CONFÉDÉRATION EUROPÉENNE DE ROLLER SKATING C.E.R.S. (affiliée À LA F.I.R.S.) COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE PATINAGE ARTISTIQUE (CEPA) Compulsory Dances for Europe Version 1-2003 Information on Compulsory Dances, Free Dance, (CIPA Regulations) Original Dance information will be found on a separate sheet.
On behalf of the CEPA Committee I would like to thank the following people who did a great deal of work in helping me re-produce the CEPA Book on Dance, which has taken an enormous amount of time and effort by all concerned :- Marco Faggioli CEPA Ronald Gibbs - Gt.Britain Cinzia Bernardi Italy Lorenza Residori Italy A separate sheet appears for OSP until such time as CIPA have agreed to change the OSP to an OD. At that time all Nations will be issued with the new rules which will cover all rhythms chosen. IMPORTANT NOTE OF COMPULSORY DANCE PATTERNS All diagrams in this book are a guide to the shape of each compulsory dance. It is recognised that due to the different sizes of skating surfaces, particularly here in Europe, it is not always possible to lay down the pattern exactly as shown, but the skater/s are expected to make full use of the skating surface whilst making sure the correct edges are skated at all times. MARGARET BROOKS President C.E.P.A. 1
Index Page 1. Glide Waltz 3-5 2. Skaters March 6-8 3. Rhythm Blues 9-11 4. Country Polka 12-14 5. Olympic Foxtrot 15-17 6. Denver Shuffle 18-20 7. Canasta Tango 21-23 8. Tudor Waltz 24-26 9. Swing Foxtrot 27-29 10. Kleiner (Little) Waltz 30-32 11. Kilian 33-36 12. Fourteen Step 37-40 13. Keats Foxtrot 41-44 14. Siesta Tango 45-47 15. Association Waltz 48-50 16. European Waltz 51-53 17. Imperial Tango 54-57 18. Flirtation Waltz 58-60 19. Harris Tango 61-64 20. The Blues 65-67 21. Rocker Foxtrot 68-70 22. Quickstep 71-73 23. Westminster Waltz 74-77 24. Argentine Tango 78-81 25. Italian Foxtrot 82-84 26. Starlight Waltz 85-89 27. Iceland Tango 90-92 28. Viennese Waltz 93-95 29. Paso Doble 96-99 Rules for Solo Free Dance 100 CEPA/CIPA Rules for Couples Free Dance 101-104 CEPA/CIPA Deduction Guidelines for Dance 105-106 CEPA/CIPA Costume Rules 107 Dance Holds 108-109 CEPA List of Compulsory Dances for Solo & Couple Dance 110 2
GLIDE (Straight) WALTZ Originated by: Unknown Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 120 beats Pattern: Set Notes: The dance is performed all in Kilian Position and the steps are the same for both skaters. This is a easy dance and is very important to be in time. Steps 1 & 2 make a chasse, the step 2 is on the third beat. Step 3 is a LFO made on three beats followed from RFI (Step 4) always of three beats Steps 5 & 6 make a chasse, the step 6 is on the third beat. From step 7 to step 10 the skaters repeat the sequence created from steps 3,4,5 & 6. The step 11 is one LFO kept for three beats and directed on the long axis of the rink. Steps 12, 13 & 14 are one sequence directed to the barrier and is composed from one chasse and from one edge RFO kept for three beats. This last step is the conclusion of one sequence of the dance. Attention points: - Correct execution of the chasse - Respect of timing - Step 11 must be a good outside edge kept for the three beats. - A clear and correct Kilian position must be kept in all parts of dance. - Respect of set pattern 3
List of Steps: Hold Kilian Step Man Lady Beats s 1 LFO LFO 2 2 RFI Chasse RFI Chasse 1 3 LFO LFO 3 4 RFI RFI 3 5 LFO LFO 2 6 RFI Chasse RFI Chasse 1 7 LFO LFO 3 8 RFI RFI 3 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI Chasse RFI Chasse 1 11 LFO LFO 3 12 RFO RFI 2 13 LFI Chasse LFI Chasse 1 14 RFO RFO 3 4
GLIDE (Straight) WALTZ 8. RFI 7.LFO 6. RFI Chasse 5. LFO 4. RFI 9. LFO 3. LFO 10. RFI Chasse 2. RFI Chasse 11. LFO 1. LFO 12. RFO 13. LFI Chasse 14. RFO Ladies and Gents Steps Identical 5
THE SKATER S MARCH Originated by: Irvin & Nazzaro Music: March 2/4 or 4/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 100 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The dance start on count 1 of measure of music, the first step of the dance must be step 1. Steps 1 to 6 comprise the straightaway sequence of this dance. Steps 4,5 & 6 make up an eight beat centre lobe, with steps 4 and 5 completing the first half and the four beat RFO swing (swing extended free leg forward on third beat) beginning at approximately the top of the lobe and returning to the baseline. The baseline of this dance only covers the centre lobe edges. Both parts of the barrier edge lobbing should be symmetrical and arranged proportionately to suit rink condition. Steps 7 to 14 make up the remainder of this dance. On very small rinks it may be necessary to use steps 7 to 10, (steps 11 to 14 are a repeat of steps 7 to 10). In line progressives should not be accepted as correct technique for step 4, XF-RFO and step 10, XF-RFI. These steps are crossed tracing-crossed foot progressive takeoff. There should be no noticeable forward-backward-forward movement of the right foot in these steps. The aim is out, so that the arc of the pattern will not be disturbed. The left foot is stroked into the crossed chasse position for step 5, XB-LFI and is a crossed tracing-crossed foot movement. Attention points: - A clear and correct Kilian position must be kept in all parts of the dance. - Respect of set pattern. - Respect of timing and cross on steps 4, 5 & 6. - Correct timing of swing of step 6 (on third beat) - Cross in front of steps 10 & 14 6
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 1 2 RFI RFI 1 3 LFO LFO 2 4 RFO-XF RFO-XB 2 5 LFI-XB LFI-XB 2 6 RFO-Swing RFO Swing 4 7 LFO LFO 1 8 RFI RFI 1 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI-XF RFI XF 2 11 LFO LFO 1 12 RFI RFI 1 13 LFO LFO 2 14 RFI-XF RFI-XF 2 7
THE SKATER S MARCH 14. RFI XF 13. LFO 12. LFI Run 11. LFO 10. RFI XF 9. LFO 8. RFI Run 7. LFO 6. RFO Swing 5. LFI XB 4. RFO XF 3. LFO 2.RFI Run Start 1. RFO 8
THE RHYTHM BLUES Originated by: Robert Craigin (modified) Music: Blues 4/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 92 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The steps 1,2,3, and 4, form a sequence of progressive steps: Note that Step l (LFO) has a duration of two beats. Step 5 (LFI-Swing) has a duration of four beats: Swing the free leg forwards on the third beat. Step 6 (RFO-I Swing) has a duration of four beats: it begins on the outside edge and subsequently changes to the inside edge on the third beat: during the execution of the change of edge, the free leg is swing forward. Steps 7,8,9, are progressive steps. Steps 10,11 and 12 are three cross behind steps (with free leg extended forward) each of two beats which concludes the sequence of the dance. Attention points: - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. - Respect of set pattern. - Respect of timing, paying attention to steps 1, 2 & 3. - Steps 4, 5 & 6 must have strong and clear edges. - Step 10, 11 & 12 are cross behind with the free leg extended forward. 9
