International Waltz
Introduction to International Waltz
General - The waltz is a dance for couples in 3/4time. The dance was developed from the Weller, a German peasant dance and the Laendler , an Austrian dance. The two most danced forms of the waltz are the Viennese Waltz and the Slow Waltz. The International waltz is a structured form of the Slow waltz and is in the smooth category of ballroom dances.
The character of International Waltz is that it has a late rise over the basic three steps which can be described as “step,” “balance” and “elevation.” This is also further described as “down,” “down,” “up,” to contrast it with “down,” “up,” “up” as used in American style.
Timing - The timing for International Waltz is 3/4, or three beats to each standard measure (bar) of music. The BPM, or bars per minute, used can vary from 29 to 31. Although there is an accent on the first beat, the most important consideration is the long 2 count (2 & 5 on standard weaves) which allows for a momentary suspension of the body flight where most adjustments in direction are made.
Rhythm - The normal rhythm of the waltz is 1, 2, 3. Each number represents a beat in a bar (measure) of music. Frequently, however, there will be figures with more than three steps taken over one measure. Where there are more than three steps taken, there will be syncopation. This syncopation can be on any beat of the measure. In describing the figures, in this manual, each beat in the measure will have an equal amount of time associated with it. These beats will be numbered 1, 2 and 3. If there is syncopation, some steps win share a single beat of the measure. In the manual this is shown by using the symbol &. For example, if the timing of a figure is 1&, 2, 3, then steps 1 and 2 would share beat I in a measure of music, etc.
Body Mechanics - The use of correct body mechanics makes the International Waltz much easier to dance. We have listed a few key points.
The dancers must keep their body weight over the supporting leg. If the partners' feet are slightly apart, this is easier to accomplish. A good top line (head to rib cage area) is a necessity, with the head and spine aligned and 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 - Movement in the Waltz generally involves steps with turning action and a lot of sway. The second step is usually longer than the others because of the turning action and the sway necessary to accomplish this action.
On most left turning actions there is no true CBM, due largely to the position of the man to the lady’s right side and with both orienting the upper bodies slightly to the left. On all turns the sways are somewhat downward with floor pressure on the supporting foot, giving the appearance of a longer step.
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 slight push off the right toe before the left heel contacts the floor. This WZ Intro - 1 S#6 2002 Introduction (continued) International Waltz
push off would be the same as the push off in a normal walking step. As weight transfers onto the new supporting foot (left), the other (right) gathers under the body.
The second and third steps, most often, are on the toe or ball of the foot. 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.
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. A 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 uses a normal rising action. The man's forward poise and swing, in all forward movements (e.g., the closed change), will result in the lady having a body rise, with no foot rise. The man will have no foot rise on all heel pulls. Ladies' have no foot rise during a heel turn until they begin a forward step. The rise and fall in Waltz is generally achieved by beginning to rise at the end of step one, continuing the rise on steps two and three, and lowering at the end of step three.
There are several types of rise and fall in the Waltz. Five types are described below.
Type 1 Start to rise EO1, continue to rise on 2 and 3, lower E03.
This is used when closing the feet on step 3 and changing weight, and as the man in the Cross Hesitation.
Type 2 Start to rise EO1, continue to rise on 2, up on 3 and lower E03.
This is used when the feet finish apart on step 3, e.g., an Outside Change, Wing as the lady, etc. This type rise and fall also applies to a Whisk or Back Whisk.
Type 3 Start to rise EO1, continue to rise on 2 and 3, up on 4 and lower E04. This type is use when rising over 4 steps, e.g., a chassé, a turning lock, etc.
Type 4 Rise slightly EO1 with No Foot Rise, continue to rise on 2, up on 3 and lower E03.
This is the lady's rise and fall for a Heel Turn.
Type 5 Rise EO1, up on 2 and 3, lower E03. WZ Intro - 2 S#6 2002 Introduction (continued) International Waltz
This is the man's rise and fall when the lady dances a Heel Turn.
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 such figures as the Open Telemark and the Double Reverse Turn. The Pull Step is a type of heel turn, used by the man, in some backward Natural Turns (e.g., the Open Impetus 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 toward 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.
Side Leads – A right or left side lead occurs when the body is moved in the direction of foot placement. It is basically a lead from the entire side, but not to be confused with CBM. Side leads are nearly always accompanied with some rise, but no foot rise.
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. With 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. Because of the many turning figures in the waltz, sway is very important.
Sway should develop as a natural effect of lengthening the opposite side of the body from the direction of sway. This must be combined with the “catching up” of the upper body to the pointed foot on turns which occurs on step three. There are three types of Sway:
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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 a spin, 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.
Broken Sway
Broken 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.
WZ Intro - 4 S#6 2002 International Waltz Table of Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………..… WZ-Int-1 Back Turning Whisk ……………………………………………..… WZ-68 Back Whisk ……………………………………………..… WZ-52 Backward Passing Change ……………………………………………..… WZ-01 Big Top ……………………………………………..… WZ-06 Chair & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-72 Change of Direction ……………………………………………..… WZ-70 Chassé ……………………………………………..… WZ-22 Chassé to the Right ……………………………………………..… WZ-23 Checked Natural Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-07 Checked Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-08 Closed Change (Left Foot) ……………………………………………..… WZ-45 Closed Change (Right Foot) ……………………………………………..… WZ-44 Closed Impetus ……………………………………………..… WZ-64 Closed Telemark ……………………………………………..… WZ-09 Closed Wing ……………………………………………..… WZ-53 Contra Check ……………………………………………..… WZ-10 Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… WZ-63 Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… WZ-60 Cross Hesitation ……………………………………………..… WZ-58 Curved Feather ……………………………………………..… WZ-27 Developé ……………………………………………..… WZ-13 Double Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… WZ-11 Double Reverse Spin ……………………………………………..… WZ-12 Drag Hesitation ……………………………………………..… WZ-73 Eros Line ……………………………………………..… WZ-40 Fallaway Whisk (after 3 of Natrl Trn) ……………………………………………..… WZ-49 Forward Tipple Chassé ……………………………………………..… WZ-65 Hairpin ……………………………………………..… WZ-43 Heel Pull ……………………………………………..… WZ-69 Hesitation Change ……………………………………………..… WZ-18 Hinge ……………………………………………..… WZ-42 Hover Corté ……………………………………………..… WZ-20 Hover Cross Ending ……………………………………………..… WZ-41 Jeté Point ……………………………………………..… WZ-36 Left Turning Lock ……………………………………………..… WZ-31 Left Whisk (following a Whisk) ……………………………………………..… WZ-50 Left Whisk (from Closed Position) ……………………………………………..… WZ-51
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Lilt Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-80 Link to Promenade ……………………………………………..… WZ-25 Mini Telespin ……………………………………………..… WZ-61 Natural Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… WZ-21 Natural Hover Fallaway ……………………………………………..… WZ-74 Natural Telemark ……………………………………………..… WZ-14 Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-46 Natural Weave ……………………………………………..… WZ-75 Open Impetus ……………………………………………..… WZ-56 Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-17 Open Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-76 Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… WZ-03 Outside Change ……………………………………………..… WZ-02 Outside Change to SCP ……………………………………………..… WZ-02 Outside Spin ……………………………………………..… WZ-19 Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… WZ-71 Promenade Weave ……………………………………………..… WZ-04 Quick Lock-Slow Lock ……………………………………………..… WZ-28 Quick Open Reverse ……………………………………………..… WZ-16 Reverse Corté ……………………………………………..… WZ-57 Reverse Fallaway ……………………………………………..… WZ-77 Reverse Fallaway and Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-15 Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-47 Right Lunge Roll & Slip ……………………………………………..… WZ-62 Right Turning Lock to SCP ……………………………………………..… WZ-30 Ripple Chassé ……………………………………………..… WZ-66 Rising Lock ……………………………………………..… WZ-29 Ronde & Slip ……………………………………………..… WZ-81 Rudolph Rondé and Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… WZ-34 Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… WZ-35 Running Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-37 Running Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-24 Same Foot Lunge ……………………………………………..… WZ-32 Spin & Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-26 Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… WZ-05 Split Ronde ……………………………………………..… WZ-82 Telespin ……………………………………………..… WZ-33 Three Fallaways ……………………………………………..… WZ-78
WZ -TOC - 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Table of Contents Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… WZ-39 Tipple Chasse ……………………………………………..… WZ-79 Top Spin ……………………………………………..… WZ-67 Traveling Contra Check ……………………………………………..… WZ-38 Weave from Prom. (SCP End - Notes) ……………………………………………..… WZ-04 Weave from Promenade (BJO End)_ ……………………………………………..… WZ-04 Whiplash ……………………………………………..… WZ-59 Whisk ……………………………………………..… WZ-48 Wing (following an Open Impetus) ……………………………………………..… WZ-54 Wing (following an Open Telemark) ……………………………………………..… WZ-55
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Backward Passing Change * 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP backing DLW - bk R, trng slightly left bk L, bk R in CP;
LADY CP moving DLW - fwd L, trng slightly left fwd R, fwd L in CP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DRC bk R nil TH none NFR
2 2 DRC bk L sltly LF TH begin R sway NFR to rise
3 3 RLOD bk R sltly LF TH Up R sway NFR lwr EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DLW fwd L nil H none slight L sway
2 2 DLW fwd R sltly LF HT begin L sway to rise
3 3 LOD fwd L sltly LF TH up lwr L sway EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position backing to diagonal line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] The right foot moves back, toe heel and no foot rise. [Step 2.] The left foot moves back, toe heel and no foot rise. You will start a slight turn to the left with right sway. [Step 3.] The right foot moves back, toe heel and no foot rise, while you are continuing the slight right turn to face reverse line of dance. The sway is still to the right. You will lower into the next step at the end of step 3. The sway disappears on the lowering action.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position moving forward to diagonal line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] The left foot moves forward, heel leading. [Step 2.] The right foot moves forward, heel toe. You will start a slight turn to the left with left sway. [Step 3.] The left foot moves forward, toe heel, while you are continuing the slight right turn to face line of dance. The WZ B Fig 1 - 3 Backward Passing Change (continued) International Waltz sway is still to the right. You will lower into the next step at the end of step 3. The sway disappears on the lowering action.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure is very much like the Foxtrot Three Step with partner changing roles. The feeling is that all 3 steps are down, though the body rise is evident on steps 2 and 3. The strong action on step 1 is the preparation for a sort of follow through action on steps 2 and 3. Make the normal turn of 1/8 to the left during the last two steps. You can make a turn of up to 1/4 to the left, depending upon the desired starting and ending positions.
* There is a variation of the Backward Passing Change, which normally follows a Natural Turn, which begins with the opposite foot. In this case the man would normally start backing diagonal to line of dance and center on his left foot. The lady would, of course, be opposite. Again this figure can turn up to 1/4 right face if needed. The sways would be opposite also. This variation often goes by the name of Backward Curving Three Step.
WZ - Fig - 1 - 4 International Waltz
Back Turning Whisk 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Start in CP DLC - Bk L strtng RF trn, sd & sltly bk R comp 1/4 RF trn & leading W to SCP, loosely XLIB to SCP DLW.
LADY Start in CP DRW - Fwd R strtng RF trn, sd L comp 3/8 RF trn, loosely XRIB cont to turn RF 1/8 to fc DLC in SCP.
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk L rise in bdy 1 1 DLC T CBMP DLW ¼ RF EO1 sd & btw 1 & 2 2 DLW sltly bk 2 T cont rise L sway R Wall loose up, lwr 3 3 - nil TH - XLIB EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 fwd R CBMP 1 DRW 3/8 RF HT rise EO1 DLW btw 1 & sd L wide 2 2 COH 2 T cont rise R sway stp Wall loose up, lwr 3 3 DLC 1/8 RF TH - XRIB EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step back left starting to turn right face and rising in body at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn to complete 1/4 right face rotation step side and slightly back on right toe with left sway, continuing the body rise and, at end of step, starting to lead lady to a Compact Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] On toe, cross left foot loosely behind right foot maintaining left sway and, at end of step, lower to flat foot softly.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRW. [Step 1.] Starting a right face turn step forward on right foot between man’s feet, heel to toe, rising at the end of the step. [Step 2.] WZ – Fig 68 - 143 S#6 2002 Back Turning Whisk (continued) International Waltz
Continuing to turn to complete 3/8 right face turn step side on left toe being careful to stay well in man’s right arm and continuing the body rise. [Step 3.] On toe, cross right foot loosely behind left foot continuing to turn right face body an additional 1/8 and lower softly to flat foot straightening left knee to develop a slight left sway. The head may turn to the right on.
GENERAL NOTES
In this figure the man may turn up to 3/8 RF. The amount of turn is greater for the lady (up to3/4) as she is on the outside of the turn and must achieve a tight Semi- Closed Position.
WZ – Fig 68 - 144 S#6 2002 International Waltz Back Whisk 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcng DLW - Bk L, diag bk R, XLIBR in SCP;
LADY CP fcng RLC - Fwd R to BJO strtng a RF trn, sd L trng 1/8 RF, XRIBL trng 1/8 RF in SCP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
rise CBMP & slt CBM - 1 1 DLW bk L DRC nil TH EO1 NFR diag bk R cont 2 2 DLW - T L sway to DRC rise up slt bdy L sway - end fcg DLW 3 3 DLW XLIBR TH lwr trn RF in SCP EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall rise 1 1 DRC fwd R start RF HT EO1 CBMP & CBM 1/8 RF rise 2 2 DRC sd L T R sway - end fcg COH btw 1 & 2 EO2 up 1/8 RF R sway - end fcg DLC 3 3 COH XRIBL TH btw 2 & 3 lwr in SCP EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel, no foot or body rise leading lady to start a right face turn. [Step 2.] Step diagonal back on toe of right foot continuing to rise with a slight left sway continuing to turn the lady right face to SCP. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot behind the right foot, toe, much like the action of a fallaway maintaining the slight left sway and rise. Lower at the end of the count to heel finishing in SCP facing DLW.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLC. [Step 1.] Step forward CBM and CBMP outside man toward DRC on the right foot heel to toe beginning to rise at the end of the step and commence a right turn. [Step 2.] Step side on the toe of the left foot continuing WZ - Fig – 52 - 111 Back Whisk (continued) International Waltz to rise, with a right sway turning 1/8 right between steps 1 and 2. [Step 3.] Turning 1/8 right in a fallaway action cross the right foot behind the left foot, toe. Maintain the right sway and rise, lowering at the end of the step to the heel ending in SCP facing DLC.
GENERAL NOTES
The back Whisk may be turned 1/4 right face by man with lady turning 1/2 right face.
MAN
Release the heel from contact with the floor when crossing the left foot behind the right foot on step 3. Use a right shoulder lead when turning right with the Back Whisk.
LADY
The first step is outside man when figures preceding the Back whisk end outside man (Banjo position).
WZ - Fig 52 - 112 International Waltz Big Top 1 measure - 1&23 Level of Difficulty 8
MAN SCP DLC - fwd R DLC beginning LF turn/cont LF turn on R keeping L under body, trng LF transfer wt to L, cont LF turn on L slipping R bk to CP DLW;
LADY SCP DC - Fwd L DC turning LF to CP/sd R cont LF turn, cont trng LF feet together, slip L fwd to CP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R slight HT up CBMP in SCP LF EO1
2 & LOD trng on R 1/8 LF T up spinning on R toe with L tucked under body in CBMP
3 2 RLOD bk L 3/8 LF T up Continue turn on R small transferring wt to L at end of step ct 2.
4 3 DW bk R 3/8 LF TH lower Slip Pivot small EO3 step
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 COH fwd L slight HT up CBMP in SCP DLC LF EO1
2 & COH sd R DLC 1/8 LF T up fwd ending sd btw 1 & 2
3 2 DRW trng on R 1/4 LF T up spin on R toe - L brush to R
4 3 DLW fwd L 1/2 LF TH lower Slip L fwd(Slip Pivot) EO3
WZ - Fig 6 - 17 Big Top (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Forward right with a heel lead rising to the toe and beginning a left face turn. [Step 2.] While allowing the lady to turn to Closed Position, continue to turn left face on the toe of the right foot. Keep the left foot behind the right in CBMP. [Step 3.] Continue a strong left face turn on the right toe and place the left foot under the body and slightly back. [Step 4.] Continue the turn on the left foot slipping the right foot slightly back to Closed Position facing DLW.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward left with a heel lead rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Starting a left face turn to Closed Position, turning the head left, step side on the right toe. The leg starts forward. The turn causes the foot to end side. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn on the right toe. Allow the left foot to brush to the right. [Step 4.] Continue the turn slipping the left foot forward in Closed Position.
GENERAL NOTES
The man must not pull the lady to her left on steps one and two. He must let her dance her own steps. The man's left foot will feel as though it has crossed in back of his left foot before he takes weight on step three.
WZ - Fig 6 - 18 International Waltz
Chair and Slip Pivot 1 measure - 123
MAN SCP DLW - Fwd R w/strong lwrng and ckng action, rec L & start trng LF, comp 1/4 LF turn slip R bk to CP DLC;
LADY SCP DLW - Fwd L w/strong lwrng and ckng action, rec R & start trng LF, comp 3/4 LF turn slip L fwd to CP DRW;
MAN - Start in SCP fcg DLW - End in CP DLC
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall ck fwd R Strong lowering. 1 1 DLW Nil HF down DLW Head R start 1/4 2 2 - rec L LF btw 2 B rise EO2 Head back to L & 3 slip bk R comp 1/4 pull R toe in an arc 3 3 DLC TH lwr EO3 DRW LF toward L then back.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall ck fwd L Strong lowering. 1 1 DLW Nil HF down DLW Head L Keep L leg extended 1/2 LF 2 2 - rec R B rise EO2 in front with thighs btw 2 & 3 together slip fwd L 3 3 DRW 1/4 LF TH lwr EO3 DRW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position fcg DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel to flat, lowering into the knee with a strong checking action and leaving the left foot in place, body erect, head to right. [Step 2.] Recover on the ball of the left foot starting to turn left. [Step 3.] Completing 1/4 LF turn pull right toe in an arc past the left foot and step back right to Closed Position DLC;
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position fcg DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel to flat, lowering into the knee with a strong checking action and leaving the right foot in place, body erect, head to left. [Step 2.] Recover on the right foot and, keeping
WZ – Fig 72 – 1 S#9 2005 Chair and Slip Pivot (continued) International Waltz the left leg extended in front with thighs together, turn 1/2 to left on the ball of the right foot. [Step 3.] Completing 3/4 LF turn on the ball of the right foot step forward left to Closed Position DRW;
GENERAL NOTES
In Round Dancing, the choreography may impose variations in the poise of the “Chair”. The standard poise has the weight distributed evenly over the entire foot but a more forward poise may be requested in which case the weight would be mostly over the ball and toes of the foot. A more backward poise would require a smaller step with the weight mostly over the heel. In all cases however the upper body would remain erect with no lean or sway.
WZ – Fig 72 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Change of Direction 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Start in CP DLW – Fwd L starting slt LF trn, fwd R contng slt LF trn, swvlng on R comp ¼ LF trn to fc DLC & draw L to R;
LADY Start in CP DRC – Bk R starting slt LF trn, bk L contng slt LF trn, swvlng on L comp ¼ LF trn to fc DRW & draw R to L;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DLW fwd L DLW start LF HF down CBM slight DLW/ fwd R IE of body 2 2 1/8 LF R shoulder lead LOD DLW/LOD WF rise EO2 DLC draw L to IE of L slt L sway. No 3 3 1/8 LF down EO3 R toe transfer of weight
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DRC bk R DLW start LF TH down CBM slight DRC/ bk L IE of body 2 2 1/8 LF L shoulder lead RLOD DLW/LOD TH rise EO2 DRW IE of R slt R sway. No 3 3 draw R to L 1/8 LF down EO3 toe transfer of weight
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot heel to toe using CBM to prepare for a LF turn. [Step 2.] With a right shoulder lead to turn slightly left face step forward on the inside edge of the right foot. [Step 3.] With a slight left sway complete 1/4 left face trn by swiveling on the ball of the right foot with a slight body rise which will cause the inside edge of the left toe to brush to the right foot.
WZ - Fig 70 – 147 S#7 2003 Change of Direction (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot toe to heel using CBM to prepare for a LF turn. [Step 2.] With a left shoulder lead to turn slightly left face step back on the inside edge of the left toe lowering to the inside edge of the whole foot. [Step 3.] With a slight right sway complete 1/4 left face turn by swiveling on the ball of the left foot with a slight body rise which will cause the inside edge of the right toe to brush to the left foot.
GENERAL NOTES
The amount of turn may vary from 1/8 to 1/2, the most common in Round Dancing being 1/4. A common mistake is to take the second step to the side rather than forward, doing so commits the weight to the foot too quickly resulting in a loss of smoothness.
WZ - Fig 70 - 148 S#7 2002 International Waltz
Chassé to the Right 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP LOD - fwd L LOD trng LF, sd & bk R DLW in bjo/cl L to R, bk R DLW;
LADY CP RLOD - bk R LOD trng LF, sd & fwd L DLW in bjo/cl R to L, fwd L DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd L slight HT down, CBM LOD LF rise EO1
2 2 LOD sd & bk 1/4 LF T cont Continue gradual body rise R DLW btw 1 to rise & 2
3 & COH cl L to R nil T cont Complete gradual rise to rise
4 3 COH sd & bk nil TH up, Lower with slight right face R DLW lwr body turn - foot backing EO3 DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk R slight TH down, CBM LOD LF rise EO1
2 2 RLOD sd & fwd 1/4 LF T cont Continue gradual body rise L DLW btw 1 to rise & 2
3 & wall cl R to L nil T cont Complete gradual rise to rise
4 3 wall sd & fwd nil TH up, Prepare to step out-side L DLW lwr man in CBMP - foot EO3 pointing DLW
WZ - Fig 23 - 51 Chassé to the Right (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning left face, step forward, LOD, on the left foot, heel leading, rising to the toe. [Steps 2 & 3.] While the left face turn continues, step side and back, DLW, on the right toe. Continuing with syncopated timing, 2 &, the left foot will close to the right, on the toe, controlling the closing step. [Step 4.] Step side and back, DLW, on the right toe. Then lower to the heel while turning the body slightly to the left, preparing to lead the lady outside on the following step.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning left face, step back, LOD, on the right foot, toe/heel. [Steps 2 & 3.] While the left face turn continues, step side and forward, DLW, on the left toe. Using syncopated timing, 2 &, you will close the right foot to the left, on the toe, controlling the closing step. [Step 4.] Step side and forward, DLW, on the left toe and then lower to the heel while turning the body slightly to the right, preparing to step outside the man on the following step.
GENERAL NOTES
The body rise in the Chassé should be gradual, reaching maximum height on the closing step and then lowering after the fourth step. The closing step is most easily controlled by keeping a little pressure on the toe of the closing foot, preventing the closing step from being taken too quickly.
WZ - Fig 23 - 52 International Waltz
Chassé 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN SCP DLW - fwd R in SCP DLW, sd & fwd L DLW left shoulder leading/cl R to L, fwd L left shoulder leading DLW;
LADY SCP DLW - fwd L in SCP DLW trng LF, sd & bk R DLW right shoulder leading/cl L to R, bk R right shoulder leading DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 wall fwd R slight HT down, CBMP in SCP DLW LF rise EO1
2 2 Wall sd & nil T cont to Continue gradual body rise fwd L rise - toe pointed DLW DLW
3 & wall cl R to nil T cont to Complete body rise. L rise
4 3 wall fwd L nil TH up, lwr Toe pointed DLW - Slight DLW EO3 right body turn while lowering
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd L slight HT down, CBMP in BJO, turning left DLW LF rise to contra banjo, head L EO1
2 2 COH sd & 1/8 LF T cont to Continue gradual body rise bk R btw 1 rise - foot backing DLW DLW & 2
3 & COH cl L to nil T cont to Complete rise R rise
4 3 COH bk R nil TH up, lwr Foot backing DLW - Slight DLW EO3 right body turn while lowering
WZ - Fig 22 - 49 Chasse (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, DLW, on the right foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe with a slight left face body turn. [Steps 2 & 3.] In syncopated timing, 2 &, step side and forward, DLW, on the left toe. As you complete the body rise, you close the right foot to the left, on the toe. Control the closing step. [Step 4.] Step forward, DLW, on the left toe and then lower to the heel turning slightly right face, preparing to step forward outside the lady.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, DLW, on the left foot with a heel lead. Rise to the toe and turn left face to Banjo Position, with the head to the left. [Steps 2 & 3.] In syncopated timing, 2 &, step side and back, DLW, on the right toe continuing to turn slightly to the left. Close the left foot to the right, on the toe. Control the closing step and complete the body rise. [Step 4.] Step back, DLW, on the right toe and then lower to the heel, turning slightly right face as the man prepares to step outside on the following step.
