Introduction to Quickstep

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1 Introduction to Quickstep General is in the smooth ballroom category of dances along with Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. The Quickstep is a swing dance and characterized by movement across the floor, locks and chassiés. Because the rhythm is fast the steps are not long and the is normally quick. To keep from tiring quickly while dancing the Quickstep, the dancer must be light on the feet and make maximum use of the ankles during and fall. Musical The musical timing for is 4/4 rhythm at 48 to 50 bars (measures) per minute. Most routines, in round dancing, use 46 to 48 bars per minute. Slowing the speed much more than that will cause the routine to become very heavy and tiring to dance. The step timing uses "slows" (S) and "quicks" (Q). A slow step" uses one half a bar of music or two beats. A "quick step" uses one beat. Dance Position The dance positions used in the are standard as for all swing dances. Footwork The footwork for the is standard with the swing dances. A forward step that initiates is on the heel then s to the toe. A step while up or continuing to is on the toe. A step with lowering action is on the toe lowering to the heel. A backing step with "" normally has no foot and is on the toe and rolling to the heel. The is through the body. Rise and Fall These are the general rules for and fall in the Quickstep: Forward Turns: 1. Rise at the end of step 1 2. Up on step 2 Backward Turns: 1. Rise at the end of step 1 with no foot 2. Up on step 2 with foot Exception to the above rules: Quarter Turns, Progressive Chassés, Forward and Backward Locks: These steps continue to on steps 2 and 3. The dancer is up on 4. This action requires the use of the knees in and fall. Most figures use a quick on step one. The lowering action begins, from an up posture, on the toe of the supporting foot. The dancer lowers to the heel of that foot as the moving foot collects under the body and is about to move onto the next step. QS - Intro - 1

2 Introduction (continued) As the tempo of the music increases, the bending and straightening of the knees decrease, therefore the and fall will be less. When the tempo becomes faster, the steps become shorter. To help with the and fall (and the dance) the dancer must maintain the feet and knees compactly under the hips. Develop a feeling of the knees working toward each other so the feet will not spread out. Keep the action on the ball of the foot. Do not get "flat footed". Keep the ankles flexible and springy to add lightness to the dance. The following is the explanation of some terms used for Rise and Fall: Rise at the end of 1 ( E01) Up on 2 - The begins immediately when transferring the weight to the supporting foot. The dancer attains the maximum on the second step. Continue to Rise on 2 - Continue to Rise on 3 - Up on 3 - Up on 4, etc. - Lower at the end of 3, etc. - The is still occurring and is not complete. The is still occurring and is not complete. The dancer attains the maximum on the third step. The dancer attains the maximum on the fourth, etc., step. The foot lowers to the heel as the weight is fully transferred on the third, etc., step and the moving leg collects under the body. Amounts of Turn There are two amounts of turn noted in the Figure Descriptions. One is the amount of turn made by the foot. If different from the amount of turn the body makes, this information will be in the "" column. The other is the amount of turn that the body makes on a given step. This information is in the "Amount of Turn" column. While dancing some figures, the feet will make more turn than the body on a particular step. Usually the body catches up on the next step. We note this by the term "Body Turns Later". QS - Intro - 2

3 Table of Contents Introduction Back Lock Big Top Chair & Slip Pivot Change of Chasse Reverse Turn Chassé Roll Closed Impetus Closed Telemark Contra Check & Slip Contra Check & Switch Cross Chassé Cross Swivel Double Reverse Spin Drag Hesitation Fishtail Forward Lock Forward Tipple Chassé Four Quick Run Hairpin Hesitation Change Hinge Hover Corté Hover Telemark Natural Pivot Turn Natural Turn (full) Natural Turn (with hesitation) Open Telemark Outside Spin Progressive Chassé Promenade Sway Quarter Turn & Progressive Chassé Quarter Turns Quick Open Reverse Reverse Chassé Turn Reverse Corté Reverse Fallaway and Slip.. QS-Int-1.. QS-01.. QS-42.. QS-51.. QS-13.. QS-27.. QS-29.. QS-34.. QS-32.. QS-35.. QS-36.. QS-02.. QS-15.. QS-22.. QS-50.. QS-12.. QS-14.. QS-37.. QS-31.. QS-30.. QS-20.. QS-49.. QS-16.. QS-33.. QS-03.. QS-18.. QS-19.. QS-21.. QS-40.. QS-11.. QS-48.. QS-23.. QS-10.. QS-04.. QS-27.. QS-41.. QS-39 S QS - TOC - 1

4 Table of Contents Rudolph Rondé & Slip.. QS-45 Rumba Cross.. QS-38 Running Back Locks.. QS-26 Running Finish.. QS-05 Running Right Turn.. QS-17 Six Quick Twinkle.. QS-25 Spin & Twist.. QS-46 Spin Turn.. QS-09 Stutter.. QS-52 Telespin (to Semi-closed).. QS-43 Throwaway Oversway.. QS-44 Tipple Chassé to the Right.. QS-06 Tipsy Point.. QS-24 Top Spin.. QS-28 Traveling Contra Check.. QS-47 V- 6.. QS-08 Zig Zag.. QS-07 QS - TOC - 2 S9 2005

5 Back Lock 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4 CP backing DLW - bk L in BJO, -, bk R, lk LIFR; bk R, -, CP DLW - fwd R in BJO, -, fwd L, lk RIBL; fwd R, -, Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S COH bk L DLW 2 Q COH bk R DLW nil TH down EO1 nil T cont to CBM/CBMP in BJO right shoulder leading 3 Q COH lk LIFR nil T cont to feel of right shoulder leading 4 S COH bk R DLW nil TH up, lwr EO4 right shoulder leading Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S wall fwd R DLW 2 Q wall fwd L DLW nil HT down, EO1 - T cont to CBM/CBMP in BJO outside partner left shoulder leading 3 Q wall lk RIBL - T cont to feel of left shoulder leading 4 S wall fwd L DLW - TH up, lwr EO4 left shoulder leading QS - Fig 1-3