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 2 2 RFI Run RFI Run 1 3 LFO LFO 1 4 RFI Run RFI Run 2 5 LFI-Swing LFI-Swing 4 6 RFO/I-Swing RFO/I Swing 4 7 LFO LFO 1 8 RFI RFI 1 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI-XB RFI XB 2 11 LFO-XB LFO-XB 2 12 RFI-XB RFI-X 2 10
THE RHYTHM BLUES 12. RFI/XB 11. LFO/XB 10. RFI/XB 9. LFO 8. RFI 7. LFO 6. RFO/I Swing 5. LFI Swing 4. RFI Run 3. LFO 2. RFI Run 1. LFO Start REG-28-03 11
COUNTRY POLKA Originated by: Edward O neil (modified) Music: Polka 2/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 112 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: All steps in this dance are progressive steps with the exception of step 4 and 8 of the corner. Step 1 8 make up the corner sequence of this dance. Step 3 is a LFO of two beats. It is performed with a soft knee bend which is also emphasised on the second beat to prepare for the following step which is a RFIXB: immediately after the cross behind the free leg is stretched ahead, and the free foot returns to the side of the employed foot on the second beat. Step 9 12 make up the straightaway sequence of this dance. Step 9 and 12 of the straightaway LFOI, six beats and RFOI, six beats. During the first two beats, the free leg is brought forward. The skating knee is then bent with the free leg extended fully in front and the outer toe wheel touches the surface directly in front of the skating foot. On the third beat. immediately after touching the floor, the free foot begins to travel to the rear. When the free foot arrives beside the skating foot, which should be on the 4 th beat, the edge is changed from outside to inside. The free leg is then extended fully to the back and the inner toe wheel is touched on the surface directly in line with the skating foot, on the 5 th beat. Attention points: - Steps 4 & 8 must be well crossed. - During the execution of steps 9 & 12, pay attention to change of edge (timing & edge). A good change of edge which will ensure a good pattern - Progressive steps must be really progressive steps. - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. - Respect of set pattern. 12
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 1 2 RFI Run RFI Run 1 3 LFO LFO 2 4 RFI-XB RFI-XB 2 5 LFO LFO 1 6 RFI RFI 1 7 LFO LFO 2 8 RFI-XB RFI-XB 2 9 LFO/I LFO/I 6 10 RFO RFO 1 11 LFI Run LFI Run 1 12 RFO/I RFO/I 6 13
COUNTRY POLKA 6. RFO 5. LFO 4. RFI/XB 3. LFO 7. LFO 2. RFI Run 8. RFI/XB START 1. LFO 9. LFO/I 10. RFO 11. RFI Run 12. RFO/I REG-03-03 14
OLYMPIC FOXTROT Originated by: Joan Preston Music: Foxtrot 4/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 104 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: In this dance the steps are the same for Lady & Gentleman. Steps 1, 2 & 3 are a run sequence. Steps 4,5 & 6 are cross rolled edges which should be skated boldly. Steps 7, 8 & 9 are a Run sequence. Steps 10, 11 & 12 which are inside edges and must be struck from the side. Kilian hold must be held throughout the dance, staying close together with no parting at the hips Attention points: - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. - Respect of set pattern. - Cross rolls (steps 4, 5 & 6) must be performed with strong and clear edges. Pay attention to Kilian position during these steps. - Steps 6 must be have a strong outside edge. The swing of free leg is on the 3rd beat. - Step 10, 11 & 12 must have good strong inside edges. 15
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 1 2 RFI run RFI run 1 3 LFO LFO 2 4 XR-RFO XR-RFO 2 5 XR-LFO XR-LFO 2 6 XR-RFO XR-RFO 4 Swing leg on 3 rd beat Swing leg on 3 rd beat 7 LFO LFO 1 8 RFI run RFI run 1 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI RFI 2 11 LFI LFI 2 12 RFI- Swing leg on 3rd beat RFI- Swing leg on 3rd beat 4 16
OLYMPIC FOXTROT 17
DENVER SHUFFLE Originated by: Briggs & Johnson Music: Polka 2/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 100 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: In this dance the steps are the same for Lady & Gentleman. Steps 4, 10 & 17 are raised chasse s This dance features a slide movement on steps 6 & 7. During the preparation for step 6, the right skate is brought up parallel to and alongside the left skate. With both skates in contact with the surface, the body weight is transferred to the right skate, with the left skate sliding forward into a leading position, all eight wheels being on the skating surface. In preparation for step 7, the left skate slides back and parallel to the right skate. During step 7, the body weight is transferred to the left skate and the right skate now slides forward into a leading position, all eight wheels being on the skating surface. The slide movement is NOT a dance split, with the body weight equally distributed between the two skates. There should be no noticeable hesitation between the execution of the two slides. All four wheels of the right skate are to be lifted from the skating surface in preparation for step 8, the TWO beat XF-RFI. Steps, 2, 8 & 14 are crossed progressive strokes. The dance should be skated lively, with a bold approach to step execution. It s essential that the dance be controlled during the skating of the centre lobes edges so as not distort the pattern at the corners of the rink. 18
Attention points: - Steps 6 & 7 must be slide steps, on edges, NOT flat. - Step 8 is a Cross in Front RFI. It is very important that the team, at the end of step 7 lifts the right skate from the floor before the cross. It is wrong to cross without lifting the right foot. - Step 2, 8, & 14 must be executed with cross very closed. - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. - Respect of set pattern. List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 2 2 XF-RFI XF-RFI 2 3 LFO LFO 1 4 Chasse-RFI Chasse-RFI 1 5 LFO LFO 2 6 LFO-Slide LFO-Slide 2 7 RFI-Slide RFI-Slide 2 8 XF-RFI XF-RFI 2 9 LFO LFO 1 10 Chasse-RFI Chasse-RFI 1 11 LFO run LFO run 1 12 RFI run RFI run 1 13 LFO run LFO run 2 14 XF-RFO XF-RFO 2 15 XB-LFI XB-LFI 2 16 RFO RFO 1 17 Chasse-LFI Chasse-LFI 1 18 RFO-Swing on 3 rd beat RFO-Swing on 3 rd beat 4 19
