hover Cross (continued)


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward step on the right foot, using a heel lead, toward DLW and start a right face turn. Rise to toe at end of step. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn, step to the side on the left toe toward DLW. Use right sway. [Step 3.] Step side on the right toe toward DLW (body turns less) preparing to step forward in sidecar with a right shoulder lead. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot in Sidecar with left sway and continue the right face turn. [Step 5.] Close the right toe to the left into Closed Position DLW continue right face body turn. [Step 6.] Step back on the left toe in banjo DLW in CBMP. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot blending into closed position and start a left face turn. [Step 8.] Step side on the left toe toward COH with right sway and a left shoulder lead. [Step 9.] Step forward on the right foot toward DLC in Banjo with right sway.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back step on the left foot using toe to heel action (no foot rise) toward DLW and start a right face turn. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left and perform a heel turn, rising at end of step. Use left sway. [Step 3.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward DLW preparing to step back into Sidecar with a left shoulder lead. [Step 4.] Step back on the right toe in sidecar with right sway. [Step 5.] Step side on the left toe toward wall to Closed Position face DRC continuing a right face body turn. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right toe in banjo to face DRC in CBMP. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left toe and start a left face turn. [Step 8.] Step side on the right toe toward COH with left sway and a right shoulder lead. [Step 9.] Step back on the left toe DLC in Contra Banjo with left sway. Lower on the left foot at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may be started from Semi-Closed Position, in which case the lady will not do a heel turn on step 2. It may also start from Banjo. This figure is closely related to the Natural Hover Cross and several similarities with that figure are apparent. (step 1-3 and 7-9).


FT - Fig 38 - 79

Contra Check


MAN CP facing WALL - relax R knee trn body slightly LF fwd L,-, rec bk R, bk L;

LADY CP facing COH - relax L knee trn body slightly LF bk R,-, rec fwd L, fwd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

WALL

fwd L

sltly LF

HF

down

lwr & trn to CBMP trn head RF when taking full wgt on L

2

Q

-

bk R

sltly RF

T

down rise EO2

rise on T preparing to stp bk on R

3

Q

-

bk L

nil

TH

up lwr EO3

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

COH

bk R

sltly LF

T

down

lwr in CBMP keep heel off flr head well to left looking up

2

Q

-

fwd L

sltly RF

H

down

rise EO2

-

3

Q

-

fwd R

nil

T

up

lwr EO3

-


MAN Start in CP facing WALL - [Step 1.] Relax right knee start to turn body to CBMP step forward on left heel then flat partial weight on right toe turn head to right looking over lady’s head [Step 2.] Recover back to right toe turn head to left blending to close position [Step 3.] Step back on left toe, lower at end of count three.

LADY Start in CP facing COH - [Step 1.] Relax left knee step back onto right toe in CBMP keep head to left stretch upper body well to the left looking up, keep right heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover forward L blending to close position. [Step 3.] Step forward on right heel, lowering at end of count three.

Contra Check (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 38 - 80

GENERAL NOTES

The Contra Check can be danced from several facing directions, e.g., Closed, Bfly, Open facing shaking hands, etc., the ending and timing may vary.


FT - Fig 77 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Contra Check and Slip

1 measure – SQQ

MAN

CP DLC - Fwd L with R sd lead partial wgt ck fwd motion, -, rec R, bk L trng RF CP-DLW;

LADY

CP DRW - Bk R with L sd lead partial wgt ck bk motion, -, rec L, fwd R RF slip pivot action CP;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLC - Ending CP DLW

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L DLC

sltly LF HF lwr before step

R side lead in CBMP, partial wgt, do not rise

2 Q DLC rec R sltly RF THT rise EO2

3 Q DLW bk L 1/4 RF TH up, lwr

EO3

Slip Pivot

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

sltly LF T lwr before step

L side lead in CBMP, partial wgt, do not rise

2 Q DRW rec L sltly RF T rise EO2

3 Q DRC fwd R 1/4 RF TH up, lwr

EO3

Slip Pivot


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving toward diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Lower into knee of standing leg and step forward with left foot toward diagonal center and line of dance with heel lead. Rotate upper body slightly to yield right side lead. Transfer only partial weight to stepping foot. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot rising at end of step and rotate upper body slightly to normal Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step back left with slip pivoting action rotate right face to Closed Position diagonal wall and line of dance. Lower at the end of the step.

Contra Check and Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 77 - 2

S#8 - 2004

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal wall and reverse line of dance moving toward diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Lower into knee of standing leg and step backward with right foot toward diagonal center and line of dance. Rotate upper body slightly to yield left side lead. Transfer only partial weight to stepping foot. Turn head strongly to left. [Step 2.] Recover onto left foot rising at end of step and rotate upper body slightly into normal Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step forward right with slip pivoting action rotate right face to Closed Position facing diagonal center and reverse line of dance.

GENERAL NOTES

The Contra Check can be used in a number of amalgamations. It may used as an extended picture figure, often at the end of a routine. Also, the third step may be changed which could be a side step, a Slip Pivot (this figure) or a Switch. The Contra Check itself can create a beautiful picture if only partial weight is transferred and if the arms are allowed to breathe so the woman can extend the line as far as she is capable. Take care to avoid rising while in the Contra Check.


FT – Fig 47 - 97

S#6 2002

Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DRC - Ck fwd L in CBMP sItly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R comm RF trn leaving L in place, cont RF trn to DLW rec L soft knees R extended fwd btwn W’s legs;

LADY CP fcg DLW - Ck bk R in CBMP sItly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L comm RF tm leaving R in place, cont RF trn to DRC rec R soft knees L xtnded bk;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

none

lwr bfr taking stp, CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on R

2

Q

RLOD

rec R

B

-

3

Q

end DLW

rec L

5/8 RF

btwn 2 & 3

BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

bk R

1/8 LF

B

none

CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

LOD

rec L

BF

-

3

Q

end DRC

rec R

5/8 RF btwn 2 & 3

BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on this step to end facing RLOD. Look over woman's head. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. Soften arms to allow woman’s extra extension. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to face DRC keeping left foot in place and returning head to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Recover to left foot turning 1/2 right face to face DLW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg forward between woman's legs.

LADY Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns LF about 1/8 on back step to end facing LOD. Retain some pressure on L (say 30%). Extend

Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 47 - 98

S#6 2002

head to left with some further body extension near the end of the two beats allowed for this step. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to face DLW. Keep right foot in place. [Step 3.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/2 to face DRC. End in CP with soft knees and left foot extended back.

GENERAL NOTES This figure may be executed from other facing positions in which case the figure execution remains the same with a total turn from the beginning facing position to the ending facing position of 180 degrees (1/2 turn right face).


FT - Fig - 31 - 65

Curved Feather (from Semi-Closed Position)


MAN SCP moving LOD - fwd R start RF trn, -, fwd L cont trn prep to step BJO, fwd R in BJO fcg DRW;

LADY SCP moving LOD - fwd L start LF trn, -, sd & bk R cont trn, bk L in BJO under body fcg DLC;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R LOD

slt RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/4 RF

T

up

left shoulder lead, rt sway

3

Q

DRW

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF

TH

lwr EO3

turn after weight on left toe, CBMP in BJO, rt sway

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd L LOD

NIL

HT

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

COH

sd & bk R DLW

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T up

rt shoulder lead, left sway

3

Q

LOD

bk L DLW

1/8 LF

TH

lwr EO3

turn after weight on R, R is under body, CBMP in BJO, left sway


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving to LOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on the right foot and start a right face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step forward on left and continue the right face turn using a left shoulder lead and right sway. [Step 3.] Continue the right face turn and step forward on the right foot in CBMP, outside partner in banjo with a left shoulder lead and right sway. The turn finishes after weight is changed to the right foot.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving to LOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on left foot in CBMP. Rise at the end of step. [Step 2.] Turning left face, step to the side and back on the right toe continuing the right face turn and with left sway. [Step 3.] Finishing

Curved Feather from PP (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 31 - 66

the left face turn, step back on the left foot, under the body in CBMP and banjo with left sway. The turn finishes after the weight has changed to the left foot.

GENERAL NOTES

Dancers should lower the heel on step 3 later than in other Foxtrot figures. The basic figure in Round Dancing turns three-eighths as shown (body turns more), however a one-quarter turn is also acceptable. The figure moves forward along LOD on all three steps.


FT – Fig 15 - 33

S#6 2002

Curved Feather (from CP) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLW - Fwd R strtg RF trn, -, fwd L cont RF trn prep to step in BJO, trng RF fwd R in BJO;

LADY CP bkng DLW - Bk L DLW strtg RF trn, -, bk R cont RF trn, bk L in BJO;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW fwd R DLW

sltly RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

WL

fwd L

DLW/WL

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T up

left shoulder leading, slight right sway

3

Q

DRW EO3

fwd R WL/DRW

1/8 RF on toe

TH

up, lwr EO3

slight R sway, cont RF trn (CBMP) otsd ptnr on toe fcg DRW

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC bk L DLW sltly RF TH

down rise EO1 CBM

2

Q

COH bk R

DLW/WL

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T

up right shoulder leading, slight left sway

3

Q

DLC EO3

bk L

WL/DRW

1/8 RF on toe

TH

up, lwr EO3

slight L sway, continue RF trn (CBMP) on toe bkng DRW


MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face as step forward almost toward the wall on the left toe with left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face as step forward (small step) outside partner in contra-banjo, body turns more, to end facing between DRW and RLOD.

Curved Feather (from CP) (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 15 - 34

S#6 2002

LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face as step back almost toward the wall on the right toe with right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face as step back on right toe in contra-banjo, body turns more, to end facing between DLC and LOD.

GENERAL NOTES The lady may use footwork of toe-heel on step two. Her third step should be under her body. It should feel almost as though it is locked in back of her right foot as she turns. The Curved Feather can also be started from Semi-Closed Position (PP) in which case the lady’s steps would be fwd L, fwd & sd R, XLIB.


FT - Fig - 33 - 69

Curving Three Step 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L starting LF trn, -, fwd R cont trn, fwd L CP fcng DRC;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R starting LF trn, -, bk L cont trn, bk R CP fcng DLW;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

HT

CBM

2

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

rise EO2

rt shoulder lead, left sway

3

Q

COH

fwd L DRC

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP, left sway

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk R LOD

1/8 LF

TH

CBM

2

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

TH

rise EO2 NFR

left shoulder lead, rt sway

3

Q

wall

bk R DRC

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP, rt sway


MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using a heel lead. Start a left face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Turning left face, step forward on the ball of the right foot and rise to the toe at the end of the step. Use a right shoulder lead with a sway to the left. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left toe in CBMP and lower at the end of the step. End in Closed Position DRC.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action. Start a left face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Turning left face, step back on the left foot, toe to heel action, rising at the end of this step in the body, with no foot rise. Use a left shoulder lead and a sway to the right. [Step 3.] Finishing the left face turn, step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action and lower at the end of this step. End in Closed Position facing DLW.

Curving Three Step (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 33 - 70

GENERAL NOTES

The Lady may turn her head to the right on step 3, instead of leaving it to the left throughout the figure. If the Lady does opt to turn her head to the right, she must be careful not to pull her right side away from the man's or move into his space. The last step of the Curving Three Step is almost always a checking step, thus the following figure begins with a step backward, toward DLW. This figure may start facing any direction but usually begins facing DW, LOD or DLC.


FT - Fig 39 - 81

Developé


MAN BJO facing DC - step bk L rt shldr lead keep rt hip away from Lady,-, hold, hold;

LADY BJO facing DRW - fwd R,-, bring L to R raising L to knee, ext L twd DRW strgtng keeping toes ptng down bring L down with out wgt;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DC

bk L twd DRW

sltly RF

TF

down

trn rt shldr & hip sltly

RF head to rt 2

Q

DC

hold

nil

-

-

rt sd stretched

3

Q

DC

hold

-

-

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRW

fwd R

sltly RF

HT

down

sltly trn RF shldrs square to man bring L to R raising ft to rt knee, keep toes down

2

Q

DRW

raise L & ext

DRW

nil

none

foot rise

ext L twd DRW

3

Q

DRW

lwr L to R no

wgt

-

-

lower EO3

bring L bk to rt knee & lwr L to R no wgt


MAN Start in BJO facing DC [Step 1.] Back L toward DRW with right side lead keeping right hip away from lady turn head to right or keep it left if preferred. [Step 2.] Stretch right side hold. [Step 3.] Hold

LADY Start in BJO facing DRW [Step 1.] Forward Right foot bring Left foot to Right foot no weight raising foot to right knee with toes down. [Step 2.] Straighten left leg toward DRW. [Step 3.] Bring Left foot back to right knee keeping toe pointing down lower left foot closing it to the right foot without weight.

Developé (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 39 - 82

GENERAL NOTES

The Developé can be danced from several facing directions and positions, e.g., BJO, SCP,

BFLY, etc. If in SCP the Lady will step back with the right foot swivel left face and Developé

the left foot. If in Bfly the Lady steps back on the right foot and does the Developé with the left foot.

Depending on the preceding figure the Developé can be done with either foot.


FT - Fig 76 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Double Natural Spin

1 measure – SQQ (W SQ&Q)

MAN

CP DLW - fwd R comm RF trn, sd L cont RF trn, tch R to L cont RF trn BJO-DLC;

LADY

CP DRC - bk L comm RF trn, cl R to L heel trn RF/fwd & sd L cont RF trn, fwd R cont trn BJO fc DRW;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending CBJO DLC

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLW fwd R DLW

sltly RF HT rise EO1

CBM

2 Q DRW fwd & sd L

1/4 RF btw 1 &

2

T up continue body turn

3 Q DLC tch R to L

1/2 RF btw 2 &

3

TH up, lwr EO3

continue body turn to Contra Banjo

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC bk L DLW

sltly RF TH rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2 Q DLC cl R to L 3/8 RF HT cont rise

heel turn - weight chg to R after turn

3 & DLW fwd L DLW

1/4 RF T up

4 Q DRW fwd R 1/8 RF TH up, lwr EO4

Contra Banjo


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward with right foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance with heel lead. Commence right face turn. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on ball of left foot and continue right face turn. [Step 3.] Touch right foot to left and continue right face turn to Contra Banjo facing nearly diagonal center of hall and line of dance. Lower to heel after lady finishes her footwork.

Double Natural Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 76 - 2

S#8 - 2004

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal center and reverse line of dance moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step backward with left foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance and commence right face turn.. Rise in the body at end of the step in the body (no foot rise). [Step 2.] Close right foot to left [without weight] and execute a heel turn on the left foot turning right face. Rise to balls of feet at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face and step forward and side on ball of left foot. [Step 4.] Step forward on ball of right foot in Contra Banjo Position facing nearly diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. Lower to heel at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

Lady should take care not to hop on the third step, and should have her weight well over her foot on the fourth step. The following figure is a forward step for the man (backward for the lady). This figure is essentially the mirror image of the Double Reverse Spin, and while often used in Waltz, it has clear Foxtrot roots due to the lady’s heel turn on step 2. As with the Double Reverse Spin, the amount of turn depends on the choreography, but normally ranges between 3/4 turn and a full turn.


FT - Fig – 52 - 107 S#6 2002

Double Open Telemark 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -, sd R DLC cont trn, sd & sltly fwd L LOD in SCP; fwd R LOD in SCP trng lady to CP, fwd L LOD trng LF, sd R LOD cont LF turn, sd & fwd L DLW in SCP;

LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, -, cl L to R (heel turn) cont LF turn, sd & fwd R LOD in SCP; fwd L LOD in SCP trng LF to CP, bk R LOD trng LF, cl L to R (toe spin) cont LF turn, sd & fwd R DLW in SCP;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn Footwork Rise

& Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L DLC

slt LF HT down, rise Eo1

CBM

2 Q RLOD sd R DLC

3/8 LF btw 1 & 2

T up Slt L sway

3 Q DLW sd & fwd L LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH up, lwr Eo3

Step sd & sltly fwd, trng lady to SCP

4 Q LOD thru R LOD

1/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HB down CBMP in SCP then trn lady to CP

5 Q LOD fwd L LOD

slt LF B slt rise CBM, moderate rise only

6 Q DRC sd R LOD

3/8 LF btw 5 & 6

T up No sway

7 Q WALL sd & fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 6 & 7

TH up, lwr Eo6

Turn lady to SCP

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

Slt LF TH down, rise Eo1

CBM with body rise but no foot rise

2 Q LOD cl L to R 3/8 LF btw 1 & 2

HT cont to rise

Heel turn, start rising on left toe with R sway

3 Q DLC sd & fwd R LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH up, lwr Eo3

Complete rise turning to SCP

4 Q RLOD thru L LOD

3/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HB down CBMP, turn LF to CP

Double Open Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig – 52 - 108 S#6 2002

5 Q RLOD bk R LOD

Slt LF btw 4 & 5

B slt rise CBM

6 Q DRW Cl L to R

1/8 LF btw 5 & 6

T up Toe spin, no sway

7 Q LOD Sd & fwd R DLW

3/8 LF btw 6 & 7

TH up, lwr Eo3

Turn to SCP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward toward DLC on the left heel in CBM, rising to the toe to lead the lady to dance a heel turn. [Step 2.] Swaying slightly to the left, step side, toward DLC on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and slightly forward across LOD turning the lady to SCP and lowering to the left heel. [Step 4.] Step forward in CBMP toward LOD on the right heel. Rise to the toe and turn the lady to closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward using CBM toward LOD on the ball of the left foot. [Step 6.] Accelerating the rate of turn, step side LOD on ball of right foot. [Step 7.] Continuing the acceleration, turn the lady to SCP and step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe lowering to the heel.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right toe toward DLC in CBM and lower to the heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, draw the left foot to the right, dancing a heel turn. Transferring your weight to the left foot, begin to rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Rising on the left toe and turning the head right in SCP step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe lowering to the heel. [Step 4.] Step forward toward LOD on the left heel in SCP. Rising to the toe, turn left face to CP with the head left. [Step 5.] Turning left face, step back toward LOD on the ball of the right foot. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right, dancing a left face toe spin. [Step 7.] Turning the head right step side and forward in SCP toward DLW lowering to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES Timing for the Double Open Telemark may vary, for example: SQQ &QQS, SQQ SQ&Q. Notice that the lady will generally dance a toe spin in place of a heel turn in the second Telemark. The first Telemark should be slightly overturned to ease entry into the second. This can be accomplished by the man dancing slightly toward center on step 3 instead of straight down line and by turning his body a little toward line on step 4. This figure is easier and more exciting to dance if the man delays taking step 4 until the woman has started the step. He can then accelerate to catch up.