6 Back Lock (continued) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [ 1.] Back left in CBMP and banjo position. Taking weight, start to. [ 2.] Back right on the toe, with the right shoulder leading. Continue to. [ 3.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. The right shoulder remains leading. Continue to. [ 4.] Back right, on the toe, with the right shoulder leading. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step. Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [ 1.] forward on the right foot in CBMP and banjo, heel leading. As your weight moves to the toe, start to. [ 2.] Forward left, on the toe, with a left shoulder leading. Continue to. [ 3.] Lock the right foot behind the left, on the toe. The left shoulder remains leading while you continue to. [ 4.] Forward left, on the toe, left shoulder leading. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step. GENERAL NOTES When traveling backward, the locking foot will always cross in front. The opposite is true when moving forward. Although the figure is traveling DLW throughout, the man's body should be almost COH. The lady is opposite and both should have a shoulder leading. QS - Fig 1-4

7 Big Top 1 Measure - QQQQ* Level of Difficulty 6 * See General Notes Start in SCP DLC - Thru R to DLC, trng body LF lead W to CP, cont trng LF XLIB, cont trng LF as slip R bk to CP DLW; Start in SCP DLC - Thru L to DLC, fwd & sd R trng LF to fc M, on R cont trng LF, cont trng LF as slip L fwd to CP DRC; 1 Q LOD thru R DLC 2 Q LOD - 1/4 LF HF F to B down slight 3 Q COH XLIB 3/8 LF T up EO3 4 Q end DLW bk R COH 1/4 LF TH lwr EO4 CBMP in SCP; long step body trns LF - then R foot swivel knees tog, L leg tucked under body slip R bk - L held fwd twd DLW 1 Q COH 2 Q COH 3 Q WALL thru L DLC fwd & sd R COH 4 Q end DRC fwd L to CP - 3/8 LF HB start rising EO1 CBMP in SCP; long step B slight spin on R ft 3/8 LF T up EO3 3/8 LF TH lwr EO4 cont. spin on R - L ft closes w/no wgt cont. turn on R as slip L fwd - shldrs well bk & hd well to L S QS Fig 42 97

8 Big Top (continued) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in SCP DLC. [ 1.] Softening both knees step thru to DLC on the right foot, heel to toe, a long step. [ 2.] Lead the lady across toward COH, in response to the lady s movement, swivel to the left on the ball of the right foot, to Closed Position, keeping the knees together and the left foot behind the right (no change of weight on this count). [ 3.] Cross the left foot well behind the right taking weight on the ball of the left foot then continuing to turn to the left. Retain Closed Position throughout. [ 4.] Lower as slip the right foot back past the left towards COH [small step back] continuing the body rotation to Closed Position DLW and leaving the left foot extended forward in CBMP. Start in SCP DLC. [ 1.] Softening both knees step thru to DLC on the left foot, heel to ball, a long step. [ 2.] quickly forward and side on the right foot toward COH, crossing in front of the man to Closed Position. [ 3.] Spin to the left on the right toe in response to the man s and body rotation, closing the left foot to the right without weight (no change of weight on this count). [ 4.] Continue turning to the left on the right toe [left foot skimming the floor to increase stability] then lower as slip the left foot forward to Closed Position DRC. GENERAL NOTES Although this figure only has three steps for each member of the partnership, the asymmetric timing suggests a division in four parts rather than the conventional SQQ or SSS. When learning this figure, it may help the understanding of its asymmetry to think of the actions as we go, she go, he go, we go. QS Fig S7 2003

9 Chair and Slip Pivot 1 measure SQQ (see General Notes) SCP DLW - Fwd R w/strong lwrng and ckng action, -, rec L & start trng LF, comp 1/4 LF turn slip R bk to CP DLC; SCP DLW - Fwd L w/strong lwrng and ckng action, -, rec R & start trng LF, comp 3/4 LF turn slip L fwd to CP DRW; - Start in SCP DLW - End CP fcg DLC 1 S DLW ck fwd R DLW 2 Q - rec L 3 Q DLC slip bk R DRW Nil HF down start 1/4 LF btw 2 & 3 comp 1/4 LF Strong lowering. Head R B EO2 Head back to L TH lwr EO3 pull R toe in an arc toward L then back. 1 S DLW ck fwd L DLW 2 Q - rec R 3 Q DRW slip fwd L DRW Nil HF down 1/2 LF btw 2 & 3 B EO2 1/4 LF TH lwr EO3 Strong lowering. Head L Keep L leg extended in front with thighs together NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Semi-Closed Position DLW. [ 1.] forward on the right foot, heel to flat, lowering into the knee with a strong checking action and leaving the left foot in place, body erect, head to right. [ 2.] Recover on the ball of the left foot starting to turn left. [ 3.] Completing 1/4 LF turn pull right toe in an arc past the left foot and step back right to Closed Position DLC; Start in Semi-Closed Position DLW. [ 1.] forward on the left foot, heel to flat, lowering into the knee with a strong checking action and leaving the right foot in place, body erect, head to left. [ 2.] Recover on the right foot and, keeping the left leg extended in front with thighs together, turn 1/2 to left on the ball of the right QS Fig 51 1 S9 2005

10 Chair and Slip Pivot (continued) foot. [ 3.] Completing 3/4 LF turn on the ball of the right foot step forward left to Closed Position DRW; GENERAL NOTES The Chair may also be danced using SSS timing. In Round Dancing, the choreography may impose variations in the poise of the Chair. The standard poise has the weight distributed evenly over the entire foot but a more forward poise may be requested in which case the weight would be mostly over the ball and toes of the foot. A more backward poise would require a smaller step with the weight mostly over the heel. In all cases however the upper body would remain erect with no lean or sway. QS Fig 51 2 S9 2005

11 Change of 1 1/2 measures - SSS Level of Difficulty 5 CP DLW - strtg LF trn fwd L, -, cont LF trn diagonally fwd R, -; swvl on R and draw L to R no wt, -, CP backing DLW - strtg LF trn bk R, -, cont LF trn diagonally bk L, -; swvl on L and draw R to L no wt, -, 1 S DLW fwd L strtg LF H none CBM 2 S DLW diagonally fwd R DLW cont LF 1/8 IE of TH A right shoulder leading 3 S LOD draw L to R cont LF 1/8 IE of toe of left foot A swivel on R foot - no wt on L foot - slight left sway 1 S DRC bk R strtg LF TH none CBM 2 S DRC diagonally bk L DLW cont LF 1/8 T then IE of TH A left shoulder leading 3 S RLOD draw R to L cont LF 1/8 IE of T of left foot A swivel on L foot - no wt on R foot - slight right sway NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel leading. [ 2.] Continue turning left face and start the right leg forward. The turn will create a right shoulder lead causing the foot to end on the inside edge of the whole foot. [ 3.] Swivel left face on the right foot and draw the left to it. The inside edge of the left toe should drag across the floor and the foot will end slightly forward of the right. Use left sway. Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. [ 2.] Turning left face move diagonally back left, on the toe, then drop to inside edge of whole foot. The left shoulder should be leading. [ 3.] Swivel on QS - Fig 13-33