DENVER SHUFFLE 7: RFI Slide 8: XF RFI 6: LFO Slide 5: LFO 9: LFO 10: RFI Chasse 11: LFO Run 4: RFI Chasse 3: LFO 12: RFI Run 2: XF RFI 13: LFO Run 1: LFO 14: XF RFO Start 15: XB LFI 16: RFO 17: LFI Chasse 18: RFO REG 03-03 20
CANASTA TANGO Originated by: James Francis Music: Tango 4/4 Hold: Reverse Kilian Tempo: 100 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: All steps in this dance are progressive except No's 4,7,10 and 14. The Dance begins on step 1, a LFO 1 beat edge on count 1 of a measure. This is the first step of an 8 beat barrier lobe. Step 4 is a raised chasse executed on count 4. Step 5, LFO and 8, RFO are 4 beat swings. Steps 7, LFI of the centre and step 10, RFI of the straightaway, are cut steps (dropped chasse - the foot is placed alongside the skating foot with the free leg being placed immediately forward on the inside edge). The free leg then returns to the side of the skating foot to allow a smooth transition for steps 8 and 11. Steps 9 to 13 must be skated with very strong edges in order that step 14 RFO XF- Swing roll, may be aimed to the centre for a 4 beat inverted corner lobe. The push for the RFO-XF Swing roll is made from the outside of the left foot. Neat close footwork, tango expression and good carriage should be maintained throughout the dance. Attention points: - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. - Respect of set pattern. - Step 1,2 & 3 must be progressive step - The edges of steps 5 & 8 must be good outside edges. - Pay attention to correct execution of Cut-Step. - The outside edge of steps 13 and 14 must be clear. - The XF of step 14 must be close. 21
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Reverse 1 LFO LFO 1 Kilian 2 RFI RFI 1 3 LFO LFO 1 4 RFI-Chasse RFI-Chasse 1 5 LFO-Swing LFO-Swing 4 6 RFO RFO 2 7 LFI-Cut Step LFI-Cut Step 2 8 RFO-Swing RFO-Swing 4 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI-Cut Step RFI Cut Step 2 11 LFO LFO 1 12 RFI RFI 1 13 LFO LFO 2 14 RFO-XF Swing RFO-XF Swing 4 22
CANASTA TANGO XF- 23
TUDOR WALTZ Originated by: Ronald E.Gibbs Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 144 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: Steps 1,2 & 3 and steps 4,5 & 6 are chassé sequences On step 7 (LFO) allow the right shoulders to turn back in line with the tracing in readiness for the RBO closed Mohawk on step 8. After the mohawk on step 8, the position of the man's free leg is along the inside of the lady's skating foot. On the 4th beat of step 8, the free legs are swung back, with the lady's free leg along the inside of her partner's skating foot. The left shoulders should be held back during all of the six beats during which an edge MUST be maintained. Steps 9, 10 and 11 are a chassé aimed across the end of the rink. On step 12 (cross roll RFOI, 9 beats of music) the free legs are held back for three beats. On the fourth beat, the legs are swung forward and then backward on the seventh beat, the change to RFI being held for three beats. The Kilian hold is maintained throughout the dance. Partners must skate close together, without parting at the hips, and the shoulders must be held in parallel position. The rhythm and lilt of the waltz must be emphasised. Attention points - Pay attention to pattern and steps 1-6. - The Chasses must be done correctly. - The Closed Mohawk step 8 must be done in time and with the foot very close. - Step 8 must be skated with a good outside edge, often at the start this step is flat. - Pay attention to time of change of edge of step 12, this must be done on 7 th beat. - A clear and correct Kilian position must be held throughout the dance. 24
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 2 2 RFI-chasse RFI-Chasse 1 3 LFO LFO 3 4 RFO RFO 2 5 LFI-Chasse LFI-Chasse 1 6 RFO RFO 3 7 LFO LFO 3 8 RBO-Closed RBO-Closed 6 Mohawk Mohawk 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI-Chasse RFI-Chasse 1 11 LFO LFO 3 12 Cross Roll RFO/I Cross Roll RFO/I 9 25
TUDOR WALTZ 12. RFO/I Cross Roll 11. LFO 10. RFI Chasse 9. LFO 8. RBO Closed Mohawk 7. LFO 6. RFO 5. LFI Chasse 4. RFO 3. LFO 2. RFI Chasse 1. LFO Start 26
SWING FOXTROT Originated by: Hans Jurgen Schamberger Music: Foxtrot 4/4 Hold: Foxtrot Tempo: 104 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: It is danced throughout in Foxtrot position. The dance starts at the end of the rink, with runs followed by two 2 beat cross rolls steps 4 and 5. The cross rolls should be skated at a distance from the barrier to allow for the Cross Roll Swing (step 6) to be skated on a good outside edge towards the barrier. This is followed by a run ( step 7 and 8), followed by a two beat edge on step 9. Step 10 is a Cross Roll Swing, followed by run steps 11, 12 and 13. Steps 14 and 15 are good two beat inside edges struck from the inside of the employed foot, followed by step 16 which is a RFO four beat outside edge to end the dance. On small rinks steps 11 to 14 are to be skated with deep edges and a small radius, in order to keep the pattern in the correct position. Attention should be paid to steps 6 and 10, the Cross Roll Swing, where the free leg is swung through with a good stretched leg. Attention points: - Respect of required position - The Cross Roll, steps 4,5,6 & 10 must be done with good edges and inclination of the body. - Pay attention to correct execution of inside edges of steps 14 & 15. 27
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Foxtrot 1 LFO Run LFO Run 1 2 RFI Run RFI Run 1 3 LFO Run LFO Run 2 4 Cross Roll RFO Cross Roll RFO 2 5 Cross Roll - LFO Cross Roll - LFO 2 6 Cross Roll Cross Roll 4 RFO Swing RFO Swing 7 LFO Run LFO Run 1 8 RFI Run RFI Run 1 9 LFO Run LFO Run 2 10 Cross Roll Cross Roll 4 RFO Swing RFO Swing 11 LFO LFO 1 12 RFI Run RFI Run 1 13 LFO LFO 2 14 RFI RFI 2 15 LFI LFI 2 16 RFO Swing RFO Swing 4 28
SWING FOXTROT 14. RFI 16. RFO Swing 15. LFI 13. LFO 12. RFI Run 11. LFO 10. RFO X Roll Swing 9. LFO Run 7. LFO 8. RFI Run 6. RFO X Roll Swing 5. LFO X Roll 4. RFO X Roll 3. LFO Run START 1. LFO 2. RFI Run REG 03-03 29