FT - Fig 12 - 29

Double Reverse Spin

1 measure - SQQ (SQ&Q for Lady) Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP or BJO moving DLC - Fwd L turning LF, -, sd R DLC, cont LF spin cl L to R without wt to DLW;

LADY CP or BJO moving DLC - Turning LF bk R DLC, -, cl L to R (Heel Turn)/sd R LOD, XLIF of R;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

up

No sway

3

Q

RLOD

cl L no wt spinning on

R

1/2 btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBM begin heel turn

2

Q

wall

cl L to R

3\8 LF on R

HT

cont to rise

Heel Turn, weight chgs to left after turn

3

&

LOD

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

T

up

leg moves fwd, trn causes sd step

4

3

COH

XLIF

1/8 LF

TH

up,lwr EO4

svl on R, svl will cause L to XIF


MAN Start in Closed Position facing diagonally center and line of dance. If started from feathered position, the starting position would be in Banjo. [Step 1.] Turning slightly left on the right step forward, on the left heel rising to the toe while continuing the left face turn. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step side diagonally toward DLC, on the right toe continuing the spin without sway. [Step 3.] Continuing the spin on the right toe draw the left toe on the floor closing it to the right without weight. Completing the spin, you end in Closed Position facing diagonally toward the wall and line of dance. When the lady has

Double Reverse Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 12 - 30

completed her crossing, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing diagonally toward the wall and reverse line of dance. If starting from feathered position, the starting position would be in Banjo. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back right toe to heel DLC. Rise through the body and allow the left foot to start pulling to the right on the heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as the left draws back closing to the right. When the turn is complete, change weight to the left, rising to the toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side on the right toe toward the line of dance. The leg starts forward and the turn causes the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 4.] Continuing the turn by swiveling left face on the right foot. Cross the left foot in front of the right on the toe, lowering to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The starting position of the figure will vary as will the amount of turn, depending upon the sequence of figures preceding and following the Double Reverse. The timing also may vary as the lady may spend more time on the heel turn, causing the syncopation to occur on the last two steps. It is important that the lady create and maintain her own rotation consistently throughout the figure.


FT - Fig - 68 - 139 S#7 2003

Fallaway Ronde Slip


MAN

SCP facing LOD – Sd R relax R knee & Ronde L counterclockwise, -, bk L, slip bk R;

LADY SCP facing LOD - Sd L relax L knee Ronde R clockwise, -, bk R, trn LF and step fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd R RLOD

T

down

wide Ronde L counter-clockwise

2

Q

DLW

bk L RLOD under body

T

down rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DLC

bk R

LF 1/4

TH

up lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd L RLOD

T

down

wide Ronde R clockwise

2

Q

DLC


T

down rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DRW

fwd R

LF 1/2

TH

up lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP


MAN

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step side on right toe toward reverse line of dance and relax right knee. Ronde left foot in a wide counterclockwise arc with the toe pointed. [Step 2.] Step back on left foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Small step backward on right foot bringing lady to Closed Position and rotating body left face to end in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of the hall. Lower at end of the step.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step back onto left toe

Fallaway Ronde Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 68 - 140 S#7 2003

toward reverse line of dance and relax left knee. Ronde right foot in a wide clockwise arc with the toe pointed. [Step 2.] Step back on right foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Turn left face and step forward toward reverse line of dance into Closed Dance Position. Continue left face rotation to end facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Lower at end the step.

GENERAL NOTES

It is important to maintain an upright position during the Ronde part of this figure. A common entry is Oversway, but nearly any figure leading to Fallaway position can work. Keep hips toward partner during the Ronde. The Ronde feet are usually on or near the floor. The characteristics of this figure are similar to the Rudolph Ronde Slip.


FT - Fig 70 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Feather Finish

1 measure – SQQ

MAN CP DLW - Bk R trng LF, -, sd L cont LF trn, fwd R BJO-DLC;

LADY CP DRC - Fwd L trng LF, -, sd R cont LF trn, bk L BJO;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending BJO DLC Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLW bk R DRC

1/8 LF TH rise EO1

CBM

2 Q LOD sd L 1/8 LF T body turns less

3 Q LOD fwd R DLC

TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC fwd L DRC

1/8 LF TH rise EO1

CBM

2 Q RLOD sd R 1/8 LF T body turns less

3 Q RLOD bk L DLC

TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal wall and line of dance and moving toward diagonal center and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Step back right and commence slight left face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side left and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Step forward right in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal center and line of dance [facing nearly LOD]. Lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal center of hall and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward left commence slight left face turn. Rise at end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side right and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Step back left in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal center of hall and line of dance [facing nearly RLOD]. Lower at the end of the step.

Feather Finish (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 70 - 2

S#8 - 2004

GENERAL NOTES

The Feather Finish is essentially the last three steps of the Reverse Turn, and may be used after a Closed Impetus or a Spin Turn, among other figures.


FT - Fig 30 - 63

Feather (from Semi-Closed Position) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng DLC - fwd R, -, fwd L left shoulder lead, fwd R in BJO DLC;

LADY SCP fcng DLC - fwd L, -, trng LF sd & bk R, trng LF bk L in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd R DLC

NIL

HT

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

-

T

up

left shoulder leading, preparing to step outside partner, slight right sway

3

Q

DLC

fwd R DLC in BJO

-

TH

up lwr EO3

CBMP outside partner (BJO), slight right sway

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly RF

HT

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

DLC

sd & bk R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

up

right shoulder leading, slight left sway, trng to BJO

3

Q

DRC

bk L DLC

1/8 LF

TH

up lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO, slight left sway


MAN Start in semi-closed dance position facing and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBMP, step forward on the right foot toward DLC, Heel-toe, rising as weight transfers to the toe. Begin leading the lady to turn left face into banjo. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left toe. The left shoulder is now leading, and maintain the rise. Sway slightly to the right as you prepare to step outside the lady in banjo. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight sway, step forward on the right toe, outside the lady in CBMP and banjo. As the left foot collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the first step of the next figure.


Feather (from semi-closed position) (continued)

FT - Fig 30 - 64

LADY Start in semi-closed dance position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBMP, step forward on the left foot toward DLC, toe-heel, rising with the man and preparing to start a left face turn into banjo. [Step 2.] Turning to the right, step to the side and back on the right foot toe. The right shoulder appears to be leading. Sway slightly to the left as the man prepares to step outside you in banjo. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight sway, step back on the left foot, toe-heel, in CBMP with the man outside in banjo. As the right foot collects under the body, lower through the body to begin the first step of the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES The shoulder leading, on step, two makes it easier to get into contra banjo on step three. You may start the feather from semi-closed facing in any direction. The most common alignments are DLC, then LOD and DLW.


FT - Fig 1 - 5

Feather (from Closed Position)


MAN CP DLC - fwd R, -, fwd L preparing to step in BJO, fwd R in BJO;

LADY CP bkng DLC - bk L, -, bk R, bk L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd R DLC

sltly RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T

up

left shoulder leading, preparing to step outside partner, slight right sway

3

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC in BJO

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP outside partner (BJO), slight right sway

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRW

bk L DLC

sltly RF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

TH

up NFR

right shoulder leading, slight left sway

3

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO, slight left sway


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the right foot toward DLC, Heel-toe, rising as weight transfers to the toe. [Step 2.] Completing a 1/8 turn to the right step forward on the left toe. The left shoulder is now leading, and maintain the rise. Sway slightly to the right as you prepare to step outside the lady in Banjo. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight sway, step forward on the right toe, outside the lady in CBMP and Banjo. As the left foot collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the first step of the next figure.

Feather (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 1 - 6

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to reverse line of dance and the wall, backing diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Using CBM step back on the left foot toward DLC, toe-heel, rising with the man through the body (NFR). [Step 2.] Completing a 1/8 turn to the right step back on the right foot, toe-heel. The right shoulder is now leading, and maintain the body rise (still NFR). Sway slightly to the left as the man prepares to step outside you in Banjo. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight sway, step back on the left foot, toe-heel, in CBMP with the man outside in Banjo. As the right foot collects under the body, lower through the body to begin the first step of the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES

The shoulder leading on step two makes it easier to get into Contra Banjo on step three. You may start the Feather facing any direction. The most common alignments are DLC first then LOD and DLW.


FT – Fig 51 – 105

S#6 2002

Hairpin 1 measure – SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP RLOD - Bk L LOD pivoting 1/2 RF, -, fwd R LOD turning RF/fwd L twd wall, swiveling RF on L & ckng fwd movement fwd R DRW outside lady with left side lead;

LADY CP LOD - Fwd R LOD pivoting 1/2 RF, -, bk L LOD turning RF/bk R twd wall, swiveling RF on R XLIB with R side lead;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/2 RF

TH

NFR

CBM - right face pivot

2

Q

LOD

fwd R

LOD 1/4 RF

HT

rise

on R

CBM - right sway

between steps 2 and 3 3

&

Wall

fwd L Wall

1/8 RF

T

up

right face swivel on L

4

Q

DRW

fwd R

DWR

- TH

lwr

e/o 4 check fwd movement in CBMP-BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R

LOD 1/2 RF

HT

NFR

CBM - right face pivot

2

Q

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/4 RF

TH

up

on L

CBM - left sway

between steps 2 and 3 3

&

COH

bk R Wall

1/8 RF

T

up

swivel RF on R

4

Q

DLC

bk L LOD

-

TH

lwr

e/o 4

check bkwd movement in CBMP

Hairpin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 51 – 106

S#6 2002


MAN

Start in closed position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step

back LOD on the left foot, toe to heel, pivoting right face to LOD. [Steps 2 and 3.]

Continuing the right face body turn as step forward LOD on the right foot with a

heel lead rising to the toe. On the & count, step forward toward the wall on the left

toe with a slight right sway. [Step 4.] Swiveling right face on the left toe, step

forward [small step] DRW, outside the lady on the right toe with a left side lead

checking forward movement, then lower to the heel.

LADY

Start in closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step

forward LOD on the right foot, heel to toe, pivoting right face to RLOD. [Steps 2

and 3.] With syncopated timing step back LOD on the left foot, toe to heel,

continuing the right face turn. Then on the & count step back toward the wall on

the right toe halting the backward progression. [Step 4.] Swiveling right face on

the right toe, place the left toe behind the right with a right side lead, and then lower

to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES

A slight hovering action occurs on step 4 when the forward movement is halted and

the man swivels. This allows him to place his right foot outside the lady.


FT - Fig 40 - 83

Hesitation Change


MAN CP facing RLOD - bk L beginning to pull R heel bk,-, pull R heel past L turning RF step sd & fwd R LOD with small step to fc COH, draw L to R without taking weight;

LADY CP facing LOD - fwd R LOD,-, turning RF sd & bk L LOD, draw R to L without taking weight;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L

slightly RF

TH

rise EO1

CBM left sway

2

Q

COH

sd & fwd R

1/4 RF btw 1 & 2

IE of F WF

up

Rt shdr lead foot points DC body turns less

3

Q

DC

L to R no wt

1/8 RF between 2

& 3

IE T

lower EO3

No foot trn body finish trn

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R

slightly RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

WALL

sd & bk L

1/4 RF between 1

& 2

TH

up

Step sd & bk past partner R sway head to R

3

Q

RDW

R to L no wt

1/8 RF between 2

& 3

IE of T

lower EO3

slightly swivel on L to finish trn cont sway & head to R


MAN Start in CP facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on left foot LOD, toe heel, beginning to pull the right heel back rising. [Step 2.] Pull the right heel past the left foot, turning right face, as the Lady steps past. Then sway slightly left, step side and forward LOD with small step to face DC. [Step 3.] Maintaining slight left sway, draw the inside edge of left foot toward the right without taking weight.

LADY Start in CP facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot LOD, heel toe. [Step 2.] Turning right face step side and back on left foot LOD, passing partner, with slight right sway and head to right. [Step 3.] Maintain right sway and head to right draw the inside edge of right foot toward left foot without taking weight.

Hesitation Change (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 40 - 84

GENERAL NOTES

If the Man in the second step brushes the inside edge of right foot as it passes the left, this will help the partner feel the sway to her right side and at the same time will open her head to her right.


FT – Fig 48 - 99 S#6 2002

Hinge 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP RLOD - Bk R LOD trng LF, -, sd & bk L DLW, with slight LF body trn hold on L trng head R;

LADY CP LOD - Fwd L LOD, -, turning LF sd & fwd R DLW with head right, cont LF turn bk L DLW with head well left & R toe pointed fwd DRC;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S RLOD bk R slt LF TH down CBM

2

Q

DRW

sd & bk

L 1/4 LF BF

body rise

body rise lowering EO2

3

Q

DLW hold on

L slt LF

-

down head R, shaping R

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S LOD fwd L slt LF HT - CBM

2

Q

DLC sd & fwd

R 1/4 LF

TH down EO2 head R during trn

3

Q

DRC

bk L

slt LF

TH

down head L, shaping L


MAN Start in closed position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] With a slight left side lead, step back on the right foot, LOD, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Turn left face on the right foot with a rise through the body as the lady turns past the man. As the lady passes, step to the side and back on the left foot, ball/flat, DLW, lowering. [Step 3.) Continue the left face body turn on the left foot to lead the lady to step back on her left. Turn the head to the right while shaping to the right.

LADY Start in closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, LOD, heel to the toe with foot rise only. [Step 2.] Turn left face on the left foot and turn the head to the right. Step to the side and forward, past the man, DLW then lower to the heel. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn on the right foot. Shaping to the left with the head well left, place the left toe back DLW and then lower to the left heel, pointing the right toe forward.

Hinge (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 48 - 100 S#6 2002

GENERAL NOTES By using the body rise during count two the man leads the lady to continue the body movement past the right foot and back onto left. This is opposed to continuing the body rotation on the right, as in a throwaway oversway. The hinge can be danced from various facing positions and from semi-closed position. When dancing the figure from semi-closed position, the man, after stepping forward with the right foot, would attempt to turn the lady as square to him as possible before completing the hinge.


FT - Fig - 61 - 125

S#7 2003

Hover Corté


MAN CP-RLOD - Bk R trn LF, -, sd L w/hvr cont trn LF, rec bk & sd R BJO-DLW;

LADY CP LOD - Fwd L trn LF, -, sd R w/hvr cont trn LF, rec fwd & sd L BJO-DRC;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

comm. LF

THT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd L LOD

1/4 LF btw. 1 and 2

T

up

sway right, hover action

3

Q

DLW

bk & sd R RLOD

1/8 LF btw. 2 and 3

TH

up, lwr EO3

sway right, BJO

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

comm. LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

COH

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

T

up

sway left, hover action, brush L to R

3

Q

DRC

fwd & sd L RLOD

1/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

sway left, BJO


MAN Start in Closed dance position moving to line of dance. [Step 1.] With CBM move back on the right foot toward LOD, toe heel, and commence left face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continue turning to the left, step side on left toe with hover action. [Step 3.] Recover back and side on right toe toward reverse line of dance in BJO ready to move diagonal reverse line of dance and center of the hall. Lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed dance position moving line of dance. [Step 1.] With CBM move forward on the left foot toward LOD, heel toe, commence left face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning to the left step side on the right toe toward LOD with hover action. Brush left foot to right in

Hover Corté (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 61 - 126

S#7 2003

preparation for the next step. [Step 3.] Step forward and side on left toe in BJO ready to move diagonal reverse line of dance and center of the hall. Lower at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure follows with the man’s backward step (lady’s forward) in CBMP. It may commence facing any direction, but is most often used with the alignments shown. The amount of turn may be up to 5/8, in which the next step would move diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Man may also brush on step 2.