GENERAL NOTES
The body rise in the Chassé should be gradual, reaching the maximum height with the closing step and then lowering after taking the fourth step. You can also dance the Chassé from Closed Position, following a spin turn for example. Dancing the figure from this position, the man's first step is a back step, on which he turns approximately one fourth to the left, adjusting to Contra Banjo. Complete the Chassé in the new line of direction, such as DLC. You control the closing step, most easily, by keeping a little pressure on the toe of the closing foot. This prevents you from taking the closing step too quickly.
WZ - Fig 22 - 50 International Waltz Checked Natural Turn and Slip Pivot 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - fwd R DLW trng RF, sd and fwd L twd LOD checking RF trn, bk R trng LF (Slip Pivot) to fc DC;
LADY CP DRC - bk L DLW trng RF, sd and fwd LOD trng head well R, pivoting LF on R fwd L DRW (Slip Pivot);
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R slight HT down CBM rising sharply to the RF , rise toe EO1
2 2 DLW sd & fwd slight T up Check RF turn looking LOD L RF & shaping well to the left. Keep R in place.
3 3 wall bk R 3/8 LF TH lwr Begin LF turn on L drawing DRC EO3 R bk under body past L to complete turn.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRC bk L slight TH down CBM - Body rise only, no DLW RF , rise foot rise EO1
2 2 DRC sd & fwd slight T up Look LOD shaping well to R RF the right. Keep L in place.
3 3 COH fwd L 3/8 LF TH lwr Pivot LF on R slipping L fwd EO3 in CP.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Turning slightly right face, step forward right heel DLW. Then rise sharply to the toe while turning right to face the wall. [Step 2.] Stopping the RF turn step side LOD on the left toe, shaping left, with the head well left. [Step 3.] Pivoting left face on the left toe, draw the right foot back under the body, past the left, and take weight on the right toe. Complete the pivot and lowering to the heel in Closed Position facing DLC.
WZ - Fig 7 - 19
Checked Natural Turn and Slip Pivot (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly right face step back left DLW toe to heel, rising through the body. [Step 2.] Rising to the left toe, step side on right toe twd LOD, turning the head well to the right and shaping right. [Step 3.] Pivot left face on the right toe and turn the head left, slip pivot left foot forward, to Closed Position. Lower to the heel, facing DRW.
GENERAL NOTES
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 may close her feet instead of stepping side if desired although this will also depend on the man's body movement.
WZ - Fig 7 - 20 International Waltz Checked Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DLC - trng LF fwd L DLC, sd & fwd R LOD checking trn & shaping R with head R, transfer wt to L pivoting RF to DLW in CP;
LADY CP DRC - trng LF bk R DLC, sd & fwd L LOD shaping L, pivoting RF on L slip R fwd;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT down CBM LF , rise EO1
2 2 DLC sd & fwd slight T up Check the turn - head well R R LF keeping L in place.
3 3 COH rplc L 3/8 RF TH lwr Replace wt to L pivoting RF EO3 to DLW.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRW bk R slight TH down CBM with body rise DLC LF , rise EO1 NFR
2 2 DRW sd & fwd slight HT up Rise sharply to toes shaping L LF well L
3 3 wall fwd R 3/8 RF TH lwr Pivoting RF on L slip R fwd to EO3 CP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Turning left face step forward left DLC, on the heel rising sharply to the toe. [Step 2.] Checking the turn and shaping well to the right with the head right, step side and forward, LOD, creating a line with the left toe kept in place. [Step 3.] Transfer your weight to the left toe pivoting right face to DLW, lowering to the L heel.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning left face, step back right, DLC, toe heel, rising through the body . [Step 2.] Rising sharply to the R toe, step side and forward on the left toe, LOD, shaping well to the left, looking LOD. [Step 3.] Pivoting right face on the left toe, slip the right foot forward in Closed Position. Then lower to the heel. WZ - Fig 8 - 19 Checked Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot (continued) International Waltz
GENERAL NOTES
By accelerating the movement between steps one and two you may create a line before dancing the Slip Pivot. If preferred, the lady may dance a Heel Turn instead of stepping to the side on count two.
WZ - Fig 8 - 20 International Waltz Closed Wing 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Contra BJO fcng DLC - fwd R in BJO, comm to cl L to R, cl L to R w/o wgt in SCAR;
LADY Contra BJO fcng DRW - bk L in BJO twd DRW, sd & sltly bk R sml stp, fwd L to SCAR;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
fwd R DLC 1 1 DLC nil H down CBMP in BJO otsd ptnr comm to cl R ft 2 2 DRC slt LF bdy R ft in L to R rise on draw L in 2 counts to trn btw 2 plc IE DLW cl L to R no 2 & 3 R - end in SCAR 3 3 & 3 of L toe EO3 wgt NFR
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk L twd rise 1 1 DRW nil TH DLC EO1 CBMP BJO sml stp sd cont 2 2 DRW & slt bk R - T slt L sway rise twd DLC fwd L otsd up slt L sway - CBMP - 3 3 DRW ptnr L sd slt LF TH lwr end in SCAR twd DRW EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Contra-Banjo facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward outside lady on heel of right foot in line with left foot CBMP toward DLC. [Step 2.] Start a slow drawing action to bring the left foot toward the right foot while keeping pressure on the inside edge of the left toe, making a very slight body rise and body turn to the left. [Step 3.] Continue to slowly draw the left foot to the right foot with slight body rise (no foot rise) and body turn to the left to adjust to lady's third step, ending in Sidecar.
LADY Start in Contra Banjo facing RLW. (Step 1.] Step back on left foot CBMP, toe heel, with a slight body rise (no foot rise) at the end of the step). [Step 2.] Step side and slightly back a small step on the toe of right foot continuing to rise, now on man's left side [Step 3.] Maintain rise and step forward on left foot CBMP with a slight body
WZ - Fig – 53 - 113 Closed Wing (continued) International Waltz turn, toe heel, to Sidecar.
GENERAL NOTES
The lady's head should be well to the left on step 3 and her poise back.
WZ - Fig 53 - 114 International Waltz
Closed Change (Left Foot) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 3
MAN CP fcg DLW- fwd L DLW, sd & sltly fwd R, cl L to R;
LADY CP fcg DRC - bk R DLW, sd & sltly bk L, cl R to L;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLW fwd L nil HT strt slt CBM DLW rise E/O 1 2 2 - sd & - T cont to L sway sltly fwd rise R 3 3 - cl L to R - TH cont to L sway rise lwr starting end of step E/O 3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 DRC bk R - TH rise slight CBM DLW E/O 1 2 2 - sd & - T cont to R sway sltly bk L rise 3 3 - cl R to L - TH cont to R sway rise lwr starting end of step E/O 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] With a very slight left face body turn step forward DLW with the left foot, heel leading, and then rise to the toe beginning to swing the right foot forward under the body. [Step 2.] Swinging the right foot forward and, creating a slight left sway, step forward and side on the right toe continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Continuing to rise draw the left toe toward the right foot, closing the feet and straighten while lowering to the left heel.
WZ - Fig 45 - 97 Closed Change (Left Foot) (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly left face step back DLW with the right foot, toe to heel, and then begin to rise through the body only (NFR). [Step 2.] Rising onto the right toe swing the left foot back under the body creating a slight right sway, step side slightly back on the left toe continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Continuing to rise draw the right toe toward the left foot, closing the feet and straighten while lowering to the right heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The primary use of the Closed Change step is to change from a man's left foot lead to a right foot lead. The term “Forward Change” is an alternative cue for the Closed Change.
WZ - Fig 45 - 98 International Waltz
Closed Change (Right Foot) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 3
MAN CP fcng DLC- fwd R DLC, sd & sltly fwd L, cl R to L;
LADY CP fcng DRW - bk L DLC, sd & sltly bk R, cl RL to R ;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn
1 1 DLC fwd R nil HT strt rise slt CBM DLC E/O 1 2 2 - sd & - T cont to R sway sltly fwd rise L 3 3 - cl R to L - TH cont to R swy rise lwr strgtn end of stp E/O 3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn 1 1 DRW bk L nil TH rise slt CBM DLW E/O 1 NFR 2 2 - sd & - T cont to rt sway sltly bk rise R 3 3 - cl L to R - TH cont to rt swy rise lwr strgtn end of stp E/O 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] With a very slight right face body turn step forward DLC with the right foot, heel leading, and then rise to the toe beginning to swing the left foot forward under the body. [Step 2.] Swinging the left foot forward and, creating a slight right sway, step forward and side on the left toe continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Continuing to rise draw the right toe toward the left foot, closing the feet and straighten while lowering to the right heel.
WZ - Fig 44 - 95 Closed Change (Right Foot) (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly right face step back DLC with the left foot, toe to heel, and then begin to rise through the body only (NFR). [Step 2.] Rising onto the left toe swing the right foot back under the body creating a slight left sway, step side slightly back on the right toe continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Continuing to rise draw the left toe toward the right foot, closing the feet and straighten while lowering to the left heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The primary use of the Closed Change step is to change from a man's right foot lead to a left foot lead. The term “Forward Change” is an alternative cue for the Closed Change.
WZ - Fig 44 - 96 International Waltz Closed Impetus 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
Man Start in CP RLOD - Bk L trng RF, heel trn on L cl R, cont RF trn bk L to CP DLW;
Lady Start in CP LOD – Fwd R btw M’s ft trng RF, cont RF trn sd L arnd M, brush R ft to L & fwd R btw M’s ft to CP DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L LOD start RF TH down CBM, start L sway heel trn on L then xfr cl R (heel 3/8 RF Rise 2 2 DRC HT wt to R w/slight L trn) btw 1 & 2 EO2 sway up DLW bk & sd L 1/4 RF 3 3 TH lwr no sway EO3 DRC btw 2 & 3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R LOD 1 1 LOD start RF HT down btw M’s ft CBM, strong fwd swing sd L across 3/8 RF rise 2 2 DLW T R sway LOD btw 1 & 2 EO2 up DRC fwd & sd R ¼ RF btw brush R to L before fwd 3 3 TH EO3 DRC 2 & 3 lwr stp, no sway EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on left foot turning body to right. [Step 2] Heel turn RF on left heel bringing right foot close to left then change weight to right foot and rise to ball. [Step 3.] Continue rising and turning RF on ball of right foot then step back left in CP on toe and lower to heel at end of step keeping weight over ball of foot.
LADY Start in Closed Position LOD. [Step 1.] Forward right on heel between man’s feet swinging body well forward and starting to turn RF. [Step 2.] Turning RF step side left on ball of foot around man across the line of dance and rise in body at end of step. [Step 3.] The man’s rise at the end of Step 2 causes the lady to brush her right foot against the left before stepping forward and side on right toe between the man’s feet in CP. Lower to heel at end of step 3 but keep body up. WZ - Fig – 64 - 135 S#6 2002 Closed Impetus (continued) International Waltz
GENERAL NOTES
When the figure starts man facing DRC the amount of turn is slightly reduced (still 3/8 between 1 & 2 but only 1/8 between 2 & 3) but still ends DLW.
WZ - Fig 64 - 136 S#6 2002 International Waltz Closed Telemark 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLC - trng LF fwd L DLC, continuing LF trn sd R DLC, fwd L DLW with L shoulder lead preparing to step fwd outside ptr;
LADY CP DRC - trng LF bk R DLC, continuing LF turn cl L to R (Heel Turn) and tnsfr wt to L, bk R DLW with R shoulder lead;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT down, CBM DLC LF rise EO1
2 2 DLC sd R 1/4 T up leg moves fwd, foot DLC LF ends sd due to LF trn btw 1 & 2
3 3 DRC fwd L 3/8 TH up, lwr foot pointing DLW body btw 2 EO3 facing wall with left & 3 shoulder leading
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn
1 1 DRW bk R slight TH dwn, rise CBM DLC LF sltly EO1, NFR
2 2 DRW cl L to R 3/8 HT cont to Heel Turn LF rise btw 1 & 2
3 3 LOD bk R 3/8 TH up, lwr body fcg COH foot DLW LF EO3 bkng DLW with right btw 2 shoulder leading & 3
WZ Fig 9 - 23
Closed Telemark (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward left, DLC, with a heel lead. Rise to the toe, to lead the lady's heel turn. [ Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, bring the right foot forward under the right hip. As the body turns, your right foot will end side, DC, on the toe. The turn continues, on the right toe, to move DLW. [Step 3.] Step forward, DLW, on the left toe. Lower to the heel, with a slight left side lead, preparing to step forward outside the lady.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning left face (CBM), step back right, DLC, toe/heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, draw the left foot to the right. Completing the heel turn, transfer your weight to the left foot, beginning to rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Completing the turn on the left toe, step back, DLW, lowering to the heel with a slight right side lead.
GENERAL NOTES
The movement between steps one and two will create a slight left sway that will be corrected as the turn continues on count two.
WZ Fig 9 - 24 International Waltz Contra Check and Slip 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN Start in CP DLC - Lwr into R leg trng body sltly LF fwd L look at ptr, rec R trng body sltly RF, cont RF trn as slip L bk past R ft to CP DLW;
LADY Start in CP DRW - Lwr into L leg trng body sltly LF bk R into relaxed R knee look well to L, rec L trng body sltly RF, cont RF trn as slip R fwd past L ft to CP DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/ R sd ldng lower 1 1 DLC fwd L slt LF HF down into R knee before stepping in CBMP rise 2 2 - rec R strt RF B 1/4 RF trn btw 2 & 3 EO2 DLW comp 1/4 lwr pull L toe in an arc 3 3 bk L TH EO3 RF EO3 toward R then bk.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/ L sd ldng lower 1 1 DRW bk R slt LF B down into L knee before stepping in CBMP rise 2 2 - rec L start RF B 1/4 RF trn btw 2 & 3 EO2 DRC comp1/4 lwr pull R toe in an arc 3 3 fwd R TH EO3 RF EO3 toward L then fwd
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed position DLC. [Step 1.] Lowering into the right leg and turning the body slightly left, step forward left with right shoulder lead, heel to flat keeping the right foot in place looking at partner. [Step 2.] Recover onto the ball of the right foot returning to original Closed Position starting to pull the left foot back toward the right foot. [Step 3.] Continue to pull the left foot back in an arc past the right foot and step back L completing 1/4 RF turn.
LADY Start in closed position DRW. [Step 1.] Lowering into left leg and turning the body slightly left, step back on right ball of foot and relax R knee keeping left foot in place with straight leg and with the head well to the left. Keep right heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover onto the ball of the left foot returning to original Closed Position starting to pull the right foot forward
WZ - Fig 63 – 133 S#7 2003 Contra Check And Slip (continued) International Waltz toward the left foot. [Step 3.] Continue to pull the right foot forward in an arc past the left foot and step forward R completing 1/4 RF turn.
GENERAL NOTES
The Contra Check and Slip can be danced from a number of facing alignments. The amount of turn of the Slip varies from 1/8 to 3/8 RF.
WZ - Fig 63 – 134 S#7 2003 International Waltz
Contra Check & Switch 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP WALL - Lwrng into R leg while trng body sltly LF fwd L, rec R trng 1/2 RF, bk L;
LADY CP COH - Lwrng into L leg while trng body sltly LF bk R, rec L trng 1/2 RF, fwd R;
MAN
Step Facing Step & Body Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn Footwork Fall Technique lwr & turn sltly LF bfr step slight trng head R bfr step or when 1 1 WALL fwd L HF down LF wt is taken on L in CBMP slt rise rise on ball & turn 1/2 RF 2 2 WALL rec R RF B EO2 btwn 2 & 3, both feet remain in plc up, lwr 3 3 COH bk L nil TH EO3 return of weight
LADY
Step Facing Step & Body Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn Footwork Fall Technique slight CBMP - keep heel up helps 1 1 COH bk R LF B down keep hips up. Head L rise rise on ball & turn 1/2 RF 2 2 COH rec L RF B EO2 between 2 & 3, both feet remain in plc up, lwr 3 3 WALL fwd R nil TH EO3 return of weight
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Lowering into the right leg and turning the body slightly left, step forward, heel/flat, in CBMP. Turn your head right, either before stepping forward or when the taking weight on the left foot. [Step 2.] Recover back, onto the ball of the right foot, turning the head back to the left and turning the body 1/2 right. Left foot remains in place. Maintain closed position, rising before taking step 3. [Step 3.] Recover back on the left toe, lowering to the heel at the end of step three.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Lowering into the left leg and turning WZ - Fig 60 - 127 S#5 2001 Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Waltz slightly left face, step back onto the right ball in CBMP, with the head well to the left. Keep the heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover forward onto the ball of the left foot, in closed position, rising with the man & turning the body 1/2 right face. Right foot remains in place. [Step 3.] Recover forward onto the right foot, TBH.
GENERAL NOTES
You can dance the Contra Check & Switch from a number of facing alignments. The amount of turn of the Switch may be adjusted to fit the following figure alignment.
WZ - Fig 60 - 128 S#5 2001 International Waltz
Contra Check 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP wall - Lowering into R knee & trng body sltly LF fwd L, rec bk R, bk L;
LADY CP COH - Lowering into L knee & turning body sltly LF bk R, rec fwd L, fwd R;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 wall fwd L slight HF down Lower & turn slightly LF LF before step turning head R before step or when wt is taken on L in CBMP
2 2 wall bk R slight T rise Rise on toe preparing to RF EO2 step back L in CP
3 3 wall bk L nil TH up, lwr EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 COH bk R slight T down CBMP. Keeping heel up LF helps keep hips up. Head L
2 2 COH fwd L slight T rise RF EO2
3 3 COH fwd R nil TH up, lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Lowering into the right knee and turning the body slightly left, step forward, heel/flat, in CBMP. Turn your head right, either before stepping forward or when the taking weight on the left foot. [Step 2.] Recover back, onto the right toe, turning the head back to the left and the body slightly right. Maintain closed position, rising, before stepping back on the left. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, lowering to the heel at the end of count three.
WZ - Fig 10 - 23 Contra Check (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Lowering into the left leg and turning slightly left face, step back onto the right toe in CBMP, with the head well to the left. Keep the heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover forward onto the left toe, in closed position, rising with the man at the end of count two. [Step 3.] Step forward onto the right toe lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
You can dance the Contra Check from a number of facing alignments. There are also other endings, such as turning the lady to Semi-Closed Position after recovering onto the right foot and pivoting to the right after stepping back onto the left foot. You may end in Banjo Position by recovering forward and allowing the lady to step bk and outside partner on step three.
WZ - Fig 10 - 24 International Waltz Cross Hesitation (following an Open Impetus ) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN SCP DLC - Fwd R, cl L to R no wgt, h1d;
LADY SCP DLC - Fwd L XIFR strt trng LF, cont trng comp a 1/4 LF trn sd R, cont trng 1/8 LF cl L to R to fc DRW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
fwd R ptg rise 1 1 LOD nil HT CBMP DLC EO1 cl L to R no T both cont 2 2 LOD slt LF end fcg DLC wgt feet rise up 3 3 DLC hld pos nil TH of R lwr end in CP fcg DLC EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L XIFR start LF rise 1 1 COH HT ptg COH trn EO1 CBM & CBMP btw sd R twd 1/4 LF cont L sway - end fcg 2 2 COH & T COH btw 1 & 2 rise RLOD DRC up 1/8 LF 3 3 RLOD cl L to R TH L sway - end fcg DRW btw 2 & 3 lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in SCP facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward right in CBMP, heel toe, toward DLC with body facing LOD. [Step 2.] Close the left to right turning body left slightly to face DLC and continue to rise to toes of both feet. [Step 3.] Hesitate, continuing to rise then lower toe to heel of the right foot at the end of the count in Closed Position facing DLC.
LADY Start in SCP DLC. [Step 1.] Moving DLC step forward left CBM and CBMP, heel toe, across the right with the left foot pointing toward COH commencing a left turn and WZ - Fig – 64 - 135 S#6 2002 Closed Impetus (continued) International Waltz beginning to rise. [Step 2.] Continue turning completing a 1/4 left face turn stepping side on the toe of the right foot continuing to rise and sway left to face RLOD. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/8 left face and close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel, lowering at the end of the count to end in Closed Position facing DRW in closed position.
GENERAL NOTES
The Cross Hesitation may start from other positions and be overturned. Use foot swivel only when overturning the figure.
WZ - Fig 64 - 136 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Curved Feather 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLW - fwd R DLW turning RF, fwd L cont RF turn, swiveling RF on L fwd R outside lady(CBMP);
LADY CP DCR - bk L DLW turning RF, bk R cont RF turn, swiveling RF on R place L behind R (CBMP) with head well left;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R slight HT down, CBM RF rise EO1
2 2 wall fwd L 1/4 RF T up Right sway. 3 3 RLOD fwd R TH up, CBMP - lwr EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DCR bk L slight TH body CBM RF rise, NFR
2 2 COH bk R 1/4 RF T up Right sway.
3 3 LOD bk L - TH up, CBMP lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Turning slightly right face, step forward on the right heel rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Step forward, left shoulder leading, on the left toe continuing the right turn and swaying to the right. [Step 3.] Swiveling right face on the left toe to create the proper body position, step forward on the right toe toward the wall. As you lower to the heel, continue the turn to exit backing DLC with a right shoulder lead.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Turning right face step back DLW on the left toe/heel with a body rise (no foot rise). [Step 2.] Step back toward DLW on the right toe, WZ - Fig 27 - 61 Curved Feather (continued) International Waltz matching the man's right sway. [Step 3.] Swiveling right face on the right toe, place the left toe behind the right. Continue the turn as you lower to the left heel keeping your head well to the left.
GENERAL NOTES
The Curved Feather can start with the man facing any direction. It may also be danced from Semi-Closed Position. The lady would adjust to the ending position on steps 2 and 3.
WZ - Fig 27 - 61 International Waltz Developé 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Whisk POS DLC - Keeping wt on L turn body slightly LF turning head right, hold, hold;
LADY Whisk POS DLC - Swivel LF on R foot trng the head to the left while drawing L foot to R foot & raising L foot to about knee ht, extend L foot fwd DRW straightening the L leg, lower the L foot to the R without changing wt;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD - slight F down Keep square to lady LF turning head to right 2 2 LOD - - - down Right side well stretched. 3 3 LOD - - - down
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 COH draw L 1/4 T down Turning LF square to man to R LF & turning head left draw L w/o wt to R raising it along L leg keeping toe ptd down 2 2 RLOD raise L - - foot L toe is extended DWR rise straightening leg rising to R toe - w/o rise if preferred 3 3 RLOD lwr L to - tch L to lower Lower L to R without R R EO3 changing wt
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in a Flat Whisk Position with the body LOD. [Step 1.] Turn the body left face, square to the lady while turning the head to the right. [Step 2, 3.] Hold the dance position as the lady executes the Developé through steps 2 and 3, keeping the right side stretched.
LADY Start in a Flat Whisk Position with the body facing approximately COH. [Step 1.] Swiveling on the right foot, turn left face square to the man. Turn the head left while drawing the left foot to the right and then raising it along the right leg, approximately to knee height, keeping the left toe down. [Step 2.] Extend the left toe forward diagonally toward the DRC, straightening the left leg and keeping the toe down. While extending the left foot, the lady WZ - Fig 13 - 31 Developé (continued) International Waltz
may rise on the ball of her right foot. [Step 3.] Lower the left toe closing it to the right foot without weight.