12 Change of (continued) the left foot and draw the right to it. The inside edge of the right toe should drag across the floor and will end slightly back of the left. Use right sway. GENERAL NOTES The most common problem dancing this figure is taking the second step side instead of forward. This causes committing the weight too quickly, to the foot, and will limit the amount of turn. You can easily turn a properly executed change of direction, one half. The timing of the figure is also flexible. You can dance it as two slows instead of the three slows shown in the chart and written description. The third slow drawing action takes place during the second step when using this timing. Also note that there is no or lowering action. QS - Fig 13-34

13 Chasse Roll 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 4 In CP LOD - Sd R, cl L, fwd R btw W's feet pvt 1/2 RF to CP RLOD, -; In CP RLOD - Sd L, cl R, bk L pvt 1/2 RF to CP LOD, -; 1 Q LOD sd R nil sml stp on B 2 Q LOD cl L B 3 S DRC fwd R btw W s ft pvt 1/2 RF F up to ball for pvt strong step, R sway & head to R for roll effect 1 Q RLOD sd L nil sml stp on B 2 Q RLOD cl R B 3 S LOD bk & sd L pvt 1/2 RF NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION S TH up up, lwr EO3 L sway & head well to L for roll effect Start in CP facing LOD. [ 1.] Take a small step side on ball of right foot. [ 2.] Close left to right on ball of foot. [ 3.] Starting to turn right face take a strong step forward on flat of right foot between the lady s feet. Turn the head to the right and sway to right with a roll effect pivoting on the right foot to end backing toward LOD with the left foot held back. Start in CP facing RLOD. [ 1.] Take a small step to the side on ball of left foot. [ 2.] Close right to left on ball of foot. [ 3.] Starting a small step side and back on the left toe. Sway to the left and look well left with a roll effect pivoting right fact on the left foot to face LOD. GENERAL NOTES The above describes the basic form of the (natural) Chasse Roll. The figure can also start with the man's left and the lady's right foot, in which case it will turn to the left and is called a Reverse Chasse Roll. QS Fig 29 71

14 Chasse Roll (continued) Each of these figures have a turning variation, the (natural) Turning Chasse Roll and the Reverse Turning Chasse Roll. These variations generally start from an outside partner position and incorporate a turn into 1. The amount of turn is normally 1/8 to the right for the (natural) Turning Chasse Roll and 1/8 to the left for the Reverse Turning Chasse Roll. QS Fig S6 2002

15 Closed Impetus 1 1/2 Measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 5 Man CP RLOD - Bk L trng RF, -, heel trn on L closing R, -; contng RF trn bk L to CP DLW, -, Lady Start in CP LOD Fwd R btw M s ft trng RF, -, contng RF trn sd L arnd M, -; brush R ft to L & fwd R btw M s ft to CP DRC, -, 1 S RLOD bk L LOD start RF TH down CBM, start L sway cl R (heel 3/8 RF 2 S DRC HT L sway trn) btw 1 & 2 EO2 up DLW bk & sd L 1/4 RF 3 S TH lwr no sway EO3 DRC btw 2 & 3 EO3 1 S LOD 2 S DLW 3 S DRC EO3 fwd R LOD btw M s ft sd L across LOD fwd & sd R DRC start RF HT down 3/8 RF btw 1 & 2 1/4 RF btw 2 & 3 T TH EO2 up lwr EO3 CBM, strong fwd swing R sway brush R to L before fwd stp, no sway NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position RLOD. [ 1.] back on left foot turning body to right. [ 2.] Heel turn: turn RF on left heel bringing right foot close to left then change weight to right foot and to ball. [ 3.] Continue rising and turning RF on ball of right foot then step back left on toe in Closed Position and lower to heel at end of step keeping weight over ball of foot. Start in Closed Position LOD. [ 1.] Forward right on heel between man s feet swinging body well forward and starting to turn RF. [ 2.] Turning RF step side left on ball of foot around man across the line of dance and in body at end of step. [ 3.] The man s at the end of 2 causes the lady to brush her right foot against the left before stepping forward and side on right toe in Closed Position. Lower to heel at end of step 3 but keep body up. S QS - Fig 34-81

16 Closed Impetus (continued) GENERAL NOTES When the figure starts man facing DRC the amount of turn is slightly reduced (still 3/8 between 1 & 2 but only 1/8 between 2 & 3) but still ends DLW. QS - Fig S7 2003

17 Closed Telemark 1 1/2 measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 5 CP DLC Fwd L strtng LF trn, -, contng LF trn sd R DLC, -; contng LF trn sd & fwd L DLW w/l sd ld prepng to step fwd outsd ptr, -, CP DRW Bk R strtng LF trn, -, cont LF trn on R heel & cl L (heel trn), -; sd & bk R w/r sd ld, -, 1 S DLC 2 S DRC 3 S body fcg Wall fwd L DLC sd R DLC sd & fwd L ptng DLW slt LF HT down EO1 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 3/8 LF btw 2 & 3 T TH up up lwr EO3 CBM movement is fwd but ft placement ends sd due to trn. Sway to L. L sd ldng, ft trns more than bdy 1 S DRW bk R DLC 2 S DLW cl L 3 S body fcg COH sd & bk R ptng DRC slt LF 3/8 LF btw 1 & 2 3/8 LF btw 2 & 3 TH HT TH slt in bdy EO1 (NFR) Cont up lwr EO3 CBM heel trn sway to R Long step with R sd ldng bk, ft trns more than bdy NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward to DLC on the left foot with a heel lead. Rise to toe to lead lady s heel turn. [ 2.] Continuing to turn LF with slight sway to left start moving the right leg forward. As the body turns, the right foot will end side, DLC, on toe. [ 3.] Continuing to turn left face as step side and forward on the left toe with the left side leading and lower to heel preparing to step forward outside partner. As the body turns slightly less than the foot, end with toe pointed to DLW and shoulders facing Wall. Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back right to DLC, toe to heel. [ 2.] Continue to turn left on the right heel while bringing the left foot alongside the right then change weight to the left foot and to the toe. [ 3.] Completing the turn on the left toe take a long step side and back on the right foot towards DLW with slight right side lead lowering to the heel at end of step. As the body turns slightly less than the foot, end with the toe pointed to DRC and shoulders facing COH. S QS - Fig 32-77