FT - Fig 21 - 45

Hover Telemark


MAN CP-DLW - Fwd L, -, sd & fwd R rise trn 1/8 to 1/4 RF, fwd L SCP;

LADY CP-DLW - Bk R, -, sd & bk L rise trn 1/8 to 1/4 RF, fwd R SCP;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

fwd L DLW

HT

rise EO1

2

Q

DLW

sd & fwd R Wall

1/8 RF

T

cont rise

Sway left, brush is optional

3

Q

Wall

fwd L LOD

TH

lwr EO3

end in SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRC

bk R DLW

TH

rise EO1 NFR

2

Q

DRC

sd & bk L Wall

1/8 RF

T

cont rise

Sway rt, brush is optional

3

Q

COH

fwd R LOD

TH

lwr EO3

end in SCP


MAN Begin in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with a heel lead. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly to the side on the right foot, beginning a hovering action. Gradually rise until the left foot brushes to right while turning right face about 1/8. [Step 3.] Turn the lady to SCP and step to the side and forward on the left foot toward LOD.

LADY Begin in Closed Position body facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Step back and to the side on the left foot. Gradually rise until the left foot brushes to right while turning right face about 1/8. [Step 3.] Turn into SCP and step to the side and forward on the right foot toward LOD.

Hover Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 21 - 46

GENERAL NOTES

The Hover Telemark can turn to the right or to the left at the discretion of the choreographer. It is normally used in ballroom dancing to change line of dance. As described it ends in Semi-Closed or Promenade Position. The man can lead the lady into Closed Position and end the figure preparing to step outside the partner in Banjo. The rise should be very gradual between step 1 and 2, reaching the greatest height when the foot has brushed. Using less elevation, the brush may be eliminated. This is a variation that is not very popular as it has little “show” or “flash” to it. The figure may be started facing any direction.


FT - Fig 22 - 47

Left Feather 1 1/2 measures - SQQ QQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN BJO fcng DLC - fwd L blend CP/DLC start LF trn, -, fwd R prep step SCAR, fwd L SCAR/DLC trn LF; sd R CP/DLC, bk L BJO/LOD;

LADY BJO fcng DRW - bk R blend CP/DLC, -, bk L, bk R SCAR fc DRW trn LF; sd L CP face DLW, fwd R BJO fc LOD;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd L DLC

1/8 LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

fwd R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

rt shoulder lead

3

Q

COH

fwd L DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBMP, left sway

4

Q

DRC

sd R DLC

-

T

up

rt shoulder lead

5

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

-

TH

up - lwr EO5

CBMP, left sway

LADY

Step

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

DRW

bk L DLC

1/8 LF

TH

rise

left shoulder lead

3

Q

Wall

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBMP, rt sway

4

Q

DLW

sd L DLC

-

T

up

left shoulder lead

5

Q

DLW

fwd R LOD

-

TH

up, lwr EO5

CBMP, rt sway


MAN Start in Banjo facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with heel lead blending to Closed Position. Rise onto the toe at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right toe with right shoulder lead preparing to step to Sidecar Position. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left toe, in Sidecar Position (CBMP) with right shoulder lead and left sway. Continue the left face turn after the step. [Step 4.] Step to the side on the right toe, toward DLC, into Closed Position and prepare to step back in Banjo. [Step 5.] Step back on the left foot, toward DLW, in Banjo (CBMP) with a right shoulder lead and left sway. Lower into the heel at the end of the step.

Left Feather (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 22 - 48

LADY Start in Contra Banjo facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, with a toe to heel action, blending into Closed Position. Start a left face turn. Rise in the body at the end of the step (no foot rise). [Step 2.] Step back toward DLC on the left foot, with a left shoulder lead, preparing to step to Sidecar Position. [Step 3.] Step back toward DLC on the right foot in Sidecar Position with a left shoulder lead and right sway. Continue the left face turn. [Step 4.] Step to the side on the left foot, toward DLW. Blend into Closed Position and prepare to step into Banjo on the next step. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right toe, toward LOD in Banjo (CBMP), with a left shoulder lead and right sway. Lower into the heel at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

The Left Feather is part of a larger figure called the Four Feathers, which includes the Feather, the Left Feather, the Back Left Feather and the Feather Finish. The Man should keep his head to the left on steps 2 and 3, rather than turning it toward LOD while in the Sidecar Position.


FT - Fig - 59 - 121

S#7 2003

Left Turning Lock

1 measure – Q&QS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN

CP DRW - Bk R/cross LIFR, bk R trn 1/4 LF, fwd & sd L BJO, -;

LADY

CP DLC - Fwd L/cross RIBL, fwd L trn 1/4 LF, bk & sd R BJO, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly RF

T

down

Right sd leading, sway left

2

&

DRW

XLIF of R

T

down

Sway left

3

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

comm. LF trn

T

rise EO3

4

S

DLW

fwd & sd L to BJO

1/4 LF

trn bet 3 and 4

TH

Up, lwr EO4

BJO

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

Sltly RF

T

down

Left side leading, sway right

2

&

DLC

XRIB of L

T

down

Sway right

3

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

comm LF

trn

T

rise EO3

4

S

DRC

bk & sd R to BJO

1/4 LF

trn bet 3 and 4

TH

up, lwr EO4

BJO


MAN

Start in Closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back right with right side leading and sway left, toe. [Step 2.] Cross left in front of right continuing to sway to the left. [Step 3.] Step back right and commence left face turn. [Step 4.] Turn one-quarter left face and then step forward left in Banjo Position.

Left Turning Lock (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 59 - 122

S#7 2003

LADY

Start in Closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward left with left side leading and sway right, toe. [Step 2.] Cross right in back of left continuing to sway to the right. [Step 3.] Step forward left and commence left face turn. [Step 4.] Turn one-quarter left face and then step back right in Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is adapted from Waltz. It is often preceded by an Overspin turn. The figure usually ends in Banjo, but may also end in SCP.


FT - Fig 71 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Lilt Pivot

1 measure – QQ

MAN

SCP DRW - Fwd R heel with rise to toe, fwd L toe trng LF & lower,

LADY

SCP DRW - Fwd L heel with rise to toe & fold to CP, bk R toe trng LF & lower,

MAN - Starting SCP fcg RLOD moving DRW - Ending CP fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q RLOD fwd R DRW

1/8 LF HT rise EO1

2 Q DRW fwd L 1/8 LF TH lower EO2

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q wall fwd L DRW

3/8 LF HT rise EO1

pickup

2 Q DLC bk R 1/8 LF T flat lower EO2


MAN

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing reverse line of dance and moving toward diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward right toward diagonal wall and reverse line of dance with heel lead. Rise to toe at end of step while folding lady to Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward left toward diagonal wall and reverse line of dance on toe and pivot slightly left face to face wall in Closed Position.

LADY

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing wall and moving diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Forward left toward diagonal reverse wall and line of dance with heel lead. Rise to toe at end of step and turn left face to closed position. [Step 2.] Step back right on toe and pivot slightly left face to Closed Position facing center.

GENERAL NOTES

The Lilt Pivot uses a quick rise to the toe, and a Reverse Pivot followed by lowering. In combination, the rise and lowering creates the lilt action used in the name of the figure. It is often used after an Outside Swivel (S). The pivot can turn more or less depending on the

Lilt Pivot (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 71 - 2

S#8 - 2004

following figure. The end of this figure is usually (although not always) a checking action, thus leading to a back step for the man (forward for the lady) on the next figure.


FT - Fig - 67 - 137 S#7 2003

Mini-Telespin 2 measures - SQQ &QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -, sd R twd DLC cont LF turn, sd & bk LOD in momentary SCAR; begin LF spin on L, sd R DLC to CP facing DRC, tch L to R, -;

LADY CP DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, -, (Heel Turn on R) cl L to R, sd & fwd R LOD in momentary SCAR/ fwd L LOD trng LF; fwd & sd R DLC, trng LF small sd L CP facing DLW, tch R to L, -;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L slt LF HT - CBM

2 Q DLC sd R DLC 1/4 LF T - slt L sway

3 Q DRW sd & bk L LOD

3/8 LF T - mom SCAR, ptng twd LOD, delay wt transfer

4 & WL spin LF on L

1/4 LF T - keep weight on L trng lady LF, nearly CP

5 Q LOD Cont spin

3/8 LF T - cont spin in CP to end fcg near DRC

6 Q DRC Sd R DLC

T slt rise step sd on ball, rise sltly hovering

7 S DRC tch L to R

TH lwr EO7

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC slight LF TH - CBM

2 Q DRW cl L to R 1/4 LF HT - heel trn then rise to L toe

3 Q LOD sd & fwd R LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH - mom SCAR

4 & Near COH

fwd L LOD

3/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HT - rise trng LF, head well left

5 Q DRC fwd & sd R DLC

3/8 LF T -

6 Q DLW Sml sd L DLC

T slt rise

7 S DLW tch R to L

TH lower EO7

Mini-Telespin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 67 - 138 S#7 2003

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of hall. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising quickly to the toe. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left as step to the side toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall on the ball of the right foot with a slight left sway. [Step 3.] Continue turning and step to the side and back on ball of left foot (partial weight), body facing the diagonal reverse line of dance and wall, correct the sway while turning the lady to Sidecar Position. [Step 4.] Lower into the foot starting a left face spin, as lead lady to step forward. [Step 5.] Continue the spin in Closed Position on the left foot to face nearly DRC. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the ball of the right foot toward DLC in Closed Position, then rise with slight hover action. [Step 7.] Touch left foot to right in closed position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall. Lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as close the left foot to right (no weight), heel turn on the right foot and then transfer weight to left foot rising to the toe at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe in Sidecar Position, with a strong right side lead. [Step 4.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. [Step 5.] Continue turning left face on toe of right foot to face nearly DLW. [Step 6.] Small side step on left toe. [Step 7.] Touch right foot to left in Closed Position facing diagonal line of dance and wall. Lower at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES This figure may also be danced with the timing SQQ &SQQ. It is very similar to the Telespin figure with less turn and a touch at the end, thus making it easier to execute.


FT - Fig 20 - 43

S#7 2003

Natural Hover Cross 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLW - Fwd R strtng RF turn, -, trng RF sd L, cont RF trn sd R; cont RF trn fwd L in SDCAR a small step, rec bk on R, trng sltly LF sd L, fwd R DLC in BJO;

LADY CP bkng DLW - Bk L strtng RF trn, -, trng RF on L pull R to L (heel turn), trng RF sd L DLW; trng RF bk R in SDCAR, rec fwd on L, trng sltly LF sd R, bk L in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

fwd R DLW

sltly RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM in CP

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

1/4 RF

btw 1 & 2

T up

leg moves fwd, trn causes ft to end sd, slight right sway

3

Q

DRW

sd R DLW

1/2 RF

btw 2 & 3

T up

cont RF trn on L to fc DLC for stp to end sd

4

Q

DLC

fwd L DLW a sml stp

1/8 RF

btw 3 & 4

T up

CBMP in SDCAR, swy left to allow fwd stp in SDCAR, ckng up on T

5

Q

LOD

rec bk R DRC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM & CBMP

6

Q

LOD

sd & sltly fwd L COH

nil

T

up

left shoulder leading, slight left sway

7

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

TH

up, lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRC

bk L DLW

sltly RF

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBM in CP

2

Q

DRC

cl R to L

3/8 RF

btw 1 & 2

HT

cont to rise

H trn on L as R pulls to L on H, after trn chg wgt and rise to T of R

3

Q

LOD

sd L DLW

1/4 RF

btw 2 & 3

T up

leg starts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd

Natural Hover Cross (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 20 - 44

S#7 2003

4

Q

wall

bk R DLW

1/8 RF

btw 3 & 4

T up

CBMP in SDCAR, R swy

5

Q

DRW

rec fwd L DRC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM

6

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

nil

T

up

rt sd ldng

7

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

up, lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO


MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, start forward with the left leg. The turning action will cause the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn right face to end facing DLC, step side on the right toe. The right shoulder is leading. [Step 4.] Swaying to the left to clear space, step forward, a small step in CBMP and sidecar, on the left toe. This step is outside partner on the left side. It is a checking step, however; the checking action is up on the toe. Do not allow the heel to come down. [Step 5.] Recover back onto the right foot, on the toe. Start turning slightly to the left. [Step 6.] Step side on the left toe, with a left shoulder leading. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and banjo, outside partner. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn on the left foot, pull the right foot to the left on the heel. As the feet close together to complete the turn to face LOD, change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn, start the left leg forward. The turning action will cause the foot to end side on the toe, toward DLW. [Step 4.] Continuing the right face turn, check back on the toe of the right foot, in CBMP and sidecar. Sway to the right and do not drop to the heel. [Step 5.] Recover forward on the left toe with a slight turn to the left. [Step 6.] Step side on the right toe with a right shoulder leading. [Step 7.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

Step two for this figure is different from step two of a natural turn. The Natural Turn progresses along the line of dance while the Natural Hover Cross is rotating. The man must go "through" the lady on step two and the lady must go "through" the man on step three. Step four is a small step on the toe. Making a large step and lowering the weight to the heel on step four, put the dancers out of dance position. Starting this figure from Promenade Position (SCP) or outside partner (BJO) is an acceptable entry. If started from Promenade Position, there is no heel turn for the lady on step two. Her feet pass and step two is between the man's feet.


FT - Fig 27 - 57

Natural Hover Fallaway 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd R starting RF trn, -, sd L trn lady into SCP, bk R SCP fcng DRW;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk L starting RF trn, -, sd R cont trn SCP, bk L SCP fcng DRW;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

1/4 RF btw 1 & 2

T

up

do not lead heel turn, turn lady to SCP

3

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

nil

T

up

in SCP

LADY

Step

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk L DLW

1/4 RF

TH

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

sd R DLW

3/8 RF btw 2 & 3

T

up

no heel turn, end in SCP

3

Q

DRW

bk L DLC

nil

T

up

in SCP


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward, toward DLW, on the right foot with a heel lead and start a right face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Step to the side on the left toe while continuing the right face turn. Turn the lady into SCP on this step. [Step 3.] Step back toward DLC on the right toe in Semi-Closed Position. Do not lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping back toward DLW on the left foot, with toe to heel action and start right face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Step to the side toward DLW and continue the right face turn to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, toward DLC, in Semi-Closed Position. Do not lower at the end of the step.

Natural Hover Fallaway (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 27 - 58

GENERAL NOTES

The Natural Fallaway may be followed by the last four steps of a Natural Weave, and this combination is sometimes called a Natural Fallaway Weave. The Natural Fallaway is also often followed by a Slip Pivot. The amount of turn can vary from the standard amount shown above. The ending position may face DLW or the wall.


FT - Fig 41 - 85

Natural Telemark 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN BJO facing DLW - trng RF fwd R in BJO DLW outside partner,-, cont RF turn sd L DLW in CP, cont RF turn sd & fwd R LOD with right shoulder lead ready to step in SCAR;

LADY BJO facing DRC - trng RF bk L in BJO DLW,-, cont RF turn fwd R DLC in CP, cont RF turn sd & bk L LOD with left shoulder lead preparing to step in SCAR;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R DLW

slt RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBMP in BJO

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

1/4 RF between 1 & 2

T

up

Pivoting RF in CP right

sway

3

Q

DRW

sd & fwd R LOD


TH

up, lwr EO3

Strong R side lead in SCAR - foot pointing LOD body turn less

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L DLW

slt RF

TH

down rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

DRC

fwd R DLC


T

up

Slightly sway to left, toe points LOD body

trn less 3

Q

DLC

sd & bk L LOD


TH

up, lwr EO3

Strong left side lead in

SCAR


MAN Start in banjo position DLW. [Step 1.] Turning right face, step forward, DLW, outside the lady, with a right heel lead rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn and correcting the sway, step side, DLW, with a slight right sway, on the left toe, in closed position. [Step 3.] Continuing a strong right face turn, step side and forward, LOD, on the right toe, lowering to the heel with a strong right side lead in sidecar.