GENERAL NOTES
You can dance the Developé from any number of facing and dance positions. At times, depending on the preceding figure, an additional step leading into the Developé is required, there by changing the timing of the Developé itself. You may also execute the Developé with the lady's right foot, following a figure such as an outside spin.
WZ - Fig 13 - 32 International Waltz Double Open Telemark 2 measures - 123 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - fwd L DLC trng LF, sd R DLC cont LF trn, sd & sltly fwd L LOD in SCP; fwd R LOD in SCP trng lady to CP, fwd L LOD trng LF/sd R DLC cont LF turn, sd & fwd L DLW in SCP;
LADY CP 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 Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT down, CBM LF rise EO1
2 2 DLC sd R 1/4 LF T up Slight left sway. btw 1 & 2
3 3 DRC sd & fwd 3/8 LF TH up, Step sd & slightly fwd, L btw 2 lwr turning lady to SCP & 3 EO3
4 1 wall fwd R slight HB down CBMP in SCP then turn LF lady to CP
5 2 DLW fwd L 1/4 LF B sl FR CBM, moderate rise only.
6 & LOD sd R 1/4 LF T up No sway.
7 3 DWR sd & fwd 3/8 LF TH up, Turn lady to SCP L lwr EO6
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 DRW bk R slight TH down, CBM with body rise. LF rise EO1 NFR 2 2 DRW cl L to R 3/8 LF HT cont Heel turn, beginning to rise btw 1 to rise on left toe with R sway & 2 3 3 LOD sd & fwd 1/4 LF TH up, Complete rise turning to R btw 2 lwr SCP. & 3 EO3
WZ - Fig 11 - 27 Double Open Telemark (continued) International Waltz
4 1 DLC fwd L 3/8 LF HB down CBMP then turning LF to CP
5 2 RLOD bk R slight B FR CBM LF
6 & DRW cl L to R 3/8 LF T up Toe spin, no sway.
7 3 LOD sd & fwd 1/4 LF TH up, Turn to SCP. R lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward, DLC on the left heel, rising to the toe to lead the lady to dance a heel turn. [Step 2.] Swaying slightly to the left, step side, DLC, on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and slightly on left toe/heel forward across LOD, turning the lady to SCP. [Step 4.] Step forward, LOD, in Semi-Closed Position, on the right foot, heel leading. Rising to the toe turn the lady into Closed Position. [Step 5.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward LOD, on the ball of the left foot. [Step 6.] Accelerating the rate of turn, step side DLC. [Step 7.] Continuing the acceleration, turn the lady to Semi-Closed Position and step side and forward DLW, on the left toe, lowering to the heel.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning left face, step back, DLC, on the right foot, toe/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 Semi-Closed Position, step side and forward LOD, on the right toe. Lower to the heel. [Step 4.] With a heel lead, step forward, LOD, on the left foot in Semi-Closed Position. Rising to the toe, turn left face to Closed Position, with the head left. [Step 5.] Turning left face, step back LOD, on the ball of the right foot. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right, dancing a left face toe spin in syncopated timing. [Step 7.] Turning the head right, in Semi-Closed Position, step side and forward DLW, on the right toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The timing of the Double Open Telemark may vary according to preference. Dancing the first Telemark in standard timing is normal, with the syncopation occurring while turning the lady to Closed Position. We dance the second Telemark with the remaining counts of the second measure. Notice also that the lady dances a toe spin, in place of a heel turn, in the second Telemark .
WZ - Fig 11 - 28 International Waltz
Double Reverse Spin 1 measure - 123 (12&3 for Lady) Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DLC - fwd L trng LF, sd R DLC, cont LF spin cl L to R without wt to DLW;
LADY CP DRW - trng LF bk R DLC, cl L to R (Heel Turn)/sd R LOD, trng LF XLIF of R;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT down, CBM LF rise EO1 2 2 DLC sd R 1/4 LF T up No sway btw 1 & 2 3 3 DRC cl L no 3/8 LF TH up, lwr spinning LF on right foot wt EO3 as lady finishes her figure
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRW bk R slight TH down, CBM LF rise EO1, NFR 2 2 DRW cl L to R 3\8 LF HT cont to Heel Turn btw 1 rise & 2 3 & LOD sd R 1/4 LF T up leg moves fwd & trn btw 2 causes foot to end sd & 3 4 3 COH XLIF 1/8 LF TH up, lwr svl LF on right foot as left btw 3 EO3 crosses in front & 4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly left on the right (CBM), step forward on the left heel rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step side, DLC, on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the spin on the right toe, draw the left toe, on WZ - Fig 12 - 29 Double Reverse Spin (continued) International Waltz the floor, closing it to the right without weight, completing the spin. End in Closed Position facing DLW.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back right, toe to heel, DLC, turning left face (CBM), rising through the body. [Step 2.] As the turn continues, draw the left heel back, closing it to the right. The turn is on the right foot and then changes to the left, rising to the left toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side on the right toe toward the line of dance. [Step 4.] Continuing the left face turn, cross the left foot in front of the right on the toe. Lower to the heel as the next step begins.
GENERAL NOTES
The starting position of the figure will vary as will the amount of turn, depending upon the 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 in the third beat. It is important that the lady create and maintain her own rotation, consistently, throughout the figure .
WZ - Fig 12 - 30 International Waltz
Drag Hesitation 1 measure - 123
Man CP LOD – Fwd L trng 1/4 LF, sd R trng 1/8 LF to CP DRC, draw L to R w/no weight to BJO DRC;
Lady CP RLOD – Bk R trng ¼ LF, sd L trng 1/8 LF to CP DLW, draw R to L w/no weight to BJO DLW;
MAN - Start CP fcg LOD - End in BJO fcg DRC
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
start LF 1 1 LOD fwd L LOD HT nil CBM body turn 1/4 LF rise 2 2 COH sd R LOD T Closed Position btw 1 & 2 EO2 toes of Ready to step 1/8 LF both up lwr 3 3 DRC draw L to R outside partner on btw 2 & 3 feet EO3 following figure then TH
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
start LF 1 1 RLOD bk R LOD TH nil CBM body turn 1/4 LF rise 2 2 WALL sd L LOD T Closed Position btw 1 & 2 EO2 toes of Ready to step 1/8 LF both up lwr 3 3 DLW draw R to L outside partner on btw 2 & 3 feet EO3 following figure then TH
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on L foot with CBM, heel to toe, and turn 1/4 LF. [Step 2.] Step side on right toe and turn 1/8 LF. Rise at end of step. [Step 3.] Draw the left foot to the right foot with no weight as the body turn completes to be ready to step outside partner on following figure. Lower at end of step.
WZ – Fig 73 – 1 S#9 2005 Drag Hesitation (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on R foot with CBM, toe to heel, and turn 1/4 LF. [Step 2.] Step side on left toe and turn 1/8 LF. Rise at end of step. [Step 3.] Draw the right foot to the left foot with no weight as the body turn completes to be ready to step outside partner on the following figure. Lower at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
Other facing directions at the start of the figure may be DLC, in which case the total amount of turn is reduced to 1/4, or DLW in which case the total amount of turn is extended to 1/2. There is no sway in this figure.
WZ – Fig 73 – 2 S#9 2005 Eros Line 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP LOD - Fwd R LOD with a small step elevating hips with head well left, hold shaping left sd twd lady, hold;
LADY CP RLOD - Bk L LOD with a small step raising R leg, turning head right extend R leg bk from the hip with the R toe pointed down, lower R to L without wt;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R LOD - HT body Elevate hips. rise e/o 1
2 2 LOD hold - - - Shape left side twd lady, L toe bk & heal well left.
3 3 LOD hold - - - Hold line.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L - BF down Pull R foot back beginning to raise it.
2 2 RLOD - - - body Extend R bk from the hip rise keep toe pointed down and turn head well to the right.
3 3 RLOD - - tch R - Extend the line then lower to L R to L without wt.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, LOD, heel to the whole of the foot, elevating the hips. [Step 2.] Shape the left side well forward, toward the lady, with the head to the left and the left toe back, on the floor. [Step 3.] Hold the line as the lady completes the figure.
WZ - FIG 40 - 87 Eros Line (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, LOD, toe to the whole foot, drawing the right foot back and raising it from the floor. [Step 2.] Extending the right leg back from the hip, continue to raise the right foot. Keep the toe pointed down and turning the head well to the right. [Step 3.] Complete the leg extension, making a long line, and then lower the right foot, closing it to the left without weight.
GENERAL NOTES
In pulling her right foot back before raising it, the lady may execute the line more smoothly. This will also present a leg line that is long as opposed to high. The man, in shaping his left side toward the lady, may lead the lady to turn her head well to the right.
WZ - FIG 40 - 88
International Waltz Fallaway Whisk (after 3 steps of Natural Turn) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcng RLOD - Bk L twd LOD strt a RF trn, sd & sltly bk R cont trng, XLIBR comp a 3/8 RF trn end in Falwy pos fcng DLC;
LADY CP fcng LOD - Fwd L twd LOD strt a RF tm, sd R trng 3/8 RF, cont trng 1/4 RF stp bk L to end in Falwy pos fcng DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
start RF rise 1 1 RLOD bk L LOD TH CBM - NFR turn EO1 sd & sltly 3/8 RF cont to body turns less - end 2 2 RLOD bk R ptg TH btw 1 & 2 rise fcg btw COH & DLC DLC btw XLIBR bdy comp lwr end in Fallaway pos 3 3 COH & TH loosely trn fcg DLC DLC EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R twd start RF rise 1 1 LOD HT LOD trn EO1 CBM sd L mvng 3/8 LF cont 2 2 LOD TH end fcg DRW bk twd DLC btw 1 & 2 rise 1/4 RF CBMP XRIBL btw 2 & 3 lwr 3 3 DRW TH loosely bdy comp on 3 end in Fallaway pos fcg trn DRC
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP facing RLOD [Step 1.] Step back on left foot toe heel toward LOD in CBM commencing a right turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning left, step side and slightly back right foot with toe pointing toward DLC a 3/8 foot turn, with body turning less. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot loosely behind the right foot with the body continuing to turn to end in a Fallaway position facing DLC.
LADY Start in CP facing LOD [Step 1.] Step forward right foot commencing a left turn in CBM. [Step 2.] Continue turning 3/8 between steps 1 and 2 and step back toward
WZ - Fig – 49 - 105 Fallaway Whisk (continued) International Waltz
DLC on the left foot. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/4 between steps 2 and 3 crossing the left foot loosely behind the right foot with the body completing the turn to end facing DRC in a Fallaway Position.
GENERAL NOTES
Note- Both man and lady lower on step 3 not the E03.
Man's head turns right and lady's Head turns left on step 3.
WZ - Fig 49 - 106 International Waltz Forward Tipple Chasse 1 measure – 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN Start in BJO DLW - Fwd R trng RF, cont to trn RF sd L/cl R, sd L to CP RLOD;
LADY Start in BJO DRC – Bk L trng RF, cont to trn RF sd R/cl L. sd R to CP LOD;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start 1 1 DLW Fwd R DLW start RF HT rise EO1 1/4btw 1 cont 2 2 Wall sd L LOD T L sway & 2 rise cl R bkng 1/8 btw 2 cont 3 & DRW T L sway LOD & 3 rise Up sd & bk L 4 3 RLOD nil TH lwr Wall EO4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start 1 1 DRC Bk L DLW start RF TH rise CBM EO1 3/8 RF COH (ft sd & sltly btw 1 & cont 2 2 ptd T R sway fwd R DLC 2, bdy trn rise DLC) less bdy cont 3 & DLC cl L catches T R sway rise up up sd & sltly 4 3 LOD nil TH lwr fwd R Wall EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in BANJO DLW. [Step 1.] In CBMP forward right outside partner starting to turn RF and beginning to rise. [Step 2] Turning 1/4 right between steps 1 and 2 side left
WZ - Fig – 65 - 137 S#6 2002 Forward Tipple Chasse (continued) International Waltz continuing to rise and using left sway. [Step 3.] Turning 1/8 to right between steps 2 & 3 close left continuing to rise and maintaining L sway. [Step 4.] Step side and slightly back left lowering and dissolving sway at end of step.
LADY Start in BANJO DRC. [Step 1.] In CBMP back left starting to turn RF and beginning to rise. [Step 2.] Side right turning 3/8 RF between steps 1 & 2 but body turns less resulting in feet pointing DLC as body faces COH. Rise and right sway are continued. [Step 3.] Allowing body to catch up on turn close left continuing to rise and maintaining R sway. [Step 4.] Step side and slightly forward right lowering and dissolving sway at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
Option: As the rise and the sway develop progressively in the Tipple Chasse, the head may follow the direction of the sway.
WZ - Fig – 65 - 138 S#6 2002 International Waltz Hairpin 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP RLOD - Bk L LOD pivoting 1/2 RF, fwd R LOD turning RF/fwd L twd wall, swiveling RF on L & ckng fwd movement fwd R DRW outside lady with left side lead;
LADY CP LOD - Fwd R LOD pivoting 1/2 RF, bk L LOD turning RF/bk R twd wall, swiveling RF on R pl LIBR with R side lead;
MAN
Step Facing Step & Body Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn Footwork Fall Technique
1 1 RLOD bk L LOD 1/2 RF TH NFR CBM. Right face pivot.
rise CBM. Right sway between 2 2 LOD fwd R LOD 1/4 RF HT on R steps 2 and 3.
Right face swivel on L. 3 & Wall fwd L Wall 1/8 RF T up Halt fwd movement.
fwd R lwr 4 3 DRW DWR - TH e/o 3 CBMP, BJO.
LADY
Step Facing Step & Body Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn Footwork Fall Technique
1 1 LOD fwd R LOD 1/2 RF HT NFR CBM. Right face pivot.
up on CBM. Left sway between 2 2 RLOD bk L LOD 1/4 RF TH L steps 2 and 3.
Swivel on R, checking 3 & COH bk R Wall 1/8 RF T up movement.
lwr 4 3 DLC bk L LOD - TH e/o 3 CBMP.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step back LOD on the left foot, toe to heel, pivoting right face to LOD. [Steps 2 and 3.] Continuing the right face body turn, step forward, LOD, on the right foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe. On an & count, step forward toward the wall on the left toe with a slight right sway. Halt the forward progression. [Step 4.] Swiveling right face on the left toe, step forward DRW, outside the lady on the right toe with a left side lead, then lower to the heel.
WZ – Fig 43 - 93 Hairpin (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step forward, LOD, on the right foot, heel to toe, pivoting right face to RLOD. [Steps 2 and 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step back LOD on the left foot, toe to heel, continuing the right face turn. Then step back, toward the wall, on the right toe halting the backward progression. [Step 4.] Swiveling right face on the right toe, place the left toe behind the right with a right side lead, and then lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
A slight hovering action occurs on step 3 when the forward movement is halted and the man swivels. This allows him to place his right foot outside the lady.
WZ – Fig 43 - 94 International Waltz
Heel Pull 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN Start in CP RLOD - Bk L strtng RF trn, pull R heel bk past L ft as cont trn on L heel, transfer wgt to R to end in CP DLC;
LADY Start in CP LOD - Fwd R btw M’s ft trng RF, fwd & sd L cont to trn, draw R to L in CP DRW;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk L 1 1 RLOD TH Nil CBM LOD delayed Heel trn pull R heel to L ft - 2 DRC heel trn - 3/8 RF EO2 - slt L sway on L btw 2 & sd R 3 small step 2 3 DLC IE to F - DLW - lose sway
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R 1 1 LOD btw M’s 1/4 RF HT Nil CBM ft btw 1 & sd & fwd 2 passing the man, 2 2 DRW T - L DLW use a slt R sway
- 3 - draw R 1/8 RF IE - lose sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] On first count step back left toward LOD toe to heel body turning to right commence to pull the heel of the right foot back toward the left foot with the right heel in contact with the floor. Late on the second count, as the right foot is about to pass the left, heel turn right face on the left heel, using a slight left sway. [Step 2.] On the third count, step to the side on the right foot, nearly in place, to end facing DLC in Closed Position with the feet only slightly apart. Use caution to control the size of the side step in order to retain Closed Position.
WZ – Fig 69 - 145 S#6 2002 Heel Pull (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] On first count step forward right, heel to toe, between man’s feet turning body to right. [Step 2.] On second count, continuing to turn to right as you step side and forward on the left foot across the line of dance, a wide step, toe to heel, using a slight right sway. On third count draw inside edge of right toe towards left foot (no weight change) completing the body turn to end facing DRW.
GENERAL NOTES
It is important to note that the Heel Pull is an action (not a figure), the preceding and following steps as described here are strictly for the purpose of establishing a “figure flow” to assist in understanding the action.
The Heel Pull, as described here, is a more difficult, but useful variation of the Hesitation Change (Fig. 18) in which the second step is taken on the 3rd count rather than the 2nd count. When dancing this variation it is important that the heel turn (second count) is delayed such that it is completed only slightly before step 2 is taken on the 3rd count. The man will utilize the lady’s turn on count 2 to assist in executing his heel turn.
WZ – Fig 69 - 146 S#6 2002 International Waltz Hesitation Change 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP RLOD - bk L LOD beginning to pull R heel bk, pull R heel past L turning RF & stepping sd & fwd R LOD with a small step to face DLC, draw L twd R without wt;
LADY CP LOD - fwd R LOD, turning RF sd & bk L LOD, draw R twd L without wt facing DRW in CP;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L slight TH down, CBM - Begin to pull R heel RF rise EO1 2 2 RLOD sd & fwd 1/4 RF IE of cont to Body rise during heel pull - R btw 1 B/F rise foot points DLC, body turns & 2 less 3 3 COH draw L 1/8 RF IE of L up, Slight L sway - no foot turn, twd R no btw 2 lwr body catches up wt & 3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 LOD fwd R slight HT down, CBM RF rise EO1 2 2 LOD sd & bk 1/4 RF T cont to Stepping fwd past M it then L btw 1 rise becomes a sd step with a & 2 slight R sway and the head R 3 3 wall draw R 1/8 RF IE of R up, svl on L to complete trn - twd L no btw 2 lwr Head remains R with a wt & 3 EO3 slight R sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, LOD, toe/heel, beginning to pull the right heel back. [Step 2.] Rising through the body, pull the right heel past the left foot, turning right face, as the lady steps past. Then, swaying slightly left, step side and forward line of dance with a small step to face COH. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight left sway, draw the inside edge of the left foot toward the right without changing weight.
WZ - Fig 18 - 41 Hesitation Change (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, LOD, heel to toe. [Step 2.] Moving the left foot forward, LOD, turn right face, passing the man and placing the left toe side and back line of dance, with a slight right sway, turning the head right. [Step 3.] Maintaining the slight right sway with the head to the right draw the inside edge of the right foot toward the left without changing weight.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure is a linking figure used to change direction of movement without changing the lead foot.
WZ - Fig 18 - 42 International Waltz
Hinge 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP RLOD - Bk R LOD w/slt LF trn, sd & bk L trng LF, w/slt LF body trn hold on L trng head R;
LADY CP LOD - Fwd L LOD, sd & fwd R trng LF w/head R, cont LF turn bk L DLW with head well left & R toe pointed fwd DRC;
MAN
Step Facing Step & Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Fall Technique
slight 1 1 RLOD bk R LF TH down CBM
body 2 2 DWR sd & bk L 1/4 LF BF rise Body rise lowering e/o 2
slight Head well right, shaping 3 3 DLW hold on L LF - down right.
LADY
Step Facing Step & Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Fall Technique
slight 1 1 LOD fwd L LF HT - CBM
sd & fwd down 2 2 DLC R 1/4 LF TH e/o 2 Head right during turn.
slight Head well left, shaping 3 3 DRC bk L LF TH down left.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] With a slight left side lead, step back on the right foot, LOD, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Turn left face on the right foot with a rise through the body as the lady turns past the man. As the lady passes, step to the side and back on the left foot, ball/flat, facing DRW, lowering. [Step 3.) Continue the left face body turn on the left foot to lead the lady to step back on her left. Turn the head well to the right while shaping to the right.
WZ – Fig 42 - 91 S#6 2002 Hinge (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, LOD, heel to the toe with foot rise only. [Step 2.] Turn left face on the left foot and turn the head to the right. Step to the side and forward on the right foot, past the man, facing DLC then lower to the heel. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn on the right foot. Shaping to the left with the head well left, place the left toe back DLW and then lower to the left heel, pointing the right toe forward toward DRC.
GENERAL NOTES
By using the body rise during count two the man leads the lady to continue the body movement past the right foot and back onto left. This is opposed to continuing the body rotation on the right, as in a Throwaway Oversway. The hinge can be danced from various facing positions and from Semi-Closed Position. When dancing the figure from Semi-Closed Position, the man, after stepping forward with the right foot, would attempt to turn the lady as square to him as possible before completing the hinge.
WZ – Fig 42 - 92 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Hover Corte 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP RLOD - bk R LOD, trng LF sd & fwd LOD, hovering on L to face LOD bk R RLOD with slight R shoulder lead;
LADY CP LOD - fwd L LOD turning LF, sd & fwd R LOD cont LF turn & beginning to hover, completing LF turn & hovering on R fwd L RLOD preparing to step outside ptnr;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk R slight TH down CBM LF 2 2 RLOD sd & fwd 1/4 LF T down, Begins as a back step, L btw 1 rise head to R as hover begins & 2 EO2 - toe points DLW body to wall 3 3 wall bk R slight TH up, Head turns R during LF lwr hover, bk R with right EO3 shoulder lead.
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd L slight HT down CBM LF 2 2 LOD sd & bk 1/4 LF T down, Begins as a fwd step - R btw 1 rise begin hover during turn & 2 EO2 3 3 COH fwd L slight TH up, Brushing L to R, fwd L LF lwr preparing to step o/s EO3 man.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1] Step back line of dance on the right foot, toe to heel, beginning to turn to the left. [Step 2] Bringing the left foot back under the body and turning left face to lead the lady to step forward past the man, step side and forward toward LOD. After placing the left foot, the head begins to turn to the right. The turn continues and you begin to hover. [Step 3] Hovering over the left foot, completing the turn, with the head well to the right, the man steps back RLOD, on the right toe. Then, lower to the heel and turn the head back to the left with a slight right shoulder lead. WZ - Fig 20 - 45 Hover Corte (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1] Beginning a left face turn, step forward, LOD, heel to toe on the left foot. [Step 2] The right foot swings forward under the body as you step past the man. As the body turn continues, the step becomes side and slightly back. The lady then begins to hover. [Step 3] Continuing the turn to face LOD and hovering over your right foot, you brush the left foot to the right and step forward, RLOD on the left toe. Lower to the heel and prepare to step outside the man.
GENERAL NOTES
We often precede the Hover Corté with the first three steps of a reverse turn. You can, however, dance it following other figures and from various facing directions. The amount of turn may also vary, depending on the choreography.
WZ - Fig 20 - 46 International Waltz Hover Cross Ending 1 measure – 12&3 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Loose CP DLC – Cross L in front of R no turn, rec on R/diag fwd L with L sd lead, fwd R outside ptr in BJO;
LADY Loose CP DWR – Cross R bhnd L slight RF trn, rec on L/bk & sd R small step, bk L with R sd leading in BJO;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Direction Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Turn Fall
1 1 DLC XLIF of R nil T up Left sway with hover action.
2 2 “ rec R sl LF T up Lose sway. lwr 3 & “ sd & fwd L nil TH e/o 3 Slight right sway.
4 3 “ fwd R sl LF HT down CBMP, lose sway.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Direction Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Turn Fall Btw 1 1 DRW & XRIB of L sl RF T up Right sway with hover WL action.
2 2 DRW rec L sl LF T up Lose sway. lwr 3 & “ sd & bk R nil TH e/o 3 Slight left sway.