KLEINER (LITTLE) WALTZ Originated by: Hans Jurgen Schamberger Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Waltz Tempo: 138 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The waltz is skated in waltz position along the base line. The dance consists of a chasse step series along the length of the rink, forward for the man and backwards for the lady. The chasses, as in Glide Waltz, are broken by a three beat outside edge which must be taken from the side of the employed foot to obtain a good outside edge. Special attention must be paid to the quality of the chasses. The first step is a two beat edge with a good stretched free leg. On step 3 the free foot should be set down by the side of the employed foot with a slight knee bend. The former employed foot should be clearly lifted when skating a good chasse. On step 12 at the end of the rink, the man skates a three turn, while the lady turns to forwards. The turn is made on the third beat. Step 13 is a six beat outside edge swing for both skaters followed by two chasse step series. At the end of the rink on step 19 the lady does a three turn whilst the man changes to forward. After a six beat edge the repetition of the dance is started on the opposite side of the rink to the start. Attention points: - Correct execution of Chasses - Pay attention to the edges of steps 1-11. This is important so as to have a good pattern. - Attention to outside edges of the steps 13 and 16, often you can see at the end one change of edge. - The Waltz position must be kept in all parts of the dance. - Respect of required pattern. 30
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Waltz 1 RFO LBO 2 2 LFI Chasse RBI Chasse 1 3 RFO LBO 3 4 LFO RBO 2 5 RFI Chasse LBI Chasse 1 6 LFO RBO 3 7 RFO LBO 2 8 LFI Chasse RBI Chasse 1 9 RFO LBO 3 10 LFO RBO 2 11 RFI Chasse LBI Chasse 1 12 LFI Three RBO 3 13 RBO Swing LFO Swing 6 14 LBO RFO 2 15 RBI Chasse LFI Chasse 1 16 LBO RFO 3 17 RBO LFO 2 18 LBI Chasse RFI Chasse 1 19 RBO LFO Three 3 20 LFO Swing RBO Swing 6 31
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KILIAN Originated by: Karl Schreiter Music: March 2/4 or 4/4 Hold: Kilian Tempo: 108 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The Kilian is a test of close and accurate footwork, unison of rotation and control. Upright body posture is required throughout the dance and the partners should look up - not down. The man's right hand should clasp the lady's right hand and keep it firmly pressed on her right hip to avoid separation. The man's hand should clasp her left hand so that her left arm is firmly extended across his body throughout the dance and the clockwise rotation well controlled. Step 1 must begin on the strong beat of the music. There are 14 steps skated to 16 beats of music. Steps 3 and 4 are the only ones held for two beats and MUST be outside edges. All others are one beat steps. Step 2 is a run. Step 3 is held for two beats and should cut inside the arc of the circle (i.e. the continuous axis). Step 4 is a two beat (RFO) which should cut outward to the arc of the circle and should be a true outside edge. Correct lean towards the outside of the circle is most important on this edge. Step 5 is a run and during steps 5, 6 and 7 the lean is into the circle. At the start of step 8, the lean shifts towards the outside of the circle and this lean is maintained through step 9. Step 8 (RFO) is a crossed forward step while step 9 (LFI) is crossed behind. Steps 9 and 10 constitute an open choctaw. Strong shoulder checking is needed at the start of step 10 in order to counteract the turning movement. The right skate takes the floor on the inner edge side of the instep of the old skating foot in momentary open hip position. The new (left) free foot, leaves the floor in open hip position, and at step 11 crosses behind the skating foot to a LBI edge. Step 12 (RBO) is a close step. Step 13 (LBI) is crossed in front Step 14 (RFI) should be stepped close to the heel of the skating foot. This is a one beat edge. 33
Attention points: - Step 3 and 4 must have good outside edge. - Pay attention to steps 5,6 & 7 that must be progressive steps. - Pay attention to edges of the Choctaw. - The open Choctaw must be done smoothly without jumping. - Attention to step 14 for the man. This step must be struck from the side of the skating foot, in line, and NOT behind the Lady. List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO LFO 1 2 RFI Run RFI Run 1 3 LFO LFO 2 4 RFO RFO 2 5 LFO LFO 1 6 RFI Run RFI Run 1 7 LFO LFO 1 8 XF-RFO XF-RFO 1 9 XB-LFI Choctaw XB-LFI Choctaw 1 10 RBO RBO 1 11 XB-LBI XB-LBI 1 12 RBO RBO 1 13 XF-LBI XF-LBI 1 14 RFI RFI 1 34
KILIAN 13: XF LBI 11: XB LBI 14: RFI 12: RBO 10: RBO 9: LFI Choctaw 8: XF RFO 7: LFO 6: RFI Run 5: LFO 4: RFO 3: LFO 2: RFI Run Start 1: LFO 35
KILIAN 13: XF LBI 11: XB LBI 14: RFI 12: RBO 10: RBO 9: LFI Choctaw 8: XF RFO 7: LFO 6: RFI Run 5: LFO 4: RFO 3: LFO Start 1: LFO 2: RFI Run Diagram showing two sequences 36
FOURTEEN STEP Originated by: Franz Scholler Music: March 4/4 or 2/4 Hold: Waltz and Partial Outside Tempo: 108 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The dance begins with a sequence of three steps (step 2 being a run) forming a lobe curving towards, then away from, the barrier, followed by a four beat swing roll (step 4) curving the opposite way. This is followed by another sequence for both partners, steps 5, 6 and 7 being a repetition of the opening three steps, and step 7 is to skated slightly less deep than step 3, after which the lady turns forward on step 8 and skates close beside the man in momentary open position. The partner's shoulders should be parallel to each other and to the tracings. After the man's mohawk on step 9 he should check his rotation with his shoulders and both partner's shoulders should remain approximately flat to the tracings around the end of the rink (steps 10-14). On step 9 (RFI) the lady crosses her foot behind for a cross chasse and step 11 is a run. On step 10 the man steps close beside the skating foot but on step 11 (LBI) he runs backwards and on step 13 he crosses in front. At the end of step 13 the man is turning forward ready to commence step 14. The lady skates an open mohawk on steps 12 and 13. Attention points: - All progressive steps must really be progressive. - The closed position MUST be maintained during the swing on step 4. - Correct execution of step 8 of the man (open Mohawk) and steps 7,8 & 9 of the woman (open Mohawk followed from the Cross Chasse) - Correct execution of open Mohawk of the woman (steps 12,13). - Respect of the required pattern 37