18 Closed Telemark (continued) GENERAL NOTES It is important that the man carefully controls the amount of his body turn making sure not to turn more than the lady can and to keep her in front of him. For the same reason the lady s last step should be a long one. On the next step the man will increase his body turn slightly in order to take his forward step outside his partner. QS - Fig S7 2003

19 Contra Check and Slip 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 7 Start in CP DLC - Lwr into R leg trng body sltly LF fwd L look at ptr, -, rec R trng body sltly RF, cont RF trn as slip L bk past R ft to CP DLW; Start in CP DRW - Lwr into L leg trng body sltly LF, -, bk R into relaxed R knee look well to L, rec L trng body sltly RF, cont RF trn as slip R fwd past L ft to CP DRC; 1 S DLC fwd L slt LF HF down 2 Q - rec R strt RF B 3 Q DLW EO3 bk L comp 1/4 RF TH EO2 lwr EO3 w/ R sd ldng lower into R knee before stepping in CBMP 1/4 RF trn btw 2 & 3 pull L toe in an arc toward R then bk. 1 S DRW bk R slt LF B down 2 Q - rec L start RF B 3 Q DRC EO3 fwd R comp1/4 RF TH EO2 lwr EO3 w/ L sd ldng lower into L knee before stepping in CBMP 1/4 RF trn btw 2 & 3 pull R toe in an arc toward L then fwd NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position DLC. [ 1.] Lowering into the right leg and turning the body slightly left, step forward left with right shoulder lead, heel to flat keeping the right foot in place and looking at partner. [ 2.] Recover onto the ball of the right foot returning to original Closed Position starting to pull the left foot back toward the right foot. [ 3.] Continue to pull the left foot back in an arc past the right foot and step back L completing 1/4 RF turn. Start in Closed Position DRW. [ 1.] Lowering into left leg and turning the body slightly left, step back on right ball of foot and relax R knee keeping left foot in place with straight leg and with the head well to the left. Keep right heel off the floor. [ 2.] Recover onto the ball of the left foot returning to original Closed Position starting to pull the right foot forward S QS - Fig 35-83

20 Contra Check And Slip (continued) toward the left foot. [ 3.] Continue to pull the right foot forward in an arc past the left foot and step forward R completing 1/4 RF turn. GENERAL NOTES The Contra Check and Slip can be danced from a number of facing alignments. The amount of turn of the Slip varies from 1/8 to 3/8 RF. The Quickstep tempo may also dictate a timing of SSS for this figure. QS - Fig S7 2003

21 Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 7 CP DRW Ck fwd L in CBMP w/r sd ld & lookg at ptr, -; rec R leaving feet in plc & qkly swvl 1/2 RF btw steps 2 & 3, -; rec bk L to end in CP DLC w/r leg xtndd fwd btw W s legs, -; CP DLC Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees w/l sd ld lookg well to L, -; rec L leaving feet in plc & qkly swvl 1/2 RF btw steps 2 & 3, -; rec fwd R to end in CP DRW w/l leg xtndd bk, -; 1 S DRW fwd L slt LF HF down 2 S wall rec R 1/2 RF B btw 2 & 3 DLC 3 S rec bk L BF EO3 slt EO2 up, lwr EO3 w/r sd ldng lwr into R knee bfr stpng in CBMP keep both feet in place and knees soft 1 S DLC sd & bk R slt LF B down 2 S COH rec L 1/2 RF BF btw 2 & 3 DRW 3 S rec fwd R BF EO3 slt EO2 up, lwr EO3 w/l sd ldng lwr into L knee bfr stpng in CBMP keep both feet in place and knees soft (*see Narrative) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position DRW. [ 1.] Lowering into the right leg and turning the body slightly left, step forward left with right side lead, heel to flat, keeping the right foot in place with still a little weight on it and looking at partner. Soften arms to allow woman s extension. [ 2.] Recover partially onto the ball of the right foot keeping the left foot in place and returning head to original position and swivel quickly RF. [ 3.] Complete the 1/2 RF swivel transferring full weight to the left foot to end in Closed Position DLC with the right leg extended forward between the lady s legs. Start in Closed Position DLC. [ 1.] Lowering into the left leg and turning the body slightly left, step back on ball of right foot with left side lead and keeping left foot in place S QS - Fig 36-85

22 Contra Check And Switch (continued) with still a little weight on it. Extend upper body and head well to the left. Keep right knee soft and R heel off the floor. [ 2.] Recover partially onto the ball of the left foot keeping the right foot in place* returning head and upper body to normal Closed Position and swivel quickly RF. [ 3.] Complete the 1/2 RF swivel transferring full weight to the right foot to end in Closed Position DRW with soft knees and the left leg extended back. *Optionally the lady, being on the outside of the turn, may feel the need for a more compact turn and pull the right foot towards the left with no weight and then, on step 3, replace it forward in a slip action. GENERAL NOTES The Contra Check and Switch can be danced from a number of facing alignments. The amount of turn of the Switch may be adjusted to fit the following figure alignment. QS - Fig S7 2003

23 Cross Chasse 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4 CP DLW - fwd L, -, sd R, cl L to R; CP facing DRC moving DLW - bk R, -, sd L, cl R to L; 1 S DLW fwd L slight R HT EO1 CBM 2 Q DLW sd R nil T up left sway 3 Q DLW clo L to R nil TH up,lwr EO3 left sway 1 S DRC bk R slight R TH EO1 NFR CBM 2 Q DRC sd L nil T up right sway 3 Q DRC clo R to L NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION nil TH up,lwr EO3 right sway Start in Closed Dance Position ready to move diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [ 1.] Forward left using CBM, heel leading and to the toe. [ 2.] Swaying to the left step side right on the toe. [ 3.] Maintaining the left sway close the left foot to the right on the toe. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Start in Closed Dance Position ready to move backing to diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [ 1.] Back right, using CBM, toe heel. There is on this step but as with most backing steps there is no foot, only through the body. [ 2.] Swaying to the right, step side left, on the toe. [ 3.] Maintaining the right sway close the left foot to the right, on the toe. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step. QS - Fig 2-5