4 3 “ bk L sl RF TH down CBMP, lose sway.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in loose Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1] Step left over right with contra body action high on toes with left sway but no further turn, keep head to left. [Step 2] Recover on right retaining high body with a little left turn now facing lady directly. [Step 3] Quickly step diagonally forward toward DLC lowering from toe to heel while creating some left sway. [Step 4] Forward on right toward DLC with right face body turn, blend to CBMP (BJO) with no sway.
WZ – Fig 41 - 89 S#5 2001 Hover Cross Ending (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in loose modified Closed Position facing between wall and DRW. [Step 1] Cross right behind left on toes maintaining loose closed position while turning slightly right face and creating a right sway while keeping head to the right. [Step 2] Recover on left to face DRW still on toes. [Step 3] Quickly step side and slightly back on right while lowering to heel with some right sway. [Step 4] Back on left with right side leading, blend to CBMP (BJO) without foot or body rise.
GENERAL NOTES
In the above figure the lady enters the hovering action a little under turned from the man, hence needs to make a little right face turn (approx. 1/8) to regain a closed position. In Foxtrot the swaying action in the hover is heavier than used in the Waltz, it particularly must be underplayed when using syncopation.
The timing and alignment may vary. A few examples of timing variations are discussed following.
Depending on the preceding figure, we note that the Hover Cross Ending is often done on a 23&1 count.
If danced following some figures (for example the Natural Telemark) because of the speed of the spin to set up this figure, a slower step (full count) to enter the hover is preferred over a count of 1&23 (or 2&31).
Under certain circumstances the Hover Cross Ending could be done in four, somewhat even timing steps.
WZ – Fig 41 - 90 S#5 2001 International Waltz
Jeté Point 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN SCP LOD - Fwd R LOD, turning slightly RF almost square to lady sd & fwd L LOD on toe lowering immediately to heel & turning head R with R sway, hold with R toe pointed RLOD;
LADY SCP LOD - Fwd L LOD, turning slightly LF sd & fwd R LOD on toe lowering immediately to heel & turning head L with L sway, hold with L toe pointed RLOD;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 Wall fwd R - HT up CBMP LOD e/o 1 2 2 Wall sd & fwd slight TH lwr Shape L then lower quickly L LOD RF with R sway. 3 3 Wall hold - WF down Allow R toe to slide RLOD increasing R sway line.
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 DLC fwd L - HT up CBMP LOD e/o 1 2 2 COH sd & fwd slight TH lower Shape R then lower quickly R LOD LF with L sway. 3 3 COH hold - WF down Allow L toe to slide RLOD increasing L sway line.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position with the man's body facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward LOD on the right foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Turning slightly right face, almost square to the lady, step to the side and forward LOD on the left toe. Shape toward LOD with the right side well stretched and then lower sharply, flexing the left leg in a lilting action. While lowering to the whole foot, turn the head to the right, developing a slight right sway with the right toe pointed toward reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Increase the line slightly by flexing the left knee, allowing the right toe to slide toward RLOD.
WZ - Fig 36 - 79 Jeté Point (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position with the lady's body facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, toward LOD on the left foot with a heel lead rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Turning almost square to the man, step to the side and forward LOD on the right toe. Shape toward LOD with the left side well stretched and then lower sharply, flexing the right knee in a lilting action. While lowering to the whole foot, turn the head left developing a slight left sway with the right toe pointed toward RLOD. [Step 3.] Increase the line slightly by flexing the right knee, allowing the right toe to slide toward RLOD.
GENERAL NOTES
By dancing the second step of the Jeté with a syncopated, and two, timing the lilting effect will be emphasized. The Jeté point could also be danced from closed position without using the full measure for the Jeté itself.
WZ - Fig 36 - 80 International Waltz
Left Turning Lock 1 measure - 1&23 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DRW - trn sltly RF bk R DLC right shoulder leading/lk LIFR, bk R DLC trng 1/4 LF, sd & fwd L DLW left shoulder leading;
LADY CP DLC - trn sltly RF fwd L DLC left shoulder leading/lk RIBL, fwd L DLC trng 1/4 LF, sd & bk R DLW right shoulder leading;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRW bk R 1/8 T begin Turn to right shoulder DLC btw to rise leading before taking step. prior fig & 1 2 & RLOD lk LIFR - T cont to rise 3 2 RLOD bk R 1/4 LF T cont to Turn on right foot after DLC btw 3 rise weight taken. & 4 4 3 Wall sd & - TH up, lwr Left shoulder leading. The fwd L EO3 next step will be in BJO. DLW
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L 1/8 T begin Turn to left shoulder DLC RF to rise leading before taking step. btw Head to right optionally. prior fig & 1 2 & LOD lk RIBL - T cont to rise 3 2 LOD fwd L 1/4 LF T cont to Head turns back left if held DLC btw 3 rise rt on lock. & 4 4 3 COH sd & - TH up, lwr Right shoulder leading. bk R EO3 DLW
WZ - Fig 31 - 69 Left Turning Lock (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning to right shoulder leading, step back DLC, on the right toe. Begin to rise. [Step 2.] Using the second half the first beat of the measure, lock the left foot, on the toe, in front of the right. Continue the rise. [Step 3.] With the right shoulder leading, step back, DLC, the right toe and then turn, with the lady, one quarter left face. Continue the rise. [Step 4.] With a left shoulder leading, step side and forward DLW, on the left toe and then lower to the left heel with the left side leading, preparing to step forward, outside the lady, on the following step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning to left shoulder leading, step forward DLC, on the left toe. Begin to rise. [Step 2.] Using the second half the first beat of the measure, lock the right foot behind the left on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] With the left shoulder leading, step forward, DLC, on the left toe and then turn one quarter left face. Continue the rise. [Step 4] With the right shoulder leading, step side and back, DLW, on the right toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The man must ensure that he stays square to the lady during the turn following the lock, as he can easily turn away from her at that point. The figure often follows a spin turn which is completed by each partner compressing the supporting knee, but not lowering to the heel Therefore, the lady will not use a heel lead to begin the turning lock. If the man shapes left on his lock, the lady can, at her option, dance her lock with her head to the right, then turning it back to the left during the quarter turn.
WZ - Fig 31 - 70 International Waltz Left Whisk (following a Whisk) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN SCP fcng DLW - Fwd RXIFL CBMP twd LOD, sd & sltly fwd on L trng sltly LF, X RIBL in tight RSCP fcng DLW;
LADY SCP fcng DC - fwd LXIFR CBMP twd LOD strtng a LF trn, sd & sltly bk on R twd DLW comp a 1/4 LF trn, cont trng 1/8 LF XLIBR CBMP twd LOD to end in tight RSCP fcng RLOD;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
XRIFL 1 1 DLW nil H none CBMP mvng LOD sd & sltly slt LF bdy 2 2 DLW fwd L ptg TH - trn DLW slt LF bdy end in compact RSCP 3 3 DLW XRIBL TH - trn fcg DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall XLIBR 1 1 DLC HT none mvng LOD 1/4 LF CBM & CBMP sd & sltly btw stps 2 2 DLC bk R twd 1 & 2 TH - end fcng DRC DLW 1/8 LF bk L twd CBMP end in compact 3 3 DRC btw stps TH - LOD RSCP fcg RLOD 2 & 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in SCP facing DLW. [Step 1.] Traveling LOD step forward in CBMP on the right heel crossing the right foot over the left foot. [Step 2.] Step side and slightly forward toe heel on left foot with toe pointing toward DLW commencing a left turn. [Step 3.] Cross right foot behind left foot toe heel continuing a slight left body turn ending in a tight RSCP facing DLW.
LADY Start in SCP facing DLC. [Step 1.] Moving along LOD step forward CBM and CBMP, heel toe crossing the left foot over the right foot. [Step 2.] Step side and slightly back right foot toe heel toward DLW turning left 1/4 between steps 1 and 2 to end facing
WZ - Fig – 50 - 107 Left Whisk (continued) International Waltz
DRC. [Step 3.] Step back left CBMP, toe heel toward LOD continuing to turn left 1/8 between steps 2 and 3 ending in a tight RSCP facing RLOD.
GENERAL NOTES
There is no body sway in this move. The lady may overturn slightly to the left on step 3 and keep her head well to the left; the man should look at her face and not over her right shoulder.
WZ - Fig 50 - 108 International Waltz Left Whisk (from Closed Position) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP LOD - Bk R twd LOD strt a LF trn, sd & sItly fwd L cont trng, XRIBL comp, a 3/8 LF trn end in tight RSCP fcng DLW;
LADY CP RLOD - Fwd L twd LOD strt a LF trn, sd & sltly bk R trng 3/8 LF, cont trng 1/8 LF stp bk L twd LOD end in tight RSCP fcng RLOD;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
bk R twd 3/8 L ft 1 1 RLOD TH none CBMP LOD trn btw sd & sltly stps 1 & end fcg btw WL & 2 2 RLOD fwd L ptg 2 bdy TH - DLW DLW trns less btw WL bdy comp end in tight RSCP fcg 3 3 XRIBL TH - & DLW trn DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L twd CBM - end fcg btw LOD 1 1 LOD HT none LOD & DLC 3/8 LF btw sd & sltly btw 1 & 2 2 2 LOD & bk R twd T - end fcg DRC DLC DLW 1/8 LF CBMP - end fcg RLOD 3 3 DRC bk L TH - btw 2 & 3 in tight RSCP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD [Step 1.] Step back on right foot toe heel toward LOD in CBM commencing a left turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning left, step side and slightly forward left foot with toe pointing toward DLW a 3/8 foot turn, with body turning less. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot behind the left foot with the body continuing to turn to end facing DLW in a compact RSCP.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD [Step 1.] Step forward left foot heel toe commencing a left turn in CBM. [Step 2.] Continue turning 3/8 between steps I and 2 and step side and slightly back toward DLW on the right foot. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/8 between steps 2 and 3 and step back on the left foot in CBMP toward LOD to end facing RLOD in a compact Reverse Semi-Closed Position. WZ - Fig – 51 - 109 Left Whisk (continued) International Waltz
GENERAL NOTES
There is no body sway in the figure.
Man Look towards the face of lady.
Lady Turn head well to the left.
WZ - Fig 51 - 110 International Waltz
Lilt Pivot 1 measure - 123
MAN Start in SCP RLOD - Lwrng into L knee fwd R heel to toe, w/o chg of wgt turn body sltly LF to ld W to fold to CP, fwd L on toe ckng;
LADY Start in SCP RLOD. Lwrng into R knee fwd L heel to toe, swvl 1/2 LF on L toe square in frnt of M w/o chg of wgt keeping head to R, bk R on toe ckng;
MAN - Start in SCP RLOD - End in CP DRW
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R low, rise 1 1 DRC nil HT CBM RLOD EO1 Rotate hips & 2 RLOD - slight LF T cont rise shoulders LF stretching R side fwd L up, lwr 2 3 - nil TF RLOD EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L low, rise 1 1 DRW nil HT CBM RLOD EO1 2 - - 3/8 LF T cont rise Head stays open up, lwr 2 3 LOD bk R RLOD nil TF EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed RLOD. [Step 1.] Lowering into the left knee step forward on the right heel quickly rising to toe. [Step 1 - Count 2.] Staying high on toe turn the hips and shoulders slightly left to lead the lady to fold to Closed Position . Simultaneously stretch the right side to encourage the lady to keep her head open. There is no change of weight on this count. [Step 2 - Count 3.] Take a small step forward high on the left toe checking and lower at end of step.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed RLOD. [Step 1.] Lowering into the right knee step forward on the left heel quickly rising to toe. [Step 1 - Count 2.] Staying high on toe swivel on the left toe to Closed Position, maintaining the head turned to the right. [Step 2 - Count 3.] Take a small step back high on the right toe checking and lower at end of WZ – Fig 80 – 1 S#9 2005 Lilt Pivot (continued) International Waltz step.
GENERAL NOTES
The “lilt” action is obtained by a strong lowering followed by a quick rise. The Lilt Pivot is often preceded with an Outside Swivel and followed by a back step, but other combinations are possible. The amount of turn from step 1 through completion of step 2 may vary. Typically the range of turn relative to the Man's and Lady's body facing direction will be from 1/8 to 1/4 LF for the Man and 3/8 to 1/2 LF for the Lady.
WZ – Fig 80 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz
Link to Promenade 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN BJO DLC - fwd R DLC outside lady in BJO, swiveling RF to CP cl L to R without wt, rising on R & turning lady to SCP sd & fwd L DLC;
LADY BJO DWR - bk L DLC in BJO, swiveling RF to CP cl R to L without wt, rising on L & turning to SCP sd & fwd R;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd R - HF down CBMP, staying down. DLC 2 2 DLW cl L to R 1/4 RF - down Turn RF to CP without weight chg. No rise. 3 3 DLW sd & fwd - TH rise, Rising on R turn lady to SCP. L DLC lower EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 1 DWR bk L - TH down CBMP staying down. DLC 2 2 DLC cl R to L 1/4 RF - down Turn RF to CP without weight chg. No rise. 3 3 DLC sd & fwd - TH rise, Rising on L turn to SCP. R DLC lower EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Banjo Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward DLC, outside the lady, on the right foot with a heel lead, transferring weight to the whole foot. [Step 2.] Without rising, swivel right face into Closed Position on the right foot while closing the left foot to the right with no weight change. [Step 3.] Rising on the right leg, in a hovering action, turn the lady to Semi-Closed Position. Then step side and forward diagonally center and line of dance on the left toe, lowering to the heel.
WZ - Fig 25 - 57 Link to Promenade (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Banjo Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back DLC on the left foot, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Without rising, swivel right face into Closed Position on the left foot while closing the right foot to the left, with no weight change. [Step 3.] Rising on the left leg, in a hovering action, turn to Semi-Closed Position. Then step side and forward DLC on the right toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The link to Promenade can be danced from various facing and dancing positions. The above would describe the figure as danced following a forward or inverted swivel or a Developé. The figure is often danced following a Throwaway Oversway which would eliminate the first step, however the technique of swiveling to Closed Position before rising with a hovering action and turning the lady to Semi-Closed Position would apply.
WZ - Fig 25 - 58 International Waltz Mini-Telespin 2 measures - 123 &123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - fwd L trng LF, sd R DLC cont LF turn, pt L LOD in SCP/rec L & lead Lady to CP; spin LF on L, sd R LOD to CP fcng COH, draw L to R no wgt;
LADY CP DWR - bk R trng LF, cl L to R cont LF turn (Heel Turn), sd & fwd R LOD in SCP/fwd L LOD trng LF to CP; pvt LF on R, sd on L LOD, draw R to L no wgt;
MAN
Step Facing Step & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Rise & Fall Technique 1 1 DLC fwd L 1/4 LF HT down, CBM DLC rise EO1 2 2 DRC sd R 1/4 LF T up no sway DLC 3 3 DRW pt L LOD 1/4 LF TH down no sway, L Toe pointing DLW 4 & WALL shift wgt none B down keep wt on R, lead to L Lady to CP 5 1 DLW spin LF 1/4LF B down remain in CP on L 6 2 DLC sd R to 1/4 LF B no rise side step on ball of foot Line 7 3 COH draw L - B no draw L to R – no change weight
LADY
Step Facing Step & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Rise & Fall Technique 1 1 DRW bk R 1/4 LF TH body rise CBM DLC 2 2 DLW cl L to R 1/4 LF HT cont to heel turn, then rise to rise L toe 3 3 DLC sd & fwd 1/4 LF TH up, lwr turn head right to SCP R LOD btw 2 & 3 EO3 4 & DLC fwd L 1/4 LF HT rise on & turn head well left with LOD count right sd lead in CBMP 5 1 DRC fwd R 1/4 LF B down DLC btw 4 & 5 6 2 DRW sd L to 1/8 LF B down LOD btw 5 & 6
WZ - Fig 61 - 129 S#5 2001 Mini-Telespin (continued) International Waltz
7 3 WALL draw R - B down draw R to L – no weight
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising quickly to the toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step to the side on the right toe DLC. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn and leading the lady to Semi-Closed Position, keeping weight on the right foot, pointing to the line of dance and wall with the left toe. [Steps 4.] Lead lady to CP and shift weight to the ball of the left foot, prepare to spin left face. [Step 5.] Spin left face on left foot to face DLC. [Step 6.] Continuing the left turn, step to the side LOD on the ball of the right foot in closed position. [Step 7.] Draw left foot to the right, no weight change.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot, DLC, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, close the left foot to the right, dancing a heel turn and then transferring the weight to the left foot, rising to the toe. [Step 3.] Turning the head to the right into Semi-Closed Position, step to the side and forward, LOD, on the right toe, lowering to the heel. [Steps 4.] Step forward on the left foot, heel to toe, turning left face (CBM) to CP. [Step 5.] Continuing the left turn, pivot left face on the ball of the right foot. Turn your head left with a strong right side lead to face approximately DRW. [Step 6.] Step side left toward LOD. [Step 7] Turning head to closed position, draw right foot to the left, no weight change.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure is frequently turned a total of 1 1/4 left face to end man facing DRC (lady DLW) by continuing the left face turn on step 7. As described, the figure turns 1 1/8 left face. The figure may also be under turned to finish facing LOD.
WZ - Fig 61 - 130 S#5 2001 International Waltz
Natural Hover Cross 2 measures - 123 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN BJO DLW - fwd R DLW in BJO trng RF, sd L DLW cont RF turn, sd R DLW; fwd L LOD in SDCAR with strong R sd, rec R, turning LF on R fwd L DLC with left shoulder lead preparing to step in BJO;
LADY BJO DRC - bk L DLW trng RF, sd R DLW cont RF turn, sd L DLW; bk R with L sd lead, rec L, trng LF on L bk R DLC with R shoulder lead;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R slight RF HT down, CBM DLW rise EO1 2 2 DLW fwd & sd 1/4 RF T up Slight R sway L DLW btw 1 & 2 3 3 DRW sd R 1/2 RF T up Chg from R to L sway DLW btw 2 & 3 4 1 DLC fwd L slight RF T up CBMP in SDCAR LOD 5 2 LOD rec R - T up No sway 6 3 LOD sd & fwd slight LF TH up, Slight L shoulder lead L lwr preparing to step in EO6 BJO - body trns less
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DCR bk L slight RF THT down, CBM DLW rise EO1 2 2 DRC sd & bk 1/4 RF T up Slight L sway - foot ptd R DLW btw 1 & 2 LOD body trns less 3 3 DLC sd L 1/2 RF T up Change from L to R btw 2 & 3 sway turning head R 4 1 DRW bk R slight RF T up CBMP w/R sway - man steps in SDCAR
WZ - Fig 20 - 47 Natural Hover Cross (continued) International Waltz
5 2 DRW rec L slight RF T up No sway 6 3 RLOD bk R slight LF TH up, R shoulder lead lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Contra Banjo Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly right face, step forward, outside the lady, on the right foot with a heel lead rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Bring the left foot forward, under the body, stepping past the lady with right sway. The right turn causes the step to become a side step on the left toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn and changing the sway from right to left, step side, on the right toe, to face DLC. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly to the right, step forward, LOD, in Banjo, outside the lady in CBMP, on the left toe. [Step 5.] Recover back onto the right toe dissolving the sway. [Step 6.] Turning slightly to the left, step forward, DLC, on the left toe, lowering to the heel with a left shoulder lead, preparing to step forward outside the lady.
LADY Start in Contra Banjo Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly right face, step back left foot, DLW, toe/heel. [Step 2.] Bringing the right leg back under the body and then swaying left, step side and back, on the right toe, DLW, turning right face. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn and changing the sway from left to right, turning the head to the right, step side, DLW, on the left toe. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly right, step back, LOD, on the right toe in CBMP. Keep the head right with a right sway. [Step 5.] Recover forward on the left toe, turning the head left and eliminating the sway. [Step 6.] Turning slightly left face, step back, DLC, on the right toe, lowering to the heel with a right shoulder lead.
GENERAL NOTES
You may dance the Natural Hover Cross from Semi-Closed Position or from Closed Position, wherein the lady would dance a heel turn. In the waltz we often syncopate the hover cross, allowing the man to have a left foot free for the following figure. In that case the timing is usually 123 4&56.
WZ - Fig 20 - 48 International Waltz
Natural Hover Fallaway (from Semi-Closed) 1 measure – 123
MAN Start in SCP DLW - Fwd R heel to toe, trng 1/4 RF fwd & sd L on toe still in SCP, bk R to SCP DRW;
LADY Start in SCP DLW - Fwd L heel to toe, trng 1/8 RF fwd R still in SCP, trng 1/8 RF bk L to SCP;
MAN - Start SCP moving DLW - Ending SCP backing toward DLC
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R DLW HT rise EO1 CBM 1/4 RF sd & fwd L 2 2 DRW btw 1 & 2 T up Staying in SCP DLW up, lwr Semi-Closed - 3 3 - bk R DLC nil T EO3 backing
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DLW fwd L DLW 1/8 RF HT rise EO1 CBMP 2 2 DRW fwd R Wall btw 1 & 2 T up Brush L to R. 1/8 RF up, lwr 3 3 - bk L DLC T tight Semi-Closed btw 2 & 3 EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot towards DLW, heel to ball of foot. [Step 2.] Continuing to rise turning 1/4 RF on the right toe and step side and forward on left toe keeping the lady in Semi-Closed. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe in Semi-Closed facing DRW and lower but without allowing the right heel to touch the floor.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot towards DLW, heel to toe. [Step 2.] Turning 1/8 RF on the left toe step forward on the right
WZ – Fig 74 – 1 S#9 2005 Natural Hover Fallaway from Semi-Closed (continued) International Waltz toe, almost between the man’s feet. [Step 3.] Turn on the ball of the right foot another 1/8 RF and step back on the left foot to Semi-Closed DRW. Lower but without allowing the left heel to touch the floor.
GENERAL NOTES
The amount of turn may vary from 1/4 to 1/2. The Foxtrot section describes the Natural Hover Fallaway starting from Closed Position and this description can also be applied to Waltz with timing 123.
WZ – Fig 74 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Natural Telemark 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN BJO DLW - trng RF fwd R in BJO DLW outside ptr, cont RF turn sd L DLW in CP, cont RF turn sd & fwd R LOD with R shoulder lead ready to step in SCAR;
LADY BJO DRC - trng RF bk L DLW in BJO, fwd R DLC in CP cont RF turn, cont RF turn sd & bk L LOD with L shoulder lead ready to step in SCAR;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R slight HT Down, CBMP in BJO DLW RF rise EO1 2 2 DLW sd L 1/4 RF T up Pivoting RF in CP, R sway DLW btw 1 & 2 3 3 DRW sd & fwd 1/2 RF TH up, Strong R side lead in R LOD btw 2 lwr sidecar - foot pointing LOD & 3 EO3 body trns less
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRC bk L slight TH down, CBM DLW RF rise EO1 NFR 2 2 DRC fwd R 1/4 RF T cont to Slight L sway - toe points DLC btw 1 rise LOD body trns less & 2 3 3 DLC sd & bk 1/2 RF TH up, Strong L side lead in L LOD btw 2 lwr sidecar & 3 EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Banjo Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Turning right face, step forward, DLW, outside the lady, with a right heel lead rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn and correcting the sway, step side, DLW, with a slight right sway, on the left toe, in closed position. [Step 3.] Continuing a strong right face turn, step side and forward, LOD,
WZ - Fig 14 - 33 Natural Telemark (continued) International Waltz on the right toe, lowering to the heel with a strong right side lead in sidecar. You are preparing to step outside partner on the lady's left side.
LADY Start in Banjo Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Turning right face, step back left, toe/heel, DLW. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn and with a slight left sway, step forward, LOD, on the right toe, in closed position. [Step 3.] Continuing a strong right face turn and correcting the sway, step side and back, LOD, on the left toe with a strong left side lead in Sidecar, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
You can dance the Natural Telemark from Semi-Closed Position and from Closed Position, with the lady dancing a heel turn.