FT - Fig 41 - 86

LADY Start in banjo position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Turning right face, step back left, toe/heel, DLW. [Step 2.] Continuing right face turn with left sway, step forward, LOD, on the right toe, in closed position. [Step 3.] Continuing a strong right face turn, step side and back, LOD, on the left toe with a strong left side lead in sidecar, lowering to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Natural Telemark can be danced from semi-closed position and from closed position, with the lady dancing a heel turn. This figure can be done in closed position with no sway to end with lady=s head well to left, depending on the following figure


FT - Fig 3 - 9

Natural Turn

2 measures - SQQ SS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLW - fwd R strtng RF trn, -, cont RF turn sd L, bk R LOD; bk L LOD pulling R bk trn RF on L heel, -, sd R end fcg DLC in CP, -;

LADY CP bkng DLW - bk L DLW strtng RF trn, -, cl R to L for heel trn, fwd L LOD; fwd R trn RF, -, trn RF sd L to CP, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

fwd R DLW

strt RF trn

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd L DLW

1/4 RF btw 1 &

2

T up

sway to right, foot moves forward and turn causes sd step

3

Q

DRW

bk R LOD

1/8 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

right sway

4

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

nil

TH

down

CBM, heel pull

5

S

DRC

sd R DLW

3/8 RF btw 4 & 5

H,IE of F, WF & IE of left

slight dries EO5, NFR

slight left sway

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRC

bk L DLW

strt RF trn

TH

down

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

COH

Pull R to L, heel trn

1/4 RF btw 1 &

2

HT

cont to rise

sway to left, trn on left then chg wt to right

3

Q

DLC

fwd L LOD

1/8 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

left sway

4

S

LOD

fwd R LOD

slight RF

HT

down

CBM

5

S

DLW

sd L DLW

3/8 RF btw 4 &

5

TH & IE of right

slight

rise E05, NFR

slight left sway

Natural Turn (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 3 - 10


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward with the right foot heel-toe. Rise as the weight moves from the heel to the toe. The early rise should cause the lady to bring her feet together. [Step 2.] Continuing the body turn to the right, step side on the left foot on the toe. The foot starts forward and the turn causes it to end as a side step. There is no further rise. [Step 3.] Continue the right face turn to face RLOD then step back on the right foot, toe-heel. A slight amount of sway to the right will aid the turn. You lower onto the heel as the left foot collects under the body to start the next step. As you lower any sway will dissolve. [Step 4.] Step back on the left foot, toe-heel. Start turning right face with the use of CBM. There will be no rise on this step. [Step 5.] Continue to turn right face on the left heel to take a side step on the right foot towards DLW. The right foot will pull passed the left foot then move back and side. The turn will cause the step to be a side step. Take weight on the whole foot and rise slightly with a slight sway to the left. The left foot will draw to the right foot on the rise and the sway will dissolve.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to reverse line of dance and the center of the hall. Movement will begin diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to begin a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. As you lower the foot from the toe to the heel you should feel the man start to rise. Start pulling the right foot to the left foot and rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Continue the right face turn on the left foot as the right foot closes to it. Change weight to the right foot and continue the rise to the toe of the right. [Step 3.] Continue the right face turn to LOD and step forward on the left foot, toe-heel. You lower to the heel as the right foot collects under the body to start the next step. [Step 4.] Step forward with the right foot, heel-toe. Using CBM start a right face turn. There is no rise on this step. [Step 5.] Continuing the right face turn step side on the left foot, toe-heel. The foot starts forward and the turn causes it to end side. The step is down with a slight rise after taking full weight, with NFR. The rise will cause the right to draw to the left on the inside edge.

GENERAL NOTES

Step four for the man is a pull step turning on the weighted heel. When pulling the right foot back, it will pass directly under the body. Using a full Natural Turn, in most round dance routines, is not as common as using the first three steps of the figure. We usually cue these three steps as a half natural turn or 3 of a Natural Turn.


FT - Fig - 28 - 59

Natural Twist Turn

11/2 measure - SQ&Q S Level of Difficulty 6 MAN CP fcng LOD - fwd R start RF trn, -, sd L cont trn/small bk XRIBL, twist into CP fcng DLC with feet apt; Rise to toes, -,

LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk L start RF trn, -, cl R to L for heel trn/small fwd L, fwd R; sd L rise to toes and brush R to L, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R LOD

strt RF

HT

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

3/8 RF btw 1 & 2

T

rt sway

3

&

RLOD

XRIBL DLW

1/8 RF btw 2 & 3

T

rt sway

4

Q

DRC

twist RF

steps 4 & 5 are one action

5

S

COH

twist RF

3/8 rf over 4 &

5

F of R, IE T of L

rise

left sway, end in SCP DLC

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

RLOD

bk L LOD

slt RF

TH

CBM

2

Q

DLC

cl R to L

1/2 RF btw 1 & 2

HT

heel turn, left sway

3

&

LOD

fwd L LOD

T

left sway, left shoulder lead, preparing to step outside partner

4

Q

LOD

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF btw 2 & 4

T

CBM, CBMP, in BJO

5

S

DLW

sd L DLW

1/4 btw 4

& 5

T of L, IE of R T

rise

rt sway, brush, SCP DLC


Natural Twist Turn (continued)

FT - Fig - 28 - 60


MAN Start in closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on right foot with heel lead and start a right face turn. [Step 2.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward DLW, with right sway and continue the turn. [Step 3.] Step back, a small step, toward DLW on the right toe crossing well behind the left foot. [Step 4.] Twist right face on the toe of right foot and whole of the left foot into closed position, DLC, with the feet apart. End with the weight on the right foot. [Step 5.] Rise to the toes with right sway. The weight is still on the right foot.

LADY Start in closed position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping back on the left foot with a toe to heel action and start a right face turn. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left and continue the right face heel turn with left sway. [Step 3.] Take a small step forward on the left foot, toward LOD, preparing to step into BJO with a left shoulder lead and left sway. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right foot, toward DLW, in BJO and in CBMP with a left shoulder lead. Continue the right face turn. [Step 5.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward DLW, in closed position facing DRW. Rise to the toes with right sway. Brush the right foot to left at the end of step.

GENERAL NOTES Notice there is no rise for the first four steps of this figure. The fifth step could be used as the first step of the Hover Feather (see Feather). Note also that the crossing action used by the man on step 3 allows the woman to move around the man on his right with her forward steps (steps 3 and 4). Do not allow the rise at the end of step 5 to be too abrupt.


FT - Fig 17 - 39

Natural Weave

2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP DLW - fwd R strtg RF trn, -, trn RF sd L, bk R; bk L in BJO, bk R to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd & fwd L, fwd R DLW in BJO;

LADY CP bkng DLW - bk L strtg RF trn, -, cl R to L trn RF (heel turn), fwd L; fwd R in BJO outside partner, fwd L to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd R, bk L in BJO DLW;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R DLW

sltly RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd R DLW

1/4 RF btw 1 & 2

T

up

leg strts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd, slt right sway

3

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 RF btw 2 & 3

T

up

right shldr ldng, no sway

4

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO

5

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBM

6

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L

1/8 LF

T

up

ft ptg DLW bdy trn less

7

Q

wall

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO outsd W

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk L DLW

sltly RF

TH

dwn rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

DRC

cl R to L

3/8 RF

HT

cont to rise

trn RF on L chg wgt to R and rise to T (heel turn)

3

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

nil

T

up

left shldr ldg

4

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO outsd M

5

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM to CP

6

Q

LOD

sd R LOD

1/4 LF btw 5& 6

TH

up

leg strts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd

7

Q

COH

bk L DLW

nil

TH

up, lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO


FT - Fig 17 - 40


MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, start the left leg forward. The turning action will cause the foot to end with a side step toward DLW, on the toe. [Step 3.] Continue the right face turn to step back on the right toe, with a right shoulder leading. The step is toward DLC and preparing for the next step to be in banjo. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and Banjo. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right toe, into Closed Position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe. The body does not turn as much as the foot. The left shoulder is leading and you are preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. Collecting the left leg under the body, lower to the heel to prepare for the next step.

LADY Start in Closed Position, backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn on the left foot, pull the right foot to the left, on the heel. After the feet have close and the turn to a left shoulder leading is complete, change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] With a left shoulder leading, step forward on the left toe, preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and banjo, outside partner. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left toe, into closed position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, start the right leg forward. The turning action will cause the right foot to end side on the toe, toward DLW. [Step 7.] Continue turning left face on the right foot to a right shoulder leading and step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

If step one is from SCP, the lady will not do the heel turn. Her feet will pass and her second step will end side and forward. A slight increase in elevation on step six will slow the momentum to allow the dancers to collect on step seven.


FT - Fig 11 - 25

Open Impetus Turn


MAN CP RLOD - bk L strtg RF turn, -, cl R to L (heel trn), trn RF sd & sltly fwd L in SCP DLC;

LADY CP LOD - fwd R strtg RF trn, -, cont trng RF sd L, cont trng RF brush R to L then Sd & sltly fwd R in SCP DLC;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S RLOD

bk L

sltly RF

TH

down

CBM

2

Q

DRW

cl R to L

3/8 RF btw 1 &

2

HT

down, rise EO2

heel turn, complete turn on left before chg wt to right and rising to toe

3

Q

DLC

sd & sltly fwd L DLC

sltly RF

TH

up, lwr EO3

SCP moving DLC

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S LOD

fwd R

sltly RF

HT

down

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

3/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T

down rise EO2

leg moves forward and right turn causes foot to end side. right sway

3

Q

DRC

sd & sltly fwd R

1/8 RF

TH

up, lwr EO3

SCP moving DLC


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing Reverse Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face heel turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. There is no rise or sway on this step. [Step 2.] Pull the right foot, on the heel, to the left while turning right face on the left foot. Change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe continuing to turn right face. [Step 3.] Finish the right face turn and step side and slightly forward, a small step, on the left toe, in SCP moving DLC. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel for the next step.

Open Impetus Turn (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 11 - 26

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. This is a down step with no rise. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. After transferring weight, start to rise. This will cause the right foot to brush to the left as the turn continues. [Step 3.] Turning to SCP, step side and slightly forward, a small step, on the right toe, DLC. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel for the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

The lady's forward swing on step 2 will help the man's rotation for the heel turn. A slight sway to the left, by the man, on step two will help the lady be able to move through the man.


FT - Fig 10 - 25

Open Natural Turn 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP moving DLW - fwd R in SCP strtg RF trn, -, cont trn RF sd L in CP, cont trn RF bk R DLW;

LADY SCP moving DLW - fwd L DLW in SCP, -, trn RF fwd R DLW in CP, trn RF fwd L DLW prep for BJO;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

wall

fwd R DLW

slight RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM & CBMP in SCP slightly across lady

2

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

1/4 RF btw 1 &

2

T up

leg starts forward and turn causes foot to end side.

3

Q

RLOD

bk R DLW

1/4 RF btw 2 &

3 TH

up,lwr

EO3

right shoulder leading, body turns less, preparing for the next step to be in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd L DLW

slight RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBMP in SCP

2

Q

LOD

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T up

into CP as man crosses

3

Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/8 RF btw 2 &

3 TH

up, lwr EO3

left shoulder leading preparing to step in BJO outside partner


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] In SCP step forward with the right foot, in CBMP, heel-toe, starting a slight turn to the right. This step will be slightly across the lady, but should not hinder her movement. Rise as the weight moves from heel to the toe. [Step 2.] Continue the right face turn and step side across the lady's path. The left leg must begin forward and allow the turning to cause the foot to end to the side. The forward movement is necessary so the lady will have space to

Open Natural Turn (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 10 - 26

move forward. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn step back on the right foot toe-heel. The right shoulder is now leading and preparing for the next step to be in Banjo by the lady. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] In SCP step forward with the left foot, in CBMP, heel-toe, starting a slight turn to the right. Begin to rise as weight moves from the heel to the toe. [Step 2.] Turning right face step forward on the right toe, into closed position with the man. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face to a left shoulder leading and step forward on the left toe. This is preparation for the next step to be in Banjo, outside partner. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel for the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

The chart shows this figure moving DLW. It is very important for the lady's third step to be long enough to stay on the man's right side. The man must allow the lady to remain on his right side.


FT - Fig 14 - 33

Open Reverse Turn (from CP)


MAN CP DLC - fwd L strtg LF trn, -, sd & sltly bk R, bk L LOD in BJO;

LADY CP moving DLC - bk R strtg LF trn, -, sd & sltly fwd L, fwd R LOD in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT

down, rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

sd & sltly bk R DLC

1/4 LF

btw 1 & 2

T up

leg begins fwd, turn causes ft to end sd & bk.

3

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down, rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

cont to rise

leg starts back, trn causes ft to end sd & fwd

3

Q

DLW

fwd R LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3



MAN Start in Closed Dance Position, DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to indicate a left face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and slightly back on the right toe, DLC. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo, LOD. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position, backing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot, toe-heel. Begin to rise through the body. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn left face, step side and slightly forward on the left toe, continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and banjo, outside partner. Collecting the left leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

Open Reverse Turn (from CP) (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 14 - 34

GENERAL NOTES

The man must not let his head precede his left foot on step three. He should feel that the lady is further down LOD than he is.


FT - Fig 9 - 21 S#6 2002

Open Telemark


MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L DLC strtg LF trn, -, cont RF trn sd R, cont LF trn sd & fwd L DLW in SCP;

LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R strtg LF trn, -, cl L to R trn LF (heel trn), cont LF trn sd & fwd R DLW in SCP;

MAN

Step #

Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S DLC fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT down

rise EO1 CBM

2

Q DRC EO2

sd & fwd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T

up

left sway

3

Q WL EO3 sd & fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

SCP twd DLW, left sd ldng, small step to keep lady in position

LADY

Step #

Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down rise EO1 NFR CBM, draw L to R

2

Q LOD EO2

(heel trn on R) cl

L

3/8 LF btw 1 &

2

HT cont to rise

trn LF on R heel then transfer wt to left

3

Q

DLC EO3

sd & fwd R DLW

1/8 LF btw 2 &

3

TH up, lwr EO3

cont trng RF, maintain right side toward partner


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the left foot, beginning a left face turn, heel-toe. As weight moves onto the toe, rise to bring the lady's feet together for her heel turn. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn left face, swing the right leg forward, the turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. A slight sway to the left will aid the turn. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step side and slightly forward on the left toe, toward DLW in SCP. This is a small step. Lower to the heel at the end of the step as the right leg collects under the body moving into the next figure.

Open Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 9 - 22 S#6 2002

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot, toe-heel. As the man begins to rise, pull the heel of the left foot toward the right. Start to rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Turning left face on the right heel (heel turn), when facing LOD change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Continue turning left face and step side and forward on the right toe toward DLW in SCP. This is a small step and you must keep your right side toward your partner. Lower to the heel at the end of the step as the right leg collects under the body moving into the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES The figure, as described, is started from CP and ends in SCP. The lady must try to maintain Closed Position until the man takes her out to semi-closed on the last step. The man should introduce a slight dwell and Hover action on step 2 before taking step 3. The couple should maintain a tight "V" between the bodies as the third step is taken to Promenade Position (SCP). The last step is not a long step; it is almost under the body. A long step would tend to cause the couple to lunge and fall forward. The Telemark is frequently danced from a Feather Position, in which case the Feather should be danced toward DLC.

The man can under turn or over turn the figure if the choreography calls for it.


FT - Fig 29 - 61

S#7 2003

Outside Change 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng RLOD - Bk L, -, bk R trn LF, sd in SCP fcg DLW;

LADY CP fcng LOD - Fwd R, -, fwd L trn LF, sd in SCP fcg DLC;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S RLOD

L bk LOD

nil

TH

Sway left

2

Q

RLOD

R bk

1/4 LF

THT

up EO2

CBM, Foot rise

3

Q

DLW

L sd LOD

1/8 LF

T

up

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S LOD

R fwd LOD

nil

TH

Sway right

2

Q

LOD

L fwd

1/4 LF

HT

up EO2

CBM

3

Q

DLC

R sd LOD

1/8 LF

TH

up


MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot on the toe and lower at the end of this step. Sway to the left. [Step 2.] Step back on the right toe starting a left face turn using CBM. As body moves back, transfer the weight to heel and then rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Step to the side on the left toe.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right toe, lowering at the end of the step and using right sway. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot with a lead using CBM. Rise at the end of the step and begin a left face turn. [Step 3.] Step to the side on the right toe.

GENERAL NOTES

The overall amount of the turn may vary depending on the next figure. By using essentially steps 3, 4, and 5 of a Reverse Turn, the Outside Change may also be used to prepare a step to Banjo.

Outside Change (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 29 - 62

S#7 2003


FT - Fig 72 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Outside Check

1 measure – SQQ

MAN

CP DRC - Bk R trn LF, -, sd L cont LF trn, fwd R BJO-DRW ck motion;

LADY

CP DLW - Fwd L trn LF, -, sd R cont LF trn, bk L BJO ck motion;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DRC - Ending CBJO DRW

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC bk R DLW

1/8 LF TH rise EO1

2 Q RLOD sd L 1/8 LF T

3 Q DRW fwd R TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP, check forward action

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLW fwd L DLW

1/8 LF HT rise EO1

2 Q LOD sd R 1/8 LF T

3 Q DLC bk L TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP, check backward action


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position facing center and reverse line of dance and moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step back right and commence slight left face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side left and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Forward right in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. Check forward motion. Lower at the end of the step.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward left commence slight left face turn. Rise at end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side right and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Step back left in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. Check backward motion. Lower at the end of the step.