24 Cross Chasse (continued) GENERAL NOTES The first step out of this figure should be in banjo. The sway will dissolve along with the lowering action that takes place as the non-supporting leg collects under the body. Use CBM on this step also. QS - Fig 2-6

25 Cross Swivel 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5 CP DLW - fwd L, -, trng LF on L draw R to L no wt, -; CP backing DLW - bk R, -, trng LF on R draw L to R no wt, -; 1 S DLW fwd L DLW slight LF H nil CBM 2 S DLW draw R to L sltly bk 1/4 LF over steps 1 & 2 T of L and IE of T of R nil swivel on toe of left foot with foot almost flat on the floor allowing right toe to brush along the floor - sway to left 1 S DRC bk R DLW slight LF T nil CBM 2 S DRC draw L to R slightly fwd NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION 1/4 LF over steps 1 & 2 TH of R and IE of T of L nil swivel on toe of right foot and allow heel to lower after turn is made - toe of left brushes along the floor - sway to right Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left turn, forward left, heel leading. There will be no but the weight will go on to the toe and continue the left turn. [ 2.] Swiveling on the left toe to complete the turn, draw the right foot to the left, slightly back. A small amount of sway to the left will aid the turn. The inside edge of the right toe will remain in contact with the floor with no real weight change. Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, on the toe. [ 2] Swivel left on the right toe and draw the left foot to it, slightly forward. A small amount of sway to the right will aid the turn. The inside edge of the toe of the left foot will remain in contact with the floor with no real weight change. GENERAL NOTES It is important for the dancers to remain on one level when dancing this figure. There is no or fall involved, similar to a pivot. You may end step two with a shoulder leading to QS - Fig 15-37

26 Cross Swivel (continued) initiate a figure starting in banjo, e.g., a fishtail. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK QS - Fig 15-38

27 Double Reverse Spin 1 1/2 measures SS S (Man) SS QQ (Lady) Level of Difficulty 7 CP fcg DLC - Fwd L trng LF, -, sd R DLC, -; cont LF spin, cl L to R without wt to DLW, CP fcg DRW - Bk R trng LF, -, cl L to R (Heel Turn), -; sd R LOD, XLIF of R trng LF, Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S DLC fwd L comm LF HT EO1 strong CBM 2 S DLC sd R 3/8 LF btw 1 & 2 T up end fcg RLOD 3 S RLOD cl L to R no wt 3/8 LF T of L TH of R up, lwr EO3 spin LF on R as lady comp fig -end fcg DLW Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S DRW bk R comm LF TH EO1 NFR strong CBM 2 S DRW cl L to R H trn 3\8 LF btw 1 & 2 HT cont to H trn on R - end fcg LOD 3 Q LOD sd & sltly bk R 1/4 LF btw 2 & 3 T up end fcg COH 4 Q COH XLIFR 1/8 LF btw 3 & 4 TH up, lwr EO4 swvl LF on R as XLIFRend fcg DRC NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [ 1.] forward on the left foot toward DLC with strong CBM, heel to toe rising and commencing a left face turn. [ 2.] side around lady toward COH on the right toe to complete the and 3/8 left face turn. [ 3.] Close the left foot with slight pressure on the toe and no weight on the left foot to the right foot (Toe Pivot), spinning on the right toe 3/8 to end facing DLW in Closed Position. Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [ 1.] back right foot toward DLC with strong CBM, toe to heel rising (NFR) and commencing a left face turn. [ 2.] Close the left to the right, (Heel Turn) on the right foot completing a 3/8 left face turn. Change weight to the left heel S QS - Fig 22-57

28 Double Reverse Spin (continued) rising to the left toe and continue turning. [ 3.] Complete a 1/4 left face turn on the left toe to face COH, then step side and slightly back on the right toe toward LOD continuing the left turn. [ 4.] Complete a 1/8 left face turn on the right toe and cross the left foot in front of the right on the toe and end facing DRC. Lower to the heel as the next step begins. GENERAL NOTES The starting position of the figure will vary as will the amount of turn depending upon the figures preceding and following the Double Reverse. - Amounts of turn for Seven Eighths and a Full Turn (Three Quarters): 1/4 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3 (Seven Eighths): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3. (Full Turn): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 5/8 between 2 and 3. (Full Turn): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3. Maintain body braced upward as the weight is taken on the 2nd step (right foot). Hold lady firmly on the right side throughout the figure. - The amount of turn may vary for Seven Eighths and a Full Turn. (Three Quarters): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 1/4 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4 (Seven Eighths): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 1/4 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4. (Full Turn): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 3/8 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4. Maintain body braced upward throughout the figure. The turn on the ball of the left foot (2nd step) is continued as the right foot (3rd step) is made. The common error is to start moving the right foot forward without continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot. It is important that the lady create and maintain her own rotation, consistently, throughout the figure. S QS - Fig 22-58

29 Drag Hesitation 1 1/2 measure - SSS (See General Notes) CP LOD Fwd L trng 1/4 LF, -, sd R trng 1/8 LF to CP DRC, -; draw L to R w/no weight to BJO DRC, -, CP RLOD Bk R trng 1/4LF, -, sd L trng 1/8 LF to CP DLW, -; draw R to L w/no weight to BJO DLW, -, - Start in CP fcg LOD - End in mod BJO fcg DRC 1 S LOD 2 S COH 3 S DRC Fwd L LOD Sd R LOD Draw L to R Start LF body turn 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 1/8 LF btw 2 & 3 HT Nil CBM T Toes of both feet then TH Rise EO2 Up Lower EO3 Closed position Ready to step outside partner on following figure 1 S RLOD Bk R LOD 2 S WALL Sd L LOD 3 S DLW Draw R to L Start LF body turn 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 1/8 LF btw 2 & 3 TH Nil CBM T Toes of both feet then TH Rise EO2 Up Lower EO3 Closed position Ready to step outside partner on following figure NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position LOD. [ 1.] forward on L foot with CBM, heel to toe, and turn 1/4 LF. [ 2.] side on right toe and turn 1/8 LF. Rise at end of step. [ 3.] Draw the left foot to the right foot with no weight as the body turn is completed - ready to step outside partner on following figure. Lower at end of step. Start in Closed Position RLOD. [ 1.] back on R foot with CBM, toe to heel, and turn 1/4 LF. [ 2.] side on left toe and turn 1/8 LF. Rise at end of step. S QS Fig 50 1

