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International Foxtrot

FT - Intro - 1

Introduction for International Foxtrot

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

Timing The timing for Slow Foxtrot is 4/4 (four beats to each measure or bar) and normally with three steps taken over the four beats of music. The tempo is usually 30 measures per minute. Generally the accent is on beat one and three, with beat one being the stronger.

Rhythm The basic rhythm of foxtrot is SLOW, QUICK, QUICK. For definition, a SLOW (S) is equal to two beats of music and a QUICK (Q) is equal to one. Interpretation of the music is largely a matter of personal taste, but a good general hint is to be a little late with the second QUICK.

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

Movement Foxtrot movement generally involves long, gliding steps. The second step may be shorter due to the rising action and the third longer to give the dance a smooth, flowing appearance. Forward Movement

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


Introduction (continued)

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

Backward Movement

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

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

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

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

Shoulder Leading The Shoulder Lead occurs when the same foot and shoulder move forward or backward simultaneously, i.e., the right shoulder and the right foot move forward on the same step.


Introduction (continued)

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

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

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

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

Hover Sway

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

Metromome Sway (Broken Sway)

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

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

Foxtrot Table of Contents

FT - TOC - 1 S#8 2004

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

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

Big Top ……………………………………………..… FT-35

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Developé ……………………………………………..… FT-39

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hairpin ……………………………………………..… FT-51

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

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

Hinge ……………………………………………..… FT-48

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

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

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

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

Lilt Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-71

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-44

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

Telespin ……………………………………………..… FT-46

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

Three Step ……………………………………………..… FT-02

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

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

Top Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-25

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

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

Whiplash ……………………………………………..… FT-74

Wing ……………………………………………..… FT-54


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Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… FT-26


FT - TOC - 4 S#8 2004


FT - Fig 6 - 15

Back Feather 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBMP in BJO with the lady outside