WZ - Fig 14 - 34 International Waltz Natural Turn 2 measures - 123 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd R DLW turning RF, sd L DLW cont RF turn, cont RF turn cl R to L in CP fcg RLOD; bk L LOD turning RF, sd R LOD cont RF turn, cont RF turn cl L to R in CP fcng DLC;
LADY CP fcng DRC - bk L DLW turning RF, sd R DLW cont RF turn, cont RF turn cl L to R in CP fcng LOD; fwd R LOD turning RF, sd L LOD cont RF turn, cont RF turn cl R to L in CP fcng DRW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall 1 1 DLW fwd R slt RF HT rise e/o CBM. DLW 1 2 2 DRW sd L DLW 1/4 RF T up Right sway. 3 3 RLOD cl R to L 1/8 RF TH lower Eliminate sway. e/o 3 4 1 RLOD bk L LOD slt RF TH rise e/o CBM with no foot rise. 4 5 2 COH sd R LOD 1/4 RF T up Left sway. 6 3 DLC cl L to R 1/8 RF TH lower Eliminate sway. e/o 6
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall 1 1 DRC bk L DLW slt RF TH rise e/o CBM with no foot rise. 1 2 2 DLC SD R 1/4 RF T up Left sway. DLW 3 3 LOD cl L to R 1/8 RF TH lower Eliminate sway. e/o 3 4 1 LOD fwd R slt RF HT rise e/o CBM. LOD 4 5 2 Wall sd L LOD 1/4 RF T up Right sway. 6 3 DRW cl R to L 1/8 RF TH lower Eliminate sway. e/o 6
WZ - Fig 46 - 99 Natural Turn (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly right face step forward DLW with the right foot, heel leading, and begin to swing the left foot forward under the body while beginning to rise [Step 2.] Swinging the left foot forward under the body and creating a right sway step forward DLW on the left toe in what becomes a side step, turning right face and continuing to rise [Step 3.] Continuing to rise and turn right face, draw the right foot to the left, closing the feet to face RLOD and then eliminating the right sway while lowering to the right heel [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly right face step back LOD with the left foot, toe to heel, beginning to rise in the body only [Step 5.] Swinging the right foot back under the body and creating a left sway step down LOD on the right toe with the toe pointed DLC, turning right face and continuing to rise [Step 6.] Continuing to rise and turn right face, draw the left foot toward the right, closing the feet to face DLC and then eliminating the left sway while lowering to the left heel.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly right face step back DLW with the left foot, toe to heel, beginning to rise in the body only [Step 2.] Swing the right foot back under the body and creating a left sway step side DLW on the right toe with the toe pointed LOD [Step 3.] Continuing to rise and turn right face, draw the left foot toward the right, closing the feet to face LOD and then eliminating the sway while lowering to the left heel [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly right face step forward LOD on the right foot, heel to toe, beginning to swing the left foot forward under the body while beginning to rise [Step 5.] Swinging the left foot forward LOD and creating a right sway step forward LOD on the left toe in what becomes a side step while turning right face and continuing to rise [Step 6.] Continuing to rise and turn right face, draw the right foot toward the left, closing the feet to face DRW, and then eliminating the sway while lowering to the right heel.
GENERAL NOTES
Because the Natural Turn ends with the man facing DLC with his right foot free, thereby eliminating almost all options for the following figure, the complete Natural Turn is rarely danced. The first three steps of the Natural Turn can be followed by any number of figures, including a Hesitation Change if one wants to face DLC with the man's left foot free.
WZ - Fig 46 - 100 International Waltz
Natural Weave 2 measures – 123 123
MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd R strtg RF turn, contng to turn RF sd L, bk R DLC; bk L in BJO, bk R to CP strtg to turn LF, comp 1/4 LF turn sd & fwd L to BJO DLW;
LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk L strtg RF turn, cont to turn RF on L heel & cl R & rise [heel turn], fwd L; fwd R outsd ptr, fwd L to CP strtg to turn LF, comp 1/4 LF trn sd & bk R to BJO;
MAN - Start in CP fcg DLW - End in BJO moving DLW
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall down rise 1 1 DLW fwd R DLW start RF HT CBM EO1 NFR 1/4 RF 2 2 DRW sd L DLW T up sway to right btw 1 & 2 dissolve sway; right 3 3 - bk R DLC nil T up shoulder lead, 4 1 - bk L DLC nil T up CBMP, sway to left momentary Closed 5 2 - bk R DLC start LF T up Position, start CBM sd & fwd L 1/4 LF up, lwr 6 3 DLW TH L shoulder lead DLW btw 5 & 6 EO6
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall down rise 1 1 DRC bk L DLW start RF TH CBM EO1 NFR 1/4 RF heel turn, sway to 2 2 DLC cl R HT rise EO2 btw 1 & 2 left left shoulder lead, 3 3 - fwd L DLC nil T up dissolve sway outside partner, 4 1 - fwd R DLC nil T up CBMP, sway to right 5 2 - fwd L DLC start LF T up CBM sd & bk R 1/4 LF up, lwr 6 3 DRC TH R shoulder lead DLW btw 5 & 6 EO6
WZ - Fig 75 - 1 S#9 2005 Natural Weave (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right-face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel to toe. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn right-face, start the left leg forward but the right-face turn will cause the step to result in a side step towards DLW, on the toe. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe with a right shoulder lead, preparing for the lady to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a LF turn, step back on the right toe to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Continuing to turn left-face, step side and forward towards DLW on the left toe. Lower to heel at end of step.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right-face turn, step back on the left foot, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue to turn right-face on the left heel, close R and start rising at the end of step (heel turn). [Step 3.] Continue rising and, with a left shoulder lead step forward on the left toe, preparing to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 4.] In CBMP step forward on the right toe. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a LF turn, step forward on the left toe in Closed Position. [Step 6.] Continuing to turn left-face, step side and back towards DLW on the left toe. Lower to heel at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
The Natural Weave can start in Banjo Position, in which case the lady will not do the heel turn and take step 2 side and forward. It can also start in Semi-Closed Position when the man will turn square to the lady as step 2 is danced. The lady’s first step will be forward and her second step diagonally forward.
WZ - Fig 75 - 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Open Impetus 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcng RLOD - Back L trng RF, cont trng cl R to L to fc DLC, fwd L to end in SCP DLC;
LADY CP fcng LOD - Fwd R trng RF, cont turn side L, brush R to L stepping side on R to end in SCP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L LOD start RF TH none CBM btw heel trn on L then xfr heel trn - 3/8 RF H trn - Rise 2 2 RLOD & wt to R w/rise to end cl R to L btw 1 & 2 HT EO2 COH fcg DLC up fwd L ptng slt RF L sd leading - end in 3 3 DLC TH lwr DLC bdy trn SCP - bdy fcg LOD EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start RF 1 1 LOD fwd R LOD HT none trn CBM btw 3/8 RF rise 2 2 LOD & sd L T R sway - end fcg DRW btw 1 & 2 EO2 WL 3/8 RF sd R ptng up btw 2 & 3 brush R to L before sd 3 3 DRW COH mvng TH - bdy trns lwr stp - end in SCP DLC less EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM step back on the left foot, toe heel starting a right face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning on the left foot (heel turn) with a left sway and close the right foot to the left completing 3/8 right face turn end rising and with weight on the toe of the right foot. [Step 3.] Step diagonally forward in SCP with left side leading on the toe of the left foot pointing DLC and body facing LOD having turned slightly right face lowering to the heel end of step.
WZ - Fig – 56 - 119 S#7 2003 Open Impetus (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in closed position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM, step forward on the right foot, heel toe, starting a right face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face 3/8 with a right sway, step side around the man on the left foot, toe, rising at the end of the step and brushing the right foot to the left. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face 3/8 with body turning less, step side on the right foot in SCP toe heel with foot pointing toward COH and moving toward DLC.
GENERAL NOTES
LADY Rises at the end of the second step and continues rising into the third step while rotating. Head should remain closed and not open until the man's left side lead on the third step.
WZ - Fig 56 - 120 S#7 2003 International Waltz Open Natural Turn 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN SCP LOD - fwd R LOD in SCP strtg trng RF, trng RF sd & bk L LOD, trng RF bk R LOD R shoulder leading;
LADY SCP RLOD - fwd L LOD in SCP, trng RF fwd R LOD, trng RF fwd L LOD L shoulder leading;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLW fwd R slight HT down, CBMP in SCP LOD RF rise EO1 2 2 DLW sd & 1/4 T up bk L RF LOD btw 1 & 2 3 3 DRW bk R 1/8 TH up, lwr Right shoulder lead LOD RF EO3 btw 2 & 3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L nil HT down, CBMP in SCP LOD up EO1 2 2 DLC fwd R 1/8 T up Turn head left in into LOD RF closed position btw 1 & 2 3 3 LOD fwd L 1/8 TH up, lwr Left shoulder lead LOD RF EO3 btw 2 & 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward LOD on the right foot in CBMP, heel leading. Rise to the toe and begin a right face turn. [Step 2.] Turning the body right face, step side and back, LOD, on the left toe in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Continuing a right face body turn, step back, LOD, on the right toe. Lower to the heel with a WZ - Fig 17 - 39 Open Natural Turn (continued) International Waltz right shoulder lead, preparing to lead the lady to step outside on the next step.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, LOD, in CBMP, heel leading, rising to the toe. [Step 2.] Turning the body right face and the head back to the left, step forward, LOD, on the right toe, in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face body turn, step forward LOD, on the left toe. Lower to the heel, with a left shoulder leading, preparing to step forward, outside the man on the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
In dancing from Semi-Closed Position the man must keep his right side stretched and right elbow up and well extended, giving the lady adequate room to dance.
WZ - Fig 17 - 40 International Waltz
Open Reverse Turn 1 measure - 123
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L strtg LF trn, sd & bk R cont LF turn, bk L LOD to BJO RLOD;
LADY CP - Bk R DLC strtg LF trn, sd & fwd L, fwd R outsd ptr to BJO;
MAN - Start in CP fcg DLC - End backing toward LOD in BJO
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
rise 1 1 DLC fwd L DLC HT CBM EO1 1/4 LF btw 1 & 2 leg begins forward, sd & bk R 2 2 DRC T up turn causes foot to DLC end side and back
1/8 LF up, lwr 3 3 RLOD bk L LOD TH CBMP to BJO btw 2 & 3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
rise 1 1 DRW bk R DLC TH EO1 CBM NFR 1/4 LF
btw 1 & 2 leg begins back, sd & fwd L 2 2 DLW T up turn causes foot to DLC end side and forward
1/8 LF up, lwr 3 3 LOD fwd R LOD TH CBMP TO BJO btw 2 & 3 EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left-face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continue the left-face turn as step side and slightly back on the right toe. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, towards LOD, to Banjo RLOD and lower to heel at end of step.
WZ - Fig 76 - 1 S#9 2005 Open Reverse Turn (continued) International Foxtrot
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action using CBM and rising at the end of the step with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Continue the left-face turn as step side and slightly forward on the left toe. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right toe outside partner, towards LOD, and lower to heel at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
It is important that on the last step the man and the lady’s torsos remain parallel and connected.
WZ - Fig 76 - 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Open Telemark 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP DLC - fwd L slight body trn LF, cont trng LF sd R, cont trng LF sd & fwd L in SCP DLW;
LADY CP backing DLC - bk R slight LF trn, close L to R trng LF on R then chg wt to L (heel turn), cont trng LF sd & fwd R in SCP DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT Rise CBM LF EO1
2 2 DLC sd R 1/4 LF T up Slight sway to L, turn is between 1 & 2
3 3 DRC sd & fwd L 1/2 LF TH up foot pointed DLW and lwr movement is towards EO3 DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DRW bk R slight TH slight CBM NFR LF rise EO1
2 2 DRW cl L to R 3/8 L HT cont slight sway to R rise complete turn on R before changing weight to L
3 3 LOD sd & fwd R slight L TH up lwr foot pointed LOD EO3 movement is towards DLW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, you step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. There is a strong rising action, onto the toe, to cause your partner to close her feet. [Step 2.] The right foot starts forward, however, because you are turning to the left it will end as a side step, on the toe. Maintaining an up position on your toe, continue turning to the left until you can step side toward DLW. [Step 3.] After completing the turn you step side and slightly forward on the left foot, a small step, on the toe lowering into the heel for the next step. WZ - Fig 3 - 7 Open Telemark (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, you step back the right foot, toe heel. There is a strong rising action from the man that will cause your feet to come together. [Step 2.] The left foot will close to the right. The man is turning to the left and you will turn with him. Your weight is still mostly on the right foot. As he changes weight you will transfer your weight to your left foot and rise to the toe. Continue to turn left. The man will finish the turn by indicating a side step. [Step 3.] After completing the turn, you step side and slightly forward on the right foot, a small step, on the toe. Lower into the heel for the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
The man rises at the end of step one and maintains the rise on step two for the rotary action, left face. Step three is to the side with the toe pointing DLW for the man and LOD for the lady. The lady should keep her head closed throughout her heel turn. She should not turn it to the right until she feels the man start to take the side step in SCP. This will allow them to maintain a good SCP. It also will allow the man to decide where the figure should end. A major mistake made by the lady is to open her head on the heel turn and then walk straight forward. Not only has she taken the direction away from the man, she has taken herself out of dance position. You may overturn this figure to nearly DLC, depending upon what is to follow.
WZ - Fig 3 - 8 International Waltz
Outside Spin 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN BJO LOD - trng RF bk L a small step, fwd R LOD turning RF, cont RF turn sd L in CP DLC;
LADY BJO RLOD - fwd R RLOD in BJO turning RF, cl L to R pivoting RF on toes, fwd R in CP;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD bk L a 3/8 RF THT down CBMP in BJO - most of small turn is complete before wt step - foot ends bk but does not move bk 2 2 DRW fwd R cont RF HT down, CBMP in BJO - a small rise step then rise to toe and EO2 complete turn by spinning RF 3 3 COH sd & bk 3/8 RF TH up, L btw 2 lwr & 3, EO3 1/4 RF on 3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD fwd R slight HT down, CBMP in BJO LOD RF rise EO1 2 2 RLOD cl L to R 3/8 RF toes cont Toe Pivot btw 1 to & 2 rise 3 3 DLW fwd R 1/4 RF TH up, btw 2 lwr & 3, EO3 1/8 RF on 3
WZ - Fig 19 - 43 Outside Spin (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Contra Banjo Position facing line of dance. [Step 1] Turning the body right face, step back on the left foot. Close the left toe near to the right heel, leading the lady forward, outside the man in Banjo. [Step 2] With a strong right face body turn, step forward, RLOD, outside the lady, on the right heel, rising to the toe. Most of the turn is on the toe. [Step 3] Continuing the right face turn on the right toe, step side and back on the left toe. Lower to the heel in Closed Position, continuing the turn, like a slip pivot.
LADY Start in Contra Banjo Position facing RLOD. [Step 1] Turning right face, step forward, RLOD, on the right heel, rising to the toe. [Step 2] Continuing the right face turn, close the left foot to the right, pivoting on the toes of both feet. [Step 3] Completing the right face pivot, step forward, between the man's feet, on the right toe. Lower to the heel in Closed Position, continuing the turn, like a slip pivot.
GENERAL NOTES
You can dance the outside spin from various facing directions and with various amounts of turn. We often dance it following an open natural turn with the man backing diagonally wall and line of dance. If we omit the slip pivot, we can under turn the figure. We seem to use the under turned figure most often.
WZ - Fig 19 - 44 International Waltz
Outside Change 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcng DRW - bk L, bk R trng LF, sd & slightly fwd L DLW ready to step in BJO;
LADY CP fcng DLC - fwd R, fwd L trng LF, sd & slightly bk R DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DRW bk L nil TH start NFR to rise EO1
2 2 DRW bk R 1/8 LF T cont CBM to rise
3 3 Wall sd & sltly nil TH up lwr Left foot pointing DLW fwd L EO3 left shoulder leading ready to step outside partner in BJO
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DLC fwd R nil HT start to rise EO1
2 2 DLC fwd L 1/8 L T cont to CBM rise
3 3 COH sd & sltly nil TH up lwr Even though the body bk R EO3 has turned very little the feet have turned 1/4 to the left.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. You will begin to rise on the end of this step. As with most backing steps, ending on the heel, there is no foot rise. [Step 2.] You turn to the left as you step back to the toe of the right foot, continuing to rise. [Step 3.] As you continue the left turn you will step side and slightly forward on the left foot. The body will not turn as far as the foot. The foot will be pointing WZ B Fig 2 - 5 Outside Chance (continued) International Waltz diagonal to DLW, while the body will be facing almost to the wall. This will give you a left shoulder lead and prepare you to step outside partner on the next step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. You will begin to rise on the end of this step. [Step 2.] You turn to the left as you step forward onto the toe of the left foot, continuing to rise. [Step 3.] As you continue the left turn you will step side and slightly back on the right foot. The body will not turn as much as the foot. The foot will be pointing DRC, while the body will be facing almost COH. This will give you a right shoulder lead and make it possible for the man to step outside you on the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure can start with the man facing RLOD. If so, it would still end in the Contra Banjo Position, facing DLW, by turning up to 3/8 left face. There is no sway in the Outside Change but taking a longer 2 count will get a slight suspension for the turn adjustment. When danced from Banjo, this figure is identical with the last 3 steps of the Weave from Promenade.
If this figure is to end in Semi-Closed Position, you must modify the second and third steps so the man allows the lady only a slight turn on step 2. He then leads her forward with a longer step into Semi-Closed Position with some forward poise. The man still has the same 1/4 left face turn. This figure was designed as a change to the Natural Turn after the first 3 steps, therefore the ending in Banjo.
WZ B Fig 2 - 6 International Waltz
Promenade Sway 2 beats - 2, 3.
MAN SCP LOD - ……., fwd & sd L and stretch upper body upwards looking over jnd hnds, -;
LADY SCP LOD - ……, fwd & sd R and stretch upper body upwards looking over jnd hnds, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 2, 3 DLW fwd & sd Nil HF body soften knees before taking
L LOD rise long step w/ leg preceding
(NFR) body. When wgt is xfrd
stretch upper body
upwards, head left
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 2, 3 DLC fwd & sd Nil HF body soften knees before taking
R LOD rise long step w/ leg preceding (NFR) body. When wgt is xfrd
stretch upper body upwards, head right
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Softening the knees slide the left foot forward towards LOD. Continuing to slide the foot forward transfer full weight over the left foot (this will result in a long step heel to flat) and, keeping the left knee soft, stretch the upper body upwards with no foot rise and look over the joined hands.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed position moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Softening the knees slide the right foot forward towards LOD. Continuing to slide the foot forward transfer full weight over the right foot (this will result in a long step heel to flat) and, keeping the right knee soft, stretch the upper body upwards with no foot rise and look over the joined hands.
GENERAL NOTES
The Promenade Sway is a member of a class of figures known as “Picture Figures”. It can be used alone or in combination with the “Oversway” or “Change of Sway”. The line formed in
WZ - Fig 71 - 1 S#8 2004 Promenade Sway (continued) International Waltz the Promenade Sway is a broken high line (body upright, break at waist level). Beat 1 of the measure will often be a thru step in SCP.
WZ - Fig 71 - 2 S#8 2004 International Waltz
Quick Lock-Slow Lock 1 measure - 1&23 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN BJO DWR - bk R DLC with R sd lead/lk LIFR, bk R DLC, lk LIFR;
LADY BJO DLC - fwd L DLC with L sd lead/lk RIBL, fwd L DLC, lk RIBL;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DWR bk R - T start Right shoulder lead begin DLC to to rise. Body facing almost rise RLOD. 2 & DWR lk LIFR - T cont Pull L toe across floor. to rise 3 2 DWR bk R - T cont Maintain Right shoulder DLC to lead. rise 4 3 DWR lk LIFR - TH up, Pull L toe completing lwr gradual rise, then lower. EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L - T start Left shoulder lead begin to DLC to rise. Body facing almost rise LOD. 2 & DLC lk RIBL - T cont Continue gradual rise. to rise 3 2 DLC fwd L - T cont Maintain L shoulder lead. DLC to rise 4 3 DLC lk RIBL - TH up, Complete gradual rise, then lwr lower. EO3
WZ - Fig 28 - 63 Quick Lock-Slow Lock (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Banjo Position with the body facing almost RLOD, with the right shoulder leading. [Step 1.] From the ball of the left foot, with that knee compressed, step back DLC, on the right toe, with a right shoulder lead and beginning a gradual rise. [Step 2.] Using the last half the first beat of the measure, lock the left foot in front of the right by pulling the toe across the floor. [Step 3.] Step back diagonally center and line of dance on the right, remaining on the toes and continuing the body rise. [Step 4.] Completing the rise and maintaining the right shoulder lead, lock the left foot in front on the right on the toe, again pulling the toe across the floor, then lower to the heel.
LADY Start in Banjo Position with the body facing almost LOD. [Step 1.] From the ball of the right foot with the right knee compressed, step forward DLC on the left toe with a left shoulder leading. Begin a gradual body rise. [Step 2.] Using the second half the first beat of the measure, lock the right foot behind the left. Continue the rise. [Step 3.] Step forward left DLC, remaining on the toes and continuing the gradual body rise. [Step 4.] Completing the rise and maintaining a left shoulder lead, lock the right foot behind the left on the toe, then lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
As a matter of styling, the first lock step may be danced quickly, allowing the second lock to be danced more slowly and with a later rise.
WZ - Fig 28 - 64 International Waltz Quick Open Reverse 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN BJO DLC - fwd R in BJO, fwd L DLC trng LF/sd & bk R LOD with R shoulder lead, bk L LOD in BJO;
LADY BJO DRW - bk L in BJO, bk R DLC trng LF/sd & fwd L LOD with L shoulder lead, fwd R LOD in BJO;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction work Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R nil HT NFR CBMP in BJO DLC 2 2 LOD fwd L slight LF HT down, CBM DLC rise EO2 3 & LOD sd & bk 1/4 LF T up Left sway between steps 2 R LOD btw 2 & & 3 3 4 3 COH bk L nil TH up, lwr CBMP in BJO LOD EO4
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction work Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L nil TH NFR CBMP in BJO DLC 2 2 RLOD bk R slight LF TH down, CBM DLC rise EO2 3 & RLOD sd & fwd 1\4 LF T up Left sway between steps 2 L LOD btw 2 & & 3 3 4 3 wall fwd R nil TH up, lwr CBMP in BJO LOD EO4
WZ - Fig 16 - 37 Quick Open Reverse (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start preparing to step in Banjo Position toward DLC. [Step 1.] With a slight left side lead, step forward, outside the lady, on the right foot with a heel lead. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step forward left, DLC, on the left foot, heel leading, turning left face and rising to the left toe. Continuing the left face turn and swaying slightly left, step side and back, LOD, on the right toe. [Step 4.] With a slight right side lead, step back LOD, on the left toe. Lower to the heel and dissolve the sway.
LADY Start in Contra Banjo Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] With a slight right side lead, step back, DLC, on the left foot, toe to heel. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step back on the right foot, toe to heel, turning left face. Continuing the left face turn and swaying slightly right, rise to the right toe and step side and forward LOD, on the left toe. [Step 4.] With a slight left side lead step forward LOD, outside the man on the right toe. Lower to the heel and dissolve the sway.
GENERAL NOTES
You may dance the Quick Open Reverse from Semi-Closed Position with the lady turning to Closed Position between steps 1 & 2. When starting the figure from Semi-Closed Position, we sometimes call it a Quick Reverse Weave.
