Intern ational Quickstep Introduction to Quickstep
General International Quickstep is in the smooth ballroom category of dances along with Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. The Quickstep is a swing dance and characterized by movement across the floor, locks and chassiés. Because the rhythm is fast the steps are not long and the rise is normally quick. To keep from tiring quickly while dancing the Quickstep, the dancer must be light on the feet and make maximum use of the ankles during rise and fall.
Musical Timing The musical timing for International Quickstep is 4/4 rhythm at 48 to 50 bars (measures) per minute. Most routines, in round dancing, use 46 to 48 bars per minute. Slowing the speed much more than that will cause the routine to become very heavy and tiring to dance. The step timing uses "slows" (S) and "quicks" (Q). A “slow step" uses one half a bar of music or two beats. A "quick step" uses one beat.
Dance Position The dance positions used in the International Quickstep are standard as for all swing dances.
Footwork The footwork for the International Quickstep is standard with the swing dances. A forward step that initiates rise is on the heel then rises to the toe. A step while up or continuing to rise is on the toe. A step with lowering action is on the toe lowering to the heel. A backing step with "rise" normally has no foot rise and is on the toe and rolling to the heel. The rise is through the body.
Rise and Fall These are the general rules for rise and fall in the Quickstep:
Forward Turns: Step 1. Rise at the end of step 1 Step 2. Up on step 2
Backward Turns: Step 1. Rise at the end of step 1 with no foot rise Step 2. Up on step 2 with foot rise
Exception to the above rules: Quarter Turns, Progressive Chassés, Forward and Backward Locks: These steps continue to rise on steps 2 and 3. The dancer is up on 4. This action requires the use of the knees in rise and fall.
Most figures use a quick rise on step one.
The lowering action begins, from an up posture, on the toe of the supporting foot. The dancer lowers to the heel of that foot as the moving foot collects under the body and is about to move onto the next step.
QS - Intro - 1 Introduction (continued) Intern ational Quickstep
As the tempo of the music increases, the bending and straightening of the knees decrease, therefore the rise and fall will be less. When the tempo becomes faster, the steps become shorter. To help with the rise and fall (and the dance) the dancer must maintain the feet and knees compactly under the hips. Develop a feeling of the knees working toward each other so the feet will not spread out. Keep the action on the ball of the foot. Do not get "flat footed". Keep the ankles flexible and springy to add lightness to the dance.
The following is the explanation of some terms used for Rise and Fall:
Rise at the end of 1 (rise E01) The rise begins immediately when transferring the weight to the supporting foot.
Up on 2 - The dancer attains the maximum rise on the second step.
Continue to Rise on 2 - The rise is still occurring and is not complete.
Continue to Rise on 3 - The rise is still occurring and is not complete.
Up on 3 - The dancer attains the maximum rise on the third step.
Up on 4, etc. - The dancer attains the maximum rise on the fourth, etc., step.
Lower at the end of 3, etc. - The foot lowers to the heel as the weight is fully transferred on the third, etc., step and the moving leg collects under the body.
Amounts of Turn There are two amounts of turn noted in the Figure Descriptions. One is the amount of turn made by the foot. If different from the amount of turn the body makes, this information will be in the "Technique" column. The other is the amount of turn that the body makes on a given step. This information is in the "Amount of Turn" column. While dancing some figures, the feet will make more turn than the body on a particular step. Usually the body catches up on the next step. We note this by the term "Body Turns Later".
QS - Intro - 2 International Quickstep Table of Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………..… QS-Int-1 Back Lock Step ……………………………………………..… QS-01 Big Top ……………………………………………..… QS-42 Chair & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… QS-51 Change of Direction ……………………………………………..… QS-13 Chasse Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… QS-27 Chassé Roll ……………………………………………..… QS-29 Closed Impetus ……………………………………………..… QS-34 Closed Telemark ……………………………………………..… QS-32 Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… QS-35 Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… QS-36 Cross Chassé ……………………………………………..… QS-02 Cross Swivel ……………………………………………..… QS-15 Double Reverse Spin ……………………………………………..… QS-22 Drag Hesitation ……………………………………………..… QS-50 Fishtail ……………………………………………..… QS-12 Forward Lock Step ……………………………………………..… QS-14 Forward Tipple Chassé ……………………………………………..… QS-37 Four Quick Run ……………………………………………..… QS-31 Hairpin ……………………………………………..… QS-30 Hesitation Change ……………………………………………..… QS-20 Hinge ……………………………………………..… QS-49 Hover Corté ……………………………………………..… QS-16 Hover Telemark ……………………………………………..… QS-33 Natural Pivot Turn ……………………………………………..… QS-03 Natural Turn (full) ……………………………………………..… QS-18 Natural Turn (with hesitation) ……………………………………………..… QS-19 Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… QS-21 Outside Spin ……………………………………………..… QS-40 Progressive Chassé ……………………………………………..… QS-11 Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… QS-48 Quarter Turn & Progressive Chassé ……………………………………………..… QS-23 Quarter Turns ……………………………………………..… QS-10 Quick Open Reverse ……………………………………………..… QS-04 Reverse Chassé Turn ……………………………………………..… QS-27 Reverse Corté ……………………………………………..… QS-41 Reverse Fallaway and Slip ……………………………………………..… QS-39