2

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

sltly RF

T

cont to rise

slight left sway, right shoulder leading

3

Q

DRC

bk L LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO lady outside

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

HT

down rise EO1

CBMP in BJO outside partner

2

Q

LOD

fwd L DLC

sltly RF

T

up

rt sway with left shoulder leading

3

Q

DLW

fwd R LOD

nil

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in BJO outside partner

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

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


FT - Fig 6 - 16

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 35 - 73

Big Top 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R twd

LOD

HT

dwn rise EO1

thru R picking lady up

2

Q

COH

bk L twd COH

comm !/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2

T

up

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

3

Q

COH

bk R sml

stp 1/2 LF

T=s bth ft to B of L

up, lwr EO3

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

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

fwd L twd DLC

HT

dwn rise EO1

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

2

Q

WALL

sd R

comm 1/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2

T

up

cont trng on L stp sd R twd CP

3

Q

WALL

fwd L

1/2 LF

T of R to B of L

up, lwr EO3

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


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

Big Top (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 35 - 74

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 5 - 13

Change of Direction 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd L

Slight LF

HT

down

CBM

2

S

LOD

fwd R, brush L to R

1/4 LF over

steps 1 & 2

IE of TH, IE of T of Left

down then slight rise EO2

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

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk R

slight LF

TH

none down

CBM

2

S

RLOD

bk L,

brush R to L

1/4 LF over steps 1 & 2

IE of TH, IE of toe of left

none down

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


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

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


FT - Fig 5 - 14

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


FT - Fig 18 - 41

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

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DRC

bk R DLW

sltly LF

T

up - lwr sltly EO1

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DRC

fwd L DRC

sltly LF

HT

rise EO2

CBM

3

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

1/8 LF btw

2 & 3

T

up

rt sd ldng, slt left sway

4

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO

5

Q

RLOD

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

T

up

CBM

6

Q

DRW

sd & sltly fwd L

1/8 LF

T

up

ft ptng DLW bdy trns less

7

Q

wall

fwd R DLW

nil

TH

up lwr EO7

CBMP in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

fwd L DLW

sltly RF

T

up

lwr EO1 CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DLW

bk R

sltly RF

TH

rise EO2 NFR

CBM

3

Q

LOD

sd L COH

1/8 LF btw

2 & 3

T

up lft sd ldng

4

Q

DLC

fwd R DLC

nil

T

up

CBMP in BJO outsd M

5

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

T

up

CBM to CP

6

Q

DLC

sd R LOD

1/4 LF btw

5 & 6

TH

up

leg starts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd

7

Q

COH

bk L DLW

nil

TH

up

lwr EO7 CBMP in BJO

Check and Weave (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 18 - 42


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

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 36 - 75

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

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R

HT

down rise EO1

2

Q

btw Wall & DRW

sd & fwd L twd LOD

!/4 RF over 1 & 2

T=s of R & L

up

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

3

Q

DRW

rec R to RLOD

3/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

draw L ft bk undr bdy end fcg LOD

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L DLW

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

2

Q

btw COH & DLC

Cl R to L on

toes

1/4 RF over 1 & 2

Ts of L & R

up

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

3

Q

DLC

fwd L RLOD

3/8 LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

pvt on R slip L fwd in CP end fcg RLOD


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

Checked Natural & Slip (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 36 - 76

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 37 -77 S#5 2001

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

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd L

1/8 LF

HT

slight rise

shape LF

2

Q

COH

sd & fwd

R

1/8 + LF

T of R & L

cont rise

checked turn – body turns more

3

Q

DRC

rec L

swvl RF

5/8 RF

TH

lwr on 3

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

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRW

bk R DLC

1/8 LF

TH

down

no rise

2

Q

WL

heel trn & cl L to

R

1/8 + LF

HT

slight rise

NFR, body turns more (shaping well L)

3

Q

DLW

fwd R swvl RF

5/8 RF

TH

lwr on 3

RF pvt action, L ft held bk in CBMP


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

Checked Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 37 - 78 S#5 2001

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

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


FT - Fig 4 - 11

Closed Impetus Turn 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk L LOD

slight RF

TH

down

CBM, no sway

2

Q

DRC

pull R to

L

3/8 RF over 1 &

2

HT

down, rise EO2

heel turn, slight left sway in CP

3

Q

DLC

sltly sd &

bk L

1/4 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

no sway in CP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd R LOD

slight RF

HT

down

CBM

2

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

3/8 RF over 1 &

2

T

down, rise EO2

sway right, brush between steps

3

Q

RLOD

sltly sd & fwd R

1/4 RF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

no sway in CP


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

Closed Impetus (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 4 - 12

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 16 - 35

Closed Telemark 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT

down, rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DLC

sd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T up

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

3

Q

DRC

sd & fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 2 &

3

TH

up, lwr EO3

left shoulder leading

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down, rise EO1, NFR

CBM

2

Q

DRW

cl L to R

3/8 LF

btw 1 & 2

HT

cont to rise

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

3

Q

LOD

bk & sd L DLW

1/4 LF

btw 2 & 3

TH

up, lwr EO3

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


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

Closed Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 16 - 36

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

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


FT - Fig - 55 - 113

S#7 2003

Closed Wing 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R LOD, cross R over L

Slightly LF

HT

CBMP

2

Q

LOD

draw L to

R

Slightly LF

Slt (NFR)

3

Q

DLC

tch L to

R

pressure on IE of

L

Lwr EO3

SCAR

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk L LOD

sltly LF

T

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

IE of T

up

3

Q

DRW

fwd L RLOD

sltly LF

TH

up, lwr EO3

CBMP in SCAR, check forward movement


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

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

Closed Wing (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 55 - 114

S#7 2003

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 32 --67

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

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

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

MAN Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction Body Turn Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/4 RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

DRW

sd L DLW

5/8 RF

T

up

R sway

3

Q

LOD

fwd R DLW

nil

T

up

R sd ld

4

Q

LOD

fwd L DLW

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, SDCAR L sway

5

Q

DLW

cl R to L

1/8 RF

T

up

6

Q

WALL

bk L DRC

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, BJO

7

Q

DLW

bk R DRC

1/8 LF

T

up

8

Q

LOD

sd L COH

nil

T

up

R sway, left sd ld

9

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

nil

TH

lwr EO9

CBMP, BJO

LADY Step #

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk L DLW

1/4 RF

TH

rise EO1 NFR

CBM

2

Q

DLC

cl R to L

5/8 RF

HT

rise

left sway

3

Q

RLOD

bk L DLW

nil

T

up

left shoulder lead

4

Q

RLOD

bk R DLW

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, SDCAR, R sway

5

Q

DRC

sd L WALL

1/8 RF

T

up

6

Q

COH

fwd R DRC

1/8 RF

T

up

CBMP, BJO

7

Q

DRC

fwd L DRC

1/8 LF

T

up

8

Q

RLOD

sd R COH

nil

TH

up

left sway, R sd ld

9

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

nil

TH

up NFR lwr EO9

CBMP, BJO


FT - Fig 32 --68

Continuous Natural Hover Cross (continued)