WZ - Fig 16 - 38 International Waltz Reverse Corte 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcng RLOD - Bk R (heel trn) twd LOD comm a LF trn, comp a 3/8 LF trn on R fcng DLW cl L with no wgt to R, hold maintain pos;
LADY CP fcng LOD - fwd L twd LOD comm. a LF trn, sd R comp a 1/4 LF trn fcng COH, cont trng 1/8 LF cl L to R fcng DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
bk R twd 1 1 RLOD TH nil CBM - heel turn LOD 3/8 LF R sway - cont heel trn H of L on R drw L H to R cl R (heel btw 1 & 2 Rise 2 2 DRC then T then rise on both toes trn) EO2 of both - end fcg DLW - no wgt on L up 3 3 DLW hld pos nil TH of R lwr R sway EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start LF rise 1 1 LOD fwd L HT trn EO1 CBM btw 1/4 LF cont 2 2 LOD & sd R T L sway - end fcg COH btw 1 & 2 rise DLC up 3 3 COH cl L to R 1/8 LF TH lwr L sway - end fcg DRC EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Commencing a left turn CBM, step back on the ball of the right foot lowering to the heel with no rise toward LOD. [Step 2.] Continue turning (heel turn) on the right foot, drawing and closing the left foot to right foot. Rise on both toes with a right sway to complete a 3/8 left turn. [Step 3.] Hold, maintaining position up with a right sway, lowering at the end of step toe heel on right foot.
WZ - Fig – 57 - 121 Reverse Corte (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Commencing a left turn CBM, step forward on the left foot toward LOD, heel toe rising at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continue rising with a left sway turningl/4 left. Step side on. the right foot to end facing COH. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/8 left maintaining a left sway. Close the left foot to the right foot to end facing DRC in Closed Position lowering at the end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure may start in other facing alignments.
MAN The turn between steps 1 and 2 may be 1/4 up to 5/8.
Optional On step 2 turn may be made on ball of right foot with foot kept flat. Footwork - Step 1. Toe Heel Toe; Step 2. Toes both feet; Step 3. Toe Heel (right foot)
LADY The turn between steps 1, 2 and 3 may be 1/4 up to 5/8.
WZ - Fig 57 - 122 International Waltz Reverse Fallaway and Slip Pivot 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 8
MAN CP DLC - fwd L DLC trng LF, sd & bk R DLC/bk L with R sd lead, pivoting LF on L pull R bk past L completing LF pivot on R in CP LOD;
LADY CP DRW - bk R DLC turning LF, sd & bk L DLC/bk R with L sd lead, pivoting LF on R slip L fwd in CP;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT down, CBM. DLC LF rise EO1 2 2 DLC sd & bk 1/4 LF T up Slight left sway between R DLC btw 1 steps 1 & 2 & 2 3 & DRC bk L nil TH up CBMP, begin LF pivot - Do not open left side 4 3 DRC bk R 1/2 LF TH up, Pull R toe on floor bk past lwr L foot EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRW bk R slight TH down, CBM DLC LF up EO1 2 2 DRW sd & bk 1/4 LF T up Slight R sway between L btw 1 steps 1 & 2 & 2 3 & DLW bk R nil T up CBMP, begin LF pivot with head well left 4 3 DLW fwd L 1/2 LF TH up, Keep L in CBMP, then lwr slip L fwd in CP EO3
WZ - Fig 15 - 35 Reverse Fallaway and Slip Pivot (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward, DLC, on the left foot, heel to toe. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, turn left face on the left foot, stepping side and back, on the right toe. Keeping the left side well forward, toward the lady, with the right side leading, step back on the left toe in Fallaway position, beginning a left face pivot. Keep the right toe on the floor and start pulling the right foot back toward the left. Keep the body up, even though the left foot will lower to the floor. [Step 4.] Pull the right foot back, past the left, continuing the pivot on the right toe and then lower to the right heel, facing the next line of direction.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body, left face, step back, DLC, on the right foot, toe to heel. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, turn left face on the right foot stepping side and back. Now, keeping the head well to the left with the right side held forward, toward the man, step back on the right toe. Begin a strong left face pivot on the right toe while holding the left foot forward in front of the body. [Step 4.] Slip the left foot forward, on the toe, completing the pivot, and then lower to the heel in Closed Position.
GENERAL NOTES
The amount of turn will vary, depending on the following figure(s). To execute the figure comfortably and in good dance position, the men must avoid the tendencies to take the left side away from the lady. As the pivot begins, quickly step back on the right foot to begin the pivot.
WZ - Fig 15 - 36 International Waltz
Reverse Fallaway 1 measure - 123
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L start 1/4 LF trn, sd & bk R LOD, bk L LOD to SCP RLOD;
LADY CP DRW - Bk R, sd & bk L LOD, bk R DLC to SCP RLOD;
MAN - Start in CP fcg DLC - End in SCP backing toward LOD
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
rise 1 1 DLC fwd L DLC HT CBM EO1 1/8 LF btw 1 & 2 Right side lead sd & bk R 2 2 DRC T up starting to blend LOD to SCP 1/8 LF btw 2 & 3, up, lwr 3 3 - bk L LOD TH body turns EO3 less
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
rise 1 1 DRW bk R DLC TH EO1 CBM very slt LF NFR btw 1 & 2 Left side lead sd & bk L 2 2 - T up starting to blend LOD to SCP
nil up, lwr 3 3 - bk R LOD TH EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with a heel lead toward DLC starting a left face turn using CBM. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step back and to the side, toward LOD, on the right toe with the right shoulder leading starting to blend to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, well under the body, taking care to keep the left side towards partner, to a tight Semi-Closed Position (Fallaway). WZ - Fig 77 - 1 S#9 2005 Reverse Fallaway (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action using CBM and rising at the end of the step with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step back and side on the left toe with left shoulder lead starting to blend to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe, well under the body, taking care to keep the right side towards partner, to a tight Semi-Closed position (Fallaway).
GENERAL NOTES
Because of the change of position from Closed to Semi-Closed, the total amount of turn for the lady is negligible.
If the Reverse Fallaway is danced from Semi-Closed Position the lady’s turn is more pronounced. In this case the footwork would be as follows:
Reverse Fallaway from Semi-Closed Position
Man - Start in SCP DLC. Thru R, fwd L turning 1/8 LF, sd & bk R to SCP RLOD; Lady – Start in SCP DLC. Thru L strtg LF turn, fwd R ending sd & bk trng 1/4 LF, sd & bk L to SCP RLOD;
WZ - Fig 77 - 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Reverse Turn 2 measures - 123 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L DLC trng LF, cont trng 1/4 sd R DLC, cont trng 1/8 cl L to R fcng RLOD; bk R RLOD trng LF, cont trng sd L twd LOD ft ptng DLW, cl R to L comp a 3/8 trn end fcng DLW;
LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk R DLC trng LF, cont trng sd L twd LOD ft ptng DLC, cl R to L comp a 3/8 trn fcng LOD; fwd. L LOD trng LF, cont trng 1/4 sd R LOD, cont trng 1/8 cl R to L end fcng DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L DLC 1/4 LF HT rise EO1 CBM btw 1 & 2 L sway 2 2 DLC sd R DLC T cont to rise end fcng DRC 1/8 RF L sway, strgtn BTW 2 & cont to rise while lwrng 3 3 DRC cl L to R 3 TH lwr EO 3 end fcng RLOD 3/8 LF ft rise EO 4 4 1 RLOD bk R LOD trn btw TH NFR CBM sd L LOD stps 4 & R sway 5 2 RLOD ptng DLW 5 bdy T cont to rise end fcng WALL trns less R sway, strgtng on stp 6 bdy comp cont to rise while lwrng 6 3 WALL cl R to L trn TH lwr EO 6 end fcng DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 3/8 LF ft rise EO1 1 1 DRW bk R DLC trn btw TH NFR CBM sd L LOD stps 1 & cont to 2 2 DRW ptng DLW 2 bdy T rise R sway trns less on stp 3 cont to R sway strgtn bdy comp rise lwr while lwrng end 3 3 DLW cl R to L trn TH EO 3 fcng LOD strt to rise 4 1 LOD fwd L LOD HT EO 4 CBM 1/4 LF cont to L sway 5 2 LOD sd R LOD btw 4 & 5 T rise end fcng COH L sway cont to 1/8 LF rise lwr strgtng while lwrng 6 3 COH cl R to L btw 5 & 6 TH EO 6 end fcng DRC WZ – Fig 47 - 101 Reverse Turn (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly left face step forward DLC in CBM with the left foot, heel leading and then rising to the toe bringing the right foot forward under the body. [Step 2.] Turn left 1/4 between steps I and 2 continuing to rise and swing the right foot forward under the body to create a left sway as the right toe is placed DLC to become a side step to face DRC. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn drawing the left foot to the right while maintaining the left away and continuing to rise. The left foot is closed to the right on the toes as a 1/8 left turn is completed between steps 2 and 3 to face RLOD. At the end of the step lower to the left heel straightening body. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly left face step back LOD in CBM with the right foot, toe to heel, beginning a body rise while leading the lady to move forward. [Step 5.] Swinging the left foot back LOD turning left face between steps 4 and 5 creating a right sway, step side toward LOD a 3/8 foot turn with left toe pointing DLW with body turning less and continuing to rise. [Step6.] Continue turning l/8 between steps 5 and 6 maintaining the right sway and continue rising as the right toe is drawn toward and then closed to the left with body completing the turn to face DLW. At the end of the step lower to the right heel and straighten body.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly left face step back DLC in CBM with the right foot, toe to heel, beginning a body rise. [Step 2.] Turning left face 3/8 between steps I and 2 continue to rise and step side left with toe pointing LOD and body turning less. A right sway is created by the swinging movement of the step. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/8 between steps 5 and 6 maintaining the right sway and continue rising as the right toe is drawn toward and then closed to the left with body completing the turn to face DLW. At the end of the step lower to the right heel and straighten body. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly left face step forward LOD in CBM with the left foot, heel leading, and then rise to the toe while beginning to swing the right foot forward under the body. [Step 5.] Turn left 1/4 between steps 4 and 5 continuing to rise and swing the right foot forward under the body to create a left sway as the right toe is placed DLC to become a side step. [Step 6.] Continue . rising and turning left 1/8,between steps Sand 6 maintaining a left sway. The left toe is drawn toward and the closed to the right facing DRC. At the end of the step lower to the left heel straightening the body.
GENERAL NOTES
The more the movement is forward and backward as opposed to sideways on the second and fifth steps of the turn, the more efficient the movement is, enabling the dancer to increase the amount of movement, if desired.
WZ – Fig 47 - 102 International Waltz Right Lunge Roll And Slip 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
Man Start in CP DLW - Fwd & sd R into a relaxed R knee looking at ptr, roll body RF then LF as rec L, cont LF trn as slip R bk past L ft to CP DLC;
Lady Start in CP DRC - Sd & bk L on toe into a relaxed L knee looking well to L, roll body RF then LF as rec R, cont LF trn as slip L fwd past R ft to CP DRW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/R sd ldng lower fwd & sd R IE B into L knee before 1 1 DLW nil down DLW then F step. Start body roll EO1. roll body up to 3/8 slt up continuous body trn 2 2 - rec L BF RF & bk EO2 from EO1 to EO2 LF DLC pull toe of R in an arc 3 3 bk R DRW 1/4 LF BF - EO3 toward L then back
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/L sd ldng lwr into R knee before step. sd & bk L IE T Transfer weight onto L 1 1 DRC nil down DLW then F toe with relaxed L knee. Start body roll EO1. roll body up to 3/8 continuous body trn 2 2 - rec R B slt up RF & bk from EO1 to EO2 LF DRW pull toe of L in an arc 3 3 fwd L DRW 1/4 LF BF - EO3 toward R then fwd
WZ - Fig 62 - 131 S#6 2002 Right Lunge Roll And Slip (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Lower into the left knee and step forward and side on ball of right foot slightly between lady's feet with right shoulder lead, lower to flat foot and relax right knee keeping left foot in place with straight leg and looking at partner. As soon as weight is transferred to the right foot start RF body roll. [Step 2.] Continue rolling body up to 3/8 RF and change to LF roll as recover to the left foot, pulling the right foot toward the left foot. [Step 3.] Continue to turn the body LF slipping the right foot past the left and step back on right foot to end facing DLC.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Lower into the right knee as step side and back on the left toe and relax left knee looking well to left. As soon as weight is transferred increase back poise from the waist and start rolling body RF. [Step 2.] Continue rolling body RF up to 3/8 and change to LF roll as recover to the right foot, pulling the left toe toward the right foot. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn the body LF slipping the left foot past the right and step forward on left foot toward DRW.
GENERAL NOTES
The body roll is a rotation of the bodies around an imaginary line which extends from a point on the floor between the man’s left and lady’s right foot and extends between their heads upward and outward toward DLW.
The right face body roll, started at the end of step 1, is continued through the first half of step 2, then reversed during the last half to a left face body roll which then merges into left face turn of the figure at the end of step 2 with the turn completed by the end of step 3.
The amount of turn of the figure on step 3 may be as little as 1/8 or as much as 3/8, 1/4 being typical.
WZ - Fig 62 - 132 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Right Turning Lock to SCP 1 measure - 1&23 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DRC - bk R LOD right shoulder leading/lk LIFR, trng RF sd & fwd R LOD, trng lady to SCP sd & fwd L DLC;
LADY CP DLC - fwd L LOD left shoulder leading/lk RIBL, trng RF sd & bk L LOD, trng to SCP sd & fwd R DLC;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DRC bk R 1/8 T begin Turn to right shoulder LOD btw to rise leading before taking step. prior fig & 1 2 & RLOD LK - T cont to Begin right face turn after LIFR rise locking. 3 2 RLOD sd & 3/8 RF T cont to The turn is made while wt fwd R btw 2 rise is on the L. Step between LOD & 3 lady's feet. 4 3 DLC sd & 1/8 RF TH up, lwr Turn lady to SCP then fwd L EO3 take the step. DLC
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L 1/8 RF T begin Turn to left shoulder LOD btw to rise leading before taking step. prior fig & 1 2 & LOD lk - T cont to RIBL rise 3 2 LOD sd & 3/8 RF T cont to The turn is on the R foot. bk L btw 2 rise Step well past man. LOD & 3 4 3 DRC sd & 3/8 RF TH up, lwr Turn to SCP on L foot, fwd R btw 3 EO3 brushing right to left. DLC & 4
WZ - Fig 30 - 67 Right Turning Lock to SCP (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DRC (usually following a pivot or natural spin turn). [Step 1.] Turning to a right shoulder lead, step back LOD on the right toe. [Step 2.] Lock the left in front of the right on the toe, using the second half the first beat in the measure. As you take weight, on the left toe, begin to turn right face. [Step 3.] Turning right face on the left toe, allow the lady to move past you while keeping square to her. As she passes step side and forward, LOD, on the right toe, between her feet. [Step 4.] Turning the lady to Semi-Closed Position, step side and forward DLC on the left toe and then lower to the heel.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Turning to a left shoulder lead, step forward, LOD, on the left toe. [Step 2.] Using the last half the first beat of the measure, lock your right foot behind the left, on the toe. [Step 3.] Turning right face on the right toe, step down LOD, past the man, on the left foot. The step begins side and forward, however; the body turn causes the step to become side and back and is on the toe. [Step 4.] Continuing the right face body turn, turn the head into semi-closed position. Brush the right foot to the left and then step side and forward DLC on the right toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
By locking before he turns and allowing the lady the opportunity to move past him before he takes his third step, the man enables the couple to remain in good dance position and to complete the figure in the proper facing alignment. The figure preceding the turning lock is completed by lowering with the compression of the supporting knee without lowering to the heel, therefore; the lady does not begin the turning lock with a heel lead.
WZ - Fig 30 - 68 International Waltz Ripple Chasse 1 measure – 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
Man Start in SCP DLW - Fwd R initiating R sway, sd & fwd L w/R sway/cl R maintain sway, sd & fwd L dissolve sway; Lady Start in SCP DLW – Fwd L initiating L sway, sd & fwd R w/L sway/cl L maintain sway, sd & fwd R dissolve sway;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start 1 1 Wall fwd R DLW nil HT rise start R sway EO1 sd & fwd L cont 2 2 - - T R sway DLW rise cont 3 & - cl R - T - rise sd & fwd L Up lwr 4 3 - - TH dissolve sway DLW EO4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start 1 1 LOD fwd L DLW nil HT rise start L sway EO1 sd & fwd R cont 2 2 COH - T L sway DLW rise cont 3 & - cl L - T - rise sd & fwd R up lwr 4 3 - - TH dissolve sway DLW EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, DLW, on the right foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe and starting a slight right sway. [Steps 2. & 3.] In syncopated timing, 2 &, step side and forward, DLW, on the left toe, increasing the rise and the sway. Close the right foot on the toe, maintaining the sway. [Step 4.] Step forward, DLW, on the left toe straightening body, then lower to the heel.
WZ - Fig – 66 - 139 S#6 2002 Ripple Chasse (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Semi-Closed DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, DLW, on the left foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe and starting a slight left sway. [Step 2. & 3.] In syncopated timing, 2 &, step side and forward, DLW, on the right toe, increasing the rise and the sway. Close the left foot on the toe, maintaining the sway. [Step 4.] Step forward, DLW, on the right toe straightening body, then lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
Option: The head may follow the direction of the sway.
WZ - Fig – 66 - 140 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Rising Lock 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP RLOD - bk R LOD trng LF, sd & fwd L LOD, rising on L lk RIBL in CP LOD;
LADY CP LOD - fwd L LOD trng LF, sd & bk R LOD, rising on R lk LIFR;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 RLOD bk R slight THT NFR CBM. Delay turn on LOD LF right foot. 2 2 DRW sd & fwd 3/8 LF T rise Begin late rise. R sway L LOD btw 1 & EO2 between 1 & 2. 2 3 3 DLW lk RIBL 1/8 LF TH up, lwr Cont to rise while EO3 locking, then lower.
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 LOD fwd L slight HT rise CBM with little rise. LF EO1 2 2 DLC sd & bk 3/8 LF T cont Rt foot moves fwd with R LOD btw 1 & rise late turn. L sway 2 between 1 & 2. 3 3 RLOD lk LIFR 1/8 LF TH up, lwr Cont rise & body turn EO3 while locking.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face, step back LOD on the right foot, toe, heel, and then toe, turning left face. Keep the right leg relaxed while remaining square to the lady. Lead her to dance past you, down LOD. [Step 2.] Remaining square to the lady, continue the left face turn while stepping side and forward, LOD, on the left toe with a slight right sway, beginning a late body rise. [Step 3.] While completing the body turn to face line of dance and rising on the left toe in closed position, lock the right foot behind the left on the toe. After taking weight, you lower to the right heel to begin the next figure.
WZ - Fig 29 - 65 Rising Lock (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body slightly left face step forward line of dance on the left foot with a heel lead, rising to the toe, with little body rise. [Step 2.] Swinging the right foot forward under the body, step forward, LOD, past the man, with a long step. The step is on the toe and, as the body turns left face, becomes a side and back step. There is a slight left sway with body rise, beginning once you take weight on the right foot. [Step 3.] While continuing the left face body turn and rising on the right toe, lock the left toe in front on the right foot. After taking weight, you lower to the heel in closed position to begin the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
The man must spend enough time on the first step while keeping square to the lady, as he turns, to enable the lady to move past him down LOD, to produce the desired amount of turn.
WZ - Fig 29 - 66 International Waltz
Ronde and Slip 1 measure - 123
MAN Start in CP DLW - Lwr into R knee & ronde L ft in wide CCW circ, XLIB, lead W to CP rise on L & pull R bk twd DRW to end CP DLC;
LADY Start in CP DRC - Lwr into L knee & ronde R ft in wide CW circ, XRIB, rise & swvl LF on R ft keeping L leg in front to end CP DRW;
MAN - Start in CP fcg DLW - End in CP fcg DLC Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall ronde L leg IE w/o lwr on supporting - 1 DLW nil lwr CCW weight leg - ronde L foot XLIB bkg low, rise 1 2 - 1/4 LF T isolated lower body RLOD EO2 btw 2 & 3 up, lwr 2 3 DLC bk R DRW TH Closed position EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall ronde R leg IE no lwr on supporting - 1 DRC nil lwr CW weight leg - ronde R foot XRIB bkg low, rise 1 2 - 1/4 LF T isolated lower body DRW EO2 btw 2 &3 slip L fwd up, lwr 2 3 DRW TH Closed position DRW EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Count 1.] Lower into the right knee swinging the left leg outward from the hip and describing a wide counter-clockwise circle with the inside edge of foot skimming the floor to end well under the body and behind the right foot. [Step 1.] Take weight on the left foot and start to rise while turning the body left face. [Step 2.] As the rise on the left foot is completed pull the right foot back in an arc past the left foot and step back towards DRW simultaneously turning the lady to Closed Position - then lower onto the foot.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Count 1.] Lower into the left knee swinging the right leg outward from the hip and describing a wide clockwise circle with the inside edge of foot skimming the floor to end well under the body and behind the left foot. The
WZ – Fig 81 – 1 S#9 2005 Ronde and Slip (continued) International Waltz head may stay closed. [Step 1.] Take weight on the right foot and start to rise while turning the body left face. [Step 2.] As the rise on the right foot is completed swivel left face keeping the left leg in front and step forward on the left foot to Closed Position.
GENERAL NOTES
Although the move of the free leg in an arc will cause the hip to open slightly away from partner care must be taken to isolate the movement to the lower part of the body while keeping the upper half towards partner.
WZ – Fig 81 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz
Rudolph Ronde & Slip Pivot 1 measure – 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DLW - Fwd R DLW on relaxed R leg rotating hips RF, rec L, pivoting LF on L pull R bk past L in CP DC;
LADY CP DRC - Bk L DLW with a small step beginning a CW ronde with the R keeping the R toe down & turning head R, complete ronde stepping bk R under body, pivoting LF on R slip L fwd in CP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Foot Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn work
1 1 DLW fwd R RF HF down Rotate hips RF to lead ronde. DLW Head L. 2 2 Wall bk L DRC - TH NFR Keep L side forward, toward lady. 3 3 Wall bk R 3/8 LF TH lwr e/o Pivot LF on L, pull R back DRW 3 past L.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Foot Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn work
1 1 DRC bk L RF TF down Small step, begin CW ronde DLW with R from hip, turn head R. 2 2 COH bk R Wall - T NFR Keep R side closed, toward man. 3 3 COH fwd L 3/8 LF TH lower Pivot LF on R, slip L forward DWR e/o 3 in CP, head L.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Keep the legs flexed and step forward DLW with the right foot, heel to flat of the foot, rotating the body right face. Keep the left side forward, toward the lady, to lead the lady to ronde. [Step 2.] Keep the right leg flexed and the left side forward as the lady completes the ronde. Allow the left foot to draw forward, toward the right foot, and then transfer the weight back to the left toe in closed position. [Step 3.] Pivoting left face on the left foot and keeping the body up as the left foot lowers to the heel. Pull the right toe back past the left foot and pivot on the right foot, lowering to the heel.
WZ - Fig 34 - 75 S#6 2002 Rudolph Ronde and Slip Pivot (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] With the legs flexed step back DLW with the left foot, taking a small step, toe to the flat foot. Taking weight on the left foot, begin a clockwise ronde with the right foot. Turn the head to the right and keep the right toe pointed down. Execute the ronde from the hip while keeping the right hip forward, toward the man. [Step 2.] Completing the ronde, place the right toe behind the left foot. Transfer weight to the right foot. [Step 3.] Pivot left face on the right foot while holding the left foot forward, in front of the body. Slip the left foot forward on the toe. Lower to the heel as the pivot is completed in closed position.
GENERAL NOTES
The Rudolph, as with other Rondés, may be danced as either a floor or an Aerial Rondé, according to one's choice. Rotating the body through the man's right leg and hips allows the partners to stay as square to each other as possible. This will help the man to avoid leading with his right hip. The Rondé is normally given more than the one beat of music, with the recovery and Slip Pivot danced more quickly in compensation.