30 Drag Hesitation (continued) [ 3.] Draw the right foot to the left foot with no weight as the body turn completed - ready to step outside partner on the following figure. Lower at end of step. GENERAL NOTES The figure may start from other facing directions such as facing DLC, in which case the total amount of turn is reduced to 1/4, or if started facing DLW the total amount of turn is extended to 1/2. Other timing may be SQQ. There is no sway in this figure. QS Fig 50 2 S9 2005

31 Fishtail 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 5 BJO moving DLC - trng sltly RF fwd R in BJO, -, trng RF cross LIBR, trng RF fwd & sltly sd R; fwd L, lk RIBL, fwd L, -; BJO backing DLC - trng sltly RF bk L in BJO, -, trng RF cross RIFL, trng RF bk & sltly sd L; bk R, lk LIFR, bk R, -; 1 S LOD fwd R DLC sltly RF HT EO1 CBMP in BJO outside partner - fwd movement is checked to change direction 2 Q LOD cross LIBR 1/8 RF btw 1 & 2 T up slight right sway 3 Q DLW fwd & sd R DLW 1/8 RF btw 2 & 3 T up a small step 4 Q DLW fwd L LOD sltly RF T up left shoulder leading 5 Q DLW lk RIBL nil T up feel of lft sd ldng 6 S DLW fwd L LOD nil TH up,lwr EO6 left shoulder leading 1 S DRW bk L LOD sltly RF T EO1 CBMP in BJO - ck bkwrd motion to chg dir 2 Q DRW cross RIFL 1/8 RF btw 1 & 2 3 Q RLOD bk L LOD 1/8 RF btw 2 & 3 T up slt lft swy T up a sml stp 4 Q DRC bk R LOD sltly RF T up rt sd ldng 5 Q DRC lk LIFR nil T up feel of rt sd ldng 6 S DRC bk R LOD nil TH up,lwr EO6 rt sd ldng QS - Fig 12-31

32 Fishtail (continued) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLC. [ 1.] Turning slightly to the right, forward right, outside partner. in CBMP, heel toe, rising at the end of the step and checking the forward movement. [ 2.] Turning right face cross the left foot behind the right on the toe using a slight amount of left sway. [ 3.] Turning to the right, forward and slightly side right on the toe, a small step. [ 4.] Forward left, on the toe, turning right face to a left shoulder lead. [ 5] Lock the right foot behind the left on the toe. There should be the feel of a left shoulder lead. [ 6.] Forward left, left shoulder leading, on the toe and lowering to the heel. The next step should be outside partner in Banjo. Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLC. [ 1.] Turning slightly to the right, back left, on the toe, in CBMP and Banjo. Check the backward movement slightly to change direction. [ 2] Turning right face cross the right foot in front of the left, on the toe. Use a slight amount of left sway. [ 3.] Still turning right, back and slightly to the side left, on the toe, a small step. [ 4.] Back right, on the toe, turning to a right shoulder lead. [ 5.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. There should be the feel of a right shoulder lead. [ 6.] Back right, on the toe, right shoulder leading. Lower to the heel preparing for the next step. GENERAL NOTES This figure progresses DLW. Dancing the figure toward DLW with no turn is also an option. Although there is a checking of movement on step one, it should not stop dead. There is forward movement over the complete figure. QS - Fig 12-32

33 Forward Lock 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4 CP moving DLW - fwd R in BJO, -, fwd L, lk RIBL; fwd L, -, CP backing DLW - bk L in BJO, -, bk R, lk LIFR; bk R, -, 1 S wall fwd R DLW slight RF HT down, EO1 2 Q wall fwd L DLW nil T cont to 3 Q wall lk RIBL nil T cont to 4 S wall fwd L DLW nil TH up,lwr EO4 CBMP in BJO outside partner left shoulder leading feel of left shoulder leading left shoulder leading - figure moving throughout to DLW 1 S COH bk L DLW slight RF TH down, EO1 NFR 2 Q COH bk R DLW nil T cont to 3 Q COH lk LIFR nil T cont to 4 S COH bk R DLW nil TH up,lwr EO4 CBMP in BJO right shoulder leading feel of right shoulder leading right sd ldng - fig mvng throughout to DLW NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [ 1.] With a slight turn to the right, forward right, heel toe. The foot ends in CBMP outside partner in Banjo. [ 2.] Maintaining the body position, forward left, on the toe. Left shoulder should now be leading. Continue to. [ 3.] Lock the right foot in back of the left, on the toe. There should still be the feel of a left shoulder leading. Continue to. [ 4.] Forward left, QS - Fig 14-35

34 Forward Lock (continued) on the toe, then lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Keep the left shoulder leading. The next step should be outside partner in Banjo. Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [ 1.] Turning slightly to the right, back left, toe heel. The foot will end in CBMP and Banjo. There will be body at the end of the step with no foot. [ 2.] Maintaining body position, back right, on the toe. Right shoulder should now be leading. Continue to. [ 3.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. There should still be the feeling of a right shoulder leading. Continue to. [ 4.] Back right, toe, then lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Keep the right shoulder leading. GENERAL NOTES The figure preceding the forward lock step should end on the left foot with the left shoulder leading for the man. The lady would be opposite. Sometimes we dance this figure beginning with step two. We can do that if the preceding figure ends up on the right toe for the man and left for the lady, turning to the right. Omit step one and dance two, three and four. Remember, step two must have a shoulder lead that you maintain throughout. QS - Fig 14-36