QS - TOC - 1 S#9 2005 International Quickstep Table of Contents
Rudolph Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… QS-45 Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… QS-38 Running Back Locks ……………………………………………..… QS-26 Running Finish ……………………………………………..… QS-05 Running Right Turn ……………………………………………..… QS-17 Six Quick Twinkle ……………………………………………..… QS-25 Spin & Twist ……………………………………………..… QS-46 Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… QS-09 Stutter ……………………………………………..… QS-52 Telespin (to Semi-closed) ……………………………………………..… QS-43 Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… QS-44 Tipple Chassé to the Right ……………………………………………..… QS-06 Tipsy Point ……………………………………………..… QS-24 Top Spin ……………………………………………..… QS-28 Traveling Contra Check ……………………………………………..… QS-47 V- 6 ……………………………………………..… QS-08 Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… QS-07
QS - TOC - 2 S#9 2005 International Quickstep
Back Lock Step 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP backing DLW - bk L in BJO, -, bk R, lk LIFR; bk R, -,
LADY CP DLW - fwd R in BJO, -, fwd L, lk RIBL; fwd R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall
1 S COH bk L nil TH down CBM/CBMP in BJO DLW rise EO1
2 Q COH bk R nil T cont right shoulder leading DLW to rise
3 Q COH lk LIFR nil T cont feel of right shoulder leading to rise
4 S COH bk R nil TH up, right shoulder leading DLW lwr EO4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall
1 S wall fwd R nil HT down CBM/CBMP in BJO outside DLW , rise partner EO1
2 Q wall fwd L - T cont left shoulder leading DLW to rise
3 Q wall lk RIBL - T cont feel of left shoulder leading to rise
4 S wall fwd L - TH up, left shoulder leading DLW lwr EO4
QS - Fig 1 - 3 Back Lock Step (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Back left in CBMP and banjo position. Taking weight, start to rise. [Step 2.] Back right on the toe, with the right shoulder leading. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. The right shoulder remains leading. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Back right, on the toe, with the right shoulder leading. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
LADY Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot in CBMP and banjo, heel leading. As your weight moves to the toe, start to rise. [Step 2.] Forward left, on the toe, with a left shoulder leading. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Lock the right foot behind the left, on the toe. The left shoulder remains leading while you continue to rise. [Step 4.] Forward left, on the toe, left shoulder leading. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
When traveling backward, the locking foot will always cross in front. The opposite is true when moving forward.
Although the figure is traveling DLW throughout, the man's body should be almost COH. The lady is opposite and both should have a shoulder leading.
QS - Fig 1 - 4 International Quickstep
Big Top 1 Measure - QQQQ* Level of Difficulty 6 * See General Notes
MAN Start in SCP DLC - Thru R to DLC, trng body LF lead W to CP, cont trng LF XLIB, cont trng LF as slip R bk to CP DLW;
LADY Start in SCP DLC - Thru L to DLC, fwd & sd R trng LF to fc M, rise on R cont trng LF, cont trng LF as slip L fwd to CP DRC;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall thru R CBMP in SCP; long 1 Q LOD HF down DLC step 1/4 LF body trns LF - then 2 Q LOD - F to B slight rise R foot swivel 3 Q COH XLIB 3/8 LF T up EO3 knees tog, L leg tucked under body slip R bk - L held 4 Q end DLW bk R COH 1/4 LF TH lwr EO4 fwd twd DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall start thru L CBMP in SCP; long 1 Q COH HB rising DLC step EO1 3/8 LF fwd & sd 2 Q COH B spin on R ft R COH slight rise cont. spin on R - L 3 Q WALL 3/8 LF T up EO3 - ft closes w/no wgt cont. turn on R as slip L fwd - shldrs 4 Q end DRC 3/8 LF TH lwr EO4 fwd L to well bk & hd well CP to L
QS – Fig 42 – 97 S#7 2003 Big Top (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in SCP DLC. [Step 1.] Softening both knees step thru to DLC on the right foot, heel to toe, a long step. [Step 2.] Lead the lady across toward COH, in response to the lady’s movement, swivel to the left on the ball of the right foot, to Closed Position, keeping the knees together and the left foot behind the right (no change of weight on this count). [Step 3.] Cross the left foot well behind the right taking weight on the ball of the left foot then rise continuing to turn to the left. Retain Closed Position throughout. [Step 4.] Lower as slip the right foot back past the left towards COH [small step back] continuing the body rotation to Closed Position DLW and leaving the left foot extended forward in CBMP.