WZ - Fig 34 - 76 S#6 2002 International Waltz Rumba Cross 1 measure – 1&23 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP LOD - Fwd L LOD with left sd lead/XRIB of L pvtng RF, sd & sltly bk L cont. trn, sd R;
LADY CP RLOD - Bk R LOD strt RF trn/XLIF of R pvtng RF, sd & fwd R sml stp cont trn, sd L;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall slight slight 1 1 LOD fwd L LOD RF HT up Left side lead with L sway. near 1/4 2 & DLW XRIB of L RF T up Pivot on R, lose sway. btw WL 5/8 3 2 & DRW sd & slt bk L RF THT up Pivot action. near DLC cont trn on L 1/8 lwr 4 3 sd & fwd R RF TH e/o 3 Slight L sway.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall slight slight Right side lead with slight R 1 1 RLOD bk R LOD RF TH up sway. near 1/4 Pivot on L after crossing in 2 & DRC XLIF of R RF T up front, head left, no sway. btw COH 5/8 3 2 & DLC sd & fwd R RF TH up Uncross feet. near cont trn on R 1/8 lwr 4 3 DRW sd & bk L RF TH e/o 3 Slight R sway.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD with slight left sway. [Step 1.] Soften the right knee and swing the body forward on the left heel using the ball of right to place the left while keeping the upper part of the body well forward and shaping to the right. [Step 2.] Cross the right foot behind the left after foot rise and untwisting approximately 1/4 right face, now at full body height. [Step 3.] Lower to the right heel while stepping side and slightly back on left, using a pivoting action to turn approximately 5/8 right face with most of the turn coming after placement of the left foot. [Step 4.] Continue right face turn on the left foot to face DLC with slight left sway, lose sway as step side and slightly forward on the right LOD, small step, with right side lead.
WZ – Fig 35 - 77 S#5 2001 Rumba Cross (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD with a slight right sway. [Step 1.] Step back on the right toe, nearly as long as the man’s stride, with a little body rise. [Step 2.] Keeping a closed head, cross the left foot in front of the right while turning approximately 1/4 right face. [Step 3.] Uncross the feet with a pivoting action and step diagonally forward on the right foot between the man’s feet. [Step 4.] Continue the turn on the ball of the right foot, while leaving the left foot in place, to step side and slightly back on the left foot, small step, keep the head well to the left.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure can also commence in a compact SCP and also end in this position. If this option is used, the lady steps side on her right foot while pointing to DLC to end the figure.
Most descriptions of the Rumba Cross call for a little right sway on step 2, however, advanced dancers usually opt for no sway.
To reduce the sway somewhat, it is advised to treat the action between steps 2 and 3 much like a Turning Lock.
WZ – Fig 35 - 78 S#5 2001 International Waltz
Running Open Natural Turn 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN SCP DLC - Fwd R DLC trng RF, sd & bk L DLC/bk R DLC w/R sd lead, bk L DLC w/R sd lead;
LADY SCP DLC - Fwd L DLC, fwd R DLC trng RF w/head L in CP/fwd L DLC w/L sd lead, fwd R DLC o/s M w/L sd lead;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R slight HT up e/o CBMP DLC RF 1 2 2 Wall sd & 1/4 RF T up bk L DLC 3 & DRW bk R 1/8 RF T up Right side lead. DLC 4 3 RLOD bk L 1/8 RF TH lwr e/o CBMP DLC 3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DRC fwd L - HT up e/o CBMP DLC 1 2 2 COH fwd R 1/8 RF T up Turn head left in closed DLC position. 3 & DLC fwd L 1/8 RF T up DLC 4 3 LOD fwd R 1/8 RF TH lwr e/o CBMP DLC 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] With the left side leading, step forward toward DLC on the right heel, rising to the toe and beginning a right face turn. [Steps 2 and 3] Turning right face with syncopated timing, 2 &, step to the side and back DLC on the left toe into Closed Position. Continue the right face turn and step back DLC on
WZ - Fig 37 - 81 Running Open Natural Turn (continued) International Waltz the right toe. [Step 4.] Completing the body turn and leading the lady to step forward in banjo, step back DLC on the left toe, lowering to the heel.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] With the right side leading, step forward toward DLC on the left heel, rising to the toe. [Steps 2 and 3] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step forward toward DLC on the right toe. Turn the body right face and the head to the left into Closed Position, and then step forward on the left toe. [Step 4.] With a slight left side lead, step forward toward DLC outside the man on the right toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
When dancing the figure from Semi-Closed Position the man must keep his right side stretched and his right elbow up and extended to allow the lady adequate space to dance.
WZ - Fig 37 - 82 International Waltz
Running Spin 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP RLOD - bk L LOD pivoting RF, fwd R LOD cont RF trn/sd & bk L DLC, bk R DLC with R side lead;
LADY CP LOD - fwd R LOD pivoting RF, bk L LOD cont RF trn/sd & fwd R DLC, fwd L DLC with L side lead;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L 1/2 TH NFR CBM, pivoting. LOD RF 2 2 LOD fwd R 1/4 HT up on 2 CBM, accelerate turn on R LOD RF foot. 3 & Wall sd & 1/8 T up Small step. bk L RF DLC 4 3 DRW bk R - TH lower Right side lead, almost facing DLC e/o 3 RLOD.
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R 1/2 HT NFR CBM, pivoting. LOD RF 2 2 RLOD bk L 1/4 THT up on 2 CBM, accelerate rate of LOD RF rotation. 3 & COH sd & 1/8 T up fwd R RF DLC 4 3 DLC fwd L - TH lower L side lead, almost facing DLC e/o 3 LOD.
WZ - Fig 24 - 55 Running Spin (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step back, LOD, on the left foot, toe to heel, pivoting right face to LOD. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step forward, LOD, with a right heel lead, rising to the toe and accelerating the body rotation to face approximately the wall. Then step side and back DLC with a small step on the left toe, continuing to turn right face. [Step 4.] With a right shoulder leading, facing almost RLOD, step back DLC on the right toe, lowering to the heel and preparing to lead the lady to step forward, outside partner in Banjo, to dance the next figure.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step forward down LOD on the right foot, heel lead, pivoting right face. [Steps 2 & 3.] With syncopated timing, 2 &, step back, LOD, on the left foot, toe to heel, accelerating the right face turn. Then, rising to the left toe, step side and forward, DLC, on the right toe, continuing the right face turn. [Step 4.] With a left shoulder leading, facing almost LOD, step forward DLC on the left toe, lowering to the heel and preparing to step forward, outside the man.
GENERAL NOTES
Accelerating the rate of body rotation on steps 2 & 3 gives the figure a very light feeling besides allowing ample time to dance the pivot on count one.
WZ - Fig 24 - 56 International Waltz
Same Foot Lunge 1 measure - 123
MAN MOD SCP COH - sd R LOD partial wt, take full wt on R with a relaxed knee and looking to right and left side stretched, hold;
LADY MOD SCP WALL - XRIB of L partial wt well under body with head L shaping to L, take full wt on R stretching and looking more to the left, hold;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 COH sd R - IE lwr Right side stretched, right LOD on L leg outside lady's L, partial wt. 2 2 COH full wt to - - down Relax right knee and R stretch the left side as you take wt and look further right. 3 3 COH hold - - down maintain the position.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 Wall XRIB of - B lwr Step under body partial wt, L LOD on L stretching up & out to left with head L. 2 2 Wall full wt - Flat down Stretch your right side and on R look further left and stay up to the man. 3 3 Wall hold - - down
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in modified Semi-Closed Position facing COH with the feet together and weight on the left foot. [Step 1.] Lowering on the left foot, slide the right foot to the side, LOD, on the inside edge of the foot, partial weight. The body will tilt to the left slightly, however, do not cave the left side in or you will dump the lady. [Step 2.] Take full weight on the right foot with a relaxed knee. Stretch your left side and look to the right. Your upper right arm must remain parallel to the floor to help support the lady. [Step 3.] Hold your position.
WZ - Fig 32 - 1 Same Foot Lunge (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in modified Semi-Closed Position facing the wall with the right side slightly open and feet together, with the weight on the left foot. [Step 1.] Compressing the left knee, cross the right leg behind the left, moving it down LOD on the toe of the foot with very little weight. Your head remains in semi-closed position. [Step 2] As the man moves onto his right, you transfer full weight onto your right foot and begin to shape to the left. Begin to turn your head to the left and stretch your right side. You must keep your body up to your partners'. [Step 3.] Hold your position.
GENERAL NOTES
In preparing to dance the same foot lunge, the lady's left leg is inside the man's right leg with her outer left thigh against his inner right thigh. This has the dancers slightly out of dance position. You will maintain this position until the completion of the figure. The Same Foot Lunge can be danced from various facing directions and with various timing and styling. A common variation on the figure is to change the sway, quickly, on step three. The man turns his hips slightly to the right and his head to the left to accomplish this. This brings his body square over his right leg and allows the lady to look to the right as In Semi-Closed Position. If the lady has trouble maintain body contact with her right foot flat, she may keep her heel off the floor as she would in a Contra Check.
WZ - Fig 32 - 2 International Waltz
Spin And Twist 2 measures - 123 1&23 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP RLOD - bk L LOD pivoting RF, fwd R LOD cont RF pivot, sd L Wall; XRIB of L beginning RF turn on ball of R & heel of L/cont RF turn, complete turn facing DLW with wt on R, rising on R step bk L DRC;
LADY CP LOD - fwd R LOD pivoting RF, bk L LOD cont RF pivot, cl R to L; fwd CW around M L/R, L with L sd lead, rising on L step fwd R DRC;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L 1/2 RF THT NFR CBM pivoting RF. LOD btw 1 & 2 2 2 LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HT up on CBM, strong RF pivot well LOD btw 2 2 around lady. & 3 3 3 RLOD sd L 1/8 RF B/F down Slight R sway between steps Wall btw 3 2 & 3. & 4 4 4 DRC XRIB of 1/8 RF Ball down Begin RF twist turn on ball L of R, L heel. 5 & COH - 1/4 RF - down Cont turn with slight R sway on 4 & 5. 6 5 LOD - 1/4 RF T up Correct sway, transfer wt to EO5 R, rising. 7 6 wall bk L 1/8 RF TH lower Hover, allowing lady to DRC btw 6 EO6 brush. & 7
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HT NFR CBM, pivoting RF. LOD btw 1 & 2 2 2 RLOD bk L 1/2 RF THT NFR CBM. LOD btw 2 & 3 3 3 LOD cl R to L 1/8 RF Heel down
WZ - Fig 26 - 59 Spin & Twist (continued) International Waltz
btw 3 Turn & 4 4 4 DLW fwd L 1/8 RF B down L side lead. LOD 5 & wall fwd R 1/4 RF B down Wall 6 5 RLOD fwd L 1/4 RF T up Rise to L toe to begin hover. RLOD EO5 7 6 COH fwd R - TH lower Brush R to L before DLC EO6 stepping forward R.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step back, LOD, on the left foot, toe to heel, pivoting right face to LOD. [Step 2.] Step forward LOD with a right heel lead, turning right, with a slight right sway. Complete the turn facing RLOD. [Step 3.] Step side toward the wall on the left foot, ball/ flat, with a strong left side, leading the lady to close her feet. [Steps 4 & 5.] Crossing your right foot behind the left and dissolving the sway, begin a right face turn, mainly on the balls of both feet, with the feet flat, on steps 4 and 5. [Step 6.] Continue the right face turn to DLW, transferring the weight to the right foot and rising to the toe. [Step 7.] Hovering and turning on the right toe, step back DLC on the left toe, lowering to the heel.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face, step forward, LOD, with a right heel lead, and pivot to face RLOD. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face pivot, step back left, toe to heel, down LOD. [Step 3.] Facing line of dance, close the right foot to the left. [Steps 4 & 5.] Keeping the legs relaxed, step forward, moving clockwise, around the man on the balls of the feet, left, right, in syncopated timing of 4 &, with a left side lead and the head well to the left. [Step 6.] Continue forward around the man on the ball of the left foot, and then, square to the man facing DRW, rise to the left toe. [Step 7.] Hovering and turning on the left toe and brushing the right foot to the left, step forward on the right toe, DLC, and then lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
Bringing the left side strongly around the lady with a slight sway between steps 2 & 3 helps lead the lady to close her feet instead of stepping forward between the man's feet. The man should try to twist very quickly between steps 4 and 5 and get a hover effect between 6 and 7. He must not bend at the knees and "sit" on the twist. The twist turn is made mostly on the ball of the left foot to provide a post for the lady to run around. The twist turn can be under turned to take a different exiting direction. It can also be completed in the Semi-Closed Position by turning the lady into Semi-Closed between steps 6 & 7.
WZ - Fig 26 - 60 International Waltz Spin Turn 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP facing RLOD - bk L pivoting RF, trng RF fwd R, sd & slightly bk L;
LADY CP facing LOD - fwd R pivoting RF, trng RF bk & slightly sd L, brush R to L then sd & slightly fwd;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 RLOD bk L 1/2 RF THT down strong CBM and pivoting action with right foot in CBMP
2 2 LOD fwd R 1/4 RF HT down rise on EO2
3 3 wall sd & sltly 1/8 RF TH up lwr a small step bk L EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HT down strong CBM and pivoting action with the left foot in CBMP
2 2 RLOD bk L 1/4 RF T down take wt on soft knee rise on then rise with the man, EO2 brushing R to L
3 3 COH sd & sltly 1/8 RF TH up lwr fwd R EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, step back on the left foot with a right face pivoting action. The right foot remains in a forward position in CBMP. [Step 2.] Still down from the 1/2 pivot, step forward on the right foot, heel leading then rising to the toe. Spin to the right. [Step 3.] Continuing the right faced spin, step side and slightly back, a small step, on the left foot. This is a "collecting" step, on the toe then lowering to the heel, for the next step.
WZ - Fig 5 - 15 Spin Turn (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing LOD of dance. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, step forward on the right foot with a right face pivoting action. The left foot remains back in CBMP. [Step 2.] Still down from the 1/2 pivot, step back on the left foot, on the toe with a soft knee. Rising with the man, spin to the right. Allow the right foot to brush to the left foot. [Step 3.] Continuing the right faced spin, step side and slightly forward, a small step, on the right foot. This is a "collecting" step, on the toe then lowering to the heel, for the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
The Spin Turn is structurally an interrupted pivot so you use some off the basic rules for the pivoting action. Although the first step is back for the man, there is a strong body rotation (CBM) right face before taking the step. The left foot might start moving slightly forward and allow the turning action to cause it to finish moving back. This turning action clears a path for the lady's forward step. The turn, though described as so many eighths of a revolution per step, is continuous with the greatest amount completed in the first beat. Spread the remainder across the final two beats. The rise in the figure is unusual in that the man and lady rise late and at slightly different times. She rises later than normal by taking step 2 on a very soft knee and awaits the man's rise. He rises later (at the end of count two) because his initial forward step on a pivot is a heel lead. For the man in a spin turn that happens on step two. Take care not to "pop up" but to make the rise gradual through the remaining time. A result of the delayed rise is that the lady's free right foot will move toward her supporting foot - a brushing action. The rise with absence of sway causes this brush. The man should be careful to "post" the lady (dance to keep the lady vertical over her supporting left foot) by rising upward to her. Eagerness to take the third step is usually a common problem that pulls the lady off the "post" position. Dance the third step up on the toe and be quite short, lowering at the end of the third count but only as the weight comes over the foot. Taking step three with much support through the feet and ankles to control the lowering is very important.
The figure is as described in most of the ballroom technical manuals. As described, it is "overturned" according to most Round Dance choreography. The Round Dance norm is to exit backing to diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall. To exit the figure in this manner, you under turn the pivot on step 1, also the spinning action on steps 2 and 3. Greater amounts of turn are possible - up to 1 and 1/8 - but the action becomes more pivot- like. This reduces the rise on steps 2 and 3 and as a result the lady's "brush" action almost disappears.
WZ - Fig 5 - 16 International Waltz
Split Ronde 1 measure – 123 (12&3)
MAN Start in CP LOD - Lwr into R knee ronde L ft in wide CCW circ, XLIB trng LF, bk R to end CP DRW;
LADY Start in CP RLOD (See General Notes) - Lwr into R knee ronde L in wide CCW circ, XLIB trng LF, small sd R cont trn/slip fwd L to CP DLC;
MAN - Start in CP fcg LOD - End in CP fcg DRW Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall lwr on supporting - 1 LOD ronde L nil IE lwr leg - ronde L foot
low, rise retain CP 1 2 COH XLIB T 3/8 to EO2 throughout 5/8 LF up, lwr 2 3 DRW bk R DLC TH Slip action EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall in pl R, lwr on supporting 1 1 RLOD nil IE lwr ronde L leg - ronde L foot low, rise retain CP 2 2 WALL XLIB T EO2 throughout 3/8 to 3 & LOD sd R RLOD T up 5/8 LF up, lwr 4 3 DLC XLIF DLC TH Slip action EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position LOD. [Count 1.] Lower into the right knee and swing the left foot outward and forward, from the hip, to describe a wide counter-clockwise circle, skimming the floor with the inside edge of the foot. There is little or no body turn at this point. [Step 2.] Start left face body turn as cross left foot well under the body and behind the right foot; continue turning as weight is taken to the left foot. [Step 3.] Complete the 3/8 to 5/8 left face turn as the right foot is pulled back in an arc alongside and past the left foot to step back toward DLC in Closed
WZ – Fig 82 – 1 S#9 2005 Split Ronde (continued) International Waltz
Position.
LADY Start in Closed Position RLOD. [Step 1.] Lower into the right knee and swing the left foot outward and forward, from the hip, to describe a wide counter-clockwise circle, skimming the floor with the inside edge of the foot. There is little or no body turn at this point. [Step 2.] Start left face body turn as cross the left foot well under the body and behind the right foot; continue turning as weight is taken to the left foot. [Step 3.] Take a small step side on the toe of the right foot around the man. [Step 4.] Complete the 3/8 to 5/8 left face turn as slip the left foot in an arc alongside and past the right foot to step forward toward DLC in Closed Position.
GENERAL NOTES
Although the body mechanics used in the Split Ronde allow for a wide range of turn, the most practical and comfortable amount of turn is considered to be between 3/8 and 5/8 left face.
As the Split Ronde generally follows a Double Reverse Spin, the figure must be preceded, for the lady, by a quick change of weight to her right foot. An alternate transition consists in not taking weight on the last step of the Double Reverse Spin. As both lower to start the ronde the man’s right knee may be outside or inside the lady’s right knee.
WZ – Fig 82 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz Telespin 2 measures - 123 &123 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN CP DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, sd R DLC cont LF turn, sd & bk LOD in SCP; begin LF spin on L, sd R DLC to CP facing wall, sd & fwd L DLW in BJO;
LADY CP DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, (Heel Turn on R) cl L to R, sd & fwd R LOD in SCP; fwd L LOD turning LF/fwd & sd R DLC, trng LF cl L to R in CP, bk R DLW in BJO;
MAN Step # Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique Alignment Direction Fall 1 1 DLC fwd L slight HT rise CBM LF EO1 2 2 DLC sd R DLC 1/4 LF T up slight L sway 3 3 DRC sd & bk L 3/8 LF B up pointing towards LOD LOD 4 & WALL 1/4 LF B lower keep wt on L turning the spin LF lady LF, nearly to CP 5 1 LOD on L 3/8 LF B cont. spin in CP to end fcg rise near DRC 6 2 DRC sd R DLC 3/8 LF B step sd on ball of foot, then rise w/hovering action as cont LF trn 7 3 WALL sd & fwd - TH lwr CBM preparing to step L DLW EO7 outside of partner in BJO
LADY Step # Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 DRW bk R DLC slight TH CBM LF 2 2 DRW cl L to R 1/4 LF HT rise heel turn, then rise to L EO2 toe. 3 3 DLW sd & fwd 3/8 LF TH lwr EO3 SCP R LOD btw 2 & 3
WZ - Fig 33 - 73 S#6 2002 Telespin (continued) International Waltz
4 & near fwd L HT turning LF, head well left 3/8 LF COH LOD rise btw 5 1 fwd & sd 4 & 5 T small step, cont. LF trn R DLC 6 2 DRW cl L to R T up toe turn 5/8 LF 7 3 COH bk R DLW btw TH lwr EO7 R sd leading - in BJO EO7 6 & 7
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising quickly to the toe. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left as step to the side toward DLC on the ball of the right foot with a slight left sway. [Step 3.] Continue turning as step to the side and back on ball of left foot (partial weight), body facing the wall, correct the sway while turning the lady to Semi-Closed Position. [Steps 4.] Lower into the foot, starting a left face spin, as lead the lady to step forward. [Step 5.] Continue the spin in Closed Position on the left foot to face nearly DRC. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the ball of the right foot toward DLC in Closed Position, then rise with slight hover action continuing to turn to the left. [Step 7.] Finishing the left turn as step side and forward on the left toe toward DLW turning the lady to BJO position. Lower to the heel at the end of the step. LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot toward DLC, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as close the left foot to right (no weight), heel turn on the right foot and then transfer weight to left foot rising to the toe at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe then lower to the heel in Semi-Closed Position. [Steps 4.] Turning left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. [Step 5.] Continue to turn as step forward and side on the right toe toward DLC, dancing counter clockwise to closed position, with a strong right side lead. [Step 6.] Continue turning left face on toe of right foot to face nearly DRW, close the left foot to the right on the toes. [Step 7] Finish the left face turn as you step side and back on right toe foot toward DLW with the right side leading in BJO. Lower to the heel at the end of the step.
GENERAL NOTES
The Telespin may also be ended in SCP or CP as follows: To end in SCP, the man will use less upper body turn between steps six and seven to maintain the lady in Semi-Closed Position. To end in CP (man normally backing toward LOD), the man will step back on the left foot on step seven, generally with a delayed weight change.
Also see Mini-Telespin.
WZ - Fig 33 - 74 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Three Fallaways 3 measures – 123 123 123
MAN Start in CP DLC - Fwd L trng LF, cont trn sd R trng W to SCP, XLIB to SCP DRW; bk R DLC trng slightly LF ldng W to CP, sd L contng to ld W arnd to own L sd, XRIB to RSCP RLOD; slip fwd L trng LF, sd R trng LF, XLIB to SCP bkg twd DLW;
LADY Start in CP DRW - Bk R trng LF, cont turn sd L, XRIB to SCP DRW; slip fwd L trng LF to CP, sd R acrs M contng LF trn, XLIB to RSCP RLOD; bk R trng LF, sd L trng LF, XRIB to SCP bkg twd DLW;
MAN - Start in CP fcg DLC - End in SCP backing twd DLW Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DLC fwd L DLC HT rise CBM
2 2 COH sd R DLC 3/8 LF T up
3 3 DRC XLIB T - CBMP in SCP
4 1 RLOD bk R DLC 1/8 LF T -
5 2 DRW sd L LOD - T -
6 3 - XRIB - T - CBMP in RSCP
7 1 - fwd L LOD T - slipping action 8 2 LOD sd R DLW T - 1/2 LF COH - lwr end 9 3 XLIB TH CBMP in SCP EO9 of 9
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 1 DRW bk R DLC TH rise CBM
2 2 WALL sd L DLC 1/4 LF T up CBMP in SCP, open 3 3 DLW XRIB T - head
sd & fwd L 4 1 - T - slipping action - LOD closing head 5 2 DLC sd R LOD 1/2 LF T - between 4 & 5
CBMP in RSCP, 6 3 DRC XLIB T - open head WZ – Fig 78 – 1 S#9 2005 Three Fallaways (continued) International Waltz
7 1 - bk R LOD T -
8 2 RLOD sd L DLW T - 1/4 LF RLOD - lwr end 9 3 XRIB TH CBMP in SCP EO9 of 9
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the left foot towards DLC, heel to toe, and start to turn left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot towards DLC continuing the left face rotation and starting to turn the lady to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in back of the right foot in CBMP, backing towards DLC to end in tight Semi-Closed Position DRW. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot towards DLC while turning left face and leading the lady to momentary Closed Position. [Step 5.] Step side on the left foot towards LOD. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot in back of the left foot in CBMP, backing towards LOD to end in Reverse Semi-Closed RLOD. [Step 7.] Turning left face slip forward on the left foot towards LOD. [Step 8] Continuing to turn step side on the right foot towards DLW starting to turn the lady to Semi-Closed. [Step 9.] Cross the left foot in back of the right foot in CBMP backing toward DLW, in Semi-Closed position.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRW. [Step 1.] Using CBM step back on the right foot towards DLC and start to turn left face. Rise during this step and stay up. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot towards DLC continuing the left face rotation and starting to blend to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot in back of the left foot in CBMP backing towards DLC and opening head to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 4.] Turning left face, slip forward on the left foot towards DLC closing head. [Step 5.] Step side on the right foot across the man towards LOD. [Step 6.] Blending to Reverse Semi-Closed cross the left foot in back of the right foot in CBMP. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot towards LOD turning left face. [Step 8.] Continuing to turn, step side on the left foot toward DLW starting to blend to Semi-Closed. [Step 9.] Cross the right foot in back of the left foot in CBMP backing toward DLW, opening head to Semi-Closed position.