35 Forward Tipple Chasse 1 1/2 measure SQQ S Level of Difficulty 6 Start in BJO DLW - Fwd R trng RF, -, cont to trn RF sd L, cl R; sd L to CP RLOD, -, Start in BJO DRC Bk L trng RF, -, cont to trn RF sd R, cl L; sd R to CP LOD, -, 1 S DLW Fwd R DLW start RF HT 2 Q Wall sd L LOD 3 Q DRW 4 S RLOD cl R bkng LOD sd & bk L Wall 1/4 btw 1 & 2 1/8 btw 2 & 3 nil T T TH start EO1 cont cont Up lwr EO4 L sway L sway 1 1 DRC Bk L DLW start RF TH 2 2 COH (ft ptd DLC) sd & sltly fwd R DLC 3 & DLC cl L 4 3 LOD sd & sltly fwd R Wall 3/8 RF btw 1 & 2, bdy trn less bdy catches up nil T T TH start EO1 cont cont up lwr EO4 CBM R sway R sway NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in BANJO DLW. [ 1.] In CBMP forward right outside partner starting to turn RF and beginning to. [ 2] Turning 1/4 right between steps 1 and 2 side left continuing to and using left sway. [ 3.] Turning 1/8 to right between steps 2 & 3 close left continuing to and maintaining L sway. [ 4.] side and slightly back S QS - Fig 37-87

36 Forward Tipple Chasse (continued) left lowering and dissolving sway at end of step. Start in BANJO DRC. [ 1.] In CBMP back left starting to turn RF and beginning to. [ 2.] Side right turning 3/8 RF between steps 1 & 2 but body turns less resulting in feet pointing DLC as body faces COH. Rise and right sway are continued. [ 3.] Allowing body to catch up on turn close left continuing to and maintaining R sway. [ 4.] side and slightly forward right lowering and dissolving sway at end of step. GENERAL NOTES It is important to note that the initial Forward step is not part of the Tipple Chasse. It is only used to allow the figure (steps 2, 3, 4 QQS) to be danced from an initial man s left (lady s right) foot lead. Correspondingly, if backing with man s left (lady s right) foot free; then a a Back step would be used, and normally cued, prior to the Tipple Chasse. As the and the sway develop progressively in the Tipple Chasse, the head will generally be turned toward the direction of the sway (man and lady). QS - Fig S7 2003

37 Four Quick Run 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6 Man Start in CP DLW - Sd & sltly fwd L on toe, fwd R to BJO fcg DLW, sd & fwd L, XRIB; Lady Start in CP DRC - Sd & sltly bk R, bk L to BJO fcg DRC, bk R, XLIF; 1 2 Q Q DLW - sd & sltly fwd L fwd R to BJO slt LF T up 3 Q - sd & fwd L - T " 4 Q - XRIB - T " nil T " L sd leading; no sway throughout CBMP 1 2 Q DRC Q - sd & sltly bk R bk L to BJO slt LF T up nil T " CBMP 3 Q - sd & bk R - T " 4 Q - XLIF - T " R sd leading; no sway throughout NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in CP DLW and dance 4 steps toward LOD with left side leading. [ 1.] side and slightly forward left on toe. [ 2.] forward on right toe outside partner to BJO (CBMP). [ 3.] side and forward left on toe. [ 4] Cross right foot loosely behind left. Start in CP DRC and dance 4 steps toward LOD with right side leading. [ 1.] side and slightly back on right foot. [ 2.] back on left toe to BJO (CBMP). [ 3.] side and back on right toe. [ 4.] Cross left foot loosely in front of right. GENERAL NOTES Throughout the figure the man's feet and body are aligned towards DLW (lady's feet and body towards DRC), which gives an impression of traveling more sideways than forward. S QS Fig 31-75

38 Four Quick Run (continued) The step preceding the figure is generally a step back for the man, turning left face and rising so that both partners are up on toes when the figure starts and throughout its completion. This figure is frequently danced progressing toward DLW in which case the foot and body alignments would be nearly WALL for the man and nearly COH for the lady. QS Fig S6 2002

39 Hairpin 1 measure - QQS Level of difficulty 6 Man Start in CP LOD - Fwd R on heel rising to toe & trng RF, fwd L on toe twd WALL & swivel 1/8 RF, fwd R to BJO DRW ckng, -; Lady Start in CP RLOD - Bk L trng RF, bk R & swivel 1/8 RF w/r sd ldng, bk L to BJO DLC ckng, -; 1 Q LOD 2 Q DLW 3 S DRW fwd R LOD prep RF trn HT EO1 CBM fwd L WALL fwd R DRW 1/4 RF btw 1 & 2 T up 1/8 RF btw 2 & 3 TH up, lwr EO3 L sd ldng w/slt R sway btw 1 & 2 swvl RF on L as step otsd ptnr to BJO, CBMP ckng fwd motion 1 Q RLOD bk L LOD prep RF trn T up CBM 2 Q DRC bk R WALL 3 S DLC bk L DRW 1/4 RF btw 1 & 2 T up 1/8 RF btw 2 & 3 TH up, lwr EO3 R sd ldng w/slt L sway btw 1 & 2 swivel RF on R as step bk in CBMP ckng bkwd motion NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in CP LOD. [ 1.] forward on right heel between partner's feet, start rising with left side leading, turning 1/8 right face on toe. [ 2.] forward on left toe toward the wall with left side leading and slight right sway and swivel 1/8 right face at end of step to face DRW. [ 3.] forward on right toe outside partner in CBMP immediately checking, lowering at end of step to prepare for backward motion. Start in CP RLOD. [ 1.] back on left toe with right side leading, turning 1/8 right face. [ 2.] With slight left sway step back on right toe with right side leading and swivel 1/8 right face at end of step to face DLC. [ 3.] back on left foot in CBMP immediately checking, lowering at end of step to prepare for forward motion. S QS Fig 30-73

40 Hairpin (continued) GENERAL NOTES This figure generally follows a RF pivot, the man backing toward LOD on his L foot to end facing LOD with the man's right foot free. The usual cue is therefore "Pivot to a Hairpin". QS Fig S6 2002