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Waltz 1 LFO RBO 1 2 RFI Run LBI Run 1 3 LFO RBO 2 4 RFO Swing LBO Swing 4 5 LFO RBO 1 6 RFI Run LBI Run 1 7 LFO RBO 2 8 RFI Open LFO 1 Mohawk Partial 9 LBI XB-RFI Chasse 1 Outside 10 RBO LFO 1 11 LBI Run RFI 1 12 RBO LFO Open Mohawk 1 13 XF-LBI RBO 1 Waltz 14 RFI LBI 2 38
FOURTEEN STEP Either Diagram is acceptable depending on the size of the skating surface and the ability of the skater/s. 39
FOURTEEN STEP Either Diagram is acceptable depending on the size of the skating surface and the ability of the skater/s. 40
KEATS FOXTROT Originated by: Eric Van Weyden & Eva Keats Music: Foxtrot 4/4 Hold: Foxtrot, Outside, Waltz Tempo: 96 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: This dance is designed to be skated on deep edges and semi circular lobes. In open position the partners should skate with their shoulders and hips close together. In the sequence of steps 1, 2 and 3, step 2 is a cross chasse for both partners. On step 4 the lady accents beat 3 with a knee bend corresponding to the man's on his step 4B. Steps 4A and 9 for the man and steps 4 and 9 for the lady are started with cross rolls. Step 5 is a front cross roll for the lady but not for the man, and partners should be directly opposite at this point. Step 7 is a run for both partners. At the end of step 8 the man should be towards the side of the lady for his cross RFO three turn (almost tango position) and waltz position is resumed by step 10. The man's step 11B is a run. The man's steps 11A and 11B take place whilst the lady skates a two beat LFO into her closed mohawk. On the LFO the lady does not swing her free leg, but, after extending it behind, brings it up to her skating heel (keeping it well turned out) to place on the floor on beat 1 in the prescribed position for a closed mohawk. On a rink 40 x 20 metres or larger, the border pattern for this dance must be used. For a rink smaller than 40 x 20 metres the other pattern can be used. However, please remember that the whole skating surface must be used and the border pattern should be used wherever possible. Attention points: - Respect of the required position & pattern - Correct execution of step 2 (Cross Chasse) - Attention to the outside edge of step 4/b and 10. - Step 6,7 & 8 must be really progressive step. - Attention to the Mohawk of the woman (step 11). - Steps 13 and 14 must have good inside edges. 41
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Beats Lady Beats Foxtrot 1 LFO 1 LFO 1 2 XB-RFI 1 XB-RFI 1 3 LFO 2 LFO 2 4A Cross Roll RFO 1 Cross Roll 4 Three to RBI 1 RFO Waltz 4B LBO 2 5 RBO 2 Cross Roll LFO Three to 1 1 LBI 6 LFO 1 RBO 1 7 RFI Run 1 LBI Run 1 Outside 8 LFO 2 RBO 2 9 Cross Roll RFO 1 Cross Roll 2 Three to RBI 1 LBO Waltz 10 LBO 2 RFO 2 11A RBO 1 LFO Closed Mohawk 2 11B LBI Run 1 Foxtrot 12 RBO 4 RBO 4 13 LFI 2 LFI 2 14 RFI 2 RFI 2 42
KEATS FOXTROT 43
KEATS FOXTROT NOTE: See note regarding this pattern in the description of the dance. 44
SIESTA TANGO Originated by: George Muller Music: Tango 4/4 Hold: Reverse Kilian & Kilian Tempo: 100 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: To enable partners to change sides and keep a good close position it is recommended that the thumb pivot grip is used:- lady s hands are held above the man s with thumbs extended down into the man s fists. Steps 1,2,3, are cross chasse sequence Step 6 RFO XF, Left leg must be taken back Step 7 LFO XB, the leg is brought down and the tracing must be crossed with the feet close together. Step 8 RFOI Swing, the free leg forward on the third beat and back on the fifth beat, in line with tracing. The change of edge occurs on the fifth beat. Step 10 RFI must be struck from the side of the tracing foot Step 11 LBI Open Mohawk. Note: the foot must be placed at the heel of the tracing foot and must not be crossed. After the Mohawk the free leg must be taken back. During steps 10 & 11 the partners change sides into normal Kilian hold (The thumb pivot hold should be used which will make the movement easier). Partners should stay close together during this movement. Step 12 Step 13 RBO must be struck from the side of the tracing foot LBI must be struck from the side of the tracing foot During step 15 LBI XF, partners prepare to change sides ready for step 16 RFI. Stay close together by using the thumb pivot hold. Hold is now reverse Kilian. Attention points: - Respect of the required position & pattern. - Good execution of Cross Chasse (steps 2 & 7). - The outside edge of the step 5 must be maintained. - The change of edge of step 8 must be clear. - Attention to the timing during the execution of open Mohawk (steps 10 & 11), the free leg must be stretched back. - The sequence of the steps from 11 to 16 must have edges and must not be flat. 45
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Rev.Kilian 1 LFO LFO 1 2 XB-RFI XB-RFI 1 3 LFO LFO 2 4 RFI Run RFI Run 1 5 LFO LFO 2 6 XF-RFO XF-RFO 2 7 XB-LFI XB-LFI 2 8 RFO/I RFO/I 6 9 LFO LFO 2 10 RFI RFI 1 Kilian 11 LBI Open LBI Open 1 Mohawk Mohawk 12 RBO RBO 2 13 LBI LBI 2 14 RBO RBO 1 15 XF-LBI XF-LBI 1 Rev.Kilian 16 RFI RFI 2 46
SIESTA TANGO 14: RBO 15: XF LBI 13: LBI 12: RBO 11: LBI Open Mohawk Heel to Heel 10: RFI 16: RFI 9: LFO 8: RFO/I Change Edge 7: XB LFI 6: XF RFO 5: LFO Run 4: LFI Run 3: LFO 2:XB RFI Start 1: LFO 47
ASSOCIATION WALTZ Originated by: Adapted from Imperial Waltz (L.Gowing) by Ronald E.Gibbs Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Waltz (except steps 12 & 25) Tempo: 132 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: Steps 1,2,3 & 14,15,16 Are a chasse sequence. Steps 3 & 16 Free legs must swing back (for the partner going forward) and forward on the fourth beat. Step 4 A three turn for the man, lady steps forward, following man. Step 5 & 18 Free legs must swing back (for the partner going forward) and forward on the fourth beat. Step 6,7,8,9 & 19,20,21,22 This is a run sequence with a count of 1.2.3.1 Step 9 & 22 Must be struck from the side. Step 9,10,11 For the man is a chasse: The lady's step comprises a heel to heel open mohawk. NOTE: Timing of 2 beats on Step 9 one beat on Step 10 to three beats on Step 11. Step 12 The man strikes from the side, a three beat RFI. The lady turns a three directly in front of the man under his left arm, whilst maintaining hold. At this point the partners change position so the steps are reversed. Step 13 The man strikes his three turn to move past the lady. The lady's steps must follow the mans. Step 17 A three turn for the lady. Mans step to follow. Step 22,23,24 For the lady is a chasse: The man's step comprises a heel to heel open mohawk. NOTE: Timing of 2 beats on Step 22 one beat on Step 23 to three beats on Step 24. Step 25 Lady skates a RFI struck from the side. Man turns in front of lady not holding hands. Step 26 Lady strikes her three turn to move past man. NOTE: THE WALTZ POSITION MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT AND THE FREE LEGS MUST MATCH AT ALL TIMES. SEMI SIDE BY SIDE POSITIONS MUST BE AVOIDED. 48