GENERAL NOTES
The third Fallaway is frequently “over-turned” to end backing toward LOD by over- turning between step 7 and 8 such that step 8 is taken toward LOD rather than DLW.
A frequent exit to this figure is a “Slip Pivot” added at the end of the third measure on a “&” count (1, 2, 3&) to end the figure in CP facing DRW, or WALL or even DLW depending on the amount of turn. WZ – Fig 78 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz
Throwaway Oversway 2 measures - 123 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DRC - Bk R DLW with knee relaxed, bk L DLW shaping left, begin LF trn on L starting to trn head to R; Cont LF trn on L, complete LF trn on relaxed L leg to fc DLW with head to R shaping R, cont to shape R;
LADY CP DLW - Fwd L DLW, fwd R shaping R with head R, begin LF trn on relaxed R leg starting to trn head left; Cont LF trn on R with left sd twd man, complete LF trn shaping left with head left drawing L twd R, cont to shape up & out to left extending L bk DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn 1 1 DRC bk R - TH down R leg relaxed, begin DLW shaping left. 2 2 DRC bk L - BF down Shape left delaying DLW weight change to L. 3 3 DRC - 1/8 WF down Begin R head turn. LF 4 1 wall - 1/8 WF down Keep hips forward. LF 5 2 DLW - - WF down Begin shaping right. 6 3 DLW - - WF down Cont shaping right.
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction Turn 1 1 DLW fwd L - HF down Left leg relaxed, begin DLW shaping right. 2 2 DLW fwd R - B down Shape right with head DLW right. 3 3 DLC - 1/4 WF down Begin left head turn. LF 4 1 DRC - 1/4 WF down Keep L side twd man. LF 5 2 DRC - - WF down Begin drawing left foot back toward R. 6 3 DRC - - WF down Shape well left. Extend left toe back. WZ - Fig 39 - 85 Throwaway Oversway (continued) International Waltz
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing diagonally center and reverse line of dance. [Step 1] Step back diagonally wall and line of dance with the right foot, toe to heel, keeping the right leg relaxed and beginning to shape to the left. [Step 2] Shaping well to the left to lead the lady to turn her head right, step back, diagonally wall and line of dance, on the ball of the left foot, delaying the complete weight transfer to the left foot. [Step 3] Transferring weight entirely to the left foot and using the left foot and leg to turn the body, begin to turn left face, keeping square to the lady. As the body turns left, begin to turn the head to the right. [Steps 4 & 5] During the next two counts continue to turn the body left face, keeping square to the lady with the hips well forward and turning the head well to the right. As the body rotation is completed to face diagonally wall and line of dance, begin to shape to the right. [Step 6] Continue to shape up and out to the right.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing diagonally wall and line of dance. [Step 1] Step forward diagonally wall and line of dance with the left foot, heel to the flat foot, keeping the leg relaxed. [Step 2] Shaping to the right with the head well to the right step forward on the ball of the right foot, extending the foot well forward. [Step 3] Begin to swivel left face on the right foot, also beginning to turn the head slowly back to the left. [Steps 4 & 5] During the next two counts continue the left face body rotation while turning the head to the left. The left side remains toward the man enabling the partners to stay square with each other and the left foot is drawn back toward the right foot as the body rotation is completed. [Step 6] Continue the body movement by shaping up and out to the left with a spiraling effect while drawing the left toe back under the body past the right foot and extending it back, diagonally wall and line of dance.
GENERAL NOTES
While the timing of the Throwaway Oversway will vary depending on the choreography, there should be constant movement throughout the figure with the amount of shaping involved up to the dancers. In some instances, such as following a left face pivot, the figure will begin with step two in the above description in which case the man prepares for the throwaway after taking the second step of the pivot. Keeping the right toe pointed toward the man as she swivels sometimes makes it easier for the lady to keep her left side toward the man instead of turning away from him. By placing his hips essentially over the left foot and turning on that foot men can often overcome the tendencies to over rotate the right shoulder so that it extends forward over the lady and lean forward over the lady because the hips are too far back.
WZ - Fig 39 - 86 International Waltz
Tipple Chassé 1 measure – 12&3
MAN CP DRC – Bk L strtg RF turn, sd R with R sway/cl L, sd & fwd R to CP DLW;
LADY CP DLW – Fwd R strtg RF turn, sd L with L sway/cl R, sd L & bk to CP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
start trng 1 1 DRC bk L DLW TH rise EO1 CBMP to R 1/4 RF 2 2 DLC sd R DLW T up start R sway btw 1 & 2 3 & LOD cl L T up cont R sway 1/4 RF sd & fwd R up, lwr 4 3 DLW btw 3 & 4 TH dissolve sway DLW EO4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
start trng 1 1 DLW fwd R DLW HT rise EO1 CBMP to R 1/4 RF 2 2 DRW sd L DLW T up start L sway btw 1 & 2 3 & RLOD cl R T up cont L sway 1/4 RF sd & bk L up, lwr 4 3 DRC btw 3 & 4 TH dissolve sway LOD EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Starting to turn the body to the right step back on the left foot. [Step 2.] Turn 1/4 to the right on the ball of the left foot and step side on the right toe turning head to the right and swaying to the right. [Step 3.] Close the left foot on toe continuing the turn with sway. [Step 4.] Step side and forward on the right toe dissolving the sway, completing the right face turn to end in Closed Position facing DLW, lower to the heel at the end of step 4.
WZ – Fig 79 – 1 S#9 2005 Tipple Chasse (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Starting to turn the body to the right step forward on the right foot. [Step 2.] Turn 1/4 to the right on the ball of the right foot and step side on the left toe turning head to the left and swaying to the left. [Step 3.] Close the right foot on toe continuing the turn with sway. [Step 4.] Step side and back on the left toe dissolving the sway, completing the right face turn to end in Closed Position DRC, lower to the heel at the end of step 4.
GENERAL NOTES
A variation of this figure is the Tipple Chasse Pivot in which the last step is replaced with a strong right-face pivot, the man stepping forward on the right foot between the lady’s feet and pivoting one half to the right as the lady steps back on the left foot and pivots strongly one half to the right to end in Closed Position RLOD.
WZ – Fig 79 – 2 S#9 2005 International Waltz
Top Spin 1 measure - 12&3 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN Start in CP DRW – Bk R starting LF trn, sd & slightly fwd L cont LF trn to BJO LOD/fwd R outsd ptr and spin LF on R toe, bk L to BJO DLC.
LADY Start in CP DLC – Fwd L starting LF trn, sd R cont LF trn to BJO RLOD/bk L and spin LF on L toe, fwd R to BJO DRW.
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk R 1 1 DRW THT rise EO1 DLC 1/4 LF ft ptg sd L btw 1 & 2 2 2 LOD, bdy DLC T up slight R sway fcg DLW fwd R CBMP, R sway, L leg 3 & LOD T up LOD 3/8 LF stays xtnded bk bk L spin btw up 4 3 DLC DRW 3 & 4 TH no sway, CBMP lwr EO4
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L 1 1 DLC HT rise EO1 DLC 1/4 LF sd R btw 1 & 2 2 DRC T up slight L sway 2 DLC
bk L 3/8 LF CBMP, L sway, R leg 3 & RLOD T up LOD spin btw stays xtnded fwd 3 & 4 fwd R up 4 3 DRW TH no sway, CBMP DRW lwr EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DRW. [Step 1.] Back right commencing to turn left. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 LF between steps 1 & 2, step side and slightly forward on left toe with right sway. Body turns less so feet end pointing to LOD but body’s alignment is DLW. [Step 3.] On the “&” count, maintaining slight right sway, step forward right in CBMP outside partner then spin 3/8 LF on the right toe between steps 3 & 4 keeping left leg extended back. [Step 4.] Back left in CBMP and lower at end of step. WZ - Fig – 67 - 141 S#6 2002 Top Spin (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Forward left with heel lead rising to toe at end of step. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 LF between steps 1 & 2, step side on right toe with slight left sway. [Step 3.] On the “&” count, maintaining left sway, step back on left toe and spin 3/8 LF between steps 3 & 4 keeping right leg extended forward. [Step 4.] Forward right on toe in CBMP and lower at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure may also be danced using the timing 1&23 to allow more time for the spin on step 3. The Top Spin is an action, the preceding and following steps as described here are strictly for the purpose of establishing a “figure flow” to assist in understanding the action.
Depending upon the figure that precedes the Top Spin action and the desired exit alignment, the amount of turn in the Top Spin can range between one quarter and three quarters left face when included within a combination of steps as described.
WZ - Fig – 67 - 142 S#6 2002 International Waltz
Traveling Contra Check 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP LOD - Fwd L LOD stepping across body, swiveling RF on L to CP close R to L, hovering on R & turning lady to SCP sd & fwd L LOD;
LADY CP RLOD - Bk R LOD stepping under body, swiveling RF on R to CP close L to R, hovering on L & turning to SCP sd & fwd R LOD;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 LOD fwd L - HF down CBM, CBMP with head to LOD right.
2 2 LOD cl R to 1/4 RF WF rise Close ft with L sway, L head L, then rise.
3 3 Wall sd & slight RF TH lwr Hover, turning lady to fwd L e/o 3 SCP. LOD
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 1 RLOD bk R - TH down CBMP with head L. LOD
2 2 RLOD cl L to 1/4 RF WF rise Close feet with L sway, R e/o 2 then rise.
3 3 COH sd & slight RF TH lwr e/o Hover, turning to SCP. fwd R 3 LOD
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward toward LOD on the left foot, heel lead, stepping across the body with the leg relaxed and the head to the right. [Step 2.] With the weight on the left foot, swivel right face, square to the lady with a right sway and close the right foot to the left. Turn the head back to the left while facing the wall. As the right foot closes, correct the sway and begin to rise on the right leg. [Step 3.] Rising in a hovering action and turning the lady to Semi-Closed Position, step to the side and forward LOD on the left toe then lower to the heel.
WZ - Fig 38 - 83 Traveling Contra Check (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] From a relaxed left leg step back LOD on the right foot, toe to heel. Step well under the body with the head to the left. [Step 2.] Swiveling right face, square to the man with a left sway, close the left foot to the right. Correct the sway and begin to rise. [Step 3.] Hovering and turning to Semi-Closed Position, step to the side and forward LOD on the right toe then lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
Keep the legs relaxed and do not rise while swiveling square to each other will enable the dancers to maintain the weight over the weighted foot more easily. This will allow the proper execution of the rolling hover action that completes the figure.
WZ - Fig 38 - 84 International Waltz Weave from Promenade (aka Promenade Weave) 2 measures - 123 123 Level of Difficulty 5
MAN SCP DLC - fwd & sltly across R in SCP, trng sltly LF fwd L, trng LF sd & bk R; bk L in BJO, trng LF bk R in CP, trng LF sd & slightly fwd L left shoulder leading;
LADY SCP DLC - fwd L in SCP, trng LF sd & bk R, trng LF sd & sltly fwd L left shoulder leading; fwd R in BJO, trng LF fwd L into CP, trng LF sd & bk R right shoulder leading;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 LOD fwd & sltly nil HT down CBMP in SCP across R start DLC to rise EO1
2 2 LOD fwd L DLC 1/8 LF T cont step should be to rise shortened slightly to allow the lady to pass but not move across her line of movement
3 3 DLC sd & sltly bk 1/4 LF TH up right shoulder leading R LOD lwr ready for lady to step EO3 outside
4 1 DRC bk L LOD nil TH down CBMP NFR start to rise EO4
5 2 DRC bk R LOD 1/8 LF T cont CBM to rise
6 3 RLOD sd & sltly 1/4 LF TH up toe pointing DLW, body fwd L DLW lwr turns less, left shoulder EO6 leading ready to step outside partner
WZ - Fig 4 - 9 Weave from Promenade (continued) International Waltz
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall
1 1 COH fwd L DLC slight HT down CBMP in SCP LF start to rise EO1
2 2 COH sd & sltly bk 1/4 LF T cont step begins forward to R DLC to rise end side and back trng to CP
3 3 RLOD sd & fwd L 3/8 LF TH up lwr left shoulder leading LOD EO3 ready to step outside partner
4 1 DLW fwd R LOD nil HT down CBMP in BJO start to rise EO4
5 2 DLW fwd L LOD 1/8 L T cont CBM into CP to rise
6 3 LOD sd & sltly bk 3/8 L TH up lwr right shoulder leading R DLW EO6 ready for man to step outside
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and very slightly across the line of movement, heel leading, rising to the toe. This crossing action will give the lady a hint of a turn to the left. [Step 2.] Using CBM, step forward on the left foot, on the toe into Closed Dance Position with the lady. You will continue to turn left face and rise. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on the right foot, on the toe and down LOD. You will have the feel of a right shoulder lead. After taking weight on the toe, you will lower to the heel to begin the next step. [Step 4.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel in CBMP as the lady steps outside in Banjo. Start a rising action through the body. [Step 5.] Using CBM to turn into Closed Dance Position, step back on the right foot, along LOD, on the toe and continuing to rise. [Step 6.] Continuing the left turn, step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the toe with the left shoulder leading. Taking weight, you begin a lowering action into the next step. The foot should point diagonal to line of dance and the wall. The body will be facing the wall.
WZ - Fig 4 - 10 Weave from Promenade (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP, heel leading rising to the toe. The man has a crossing action that will give a hint of a turn to the left. [Step 2.] As the man turns left face, you will step forward, using CBM, on the right foot, on the toe. The CBM will cause you to turn into closed dance position. You will continue the left face turn and the rise. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the toe and down LOD. You will have the feel of a left shoulder lead. After taking weight on the toe, lower to the heel to begin the action for the next step. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right foot, heel to toe in CBMP, outside partner in banjo. Begin to rise as you move onto the toe. [Step 5.] Using CBM to turn into closed dance position, step forward on the left foot, along LOD, on the toe and continuing to rise. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and slightly back on the right foot, on the toe with the right shoulder leading. Taking weight, you begin a lowering action into the next step. The foot should be backing DLW. The body will be facing center of hall.
GENERAL NOTES
It is best to accent step 2 and 5 of the Weave by using a longer count (steal from 3 and 6). This gives a kind of suspension (not a hovering action) to those steps. There is no sway in The Waltz Weave although there is a slight feeling of this while using CBM. Note that the lady is shaping on step 1 and the man on step 2 simplifying going from Semi-Closed Position to Closed Dance Position. Strictly speaking, the man takes the lead on step 1 and 3, while the lady takes the lead on step 4 and 6. For the lady, the first two steps should move aggressively to diagonal line of dance and center of hall.
If the lady adjusts on steps 5 and 6, you can change the Weave ending to Semi-Closed Position. The figure would then exit either to line of dance or diagonal to line of dance and the wall. Normally the weave forms a flat "V" on the floor that is further flattened if the ending is taken to Semi-Closed Position.
WZ - Fig 4 - 11 Weave from Promenade (continued) International Waltz
WZ - Fig 4 - 12 International Waltz Whiplash 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 6
MAN SCP fcng DLW - Fwd R twd LOD, pt L blend to CP chg sway, bk L in line lose sway;
LADY CP fcng DLC - Fwd L twd LOD, ronde R blend to CP & chg sway, fwd R outsd man lose sway;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
fwd R twd CBMP - flex R knee - 1 1 DLW 1/8 RF HF down LOD L sway down - pt L sd & 2 2 near WL slt LF IE T rise qk chg to R sway fwd EO2 up 3 3 DLW bk L RLOD slt RF T CBMP - lose sway
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall quick Ronde - R hip 1 1 DLC fwd L 1/8 LF F down back down near Ronde R 2 2 slt LF IE T - rise quick chg to L sway COH trng LF EO2 3 3 DRC fwd R 1/8 LF F up otsd man - lose sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in compact SCP facing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the right foot turning right 1/8 while shaping lady to force a floor ronde, quickly pointing the left foot to the side and slightly forward. [Step 2.] Quick sway change to the right with head looking over lady's left shoulder while using a slight left turn (no weight change). [Step 3.] Rise over the right foot and quickly change sway to the left, turning right slightly while placing the left foot back (small step) and losing sway.
LADY Start in compact SCP facing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBMP step forward on the left foot to nearly CP with weight on the whole foot. [Step 2.] Keeping the right hip slightly back quickly change sway to the left with the head turned away from man (no weight change). [Step 3.] Rise over the left foot and quickly change sway to the right to end stepping outside man on the right side losing the right sway.
WZ - Fig – 59 - 125 Whiplash (continued) International Waltz
GENERAL NOTES
International Waltz
The man's lead on this figure is very much like that for the Chair, where the body is continually moving forward over the right foot with right turn starting as soon as the weight is over the heel. The man delays his point of the left foot until the lady has just about completed her floor ronde, the placement being side and forward by man to match lady's leg line. The quick sway changes override any true "lines" where the shoulders must not drop in the action. Lady should not actually face the man on count 2 so that she can prepare to step outside man on her right foot with right hip slightly back.
The normal exit for lady is a Reverse pivot around the man's right foot. When the Fallaway follows the lady does not make a left turn on count 3 but starts her move clockwise in order to blend to SCP.
Note The man is already in position for a Fallaway as he steps back in CBMP on the ball of left.
WZ - Fig 59 - 126 International Waltz Whisk 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcng DLW - Fwd L, sd R & sltly fwd, XLIBR in SCP;
LADY CP fcng RLC - Bk R, diag bk L, XRIBL in SCP;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
rise 1 1 DLW fwd L nil HT slt CBM EO1 sd & sltly cont to 2 2 DLW - T left sway fwd R rise up, left sway - end in 3 3 DLW XLIBR - TH lwr SCP - straighten EO3 while lowering
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall rise 1 1 DRC bk R DLW nil TH EO1 NFR slight CBM diag bk L 1/4 R ft trn rise 2 2 DRC T R sway ptg DLC btw stps EO2 1 & 2 bdy trns up right sway - end SCP fwd & sd 3 3 DRC less - stp 3 TH - straighten while R DRC lwr bdy comp EO3 lowering trn
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, beginning to rise to the toe end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side and slightly forward on the toe of the right foot, continuing the body and foot rise to create a left sway, beginning to turn the lady to Promenade Position. The right arm is opened slightly at the elbow to allow for the lady's movement. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot behind the right foot in parallel alignment, toe. Maintain the left sway and complete the rise in Promenade Position, opening head and looking over left elbow. At the end of the step lower to the heel straightening the body as the right foot moves forward into the next figure. Note there is no turn for the man.
WZ - Fig – 48 - 103 Whisk (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLC. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, toe heel, beginning to rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Turning right 1/4 a foot turn, step diagonally back left with toe pointing DLC (body turns less) continuing to rise with a right sway to a Promenade Position. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot behind left foot, both feet on toes pointing DLC, maintaining the rise and left sway as body completes the turn in Promenade Position with head opening. Lower end of step to heel of right foot straightening the body as the left foot move forward into the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure may be turned and start facing in any direction. A Whisk position can be created with one step from several figures. This is called a 'Whisk Line".
WZ - Fig 48 - 104 International Waltz Wing (following an Open Impetus Turn) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN SCP LOD - Fwd R CBMP ptng twd LOD XIFL with slt bdy trn in SCP, draw L to R with slt LF bdy trn, cl L to R no wgt with s1t LF bdy trn to fc DLC;
LADY SCP COH - Fwd L trng 1/8 LF to fc COH, fwd R twd man's L sd cont trng LF 1/8 to fc DRC, fwd L cont trng LF 1/4 to SCAR pos fcng DRW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
fwd R ptg rise 1 1 DLW HF CBMP DLC comp 1/4 EO1 btw draw L LF bdy 2 2 LOD & pressure slt rise twd R trn DLC over 3 on T of R on btw & IE of T 2 & 3 tch L to R steps end fcg DLC in 3 3 LOD & of L NFR no wgt SCAR DLC
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L twd rise CBMP - end fcg btw 1 1 DLC 1/8 LF HT COH EO1 COH & DRC fwd R twd cont 2 2 COH 1/8 LF T R sway RLOD rise fwd L otsd up - CBMP - L sway - end in 3 3 RLOD man on L 1/4 LF TH lwr SCAR fcg DRW sd EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position LOD [Step 1.] Step forward and across the left foot with the right foot heel flat in CBMP pointing toward DLC. The body continues to face LOD throughout the step. [Step 2.] Maintain weight on the right foot with pressure on the ball of the foot and start to draw the left foot, inside edge of the toe, toward the right foot turning the body slightly left face. [Step 3.] Maintaining position on the right foot continue turning body slightly left face completing the body turn to face DLC in Sidecar Position. Close the left foot inside edge of the toe with no weight to the right foot.
WZ - Fig – 54 - 115 S#7 2003 Wing (following Open Impetus) (continued) International Waltz
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position LOD [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning 1/8 left foot to face nearly COH starting to walk around man. [Step 2.] Step forward on the toe of the right foot turning left face 1/8 in front of the man to face nearly DRC. [Step 3.] Step forward on man's left side to Sidecar Position with the left foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 left face to end facing DRW.
GENERAL NOTES
The wing may be danced from other positions
LADY - An open or closed head position may be used. Maintain head to the left for ease
WZ - Fig 54 - 116 S#7 2003 International Waltz Wing (following an Open Telemark) 1 measure - 123 Level of Difficulty 4
MAN SCP LOD - Fwd XRIFL CBMP twd LOD in SCP, draw L to R trng bdy LF to fc LOD, cl L to R no wgt trng 1/8 LF to fc DLC;
LADY SCP LOD - Fwd L trng 1/8 LF to fc COH, fwd R twd man's L sd cont trng LF 1/8 to fc DRC, fwd L cont trng LF 1/4 to SCAR pos fcng DRW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
fwd R ptng 1 1 DLW nil HF none CBMP LOD draw L twd slt LF bdy pressure slt rise 2 2 LOD R trn on T of R on bk & sd L 1/4 RF & slt bdy trn w/sway 3 3 LOD 2 & 3 DRC btw 2 & 3 IE T of L NFR - end fcg DLC
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall rise CBMP - end fcg 1 1 DLC fwd L 1/8 LF HT EO1 COH cont L sway - end fcg 2 2 COH fwd R 1/8 LF T rise DRC up, L sway - lose sway 3 3 DRC fwd L 1/4 LF TH lwr as lwr to end fcg EO3 DRW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward and across the left foot with the right foot heel flat in CBMP turning slightly and pointing toward LOD. The body continues to face almost LOD throughout the step. [Step 2.] Maintain weight on the right foot with pressure on the ball of the foot and start to draw the left foot, inside edge of the toe, toward the right foot turning the body 1/8 left face to end facing LOD. [Step 3.] Maintaining pressure on the ball of the right foot continue turning left face 1/8 swiveling on the right foot to face DLC. Close the left foot inside edge of the toe with no weight to the right foot.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning sltly left starting to walk around man to face COH. [Step 2.) Step forward on the toe of the right foot turning left 1/8 in front of the man to face DRC. [Step 3.] Step
WZ - Fig – 55 - 117 Wing (following Opn Tele) (continued) International Waltz forward to Sidecar Position on the left foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 left face to end facing DRW.
GENERAL NOTES
The wing may be danced from other positions. Less turn may be made to end facing LOD. No foot swivel for both man and lady on step 2.
MAN Lead lady to left side with the right hand maintaining a slight pressure on lady's left side.
LADY An open or closed head position may be used. Maintain head to the left for ease of dancing the figure.
WZ - Fig 55 - 118