41 Hesitation Change 1 1/2 Measures SS S Level of Difficulty 5 CP fcng RLOD - Bk L comm a RF trn, -, sd R sml stp to fc DLC, -; draw L to R without wgt, -, CP fcng LOD - Fwd R LOD comm a RF trn, -, sd L comp a 3/8 RF trn to fc DRW, -; draw R to L without wgt, -, Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S RLOD bk L 3/8 RF TH down strong CBM btw IE of ft 2 S RLOD sd R 1 & 2 WF " heel pull w/l sway IE of LT 3 S COH no wgt nil " draw L twd R w/l sway Body Turn Footwork Rise 1 S LOD fwd R 3/8 RF HT down CBM btw 2 S LOD sd L 1 & 2 T " R sway 3 S WALL no wgt nil IE of T of R ft " draw R twd L w/r sway NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [ 1.] back with strong CBM on the left foot toward LOD, toe to heel turning right. [ 2.] ping side a small step on the right foot (Heel pull - heel first, then inside edge of foot to whole foot) sway left, completing a 3/8 right turn to face DLC. [ 3.] Maintaining the left sway, draw the inside edge of toe of the left foot toward the right foot without changing weight. Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [ 1.] forward with CBM on the right foot toward LOD, heel to toe turning right. [ 2.] side on the left foot toe to heel with a wide step in front of man. Maintain body alignment, sway right with the head to the right, completing a 3/8 right turn to face DRW moving backward towards DLC. [ 3.] Maintain the right sway draw the inside edge of toe of the right foot toward the left without changing weight. S QS - Fig 20-53

42 Hesitation Change (continued) GENERAL NOTES This figure is a linking figure used to change direction of movement without changing the lead foot. This figure normally follows a Natural Turn. The amount of turn may vary from 1/8 to 3/8. Hold body braced upwards on steps 1 and 2 with lady held firmly on the right side. 1. The left knee is bent as weight is taken on the left foot. (The right knee is also bent) 2. The right knee is retained bent as the right foot is placed in position. 3. Both knees are bent. Straighten gradually as the left foot moves forward into the next step. The man s feet are approximately 8 inches apart and parallel on step 3. Hold body braced upwards and keep hips well towards man on steps 1 and 2. Normal Closed Position is regained by a slight swivel on the ball of the left foot as the right closes toward left. 1. The right knee is bent as weight is taken on the right foot. (The left knee is also bent) 2. The left knee is retained bent as the left foot is placed in position. 3. Both knees are bent. Straighten gradually as the right foot moves back into the next step. QS - Fig S6 2002

43 Hinge 1 1/2measure - SSS CP RLOD Bk R LOD strtng to turn LF, -, contng to turn LF sd & bk L DLW, -; lower w/slt LF body turn & hold w/head to R, -, CP LOD Fwd L LOD strtng to turn LF, -, contng to turn LF sd & fwd R w/head R, -; contng LF turn bk L under body lowering into knee w/head well L & R toe ptd fwd, -, - Start in CP fcg RLOD - End modified CP fcg DLW 1 S RLOD bk R LOD slt LF TH Down CBM sd & bk L body Body lowering 2 S DRW 1/4 LF BF DLW EO2 Head well right, 3 S DLW hold slt LF - down shaping right 1 S LOD fwd L LOD slt LF HT none CBM sd & fwd R down Head right during 2 S DLC 1/4 LF TH DLW EO2 turn Head well left, 3 S DRC bk L slt LF TH down shaping left NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [ 1.] With a slight left side lead, step back on the right foot towards LOD, toe to flat. [ 2.] Turn left face on the right foot with a through the body and, as the lady passes the man, step to the side and back on the left foot, ball-flat, towards DLW and lower. [ 3.] Continue the LF body turn to lead the lady to step back and turn the head to the right while shaping to the right. Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [ 1.] forward on the left foot towards LOD, heel to toe with foot only. [ 2.] Turning left face on the left foot with head to right, step side and forward right, past the man, towards DLW, toe to heel. [ 3.] Continuing to turn the body left face, shape to the left turning the head left while placing the left toe back under the body and then lower to the heel and well into the knee with the right toe pointed forward DRC. S QS Fig 49 1

44 Hinge (continued) GENERAL NOTES By using the body during count two the man leads the lady to continue the body movement past the right foot and back onto the 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 directions and from Semi-Closed Position. In the latter case the man, after stepping forward on the right foot, would attempt to turn the lady as square to him as possible before completing the Hinge. QS Fig 49 2 S9 2005

45 Hover Corte 1 1/2 measures - SSS Level of Difficulty 5 CP backing LOD - trng LF bk R, -, trng LF sd & sltly fwd L, -; sd & sltly bk R, -, CP moving LOD - trng LF fwd L, -, trng LF sd R, -; diagonally fwd L, -, 1 S RLOD bk R LOD strtg LF TH down, EO1 NFR CBM - starts slowly not abruptly 2 S RLOD sd & sltly fwd L DLW 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 T cont slow sway to right - foot points to DLW - body turns less 3 S wall sd & sltly bk R DRC 1/8 LF btw 2 & 3 TH up, lwr EO3 body finishes trn - right shoulder leading & Fall 1 S LOD fwd L LOD strtg LF HT down, EO1 CBM 2 S LOD sd R LOD 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 T cont slow sway to left - right leg starts fwd to end sd - foot swivels 3 S COH diagonally fwd L 1/8 LF btw 2 & 3 TH up, lwr EO3 left shoulder leading NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Start in Closed Dance Position backing LOD. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. Start to ; however, the is slow over the entire figure. [ 2.] Continue the left turn with right sway and step side and slightly forward left, on the toe. The toe points so that the foot has turned 3/8 to the left while the body has turned 1/4 left. Continue the slow. The right foot will not move toward the left. It will remain almost in place. [ 3.] Finish the left face turn so that the body catches up with the left foot. Recover back right, on the toe, moving away from the left foot with a right shoulder lead. Lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Usually the next step will be in Banjo with the lady outside partner. QS - Fig 16-39

46 Hover Corte (continued) Start in Closed Dance Position moving LOD. [ 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel toe. Follow the man's lead for the amount of. [ 2.] Continuing the left turn with sway to the left start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to. [ 3.] Swivel on the right toe to complete the turn and step diagonally forward left, on the toe, left shoulder leading. After taking weight, lower to the heel to begin the next figure. GENERAL NOTES Although the for this figure begins on step one, it will be gradual and spread over the entire figure. An attempt to stay very low until almost taking weight for step two will make this easier to accomplish. Do not try to complete the rising action above normal dance height or step three will end with a "dropping action". three should not be a definite drop, but a lowering or compression into the next figure. The figure, as depicted in the chart, calls for dancing it "SSS". We could dance it over more beats of music by slowing the turning and rising action, e.g., "SSSSS". We could also speed it up and dance it "SQQ". Depending on the rising action, used by the man, the lady's left foot could brush toward the right. This action would happen between the second and third steps. The man's feet should not brush. This action would cause a "popping up" on step two or a "dropping" on step three. QS - Fig 16-40

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