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

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 38 - 79

Contra Check 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

WALL

fwd L

sltly LF

HF

down

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

2

Q

-

bk R

sltly RF

T

down rise EO2

rise on T preparing to stp bk on R

3

Q

-

bk L

nil

TH

up lwr EO3

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

COH

bk R

sltly LF

T

down

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

2

Q

-

fwd L

sltly RF

H

down

rise EO2

-

3

Q

-

fwd R

nil

T

up

lwr EO3

-


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

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

Contra Check (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 38 - 80

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 77 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Contra Check and Slip 1 measure – SQQ

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

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

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

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L DLC

sltly LF HF lwr before step

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

2 Q DLC rec R sltly RF THT rise EO2

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

EO3

Slip Pivot

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

sltly LF T lwr before step

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

2 Q DRW rec L sltly RF T rise EO2

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

EO3

Slip Pivot


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

Contra Check and Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 77 - 2

S#8 - 2004

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

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


FT – Fig 47 - 97

S#6 2002

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

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

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

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

none

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

2

Q

RLOD

rec R

B

-

3

Q

end DLW

rec L

5/8 RF

btwn 2 & 3

BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

bk R

1/8 LF

B

none

CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

LOD

rec L

BF

-

3

Q

end DRC

rec R

5/8 RF btwn 2 & 3

BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

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

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

Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 47 - 98

S#6 2002

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

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


FT - Fig - 31 - 65

Curved Feather (from Semi-Closed Position) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd R LOD

slt RF

HT

rise EO1

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/4 RF

T

up

left shoulder lead, rt sway

3

Q

DRW

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF

TH

lwr EO3

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

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

LOD

fwd L LOD

NIL

HT

rise EO1

CBMP

2

Q

COH

sd & bk R DLW

1/4 LF btw 1 &

2

T up

rt shoulder lead, left sway

3

Q

LOD

bk L DLW

1/8 LF

TH

lwr EO3

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


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

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

Curved Feather from PP (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 31 - 66

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT – Fig 15 - 33

S#6 2002

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

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW fwd R DLW

sltly RF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

WL

fwd L

DLW/WL

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T up

left shoulder leading, slight right sway

3

Q

DRW EO3

fwd R WL/DRW

1/8 RF on toe

TH

up, lwr EO3

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

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC bk L DLW sltly RF TH

down rise EO1 CBM

2

Q

COH bk R

DLW/WL

1/8 RF btw 1 &

2

T

up right shoulder leading, slight left sway

3

Q

DLC EO3

bk L

WL/DRW

1/8 RF on toe

TH

up, lwr EO3

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


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

Curved Feather (from CP) (continued) International Foxtrot

FT – Fig 15 - 34

S#6 2002

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

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


FT - Fig - 33 - 69

Curving Three Step 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

HT

CBM

2

Q

LOD

fwd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

rise EO2

rt shoulder lead, left sway

3

Q

COH

fwd L DRC

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP, left sway

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk R LOD

1/8 LF

TH

CBM

2

Q

RLOD

bk L DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

TH

rise EO2 NFR

left shoulder lead, rt sway

3

Q

wall

bk R DRC

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

CBMP, rt sway


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

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

Curving Three Step (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 33 - 70

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 39 - 81

Developé 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DC

bk L twd DRW

sltly RF

TF

down

trn rt shldr & hip sltly

RF head to rt 2

Q

DC

hold

nil

-

-

rt sd stretched

3

Q

DC

hold

-

-

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRW

fwd R

sltly RF

HT

down

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

2

Q

DRW

raise L & ext

DRW

nil

none

foot rise

ext L twd DRW

3

Q

DRW

lwr L to R no

wgt

-

-

lower EO3

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


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

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

Developé (Continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 39 - 82

GENERAL NOTES

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

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

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

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


FT - Fig 76 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Double Natural Spin 1 measure – SQQ (W SQ&Q)