Attention points: - Correct execution of Chasse s. - The edge of steps 3,5,16 & 18 must be good outside. - Attention to timing of sequences 6,7,8 & 9 and 19,20,21 & 22. - Attention to timing of sequences 11,12,13 & 24,25,26. The distance between the partners must be kept constant. - The Mohawks must be heel to heel. - Respect of the required position and of the pattern. List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Waltz 1 LFO RBO 2 2 RFI Chasse LBI Chasse 1 3 LFO Swing RBO Swing 6 4 RFO Three LBO 3 5 LBO Swing RFO Swing 6 6 RBO LFO 1 7 LBI Run RFI Run 1 8 RBO Run LFO Run 1 9 LFO RFI 2 10 RFI Chasse LBI Open Mohawk 1 11 LFO RBO 3 See Note 12 RFI LFO Three 3 Waltz 13 LFO Three RBO 3 14 RBO LFO 2 15 LBI Chasse RFI Chasse 1 16 RBO Swing LFO Swing 6 17 LBO RFO Three 3 18 RFO Swing LBO Swing 6 19 LFO RBO 1 20 RFI Run LBI Run 1 21 LFO Run RBO Run 1 22 RFI LFO 2 23 LBI Open Mohawk RFI Chasse 1 24 RBO LFO 3 See Note 25 LFO Three RFI 3 Waltz 26 RBO LFO Three 3 49
ASSOCIATION WALTZ Mens Steps Ladies Steps STEP 1: Mans step 1 of the Dance STEP 14: Ladies step 1 of the Dance 50
EUROPEAN WALTZ Originated by: Unknown Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Reverse Waltz Tempo: 120 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The basic edges of the European Waltz consist of a three turn, an outside back edge, and an outside forward edge for the man, while the lady skates an outside back edge. Semi circular lobes of these three edges are skated along the sides of the rink first starting towards the long axis, the second starting towards the barrier, etc. The lobes along the sides of the rink are connected across the rink ends by larger lobes in which the three sequences have been increased by adding several more three turns and back edges for each partner. Commence all edges on a bent tracing knee with tracing shoulder slightly ahead never with the free shoulder leading. The man's three turn at the beginning of each lobe is started as a cross roll. Threes must be turned between the partners feet. In turning the three the tracing hip is turned towards the partner and is practically in line with the tracing foot. The unemployed hip is pressed back so that the instep of the free foot, with the toe turned downward and outwards, is in line with and, for the turn, slightly behind the tracing foot (not by the side). Rotate the unemployed shoulder in the direction of the turn, then on the third beat, with a stretching of the knee, the weight evenly on the skate, and the turning to forward of the unemployed hip, the tracing hip is allowed to turn in line with the shoulders. As the turn is made the shoulders and hips must be checked to avoid a natural tendency to revolve too far. Three turns to be clean (not pulled), and turned between the partner's feet. After the turn the free foot should be placed on the floor (not dropped), close to and slightly behind the back inside tracing foot. The partners skate this dance in closed or waltz position and the man should remain directly facing his partner on all edges. The rotation of the partners around each other is continuous throughout each lobe and reverses its direction at the beginning of every new lobe. 51
Attention points: - Respect of the required position and of the pattern. - Attention to the three turns which must be turned between the partners feet. - Attention to the Cross Roll of the man and to the Roll of the woman. - Respect to the timing. List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Waltz 1 LFO RBO 3 2 Cross Roll RFO LBO 3 Three to RFI 3 LBO RFO Three to RBI 3 4 RFO LBO 3 5 Cross Roll LFO RBO 3 Three to LBI 6 RBO LFO Three to LBI 3 7 LFO Three to LBI RBO 3 8 RBO LFO Three to LBI 3 9 LFO Three to LBI RBO 3 10 RBO LFO Three to LBI 3 11 LFO Three to LBI RBO 3 12 RBO LFO Three to LBI 3 13 LFO RBO 3 14 Cross Roll RFO LBO 3 Three to RBI 15 LBO RFO Three to RBI 3 16 RFO LBO 3 17 Cross Roll LFO Three to LBI RBO 3 18 RBO LFO Three to LBI 3 52
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IMPERIAL TANGO Originated by: Ronald E.Gibbs Music: Tango 4/4 Hold: Foxtrot & Kilian Tempo: 104 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: Steps 1, 2, & 3 A run sequence curved towards the centre of the rink. Step 3 LFO for two beats with the free leg held back, a flat for one beat with the free leg held at the side of the tracing foot, followed by a LFI of one beat with the free leg forward. Step 4 This is an open mohawk, turned independently, struck at the instep, followed by step 5 LBO. Step 6 RFO of two beats. Step 7 LFO cross roll three turn. On this step the partners remain in the Kilian hold. Step 8 RBO followed by step 9 LBI chasse crossed in front, the chasse movement being completed by step 10, a RBO of two beats. Steps 11 & 12 Consist of a LFO, RFI chasse crossed behind. Step 13 LFO is followed by a RBO closed mohawk, step 14, the shoulders should be in line with the tracing. The sequence is completed with the final two steps of the dance (steps 15 and 16), LBI crossed in front, followed by RFI. At the completion of step 16 the hold is changed to Foxtrot. Attention points: - Respect of the required positions and of the pattern. - During the execution of steps 3 and 6 the team must be stay close and all steps must be clear and in time. - Attention to the Cross Chasse. - The Closed Mohawk must have good edge. 54
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Lady Beats Foxtrot 1 LFO LFO 1 2 RFI Run RFI Run 1 3 LFO-Flat-LFI LFO-Flat-LFI 4 4 RBI Open Mohawk RBI Open Mohawk 1 5 LBO LBO 1 Kilian 6 RFO RFO 2 7 Cross Roll LFO Cross Roll LFO 2 Three to BI Three to BI 8 RBO RBO 1 9 LBI Cross Chasse LBI Cross Chasse 1 10 RBO RBO 2 11 LFO LFO 1 12 RFI-XB Chasse RFI-XB Chasse 1 13 LFO LFO 2 14 RBO Mohawk RBO Mohawk 2 15 XF LBI XF LBI 1 16 RFI RFI 1 55
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IMPERIAL TANGO 15. LBI XF 16. RFI 14. RBO Closed Mohawk 13. LFO 12. RFI XB 11. LFO 10. RBO 7. LFO Cross Roll 3 Turn to BI 9. LBI XF 8. RBO 5. RBO 6. RFO 4. RFI Open Mohawk 3. LFO-Flat-LFI 2. RFI Run Start 1. LFO 57