Outside Check (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 72 - 2

S#8 - 2004

GENERAL NOTES

This is a special case of the figure Feather Finish. It ends with a checking action, and is usually performed with man facing toward reverse line of dance. It will follow with the man moving backward toward diagonal center and line of dance.


FT – Fig 49 - 101 S#6 2002

Outside Spin 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN BJO LOD - Bk L trng RF small step, -, fwd R RLOD trng RF, cont RF turn sd & bk L in CP DLC;

LADY BJO RLOD - Fwd R RLOD in BJO trng RF, -, cl L to R pivoting RF on toes, fwd R in CP;

MAN

Step #


Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 S LOD bk L a small step

3/8 RF THT down CBMP in BJO - most of turn is complete before wt - foot ends bk but does not move bk

2 Q DRW fwd R cont RF

HT down, rise EO2

CBMP in BJO - a small step then rise to toe and complete turn by spinning RF

3 Q COH sd & bk L

3/8 RF btw 2 & 3, 1/4 RF on 3

TH up, lwr EO3

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 S RLOD fwd R RLOD

slight RF

HT down, rise EO1

CBMP in BJO

2 Q RLOD cl L to R 3/8 RF btw 1 & 2

toes cont to rise

Toe Pivot

3 Q DLW fwd R 1/4 RF btw 2 & 3, 1/8 RF on 3

TH up, lwr EO3

Outside Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 49 - 102 S#6 2002


MAN Start in contra banjo position facing line of dance. [Step 1] Turning the body right face, step back on the left foot. Close the left toe near to the right heel, leading the lady forward, outside the man in banjo. [Step 2] With a strong right face body turn, step forward, RLOD, outside the lady, on the right heel, rising to the toe. Most of the turn is on the toe. [Step 3] Continuing the right face turn on the right toe, step side and back on the left toe. Lower to the heel in closed position, continuing the turn, like a slip pivot.

LADY Start in contra banjo position facing RLOD. [Step 1] Turning right face, step forward, RLOD, on the right heel, rising to the toe. [Step 2] Continuing the right face turn, close the left foot to the right, pivoting on the toes of both feet. [Step 3] Completing the right face pivot, step forward, between the man's feet, on the right toe. Lower to the heel in closed position, continuing the turn, like a slip pivot.

GENERAL NOTES The Outside Spin may be danced from various facing directions and with various amounts of turn. The figure is often danced following an open natural turn with the man backing diagonally wall and line of dance.


FT - Fig 7 - 17

Outside Swivel 2 measure - S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN BJO - Bk L DLW trng 1/4 RF to SCP, -,

LADY BJO - Fwd R DLW swvlng 3/4 RF to SCP DLC, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

bk L DLW

1/4 RF

TH,

pres R toe

down

CBMP, trng lady to SCP, right remains fwd with toe in contact with the floor

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

RLOD

fwd R DLC

3/4 RF

HTH

down

CBMP, swvl RF on toe trng to SCP DLC, left toe in contact with floor


MAN Start on the right foot and in Contra Banjo. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, in CBMP with no rise, toe-heel. Keeping the right foot forward and make a strong right face turn with the body, maintaining pressure on the right toe to help balance. The body turn will cause the lady to swivel right face into Semi-Closed Position ready to move DLC.

LADY Start on the left foot and in Contra Banjo. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel-toe, and swivel 3/4 right face on the ball of the foot. When the turn is complete, settle back onto the heel of the right foot. For better balance, keep the inside edge of the left toe in contact with the floor. The right face swivel will take you to Semi-Closed Position ready to move DLC.

GENERAL NOTES

The Outside Swivel may start from an Open Natural with the lady ready to step into Banjo, outside partner. It may also start from a Checked Feathered Position, with the man outside partner. If the figure starts from a Checked Feathered Position the feet are already in CBMP. Just maintain the relative foot position for the Outside Swivel. Starting the figure from a position where the lady is stepping into Banjo, e.g., after the Open Natural Turn, turning the figure to the left is acceptable. Turning the figure either way, the man must keep his right side out of the lady's way as she swivels. Also, the lady should not move her left foot through until the next step.


FT - Fig 7 - 18


FT - Fig - 62 - 127

S#7 2003

Promenade Sway

1/2 measure - S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN SCP LOD - Fwd and sd L stretch body upwards, -,

LADY SCP LOD - Fwd and sd R stretch body upwards, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L LOD

H flat

rise (NFR)

Stretch body upwards, head left

LADY

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd R LOD

H flat

rise (NFR)

Stretch body upwards, head right


MAN Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the left foot toward LOD, heel-flat. Stretch body upwards with no foot rise and look over lead hands.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the right foot toward LOD, heel-flat. Stretch body upwards with no foot rise and look over lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES

This is a component of the Oversway that is followed by lowering, change to right sway, and turning of the heads. It has also been referred to as the High Line. This is a member of a class of figures known as Picture Figures.

Promenade Sway (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 62 - 128

S#7 2003


FT - Fig 19 - 43

Promenade Weave

2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP moving DLC - fwd R in SCP, -, strtg LF trn fwd L trng to CP, sd & sltly bk R; bk L in BJO, bk R to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd & fwd L, fwd R DLW in BJO;

LADY SCP moving DLC - fwd L in SCP, -, trn LF sd & sltly R, sd & fwd L; fwd R in BJO outside partner, fwd L to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd R, bk L in BJO DLW;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

HT

down rise EO1

CBMP in SCP

2

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM

3

Q

DLC

sd & bk R

LOD

1/4 LF

btw 2 & 3

T

up rt sd ldng, slt left sway

4

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO

5

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBM

6

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L

1/8 LF

T

up

ft ptng DLW bdy trns less

7

Q

wall

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up

lwr EO7 CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

COH

fwd L DLC

nil

HT

down, rise EO1

CBMP in SCP

2

Q

COH

sd & bk R

DLC

3/8 LF

btw 1 & 2

T

up

leg strts fwd and trn causes ft to end sd & bk

3

Q

DRW

sd & fwd L

LOD

3/8 LF

btw 2 & 3

T

up left sd ldng

4

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO

5

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM to CP

6

Q

DLC

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

btw 5 & 6

TH

up

leg strts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd

7

Q

COH

bk L DLW

nil

TH

up

lwr EO7 CBMP in BJO

Promenade Weave (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 19 - 44


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel-toe, in semi-closed position and CBMP. [Step 2.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left toe. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step side and slightly back on the right toe, with a right shoulder leading. The step is toward LOD and preparing for the next step to be in Banjo. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and Banjo. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right toe, into Closed Position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe. The body does not turn as much as the foot. The left shoulder is leading and you are preparing to step outside partner in Banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. Collecting the left leg under the body, lower to the heel to prepare for the next step.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel-toe, in Semi-Closed Position and CBMP. [Step 2.] Start a left face turn into Closed Position and step side and back on the right toe. The leg starts forward and the turn causes the foot to end side and back. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step side and forward on the left toe, with a left shoulder leading, preparing to step outside partner in Banjo. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. [Step 5] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left toe, into Closed Position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, start the right leg forward. The turning action will cause the right foot to end side on the toe, toward DLW. [Step 7.] Continue turning left face on the right foot to a right shoulder leading and step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

The man must not turn the lady into Closed Position on step one. Step two for the lady should move in the same direction as step one. The man's second step must be shorter than the lady's. He can encourage her to take an aggressive second step with his body and shorten his own to remain on the inside of her turn. What he must not do is cross his left over his right on step two. This will take the lady out of dance position.


FT - Fig 13 - 31

Quick Open Reverse (from CP) 1 measure - SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 5 MAN

CP DLC - fwd R, -, fwd L strtg LF trn/trng LF sd R, bk L in BJO; LADY

CP bkg DLC - bk L, -, bk R strtg LF trn/trng LF sd & sltly fwd L, fwd R in BJO;

MAN Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd R

nil

H

down

2

Q

DLC

fwd L

sltly LF

HT

down, rise EO2

CBM

3

&

DLC

sd & sltly bk R DLC

1/4 RF

T

up

slight left sway

4

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO4

CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk L

nil

TH

down

2

Q

DRW

bk R

sltly LF

TH

down, rise EO2 NFR

CBM

3

&

DRW

sd & fwd L

1/4 LF

T

cont to rise

right sway - foot pointed DLW

4

Q

DRW

fwd R LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO4



MAN Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel flat, with no rise. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start a left face turn, heel-toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left face, step side and slightly bk on the right foot, on the toe. [Step 4.] Step back in banjo, LOD, on the left foot, on the toe. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position moving back DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe-heel, with no rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot, using CBM to start a left face turn, toe-heel, rising through the body with no foot rise. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn and step side and forward on the left toe, continuing to rise. [Step 4.] Step forward, LOD, on the right toe, in Banjo outside partner. As the left leg collects under the body, lower

Quick Open Reverse (from CP) (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 13 - 32

to the heel to begin the next step.

GENERAL NOTES

Another way to begin this figure is from Semi-Closed Position (PP).


FT - Fig - 60 - 123

S#7 2003

Reverse Corté 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP-RLOD - Bk R trn LF, -, tch LF to R BJO-DLW, hold;

LADY CP LOD - Fwd L trn LF, -, small sd R cont trn LF, close L to R BJO-DRC;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

comm. LF

TH

CBM

2

Q

DLW

tch L to

R

trn 3/8 LF bet 1 and 2

H then toes

rise

sway right

3

Q

DLW

TH

up, lwr EO3

sway right

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

comm. LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

COH

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

T

up

sway left

3

Q

DRC

cls L to R

1/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

sway left


MAN Start in Closed dance position moving to line of dance. [Step 1.] With CBM move back on the right foot toward LOD, toe heel, and commence left face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning to the left on heels then rise to toes, touch left foot to right. [Step 3.] Hesitate as lady completes the figure to end in BJO ready to move diagonal reverse line of dance and center of the hall.

LADY Start in Closed dance position moving line of dance. [Step 1.] With CBM move forward on the left foot toward LOD, heel toe, commence left face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning to the left small step side on the right foot toward LOD on toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn

Reverse Corté (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 60 - 124

S#7 2003

left, close left foot to right foot in BJO ready to move diagonal reverse line of dance and center of the hall.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure follows with the man’s backward step (lady’s forward) in CBMP. It may commence facing any direction, but is most often used with the alignments shown. The amount of turn may be up to 5/8, in which the next step would move diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. The Reverse Corté is a figure adapted from Waltz, and begins and ends like the Hover Corté. The heel turn for the man on step 2 may also be on the toes.


FT - Fig - 23 - 49

Reverse Fallaway and Slip

1 measure - SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L start LF trn, -, sd & bk R LOD/bk L DLC SCP-DRW, trn LF bk R COH pivot CP to LOD;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R trn body LF, -, bk L/bk R DLC SCP-DRW strtng LF trn, fwd L COH cont LF trn CP to RLOD;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLC

fwd L DLC

1/4 LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DRC

sd & bk R

LOD 1/8 LF

T

up

rt shoulder lead

3

&

RLOD

bk L DLC

1/4 LF

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP

4

Q

DW

bk R COH

1/4 LF

THT

CBM, CBMP(L), toe turned in

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd & bk L

LOD

nil

T up

left shoulder lead

3

&

wall

bk R DLC

1/2 LF

T

lwr EO3

CBM, CBMP

4

Q

COH

fwd L COH

1/4 LF

TH

CBM, CBMP(R)


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on the left foot with a heel lead toward DLC. Start a left face turn using CBM. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step back and to the side, toward LOD, on the right toe. The right shoulder is leading in Fallaway turning to SCP. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, toward DLC in CBMP (SCP-DRW). Begin to lower at the end of the step. [Step 4.] Step back on the right toe toward COH with the toe turned in. Pivot left face into Closed Position. Keep the left foot in CBMP during the pivot.

Reverse Fallaway & Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 23 - 50

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping back on the right foot with a toe to heel action using CBM. Rise at the end of the step with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Turning left face, step back and side on the left toe in Fallaway with left shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe toward DLC in CBMP (SCP-DRW). Begin to lower at the end of the step. [Step 4.] Turning left face (body turns less), step forward toward LOD on the left toe. When taking weight allow the right foot to assume CBMP and pivot left face with the man.

GENERAL NOTES

Maintain a good SCP (promenade) on steps 2 and 3. The lady may keep her head to the left on steps 2 and 3, to keep the position more compact if she wishes. The man must leave his left foot forward in CBMP during the pivot for the proper entry into the next figure. The timing for the Reverse Fallaway and Slip can be SQQQ, SQQS, SQQ&, S&QQ or SQ&Q. The SQ&Q timing is most often used in Round Dancing.


FT - Fig - 34 - 71

Reverse Fallaway 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L starting LF trn, -, sd & bk R LOD, bk L DLC SCP fcng DRW;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R trn body LF, -, bk L, bk R DLC SCP fcng DRW;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

1/8 LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

COH

sd & bk R LOD

1/4 LF btw 2 & 3

T

up

right shoulder lead

3

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP, SCP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd & bk L LOD

nil

T

up

left shoulder lead

3

Q

wall

bk R DLC

-

T

lwr EO3

CBMP, SCP


MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward with a heel lead toward DLC and starting a left face turn (CBM). Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step back and side, toward LOD, on the right toe into fallaway position with a right shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe toward DLC in CBMP (SCP-RLOD). Lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping back on the right foot with a toe to heel action and start a left face body turn (CBM). Rise at the end of the step with no foot rise. [Step 2] Step back and side on the left toe into fallaway with a left shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe toward DLC in CBMP (SCP-RLOD). Lower at the end of the step.


FT - Fig - 34 - 72

GENERAL NOTES The lady may keep her head to the left while in the fallaway position (steps 2 and 3) to keep a more compact position. The Reverse Fallaway is often followed by a Slip Pivot (see Reverse Fallaway and Slip).


FT - Fig 8 - 19

Reverse Turn (including the Feather Finish) 2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP or BJO DLC - fwd L strtg LF trn, -, trng LF sd R, trng LF bk L; bk R cont LF trn, -, trng LF sd & sltly fwd L, fwd R in BJO;

LADY CP or BJO - bk R strtg LF trn, -, L cl to R heel trn, fwd R; fwd L cont LF trn, trng LF sd R, trng LF bk L in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLC fwd L DLC

strt LF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

sd R

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T

up

foot starts forward and turn causes it to end side, slight left sway

3

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

1/8 btw 2 & 3

TH

up, lwr EO3

4

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

slight LF

THT

down, rise EO4

CBM, no sway

5

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 4 &

5

T

up

foot points DLW body turns less

6

Q

wall

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up, lwr EO6


LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S RLOD bk R DLC

slight LF

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBM, left foot starts pulling to Right on heel

2

Q

DRW

L cl to R (heel trn)

3/8 LF btw 1 &

2

HT

cont to rise

turn on right then chg wt to left and rise, slight right sway

3

Q

LOD

fwd R LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

sway dissolves on lowering action

4

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

slight LF

HT

down, rise EO4

CBM

5

Q

COH

SD R DLC

1/4 LF btw 4 &

5

TH

up

foot starts forward, turn will cause it to end sd

6

Q

DRC

bk L DLW

1/8 btw 5 & 6

TH

up, NFR, lwr EO6

CBMP in BJO partner is outside

Reverse Turn (w/Feather Finish) (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 8 - 20


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position or a Feathered Position (BJO). [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the left foot, beginning a left turn, heel-toe. As weight moves onto the toe, rise to bring the lady's feet together for her heel turn. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn to the left, swing the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. A slight sway to the left will aid the turn. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step bk, LOD, on the left foot, toe-heel. Lower to the heel as the right leg begins to collect under the body. The sway dissolves as you lower. [Step 4.] Using CBM to continue the left face turn, step back down LOD on the right foot, toe-heel-toe. The turning action to the left will continue on the right foot as the left foot collects under the body. This is when a rise to the toe will occur. [Step 5.] Point the left foot to DLW and take weight on the toe. The body turns less, only to the wall. [Step 6.] Step forward outside partner, in banjo, on the toe. The body stays facing the wall even though the figure is moving DLW. Collecting the right foot under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next figure.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position or a Feathered Position (BJO). [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot toe-heel. As the man begins to rise, pull the left foot toward the right foot on the heel. Start to rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right foot while continuing to turn left face on the right foot. When facing LOD, change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, toe-heel, LOD. Lower to the heel as the left leg collects under the body to begin the next step. [Step 4.] Using CBM to continue the left face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. Rise as weight moves onto the toe. [Step 5.] Continuing the left face turn, start the right foot forward. The turning will cause the foot to end side, up on the toe. [Step 6.] Continue the left face turn and step back, DLW, in CBMP and BJO on the toe. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next figure. The body turns less than the feet on this step.

GENERAL NOTES

Given the alignment in the above chart, the first two steps, for the man, move DLC. The second two steps move LOD. The last two steps move DLW. Steps 4 - 6 - Feather Finish A Feather Finish is often danced as a separate figure, without step 1, 2 and 3. Sway always helps a turn, however; the Foxtrot is a moving dance and too much sway hinders movement. If a Top Spin is to follow the Reverse Turn or Feather Finish then there will be no lowering action on step 6.