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

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

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

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLW fwd R DLW

sltly RF HT rise EO1

CBM

2 Q DRW fwd & sd L

1/4 RF btw 1 &

2

T up continue body turn

3 Q DLC tch R to L

1/2 RF btw 2 &

3

TH up, lwr EO3

continue body turn to Contra Banjo

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC bk L DLW

sltly RF TH rise EO1 NFR

CBM

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

heel turn - weight chg to R after turn

3 & DLW fwd L DLW

1/4 RF T up

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

Contra Banjo


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

Double Natural Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 76 - 2

S#8 - 2004

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig – 52 - 107 S#6 2002

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

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

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

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn Footwork Rise

& Fall

Technique

1 S DLC fwd L DLC

slt LF HT down, rise Eo1

CBM

2 Q RLOD sd R DLC

3/8 LF btw 1 & 2

T up Slt L sway

3 Q DLW sd & fwd L LOD

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH up, lwr Eo3

Step sd & sltly fwd, trng lady to SCP

4 Q LOD thru R LOD

1/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HB down CBMP in SCP then trn lady to CP

5 Q LOD fwd L LOD

slt LF B slt rise CBM, moderate rise only

6 Q DRC sd R LOD

3/8 LF btw 5 & 6

T up No sway

7 Q WALL sd & fwd L DLW

3/8 LF btw 6 & 7

TH up, lwr Eo6

Turn lady to SCP

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn Footwork Rise

& Fall

Technique

1 S DRW bk R DLC

Slt LF TH down, rise Eo1

CBM with body rise but no foot rise

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

HT cont to rise

Heel turn, start rising on left toe with R sway

3 Q DLC sd & fwd R LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

TH up, lwr Eo3

Complete rise turning to SCP

4 Q RLOD thru L LOD

3/8 LF btw 3 & 4

HB down CBMP, turn LF to CP

Double Open Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig – 52 - 108 S#6 2002

5 Q RLOD bk R LOD

Slt LF btw 4 & 5

B slt rise CBM

6 Q DRW Cl L to R

1/8 LF btw 5 & 6

T up Toe spin, no sway

7 Q LOD Sd & fwd R DLW

3/8 LF btw 6 & 7

TH up, lwr Eo3

Turn to SCP

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

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

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


FT - Fig 12 - 29

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

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd L DLC

sltly LF

HT

down rise EO1

CBM

2

Q

wall

sd R DLC

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

T

up

No sway

3

Q

RLOD

cl L no wt spinning on

R

1/2 btw 2 & 3

TH

lwr EO3

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk R DLC

sltly LF

TH

down rise EO1 NFR

CBM begin heel turn

2

Q

wall

cl L to R

3\8 LF on R

HT

cont to rise

Heel Turn, weight chgs to left after turn

3

&

LOD

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

T

up

leg moves fwd, trn causes sd step

4

3

COH

XLIF

1/8 LF

TH

up,lwr EO4

svl on R, svl will cause L to XIF


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

Double Reverse Spin (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 12 - 30

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

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig - 68 - 139 S#7 2003

Fallaway Ronde Slip 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

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

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

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd R RLOD

T

down

wide Ronde L counter-clockwise

2

Q

DLW

bk L RLOD under body

T

down rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DLC

bk R

LF 1/4

TH

up lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd L RLOD

T

down

wide Ronde R clockwise

2

Q

DLC

bk L RLOD under body

T

down rise EO2

SCP

3

Q

DRW

fwd R

LF 1/2

TH

up lwr EO3

slip pivot to CP


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

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

Fallaway Ronde Slip (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig - 68 - 140 S#7 2003

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

GENERAL NOTES

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


FT - Fig 70 - 1

S#8 - 2004

Feather Finish 1 measure – SQQ

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

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

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

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DLW bk R DRC

1/8 LF TH rise EO1

CBM

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

3 Q LOD fwd R DLC

TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S DRC fwd L DRC

1/8 LF TH rise EO1

CBM

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

3 Q RLOD bk L DLC

TH up, lwr EO3

Banjo position, CBMP


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

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

Feather Finish (continued) International Foxtrot

FT - Fig 70 - 2

S#8 - 2004

GENERAL NOTES

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

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