FLIRTATION WALTZ Originated by: Frieda Peterson Music: Waltz 3/4 Hold: Kilian, Tandem, Rev.Kilian Closed Tempo: 120 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The dance begins in the Kilian position with step No 1, a LFO 3 beat aimed toward the barrier. Step nos. 4 and 5 are skated in Tandem position. Step nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 are skated in Reverse Kilian Position. Step 9 is a LFOI 6 beat change of edge, the change of edge occurs on count 4 of the music as the free foot passes alongside (back to forward swing) of the left and continues travel to the extended forward position. During Step 16, man and lady swing their free legs in unison, man from back to forward, lady from forward to backward. On the extreme end of this 6 beat edge, the man raises the lady's right hand with his left hand, holding it above her head in preparation for step 17. Step 17, the lady executes a 5 step turn while the man strokes a RFO 6 beat edge. The man's right hand and lady's left hand are free until the lady's 5th step when Waltz position and hold is again resumed. The lady should exercise extreme caution during this step 5 turn, so that the first three steps, LBO, RFO and LFI are aimed towards the centre of the rink. During step 18, the man swings his right free leg from back to forward in unison with the lady's left leg swing from forward to backward. Step 19, the man strokes a RFOI 6 beat edge, while the lady strokes 19a and 19b, a LBO 3 beat edge to a RFI 3 beat edge, a closed Choctaw. As the lady strokes step 19b, the man changes from outside to an inside edge, both partners immediately swinging their left free legs forward. On the extreme end of the lady's step no 19a, a LBO 3 beat edge, the man releases the lady's right hand and she places her right hand on her right hip near the waist. As the lady turns forward to stroke step 19b, a RFI 3 beat edge, partners resume Kilian position. During the back to forward turn for the lady, the man's and lady's hands are momentarily free. 58
Attention points: - Respect of the required position and pattern. - Good execution of open Mohawk (step 3,10 & 23). - The rhythm and lilt of the waltz must be emphasised.. - Attention to timing of step 17 List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Beats Lady Beats Kilian 1 LFO 3 LFO 3 2 RFO 3 RFO 3 3 LFI Open Mohawk 2 LFI Open Mohawk 2 Tandem 4 RBI 1 RBI 1 5 LBO 3 LBO 3 Rev.Kilian 6 RFO 3 RFO 3 7 LFO 2 LFO 2 8 RFI 1 RFI 1 9 LFO/I Change Edge Swing 6 LFO/I Change Edge Swing 6 10 RFI Open Mohawk 2 RFI Open Mohawk 2 Tandem 11 LBI 1 LBI 1 12 RBO 3 RBO 3 Optional 13A LFO 2 LFO Three 3 13B RFI 1 14 LFO 2 RBO 2 15 XB-RFI Chasse 1 XF-LBI Chasse 1 Closed 16 LFO Swing 6 RBO Swing 6 See Note 17A RFO 6 LBO 1 17B RFO 1 17C LFI 1 17D RBI 1 17E LBO 2 Closed 18 LFO Swing 6 RBO Swing 6 19A RFO/I change edge 6 LBO 3 Kilian 19B RFI Closed Choctaw 3 20 LFO 2 LFO 2 21 RFI 1 RFI 1 22 LFO 3 LFO 3 Tandem 23 RFI Open Mohawk 2 RFI Open Mohawk 2 Kilian 24 LBI 1 LBI 1 25 RBO 3 RBO 3 59
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HARRIS TANGO Originated by: Paul Krechow & Trudy Harris Music: Tango 4/4 Hold: Tango, Reverse Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz Tempo: 100 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The opening steps must be in Tango position with the lady on the right of the man. The man skates a front cross RFO (step 1) as well as a crossed LFI Chasse (step 2), each of one beat, whilst the lady skates a back crossed LBO as well as a crossed RBI chasse. These quick steps are followed by more deliberate four beat edges, RFO for the man and LBO for the lady (step 3), at the end of which the partners change sides. The next lobe consists of the same sequences by each partner (steps 4, 5 and 6), but on the opposite feet. The third lobe starts with a front crossed two beat RFO shallow Rocker turn for the man (step 7) followed by a crossed behind LBO (step 8) as well as a RBI crossed chasse (step 9), each of one beat. During steps 7, 8 and 9 the Tango position must be maintained. The lady skates a two beat back crossed LBO edge (step 7) followed by a RFO (step 8), as well as a crossed LFI chasse (step 9) each of one beat. Both partners then skate a deliberate four beat edge (step 10), the man LBO and the lady RFO with the lady on the right of the man. This is followed by a crossed step as well as a crossed chasse, each of one beat, as well as a deliberate four beat edge (step 13). Step 14 for the lady begins as a RFO Cross roll three turn of two beats in the direction of the midline of the rink, whilst the man skates a two beat LBO shallow cross roll (step 14). He then turns forward to skate a four beat RFO edge (step 15) corresponding to the lady's LBO (step 15). The cross and cross chasse steps of the preceding shallow lobes should be skated on light curves, while the long, deep edges carry the dancers down the side of the rink. Depending on the length of the rink and distance to be covered the cross and cross chasse steps may be angled somewhat from a line perpendicular to the barrier, but the couple must never retrogress during these steps. During the deliberate four beat edges (steps 3, 6, 10 and 13), the free leg must be held extended at the commencement of the edge, and must not be moved until or after the third beat in preparation for the partner to change sides. The following steps are skated in foxtrot hold and consist of two shallow one beat steps 16 and 17, followed by two two beat steps 18 and 19, on a curve. Followed by a closed swing mohawk each edge held for four beats of music. 61
On step 22 the lady skates a RFI three turn after one beat of the music and holds the RBO for five beats. During the execution of the ladies three turn the man skates two one beat edges forming a chasse (steps 22A and 22B) followed by a four beat LFO edge (step 22C). Attention points: - Respect of the required positions & pattern. - Attention to the execution of the Cross Chasses. - The rocker of the man, step 7, must have a short clear outside edge. - Step 15 must have a good outside edge, well kept. - Step 19 must not be a cross. - The sequence from step 20 to 21 must be executed with good edges and during the Mohawk the team must be stay close, hip to hip. 62