FT – Fig – 24 - 51

Reverse Wave 2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

Man Start in BJO fcng LOD - fwd L trn LF, -, sd R cont trn, bk L; bk R trn LF, -, bk L, bk R;

Lady Start in BJO fcng RLOD - bk R trn LF, -, cl L to R for heel trn, fwd R; fwd L trn LF, -, fwd R, fwd L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd R LOD

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

up

left sway

3

Q

DRC

bk L DLW

nil

TH

lwr EO3

CBM, left sway

4

S

DRC

bk R DLW

1/8 LF

TH

5

Q

RLOD

bk L RLOD

nil

T

rise EO5

right sway

6

Q

RLOD

bk R RLOD

nil

TH

lwr EO6

right sway

Lady

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

1/4 LF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

Wall

cl L to R

1/8 LF

HT

up

right sway, heel turn

3

Q

DLW

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

lwr EO3

right sway

4

S

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/8 LF

H

CBM

5

Q

LOD

fwd R LOD

nil

HT

rise EO5

left sway

6

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

nil

TH

lwr EO6

left sway

Reverse Wave (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 24 - 52


MAN Start in banjo position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, using a heel lead, starting to turn left face (CBM). [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step to the side on the right toe. Use sway to the left. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, lowering to heel at the end of step. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot, toe/heel, starting a slight left face turn to face RLOD. [Step 5.] Step back on the left toe, using right sway. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, toe/heel and continue the right sway. Begin to lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in banjo position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot beginning a left face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Pull the left heel to the right heel and turn left face on the right foot (heel turn). When the turn is completed, change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe. Use sway to the right. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, toe/heel, maintaining the right sway. Begin to lower on the end of the step. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot with heel lead and turn left face (CBM). [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot with heel lead and rise to the toe at the end of the step. Use sway to the left. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left toe and lower to the heel at the end of step.

GENERAL NOTES This figure consists of the first three steps of a reverse turn, and a backing three step in which the steps for the man and lady are approximately the opposite of a normal three step. The man should be careful not to let his weight or poise fall back during the backing part of the figure. The normal amount of turn for the figure is 1/2, as shown above, however, a 5/8 turn is also used.


FT - Fig - 58 - 119

S#7 2003

Right Turning Lock

1 measure – Q&QS Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

CP RLOD - Bk R trn RF/cross LIFR cont RF trn, fwd & sd R trn SCP-DLC, fwd & sd L SCP-DLC, -;

LADY

CP LOD - Fwd L trn RF/cross RIBL cont RF trn, bk & sd L trn SCP-DLC, fwd & sd R SCP-DLC, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

1/8 RF

T

down

right sd leading, sway left

2

&

DRC

XLIF of R

1/4 RF

T

down

sway left

3

Q

DLC

fwd & sd R DLC

1/8 RF

HT

rise EO3

brush L to R

4

S

LOD

fwd & sd

L

TH

up, lwr EO4

SCP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

1/8 RF

HT

down

Left side leading, sway right

2

&

DLW

XRIB of L

1/4 RF

T

down

Sway right

3

Q

DRW

Bk & sd L LOD

3/8 RF

T

rise EO3

brush L to R

4

S

COH

fwd & sd

R

TH

up, lwr EO4

SCP


MAN

Start in Closed dance position reverse line of dance, moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step back right with right side leading and sway left on the toe. Turn right face one-eighth. [Step 2.] Cross left in front of right continuing to sway to the left and continuing to turn right face. [Step 3.] Step forward and side right between lady’s feet. Continue right turn to Semi-Closed Position ready to move diagonal line of dance and center of hall. Rise at the end of the step and brush left to right. [Step 4.] Step forward and side left toward diagonal line of dance and center of hall in Semi-Closed Position. Lower at the end of the step.

Right Turning Lock (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 58 - 120

S#7 2003

LADY

Start in Closed dance position face line of dance and moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward left with left side leading and right sway heel to toe. Turn right face one-eighth. [Step 2.] Cross right in back of left continuing to sway to the right and continuing to turn right face. [Step 3.] Step back and side right toward line of dance. Continue right turn to Semi-Closed Position ready to move diagonal line of dance and center of hall. Rise at the end of the step and brush right to left. [Step 4.] Step forward and side right toward diagonal line of dance and center of hall in semi-closed position. Lower at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

This is an advanced variation of the Left Turning Lock. Dance well into the knees on steps 1 through 3 progressing toward line of dance before rising at the end of step 3.


FT - Fig - 56 - 115

S#7 2003

Ripple Chassé

1 measure – SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 5

MAN

SCP LOD - Thru R, -, fwd & sd L sway rt/cls R to L, fwd & sd L remove sway;

LADY

SCP LOD - Thru L, -, fwd & sd R sway lft/cls L to R, fwd & sd R remove sway;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R LOD

HT

rise EO1

CBMP with slight CBM

2

Q

DLW

fwd & sd L LOD

IE of T

up

sway right

3

&

DLW

cls R to L

T

up

sway right

4

Q

DLW

fwd & sd L LOD

IE of TH

up, lwr EO4

remove sway

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd L LOD

HT

rise EO1

CBMP with slight CBM

2

Q

DLC

fwd & sd R LOD

IE of T

up

sway left

3

&

DLC

cls L to R

T

up

sway left

4

Q

DLC

fwd & sd R LOD

IE of TH

up, lwr EO4

remove sway


MAN

Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step through with right foot toward line of dance with heel lead. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step forward and side with inside edge of left toe commence sway to the right and turn head to the right. [Step 3.] Close right foot to left foot while maintaining right sway. [Step 4.] Step forward and side with inside edge of left toe removing sway and turning head to left in Semi-Closed Position. Lower to heel at end of the step.

Ripple Chassé (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 56 - 116

S#7 2003

LADY

Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step through with left foot toward line of dance with heel lead. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step forward and side with inside edge of right toe commence sway to the left and turn head to the left. [Step 3.] Close left foot to right foot while maintaining left sway. [Step 4.] Step forward and side with inside edge of right toe removing sway and turning head to right in Semi-Closed Position. Lower to heel at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is adapted from Waltz, and is a variation of the SCP Chassé. It may commence facing any direction. Maintain compact Semi-Closed Position throughout. Move gradually into and out of the sway in steps 2 and 3.


FT - Fig - 66 - 135 S#7 2003

Rudolph Ronde Slip


MAN CP facing LOD – Fwd R relax R knee, -, rec bk L, slip bk R;

LADY CP facing RLOD - Bk L trn RF Ronde R clockwise, -, bk R, trn LF and step fwd L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R LOD

RF 1/8

HF

down

2

Q

DLW


T

down

rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DLC

bk R

LF 3/8

TH

up

lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

RF 3/8

T

wide Ronde R clockwise

2

Q

DLC


T

down

rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DRW

fwd R

LF ½

TH

up

lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step forward on right foot between lady’s feet and relax right knee, heel flat. Turn body right face during lady’s Ronde to end in Semi-Closed Position line of dance while keeping left foot in position. [Step 2.] Step back on left foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Small step backward on right foot and rotating body left face to end in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of the hall. Lower at end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing reverse line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step back onto left toe, relax left knee and Ronde right foot clockwise in a wide arc with the toe pointed to end in Semi-Closed Position line of dance. [Step 2.] Step back on right foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Turn left face and step forward toward reverse line of dance into Closed Dance Position. Continue left face

Rudolph Ronde Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 66 - 136 S#7 2003

rotation to end facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Lower at end the step.

GENERAL NOTES

The Rudolph Ronde requires good balance to execute. It is critical that the man soften his right knee during the first step and maintain an upright position. An entry from a pivoting action makes this action even more critical because of the power that can be generated in the pivot. Keep hips toward partner. The lady’s Ronde foot may be on or near the floor, or the foot may be well off of the ground. The characteristics of this figure are similar to the Fallaway Ronde Slip.


FT - Fig 75 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Rumba Cross

1 measure – Q&QS

MAN

CP DLW - Fwd L with L sd lead/XRIB of L with R sway comm RF trn, remove sway sd & bk L pivot RF, fwd & sd R CP-DLW;

LADY

CP DLW - Bk R with R sd lead/XLIF of R with L sway comm RF trn, remove sway fwd R pivot RF, bk L CP;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending CP DLW

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L DLW

1/4 RF HT L side lead

2 & DRW XRIB of L

1/4 RF T rise EO2

sway right in CBMP

3 Q DRC sd & bk L

1/2 RF T up neutralize sway; pivot

4 S DLW fwd R DLW

nil TH up, lwr EO4

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q DRC bk R DLW

1/4 RF T

R side lead

2 & DLC XLIF of R

1/4 RF T rise EO2

sway left in CBMP

3 Q DLW Fwd R DLW

1/2 RF HT up neutralize sway; pivot

4 S DRC Bk L nil TH up, lwr EO4


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] With left side leading, step forward with left foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance with heel lead. [Step 2.] Cross right in back of left on balls of feet well into knees, and commence sway to the right while turning right face to face diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face and step back and side left. Commence

Rumba Cross (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 75 - 2

S#8 - 2004

pivot right face. [Step 4.] Step forward right completing pivot to face diagonal wall and line of dance. Lower to heel at end of the step.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal center and reverse line of dance moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] With right side leading, step backward with right foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 2.] Cross left in front of right on balls of feet well into knees, and commence sway to the left while turning right face to face diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face and step forward right. Commence pivot right face. [Step 4.] Step back left completing pivot to face diagonal center and reverse line of dance. Lower to heel at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure as presented is a Rumba Cross and Pivot. The Rumba Cross portion may be used separately with a small step side in place of the pivoting action. Timing in that case would be QQS. Facing directions commonly used begin as shown (diagonal wall and line of dance) or diagonal center and line of dance, although other alignments are possible. This figure is more easily executed and better expresses the flavor of Foxtrot if it progresses along the line of direction for each step. The crossing action should be loose and near the knees rather than near the ankles.


FT - Fig 42 - 87

Running Open Natural Turn

1 measure - SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP LOD -Thru R strtg RF trn, -, sd & bk L/bk R BJO with rt sd lead fc DRW, bk L BJO;

LADY SCP LOD - Thru L strtg RF trn, -, fwd R cont trn/fwd L with lft sd lead, fwd R BJO fc DLC;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

Thru R DLC

sltly RF

HT

up EO1

CBMP

2

Q

WALL

sd & bk L DLC

1/4 RF

T

up

3

&

DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 RF

T

up

rt sd lead

4

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

1/8 RF

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

Thru L DLC

-

HT

up EO1

CBMP

2

Q

COH

fwd R DLC

1/8 RF

T

up

trn head lft in CP

3

&

DLC

fwd L DLC

1/8 RF

T

up

4

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

1/8 RF

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP


MAN Start in semi-closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] With the left side leading step forward on the right foot heel lead toward DLC, rising to the toe and beginning a right face turn. [Step 2.] Step side and back on the left toe DLC blending to closed position. [Step 3.] Continue right face turn and step back on the right toe. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe DLC lowering to the heel leading the lady to step forward in BJO.


FT - Fig 42 - 88

LADY Start in semi-closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] With the right side leading, step forward toward DLC on the heel of the left foot, rising to the toe of the left foot. [Step 2.] Step forward toward DLC on the toe of the right foot. [Step 3.] Turn the body right face and the head to the left in closed position, and then step forward on the toe of the left foot. [Step 4.] With a slight left side lead, step forward toward DLC outside man on the toe of the right foot, lowering to the heel of the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES When dancing the figure from semi-closed position the man must keep his right side stretched and his right elbow up and extended to allow the Lady adequate space to dance.


FT - Fig 43 - 89

Running Spin Turn 1 measure - SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP RLOD - bk L LOD pvtng RF ,-, fwd R LOD cont trn/sd & bk L DLC, bk R DLC with rt sd lead;

LADY CP LOD - fwd R pvtng RF ,-, bk L LOD cont trn/sd & fwd R DLC, fwd L DLC with lft sd lead;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/2 RF

TH

NFR

CBM pvtng

2

Q

LOD

fwd R LOD

1/4 RF

HT

UP EO2

CBM, accelerate trn on R ft

3

&

WALL

sd & bk L

DLC 1/8 RF

T

UP

sml stp

4

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

-

TH

lower EO3

rt sd lead, almost fcng RLOD

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R LOD

1/2 RF

HT

NFR

CBM pvtng

2

Q

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/4 RF

THT

rise EO2

CBM accelerate rotation

3

&

COH

sd & fwd R

DLC 1/8 RF

T

up

4

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

-

TH

lower EO3

lft sd lead, almost fcng LOD


MAN Start in closed position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step back on the left foot toe to heel LOD, pivoting right face to face LOD. [Step 2.] Step forward with the heel of the right foot LOD rising to the toe with an accelerated right face turn to face the wall and slightly DRW. [Step 3.] Step side and back on the toe of the left foot, continuing the right face turn. [Step 4.] With a right shoulder lead and facing almost RLOD, step back on the toe of the right foot lower to the heel of the right foot leading Lady to step forward to BJO.


FT - Fig 43 - 90

LADY Start in closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step forward on the heel of the right foot LOD pivoting right face to face RLOD. [Step 2.] Step back on the toe of the left foot lowering to the heel and accelerating the right face turn rising to the left toe. [Step 3.] Step side and back on the toe of the right foot DLC. [Step 4.] Facing almost LOD step forward on the toe of the left foot lowering to the heel preparing to step forward outside the man in BJO.

GENERAL NOTES Accelerating the body rotation on steps 2 and 3 gives the figure a sharp and flowing feeling and allowing ample time to step back on the right foot collecting the weight as the man lowers to the heel.


FT - Fig - 53 - 1 S#6 2002

Same Foot Lunge 1 measure - SQQ

MAN CP fcg COH R ft free - Sd R LOD, -, relax R knee look R and stretch L side, trn hips R stretch R side and look L;

LADY SCP fcg DRW feet slightly apart, R ft free - XRIB under body, -, stretch R side turn head to L, stretch L side turn head to R;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork Rise

& Fall

Technique

1 S COH sd & sltly fwd R

- IE to F lwr on L

w/slt L sway lwr on 1, to xtnd R leg otsd W’s L, xfr wt to R on 2 w/soft knee

2 Q COH - - F - Stretch L sd look R

3 Q COH - Slt RF F - rotate hips sltly RF w/R sd stretch, look L

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork Rise

& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW XRIB - T to B lwr on L

w/slt R sway lwr on 1, to cross R leg undr bdy in CBMP, xfr wt to R on 2 w/soft knee, head R

2 Q DRW - - F - Stretch R sd look L

3 Q DRW - Slt RF F - Stretch L sd look R

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing COH with right foot free. [Step 1.] Lower into left leg swaying slightly to the left allow right foot to extend side and forward on the inside edge of foot pointing DLC then transfer weight to the right foot with soft knee keeping head to left. [Step 2.] Stretch left side and change head to right. [Step 3.] Rotate hips and upper body slightly to the right, stretch right side and change head to look left.

LADY Start in promenade position facing DRW with weight on left foot and feet slightly apart. [Step 1.] Lower into left leg swaying slightly to the right as extend right toe back R under body into CBMP then transfer weight to the ball of the right foot with soft knee keeping head

Same Foot Lunge (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 53 - 2 S#6 2002

to right. [Step 2.] Stretch right side and turn head to left. [Step 3.] Rotate hips and upper body slightly to the right. Stretch left side and change head to right.

GENERAL NOTES The same foot lunge is danced in a somewhat unusual position. The man dances in closed position while the lady is in SCP with the outside of her left thigh against the inside of the man’s right thigh. This position in generally achieved by a preparation figure or step in which the lady stepped to side on her left foot, whereas the man did not take a normal right foot step but “blocks” the lady’s left leg with his right by extending it slightly forward. Facing directions and timings vary.


FT - Fig 73 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Slow Side Lock

1 measure – SQQ

MAN

SCP DLC - Fwd R, -, fwd L comm LF trn, cross RIB of L CP-DLC;

LADY

SCP DLC - Fwd L, -, fwd R comm LF trn, cross LIF of R cont trn CP;

MAN - Starting SCP fcg LOD - Ending CP DLC

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S LOD fwd R DLC

HT rise EO1

2 Q DLC fwd L 1/4 LF T

3 Q DLC XRIB of L

TH up, lwr EO3

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S COH fwd L DLC

HT rise EO1

2 Q COH fwd R 1/4 LF T

3 Q RLOD XLIF of R

1/8 LF TH up, lwr EO3


MAN

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance and moving toward diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward right toward diagonal center and line of dance with heel lead. Rise at end of step. [Step 2.] Step forward left toward diagonal center and line of dance. Rotate left face ¼ as woman folds in front of man. [Step 3.] Cross right behind left to Closed Position diagonal center and line of dance. Lower at the end of the step.