List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Beats Lady Beats Tango Rev.Tango Tango Rev.Tango 1 XF RFO 1 XB LBO 1 2 LFI Cross Chasse 1 RBI Cross Chasse 1 3 RFO 4 LBO 4 4 XF LFO 1 XB RBO 1 5 RFI Cross Chasse 1 LBI Cross Chasse 1 6 LFO 4 LBO 4 7 XF RFO Shallow 1 XB LBO 2 Rocker to RBO 1 8 XB LBO 1 RFO 1 9 RBI Cross Chasse 1 LFI Cross Chasse 1 10 LBO 4 RFO 4 11 XB RBO 1 XF LFO 1 12 LBI Cross Chasse 1 RFI Cross Chasse 1 13 RBO 4 LFO 4 Tango 14 LBO Cross Roll 2 RFO Cross Roll 1 Three to RBI 1 Waltz 15 RFO Swing 4 LBO Swing 4 Foxtrot 16 LFO 1 RFI 1 17 RFI 1 LFO 1 18 LFO 2 RFI 2 19 RFI Run 2 LFO Run 2 20 LFI Closed Swing 4 RFO Closed Swing 4 Mohawk Mohawk Tango 21 RBI 4 LBO 4 Promenade Foxtrot 22A LFO 1 RFI Three 1 Waltz 22B RFI Chasse 1 RBO 5 22C LFO 4 63
HARRIS TANGO RFO 18 64
THE BLUES Originated by: Robert Dench & Lesley Turner Music: Blues 4/4 Hold: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Tempo: 88 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The man begins the dance with a RFO crossroll, while step 1 for the Lady (LBO) is crossed behind Step 2 for the Lady is also crossed forward Step 2 for the Man is not crossed, being a run The man's three turn (step 4) should be taken without added speed. During this two beat three turn the lady skates two backward edges (steps 4A and 4B) each one beat, and the second of which commences crossed. On turning the three the man releases the lady and they take up foxtrot position which is maintained until step 16A. Step 5 Is a strong four beat RBO for both partners after which they turn to LFO held for two beats (step 6). It is to be noted that this edge commences on the third beat. Step 7 Is a cross roll skated with good curves. Step 8,9 10 and 11 have an unusual time sequence which should be carefully noted and followed. Steps 9 and 11 are runs. Step 12 and 13 constitute a closed choctaw and the curvature of these edges should be of equal degree Avoid swinging of the free leg before the choctaw. The choctaw is turned as neatly as possible with the new skating foot taking the surface directly under the centre of gravity of the body. Step 14 Is a back cross roll by both partners LBO four beats. Steps 15, 16 and 17 form one lobe with three steps for the lady and four (steps 16A and 16B) for the man. During the lady's three turn (step 16) the man skates a RFI chasse and the partners take up Waltz position. The dance repeats after step 17 which is a two beat LFO for the man and a two beat RBO for the lady. 65
Attention points: - Respect of the required position & pattern. - Steps 6 & 7 must have good outside edges - Steps 11 & 12 must have good inside edges - Attention to execution of the Choctaw (12 & 14) - Step 15 should be a strong inside edge stepped close and from the side of the skating foot. List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Beats Lady Beats Waltz 1 Cross Roll RFO 1 XB LBO 1 2 LFI Run 1 XF-RBI 1 3 RFO 2 LBO 2 Tango 4A Cross Roll LFO 2 XB RBO 1 Three to LBI 4B XF-LBI Chasse 1 Foxtrot 5 RBO 4 RBO 4 6 LFO 2 LFO 2 7 Cross Roll RFO 4 Cross Roll RFO 4 8 LFO 2 LFO 2 9 RFI Run 1 RFI Run 1 10 LFO 1 LFO 1 11 RFI Run 2 RFI Run 2 12 LFI Closed 2 LFI Closed 2 Choctaw Choctaw 13 RBO 2 RBO 2 14 Cross Roll LBO 4 Cross Roll LBO 4 15 RFI 2 RFI 2 16A LFO 1 LFO Three 1 Waltz 16B RFI Chasse 1 LBI 1 17 LFO 2 RBO 2 66
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ROCKER FOXTROT Originated by: Eric Van Weyden & Eva Keats Music: Foxtrot 4/4 Hold: Foxtrot & Waltz Tempo: 104 Beats Pattern: Set Notes: The Rocker Foxtrot is a set pattern dance starting at the midline of the rink near one end and making three lobes to the barrier and two to the centre along the one side of the rink and repeating as the skaters cross the long axis at the other end. One circuit of the rink requires two sequences of the dance. Steps 1 to 4 are the same for the lady as for the man and consist of a cross chasse (step 2) followed by a run on step 4 skated in open position. Step 5 for the lady is a four beat LFO rocker skated while the man skates a two beat LFO followed by a two beat RFO. The rocker is executed with a swing of the free leg. The free leg must first move back and then swing forward on the second count or it may just quietly move forward. The rocker is turned after the free foot has passed the skating foot and is extended forward and the timing of the turn should be on beat 2, but should be such that the sinking on to a softly bent knee afterwards will coincide exactly with the man's knee bend for his (5b) RFO edge taken on beat 3. After the rocker, the lady's free leg may either be held behind (leading) as in a free style rocker, or may be swung forward (trailing) to match the man's free leg. At the rocker turn the initial open (Foxtrot) position changes to closed (Waltz) position which is maintained until step 7b when the couple resumes open position for the remainder of the dance. The man does not cross roll for step 6 (LFO Three) and should be in position exactly opposite his partner at the beginning of this edge. Steps 11 and 12 are outside mohawks for both partners and are turned without free leg swings. The free legs are first extended backwards and then drawn beside the heels of the skating feet well turned out and arriving exactly in time for the mohawks. At this point caution should be taken for the man not to curve his LFO (step 11) too strongly and for the lady to curve hers at least equally to the man's so that she will be in a position beside the man and not even slightly in front of him which might lead to a bad fall. Shoulders need to be well rotated to get into proper partner positions. After the mohawk the partners do not check but continue in slow clockwise rotation through steps 12 and 13 so as to be travelling forward on step 14 and be ready for the repeat of the dance. It is noted that both partners commence step 13 (LBI) crossed in front. 68
Attention points: - Respect of the required positions & pattern. - Good execution of step 2, Cross Chasse. - The Rocker must have good strong edges. - Step 5 & 6 for the man must have strong edges. - Step 11 must have a good outside edge - Good execution of the Mohawk (steps 11,12) List of Steps: Hold Steps Man Beats Lady Beats Foxtrot 1 LFO 1 LFO 1 2 XB-RFI Chasse 1 XB-RFI Chasse 1 3 LFO 1 LFO 1 4 RFI Run 1 RFI Run 1 5A LFO 2 LFO Swing 1 Rocker Waltz 5B RFO 2 LFO 3 6 LFO Three to LBI 1 1 RBO 2 7A RBO 2 LFO 4 Foxtrot 7B LFO 2 8 Cross Roll RFO 2 Cross Roll RFO 2 9 LFI Run 2 LFI Run 2 10 RFO 2 RFO 2 11 LFO Closed 2 LFO Closed 2 Mohawk Mohawk 12 RBO 2 RBO 2 13 XF LBI 2 XF LBI 2 14 RFI 2 RFI 2 69