Slow Side Lock (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 73 - 2

S#8 - 2004

LADY

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing center and moving diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Forward left toward diagonal center and line of dance. Rise at end of step. [Step 2.] Step forward right toward diagonal center and line of dance. Rotate left face 1/4 folding in front of man. [Step 3.] Cross left in front of right continue left face rotation to Closed Position face diagonal wall and reverse line of dance.

GENERAL NOTES

This is a useful figure to blend from Semi-Closed Position to Closed Position and is used in both Waltz and Foxtrot. As written, on the third step the man crosses the right foot behind the left, but he may simply close his right to his left. This figure is also called Rising Lock and Pickup Lock. The figure may also be danced Closed of BJO Position facing RLOD.


FT – Fig 45 - 93 S#6 2002

Spin and Twist 2 measures - SQQ &QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg RLOD - bk L trng RF 1/2, -, fwd R twd LOD trng RF 1/2, side L twd WL/XRIB of L; twist RF on both feet to fc LOD, rise taking wgt on R with slt RF turn, sd & fwd L twd DLC in SCP, -;

LADY CP fcg LOD - fwd R trng RF 1/2, -, bk & sltly sd L, cl R to L/fwd L arnd M; fwd R arnd M, fwd L rising and brushing R to L and trng to fc COH in SCP, sd & fwd R twd DLC in SCP, -;

MAN Step

#


Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 S RLOD bk L toe turned in

1/2 RF THT - CBM starting RF pivot

2 Q LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HT - CBM, strong RF pivot arnd woman

3 Q RLOD sd L WL 1/8 RF TF lwr sltly

4 & DRC XRIB of L & sltly bk

1/8 RF T of R split wgt

down begin RF twist turn on ball of R, heel of L, with slight R sway

5 Q COH twist RF both feet

1/4 RF T of R, H of L

- continue turn losing sway

6 Q LOD xfr Wt to R Slt RF T rise change to slight L sway, transfer wt to R, rising slightly, trn lady to SCP

7 S LOD sd & fwd L DLC

- TF lwr EO7

no Sway

LADY Step

#


Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 S LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HT - CBM pivoting RF

2 Q RLOD bk L 1/2 RF T - CBM

3 Q LOD cl R to L 1/8 RF heel turn

- straighten legs but do not lock knees

4 & DLW fwd L 1/8 RF T -

5 Q WL fwd R 1/4 RF T -

6 Q RLOD fwd L brushing

1/4 RF T rise open Head

7 S COH sd & fwd R twd DLC

- TF lower EO7

Spin & Twist (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 45 - 94 S#6 2002

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step back toward LOD with the left foot, toe turned in, pivoting RF to LOD. Although the footwork is THT the heel is in contact with the floor during the actual turn. [Step 2.] Step forward LOD with a right heel lead, pivoting right face and rising to the toe. Finish facing RLOD. [Step 3.] Step side toward the wall on the left foot, toe/flat, with a slight left sway, leading lady to close her feet. [Step 4.] Cross the right foot behind the left and slightly back with right sway. [Step 5.] Losing sway rotate RF on the ball of the right foot and heel of the left. [Step 6.] Take full weight on right foot and hover allowing lady to brush. Turn right slightly to open lady to SCP and stretch right side. [Step 7.] Step side and forward in SCP to DLC lowering at the end of the step.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step forward toward LOD with a right heel lead, rise to the toe and pivot to face RLOD. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face pivot step back left toward LOD, toe to heel. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left for a heel turn. [Step 4.] Step forward on the toe of the left foot moving clockwise around the man. [Step 5.] Step forward on the toe of the right foot moving clockwise around the man. [Step 6.] Continue forward around the man on the toe of the left foot rising slightly, brushing right to left and turning to SCP. [Step 7.] Step side and forward toward DLC in SCP lowering slightly at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES This figure could also be danced with the timing SQQ&SQQ.


FT - fig 44 - 91

Spin Turn


MAN CP facing RLOD - bk L pivoting RF,-, trng RF fwd R, sd & slightly bk L ;

LADY CP facing LOD - fwd R pivoting RF,-, trng RF bk & slightly sd L, brush R to L then sd & slightly fwd;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L

1/2 RF

THT

down

pivoting with R foot in CBMP

2

Q

LOD

fwd R

1/4 RF

HT

down rise EO2

3

Q

WALL

sd &

slightly bk L

1/8 RF

TH

up lower EO3

a small step end fcg DRW

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R

1/2 RF

HT

down

pivoting with L foot in CBMP

2

Q

RLOD

bk L

1/4 RF

T

rise EO2

take wgt then rise brushing R to L

3

Q

COH

sd &

slightly fwd R

1/8 RF

TH

lower EO3

end fcg DLC

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:

MAN Start in CP facing RLOD [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, step back on left foot with a right face pivoting action. Keep right foot in a forward position. [Step 2.] After pivoting 1/2 step forward on the heel of right foot then rise to toe continue right face spin. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on the toe of left foot this should be a small step, then lower to the heel. LADY Start in CP position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Forward on right foot with a right face pivoting action keep left foot in back position. [Step 2.] Step back on toe of left foot rising and pivoting right face brush right foot to left foot. [Step 3.] Continue right face pivot, step side and forward on right foot, this is a small step


FT - fig 44 - 92

GENERAL NOTES The Spin Turn usually starts in Close Position man facing RLOD and ends in Close Position man facing DW. The amount of turn may vary depending on the choreographer. The Spin Turn can be Aunder turned@ with man ending facing LOD or Aoverturned@ with man ending facing DRW.


FT - Fig - 65 - 133 S#7 2003

Telefeather 2 measures - SQQ &QQQQ Level of Difficulty 8

MAN CP DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -, sd R twd DLC cont LF turn, sd & bk LOD in momentary SCAR; begin LF spin on L, sd R DLC cont trn, sd & fwd L DLW, fwd R BJO-DLW;

LADY CP DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, -, (Heel Turn on R) cl L to R, sd & fwd R LOD in momentary SCAR/ fwd L LOD trng LF; fwd & sd R DLC, cl L to R cont trn, sd & bk R DLW, bk L BJO;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique


2 Q DLC sd R DLC

1/4 LF T - slt L sway

3 Q DRW sd & bk L LOD

3/8 LF T - momentary SCAR, ptng twd LOD, delay weight transfer

4 & WL spin LF on L

1/4 LF T - keep weight on L trng lady LF, nearly CP

5 Q LOD Cont spin

3/8 LF T - cont spin in CP to end fcg near DRC

6 Q DRC Sd R DLC

3/8 LF T slt rise

step sd on ball, rise sltly hovering

7 Q wall Sd & fwd L DLW

T

8 Q wall Fwd R DLW

TH Lwr EO8

CBMP BJO

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

slight LF TH - CBM

2 Q DRW cl L to R ¼ LF HT - heel trn then rise to L toe

3 Q LOD sd & fwd R LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH - momentary SCAR

4 & Near COH

fwd L LOD

3/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HT - Rise trng LF, head well left

5 Q DRC fwd & sd R DLC

3/8 LF T -

Telefeather (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 65 - 134 S#7 2003

6 Q DLW cl L to R 3/8 LF T slt rise

7 Q COH Sd & bk R DLW

TH

8 Q COH Bk L DLW

TH lower EO8

CBMP BJO

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of hall. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising quickly to the toe. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left as step to the side toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall on the ball of the right foot with a slight left sway. [Step 3.] Continue turning as step to the side and back on ball of left foot (partial weight), body facing the wall, neutralize the sway while turning the lady to sidecar position. [Step 4.] Lower into the foot starting a left face spin, as lead lady to step forward. [Step 5.] Continue the spin in Closed Position on the left foot to face nearly DRC. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the ball of the right foot toward DLC continue left face turn, then rise with slight hover action. [Step 7.] Forward and side left toward diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 8.] Forward right toward diagonal line of dance and wall in Banjo. Lower at the end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as close the left foot to right (no weight), heel turn on the right foot and then transfer weight to left foot rising to the toe at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe in Sidecar Position, with a strong right side lead. [Step 4.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. [Step 5.] Continue turning left face on toe of right foot to face nearly DLW. [Step 6.] Close left foot to right on the toes and continue left face turn. [Step 7.] Step back and side right toward diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 8.] Step back left toward diagonal line of dance and wall in Banjo. Lower at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES This figure is a variant of the Telespin with an extra step forward in Banjo.


FT – Fig 46 - 95 S#6 2002

Telespin 2 measures - SQQ &QQS Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -,sd R twd DLC cont LF turn, sd & bk LOD in SCP; begin LF spin on L, sd R DLC to CP facing wall, sd & fwd L twd DLW in BJO,-;

LADY CP DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF,-,(Heel Turn on R) cl L to R, sd & fwd R LOD in SCP/ fwd L LOD trng LF; fwd & sd R DLC, trng LF cl L to R in CP, bk R DLW in BJO,-;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique


2 Q DLC sd R DLC

1/4 LF T - slt L sway

3 Q DRC sd & bk L LOD

3/8 LF B - pointing twd LOD

4 & WL spin LF on L

1/4 LF B - keep weight on L trng lady LF, nearly CP

5 Q LOD cont spin 3/8 LF B - cont spin in CP to end fcg near DRC

6 Q DRC sd R DLC

3/8 LF B slt rise step sd on ball, rise sltly hovering – cont trn

7 S WL sd & fwd L DLW

- TH lwr EO7

CBM preparing to step otsd partner in BJO

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

slight LF TH - CBM

2 Q DRW cl L to R 1/4 LF HT - heel trn then rise to L toe

3 Q DLW sd & fwd R LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH - SCP

4 & near COH fwd L LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

HT - rise trng LF, head well left

5 Q fwd & sd R DLC

3/8 LF T - -

6 Q DRW cl L to R 5/8 LF btw 6 & 7

T slt rise toe turn

7 S COH EO7 bk R DLW

- TH lower EO7

R sd leading in BJO

Telespin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 46 - 96 S#6 2002

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising quickly to the toe. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left as step to the side toward DLC on the ball of the right foot with a slight left sway. [Step 3.] Continue turning as step to the side and back on ball of left foot (partial weight), body facing the wall, correct the sway while turning the lady to semi-closed position. [Step 4.] Lower into the foot starting a left face spin, as lead lady to step forward. [Step 5.] Continue the spin in closed position on the left foot to face nearly DRC. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the ball of the right foot toward DLC in closed position, then rise with slight hover action continuing to turn to the left. [Step 7.] Finishing the left turn as step side and forward on the left toe toward DLW turning the lady to BJO position. Lower the heel at the end of the step.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot toward DLC, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as close the left foot to right (no weight), heel turn on the right foot and then transfer weight to left foot rising to the toe at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe toward DLC, dancing counter clockwise to closed position, with a strong right side lead. [Step 4.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. [Step 5.] Continue turning left face on toe of right foot to face nearly DRW. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right on the toes. [Step 7.] Finish the left face turn as you step side and back on right toe foot toward DLW with the right side leading in BJO. Lower to the heel at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES This figure may also be danced with the timing SQQ&SQQ. It may also be ended in SCP or CP as follows: To end in SCP, the man uses less upper body turn between steps six and seven to maintain the lady in semi-closed position. To end in CP (man normally backing toward LOD), the man steps back on the left foot on step seven, generally with a delayed weight change.


FT – Fig 50 - 103 S#6 2002

Three Fallaways (with Feather End) 3 measures - QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6 MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L, sd R DLC, XLIB sway L, bk R DLC; sd L LOD, XRIB sway R, fwd L LOD, sd R LOD; XLIB sway L, bk R LOD, sd & fwd L DLW, fwd R in CBJO lowering;

LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R, sd L DLC, XRIB & open head, sd & fwd L DLC & close head; sd R LOD, XLIB, bk R DLC, sd L LOD; XRIB & open head, fwd L LOD & close head, sd & bk R DLW, bk L DLW;

MAN Step #


Step & Direction

Body Turn Footwork Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC 1/8 LF HT Rise CBM

2 Q COH sd R DLC 1/8 LF T up begin L sway

3 Q DRC XLIB 1/8 LF T up CBMP -retain L sway

4 Q RLOD bk R DLC 1/8 LF T up CBM - no sway

5 Q DRW sd L LOD - T up begin R sway

6 Q “ XRIB - T up CBMP - retain R sway

7 Q “ fwd L LOD 3/8 LF T up CBM - no sway

8 Q LOD sd R LOD 3/8 LF T up begin L sway

9 Q DRC XLIB - T up CBMP - retain L sway

10 Q ” bk R LOD 1/4 LF T up CBM - no sway

11 Q DRW sd & fwd L DLW

1/8 LF T up foot pts DLW - body turns less - R sway

12 Q WL fwd R DLW - TH lwr end of 12

CBMP - retain R sway

LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Body Turn Footwork Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q DRW bk R DLC 1/8 LF T Rise CBM

2 Q WL sd L DLC 1/8 LF T up

3 Q DLW XRIB - T up CBMP - open head

4 Q “ sd & fwd L DLC

1/4 LF T up CBM- close head between 4 & 5

5 Q DLC sd R LOD 1/4 LF T up -

6 Q DRC XLIB - T up CBMP

7 Q “ bk R LOD 1/8 LF T up -

8 Q RLOD sd L LOD 1/4 LF T up -

9 Q DRW XRIB - T up CBMP - open head

Three Fallaways (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 50 - 104 S#6 2002

10 Q “ fwd L LOD 3/8 LF T up CBM - close head between 10 & 11

11 Q DLC sd & bk R DLW

1/8 LF T up -

12 Q COH bk L DLW - TH lwr end of 12

CBMP


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward left toward DLC using CBM, heel to toe, commence to turn left face. [Step 2.] Step side right toward DLC with slight left sway as continue turning left face. [Step 3.] Cross left in back of right in CBMP, backing toward DLC. [Step 4.] Step back right toward DLC using CBM with no sway while turning left face. [Step 5.] Step side left toward LOD beginning to sway right. [Step 6.] Cross right in back of left in CBMP with slight right sway, backing toward LOD. [Step 7.] Turning 3/8 left face step forward left toward LOD using CBM but no sway. [Step 8.] Continue turn as step side right toward LOD beginning to sway left. [Step 9.] Cross left in back in CBMP with slight left sway backing toward LOD. [Step 10.] Step back right toward LOD using CBM but no sway turning left face. [Step 11.] Step side and forward left toward DLW with slight right sway. The left foot points toward DLW but the body turns less and finishes the turn on the next step. [Step 12.] Step forward right outside partner toward DLW with slight right sway and lower to the heel. The body now completes the turn started on step 11.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back right toward DLC using CBM turning left face. Rise during this step and stay up. [Step 2.] Step side left toward DLC turning left face. [Step 3.] Cross right in back in CBMP, opening head. [Step 4.] Turning 1/4 left face, step side and forward left toward DLC using CBM, closing head. [Step 5.] Step side right toward LOD. [Step 6.] Cross left in back in CBMP, opening head. [Step 7.] Step back right toward LOD turning left face, closing head. [Step 8.] Step side left toward LOD turning left face. [Step 9.] Cross right in back in CBMP, opening head. [Step 10.] Turning 3/8 left face, step forward left toward LOD using CBM, closing head. [Step 11.] Step side and back right toward DLW turning left face. [Step 12.] Step back left toward DLW lowering to heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Feather Finish (steps 10, 11, and 12) is a common ending to Three Fallaways, it may end in many other ways. The figure may be danced with a “lilt” entry using the timing for the first fallaway as S&Q, Man dancing - Fwd L rising, -/sd R DLC, XLIB and Lady dancing - Bk R rising,-/sd L DLC, XRIB. Although atypical, SQQ timing could be used to dance the Three Fallaways, without the Feather End, a fourth measure would be required to dance the Feather End.


FT - Fig 2 - 7

Three Step 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN BJO DLW - fwd L, -, fwd R, fwd L;

LADY BJO bkng DLW - bk R, -, bk L, bk R;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

wall

fwd L DLW

sltly LF

H

down

CBM

2

Q

DLW

fwd R DLW

sltly LF

HT

down, rise EO2, NFR

slight right shoulder leading, slight left sway

3

Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/8 LF over 3 steps

TH

up, lwr EO3

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

COH

bk R DLW

sltly LF

TH

down

CBM

2

Q

DRC

bk L DLW

sltly LF

TH

down, rise EO2, NFR

slight left shoulder leading, slight sway to right rt sway

3

Q

DRC

bk R DLW

1/8 LF over 3 steps

TH

up, lwr EO3


MAN Start in Banjo Position outside partner (feathered). [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel, with no rise. Using CBM, start a slight body turn to the left. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. Begin the rise as weight moves to the toe. The body turn began on step one continues so that there will be a slight right shoulder leading. Use very slight sway to the left. [Step 3.] Finishing the body turn to the left, step forward on the left toe. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the first step of the next figure. Dissolve any sway, developed on step two, as the lowering action occurs.

Three Step (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 2 - 8

LADY Start in Banjo Position with the man outside partner (feathered). [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, toe-heel, with no rise. Using CBM start a slight body turn to the left. [Step 2.] Step back on the left foot, toe-heel. Begin the rise with the man with no foot rise. The body turn began on step one continues so that there will be a slight left shoulder leading. Use a very slight sway to the right. [Step 3.] Finishing the body turn to the left, step back on the right foot toe-heel. As the left leg collects under the body, you lower to begin the next step. Dissolve any sway, developed on step two, as the lowering action occurs.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may begin facing any direction. A feather or feather ending usually precedes a Three Step and normally toward DLW. LOD and DLC are also common alignments. Even though the body turns to the left over the three steps, the direction of movement does not change. Changing the direction of movement so that it turns to the left, when danced on a tight curve, is acceptable.


FT - Fig - 64 - 131

S#7 2003

Throwaway Oversway 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP facing LOD – Fwd & sd L trn LF, -, lower & extend R bk, -;

LADY SCP facing LOD – Fwd & sd R trn LF, -, lower & extend L bk, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd & sd L

LOD

TH

up

2

S

LOD

LF 1/8 between 1 and 2

lwr

extend R bk toward RLOD, toe pointed to floor, head slightly right

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

Fwd & sd R

LOD

TH

up

2

S

RLOD

LF 3/8 between 1 and 2

lwr

extend L bk toward LOD, toe pointed to floor, head well left


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step forward and side on left toe toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Leave right foot in place. [Step 2.] Continue left rotation to face line of dance in Closed Position, and lower into left knee. Extend right leg back toward reverse line of dance and point toe to floor.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step forward and side on right toe toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Collect left foot under the body. [Step 2.] Continue left face rotation to face reverse line of dance in closed position, and lower into right knee. Extend left leg back toward line of dance and point toe to floor.

GENERAL NOTES

Throwaway Oversway is a member of the class of picture figures. Keep hips to partner


FT - Fig - 64 - 132

S#7 2003

Throwaway Oversway (continued)

during this figure. Keep the hip of the extended leg well toward the partner. Maintain upright body poise with weight over the standing leg. May be performed facing any direction. May also enter from Closed Position facing reverse line of dance in which step 1 toward line of dance comes from rotation in the previous step. The figure may also overlap with other figures, for example step 1 may also be step 3 of the open Telemark. A wide range of timings are also possible.


FT - Fig - 57 - 117

S#7 2003

Tipple Chassé

1 measure – SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 6

MAN

CP DRC - Bk L trn RF sway L, -, sd R remove sway/cls L to R sway R cont RF trn, fwd & sd R CP-LOD;

LADY CP DLW - Fwd R trn RF sway R, -, sd L remove sway/cls R to L sway L cont RF trn, bk & sd L CP-LOD;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L DLW

1/8 RF

THT

rise EO1

CBMP, sway left

2

Q

COH

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

IE of T

up

remove sway

3

&

DLC

cls L to R

1/8 RF

T

up

sway right

4

Q

LOD

fwd & sd R LOD

TH

up, lwr EO4

remove sway

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF

HT

rise EO1

CBMP, sway right

2

Q

Wall

sd L LOD

1/8 RF

IE of T

up

remove sway

3

&

DRW

cls R to L

1/8 RF

T

up

sway right

4

Q

RLOD

bk & sd L

LOD

TH

up, lwr EO4

remove sway


MAN

Start in Closed dance position, face diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall, moving diagonal toward line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Step back with left foot toward diagonal line of dance and wall, toe heel turning right face and sway to left. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side toward line of dance with inside edge of right toe and remove sway facing center of hall. Continue right face turn. [Step 3.] Close left foot to right foot and sway right. [Step 4.] Step forward and side onto right toe remove sway facing line of dance.

Tipple Chassé (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 57 - 118

S#7 2003

Lower to heel at end of the step.

LADY Start in Closed dance position, face diagonal line of dance and wall, moving diagonal toward line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Step forward with right foot toward diagonal line of dance and wall, heel-toe turning right face and sway to right. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side toward line of dance with inside edge of left toe and remove sway facing wall. Continue right face turn. [Step 3.] Close right foot to left foot and sway left. [Step 4.] Step back and side onto left toe, remove sway facing reverse line of dance. Lower to heel at end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is adapted from Waltz. It may commence facing any direction. Move gradually into and out of the sway in steps 1 and 3. The figure may include a right face Pivot One-Half (to face RLOD) on step 4 and is then called Tipple Chassé Pivot.


FT - Fig – 25 - 53

S#6 2002

Top Spin 1 measure - SQ&Q Level of Difficulty 5

MAN

Start in CP DRW – Bk R starting LF trn, -, sd & slightly fwd L cont LF trn to BJO LOD/fwd R outsd ptr and spin LF on R toe, bk L to BJO DLC;

LADY Start in CP DLC – Fwd L starting LF trn, -, sd R cont LF trn to BJO RLOD/bk L and spin LF on L toe, fwd R to BJO DRW;

MAN

Step #


Step &

Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

THT rise EO1

2 Q ft ptg

LOD, bdy fcg DLW

sd L DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T up slight R sway

3 & LOD fwd R LOD

T up CBMP, R sway, L leg stays xtnded bk

4 Q DLC bk L DRW

3/8 LF spin btw 3 & 4

TH

up lwr EO4

no sway, CBMP

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction


& Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L DLC

HT rise EO1

2 Q DRC

sd R DLC

1/4 LF

btw 1 & 2 T up slight L sway

3

& RLOD bk L LOD

T up CBMP, L sway, R leg stays xtnded fwd

4 Q DRW fwd R DRW

3/8 LF spin btw 3 & 4

TH up

lwr EO4 no sway, CBMP


MAN

Start in closed position DRW. [Step 1.] Back right commencing to turn left. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 LF between steps 1 & 2, step side and slightly forward on left toe with right sway. Body turns less so feet end pointing to LOD but body’s alignment is DLW. [Step 3.] On the “&” count, maintaining slight right sway, step forward right in CBMP outside partner then spin 3/8 LF on the right toe between steps 3 & 4 keeping left leg extended back. [Step 4.] Back left in CBMP and lower at end of step.

Top Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig – 25 - 54

S#6 2002

LADY Start in closed position DLC. [Step 1.] Forward left with heel lead rising to toe at end of step. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 LF between steps 1 & 2, step side on right toe with slight left sway. [Step 3.] On the “&” count, maintaining left sway, step back on left toe and spin 3/8 LF between steps 3 & 4 keeping right leg extended forward. [Step 4.] Forward right on toe in CBMP and lower at end of step. GENERAL NOTES

The Top Spin is an action (not a figure) and occurs on the & count, the preceding and following steps as described here are strictly for the purpose of establishing a “figure flow” to assist in understanding the action.

Depending upon the figure that precedes the Top Spin action and the desired exit alignment, the amount of turn in the Top Spin can range between one quarter and three quarters left face when included within a combination of steps as described. This combination of steps may also be danced using QQQQ timing.


FT - Fig - 63 - 129

S#7 2003

Traveling Contra Check


MAN CP facing LOD - Relax R knee trn body slightly LF fwd L, -, cl R to L, fwd L SCP-LOD;

LADY CP facing RLOD - Relax L knee trn body slightly LF bk R, -, trn RF sml sd L, fwd R SCP;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

sltly LF

HF

down

step in CBMP, head to R, sway left

2

Q

DLW

cl R to L

RF 1/8

T

down

rise EO2

sway right then remove the sway

3

Q

LOD

fwd L

TH

up lwr EO3

SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

sltly LF

TH

down

Step bk in CBMP, head well to L, sway right

2

Q

DRC

Small sd

L

RF ¼

T

down

rise EO2

Sway left then remove the sway

3

Q

DLC

fwd R

TH

up lwr EO3

SCP


MAN Start in CP facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Relax right knee turn body slightly left face and step forward in CBMP with head to right and sway to left, heel flat. [Step 2.] Turning body right face, nearly close right to left while lowered to momentary Closed Position facing diagonal line of dance and wall with right sway. Rise to toes at the end of the step and remove the sway. [Step 3.] Step forward toward line of dance in Semi-Closed Position. Lower at end of the step.

LADY Start in CP facing RLOD - [Step 1.] Relax left knee step back onto right toe in CBMP with head well to left and sway right. [Step 2.] Turning body right face, small side step on left while lowered to momentary Closed Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center of the hall with left sway. Rise to toes at end of the step and remove the sway. [Step 3.]

Traveling Contra Check (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 63 - 130

S#7 2003

Step forward toward line of dance in Semi-Closed Position. Lower at end the step.

GENERAL NOTES

The Traveling Contra Check can be danced from any facing direction, but usually utilizes the alignment shown. Care should be taken to keep the hips forward on step 2 with a feel of the feet coming under the body before gently rising. Avoid an abrupt rising action. The sways are subtle and should not be exaggerated.


FT - Fig - 69 - 141 S#7 2003

Traveling Hover Cross 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN

CP DLW - Fwd R strtng RF turn, -, trng RF sd L, cont RF trn sd R; cont RF trn fwd L in SCAR, fwd R CP-LOD, fwd & sd L, fwd R BJO-DLC;

LADY CP bkng DLW - Bk L strtng RF trn, -, trng RF cl R to L (heel turn), trng RF sd L DLW; trng RF bk R in SCAR, bk L CP fc RLOD, bk & sd R, bk L in BJO;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/4 RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM in CP

2

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

1/2 RF

T

up

slight right sway

3

Q

DLC

sd R DLW

sltly RF

T

up

Change to left sway

4

Q

DLC

fwd L DLW

T

up

CBMP in SCAR with left sway

5

Q

LOD

fwd R LOD

1/8 RF

T

up

CP

6

Q

LOD

fwd & sd L

DLC

Sltly RF

T

up

left shoulder lead with slight right sway

7

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

TH

lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO with right sway

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L DLW

¼ RF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM in CP

2

Q

DLC

cl R to L

1/2 RF

HT

cont to rise

heel turn with left sway

3

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

sltly RF

TH

up, NFR

Change to right sway

4

Q

DRW

bk R DLW

TH

up, NFR

CBMP in SCAR with right sway

5

Q

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/8 RF

TH

up, NFR

CP

6

Q

RLOD

bk & sd R

sltly RF

TH

up, NFR

right shoulder

Traveling Hover Cross (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 69 - 142 S#7 2003

DLC lead with slight left sway

7

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

TH

up, lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO with left sway


MAN

Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, step side on left foot toward diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn right face to end facing diagonal line of dance and center of the hall, step side on the right toe. [Step 4.] Step forward in CBMP and Sidecar on the left toe. [Step 5.] Forward toward line of dance on right toe and blend to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step forward and side on the left toe toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall, with left shoulder leading. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and Banjo. Lower to the heel.

LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn on the left foot, pull the right foot to the left on the heel. As the feet close together to complete the turn to face LOD, change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn, step side on the left toe toward diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 4.] Step back on the toe of the right foot, in CBMP and Sidecar. [Step 5.] Step back toward line of dance on left toe and blend to closed position. [Step 6.] Step back and side on the right toe toward diagonal line of dance and center of the hall with right shoulder leading. [Step 7.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and Banjo. Lower to the heel.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is a variation of the Natural Hover Cross, having different footwork in the second measure. During the second measure, man dances on the toes, while the woman dances backwards with toe-heel action and rise in the body with no foot rise. Starting this figure from Promenade Position (SCP) or outside partner (BJO) is an acceptable entry. If started from Promenade Position (SCP), there is no heel turn for the lady on step two. Her feet pass and step two is forward between the man's feet.


FT - Fig 74 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Whiplash

1 measure – SS

MAN

SCP DLW - Fwd R, -, point L fwd and sd BJO-DLW, -;

LADY SCP DLW - Fwd L, -, swvl LF & point R bk and sd BJO, -;

MAN - Starting SCP fcg wall moving DLW - Ending BJO DLW

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S wall fwd R DLW

HF

2 S wall pt L fwd and sd

Banjo Position, sway left

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S LOD fwd L DLW

HF

2 S LOD pt R bk and sd

1/4 RF

Banjo Position, sway right


MAN

Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing wall and moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward right toward diagonal wall and line of dance with heel lead. [Step 2.] Point left foot forward and side toward line of dance in Banjo Position.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance and moving diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Forward left toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 2.] Swivel left face 1/4 and point right foot back and side toward line of dance in Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

The Whiplash involves one step and a pointing action. The figure that follows moves backward usually in Banjo, but the woman may also swivel right face to Semi-Closed Position and step back in Fallaway Position. A very attractive and useful alternative sway may be used when dancing this figure in which

Whiplash (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 74 - 2

S#8 - 2004

the couple sways away from the pointing foot. In this example the man would sway well to the right and correspondingly the lady to the left.


FT - Fig - 54 - 111

S#7 2003

Wing 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP DLW - Fwd and across R, -, draw L toward R, tch L to R in SCAR DLC;

LADY SCP DLW - Fwd L, -, fwd R trng LF arnd M, fwd L cont trn LF SCAR;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R LOD, cross R over L

slightly LF

HT

CBMP

2

Q

LOD

draw L to

R

slightly LF

Slt

(NFR)

3

Q

DLC

tch L to

R

1/8 LF

Press. on IE of

L

lwr EO3

SCAR

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L LOD

sltly LF

HT

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

COH

Fwd R COH

1/4 LF

T

up

right shoulder leading

3

Q

DRW

Fwd L RLOD

1/4 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in SCAR, check forward movement


MAN Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move forward on the right foot toward LOD, heel-flat. [Step 2.] Turning to the left, draw left foot toward right rising in the body without foot rise. [Step 3.] Touch left foot to right foot continuing left face turn to end in SCAR ready to move DLC.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move forward on the left foot toward LOD, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Turning to the left step forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left, step forward

Wing (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 54 - 112

S#7 2003

toward reverse line of dance on the left foot in CBMP into SCAR checking forward movement.

GENERAL NOTES

The man may assist development of the figure by leading the lady forward as she circles around the man. Lady may keep her head to the left or right, but a left head may lead to a more compact figure. A Progressive Wing is similar, but includes a forward step on 2 and a cross in back on 3 for the man. This figure may be preceded by an Open Telemark or Open Impetus (or other figure ending in Semi-Closed Position), and is usually followed by a reverse turning figure (e.g. Reverse Turn, Closed Telemark).


FT - Fig - 26 - 55

Natural Promenade Zig Zag 1 1/2 measures - SQQ QQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP mvng LOD - fwd R strtng RF trn, -, sd L cont trn, bk R SCAR/DRW strtng LF trn; sd & sltly fwd L cont trn, fwd R BJO/DLW,

LADY SCP mvng LOD - fwd L, -, fwd R, fwd L SCAR face DLC strtng LF trn; sd R cont trn, bk L BJO face DRC,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R LOD

slt RF

HT

rise EO1

CBMP in SCP

2

Q

DLW

sd L LOD

1/8 RF btw 1 & 2

T

up

L shldr lead

3

Q

WALL

bk R DLC

slt LF

T

up

CBMP in SDCAR

4

Q

-

sd & fwd L LOD

1/8 LF btw 3 & 4

T

up

R sway, L shldr lead - bdy trns less

5

Q

-

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up

lwr EO5 CBMP, R sway in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L LOD

nil

HT

rise EO1

CBMP in SCP

2

Q

-

sd & fwd R LOD

-

T

up

R shldr lead, preparing to stp into SCAR

3

Q

-

fwd L DLC

slt LF

T

up

CBM, CBMP in SCAR

4

Q

COH

sd R LOD

1/8 LF btw 3 & 4

TH

up

L sway, R shldr lead

5

Q

DRC

bk L DLW

1/8 LF btw 4 & 5

TH

up NFR lwr EO5

CBMP, L sway in BJO

Zig Zag (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 26 - 56


MAN Start in SCP moving along the LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward, along LOD, on the right foot with a heel lead in CBMP. Turn slightly to the right. Rise to the toe at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward LOD with body facing the wall, using a left shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe in CBMP. The lady steps outside on the left side (SDCAR). [Step 4.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward LOD with right sway, with a left shoulder lead, preparing to step into banjo. The body turns less. [Step 5.] Step forward, toward DLW, on the right toe in banjo (CBMP), using right sway and lowering into the heel at the end of the step.

LADY Start in SCP moving along the LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward, along LOD on the left foot with heel lead in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step to the side and forward on the right toe with a right shoulder lead, preparing to step to SCAR. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left toe in SCAR (CBMP). [Step 4.] Step to the side on the right toe, toward LOD, with left sway and right shoulder lead, preparing to step into banjo. [Step 5.] Step back on the left toe with a body rise (no foot rise) in BJO (CBMP). Use left sway. Lower the body at the end of the step.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure name is sometimes shortened to Zig Zag or Promenade Zig Zag. Also in common usage is a Reverse Zig Zag in which the figure begins with a left face turn followed by the Zig Zag action. This usually places the man outside the circle. There are also many variations to both forms of the Zig Zag.

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