LADY Start in SCP DLC. [Step 1.] Softening both knees step thru to DLC on the left foot, heel to ball, a long step. [Step 2.] Step quickly forward and side on the right foot toward COH, crossing in front of the man to Closed Position. [Step 3.] Spin to the left on the right toe in response to the man’s rise and body rotation, closing the left foot to the right without weight (no change of weight on this count). [Step 4.] Continue turning to the left on the right toe [left foot skimming the floor to increase stability] then lower as slip the left foot forward to Closed Position DRC.
GENERAL NOTES
Although this figure only has three steps for each member of the partnership, the asymmetric timing suggests a division in four parts rather than the conventional SQQ or SSS. When learning this figure, it may help the understanding of its asymmetry to think of the actions as “we go, she go, he go, we go”.
QS – Fig 42 – 98 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Chair and Slip Pivot 1 measure – SQQ (see General Notes)
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 DLW - End CP fcg DLC
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall ck fwd R Strong lowering. 1 S DLW Nil HF down DLW Head R start 1/4 2 Q - 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 Q 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 S DLW Nil HF down DLW Head L Keep L leg extended 1/2 LF 2 Q - rec R B rise EO2 in front with thighs btw 2 & 3 together slip fwd L 3 Q DRW 1/4 LF TH lwr EO3 DRW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position 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 DLW. [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 the left leg extended in front with thighs together, turn 1/2 to left on the ball of the right QS – Fig 51 – 1 S#9 2005 Chair and Slip Pivot (continued) International Quickstep foot. [Step 3.] Completing 3/4 LF turn on the ball of the right foot step forward left to Closed Position DRW;
GENERAL NOTES
The Chair may also be danced using SSS timing.
In Round Dancing, the choreography may impose variations in the poise of the “Chair”. The standard poise has the weight distributed evenly over the entire foot but a more forward poise may be requested in which case the weight would be mostly over the ball and toes of the foot. A more backward poise would require a smaller step with the weight mostly over the heel. In all cases however the upper body would remain erect with no lean or sway.
QS – Fig 51 – 2 S#9 2005 International Quickstep
Change of Direction 1 1/2 measures - SSS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - strtg LF trn fwd L, -, cont LF trn diagonally fwd R, -; swvl on R and draw L to R no wt, -,
LADY CP backing DLW - strtg LF trn bk R, -, cont LF trn diagonally bk L, -; swvl on L and draw R to L no wt, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd L strtg LF H none CBM
2 S DLW diagonally cont LF IE of TH A right shoulder leading fwd R DLW 1/8
3 S LOD draw L to R cont LF IE of toe A swivel on R foot - no wt 1/8 of left on L foot - slight left sway foot
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk R strtg LF TH none CBM
2 S DRC diagonally cont LF T then A left shoulder leading bk L DLW 1/8 IE of TH
3 S RLOD draw R to L cont LF IE of T A swivel on L foot - no wt 1/8 of left on R foot - slight right foot sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel leading. [Step 2.] Continue turning left face and start the right leg forward. The turn will create a right shoulder lead causing the foot to end on the inside edge of the whole foot. [Step 3.] Swivel left face on the right foot and draw the left to it. The inside edge of the left toe should drag across the floor and the foot will end slightly forward of the right. Use left sway.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. [Step 2.] Turning left face move diagonally back left, on the toe, then drop to inside edge of whole foot. The left shoulder should be leading. [Step 3.] Swivel on
QS - Fig 13 - 33 Change of Direction (continued) International Quickstep the left foot and draw the right to it. The inside edge of the right toe should drag across the floor and will end slightly back of the left. Use right sway.
GENERAL NOTES
The most common problem dancing this figure is taking the second step side instead of forward. This causes committing the weight too quickly, to the foot, and will limit the amount of turn. You can easily turn a properly executed change of direction, one half. The timing of the figure is also flexible. You can dance it as two slows instead of the three slows shown in the chart and written description. The third slow drawing action takes place during the second step when using this timing. Also note that there is no rise or lowering action.
QS - Fig 13 - 34 International Quickstep Chasse Roll 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 4
MAN In CP LOD - Sd R, cl L, fwd R btw W's feet pvt 1/2 RF to CP RLOD, -;
LADY In CP RLOD - Sd L, cl R, bk L pvt 1/2 RF to CP LOD, -;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 Q LOD sd R nil sml stp up on B 2 Q LOD cl L “ B “ 3 S DRC fwd R btw pvt 1/2 F rise to ball strong step, R sway & W’s ft RF for pvt head to R for roll effect
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 Q RLOD sd L nil sml stp up on B 2 Q RLOD cl R “ B “ 3 S LOD bk & sd L pvt 1/2 TH up, lwr EO3 L sway & head well to RF L for roll effect
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP facing LOD. [Step 1.] Take a small step side on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Close left to right on ball of foot. [Step 3.] Starting to turn right face take a strong step forward on flat of right foot between the lady’s feet. Turn the head to the right and sway to right with a roll effect pivoting on the right foot to end backing toward LOD with the left foot held back.
LADY Start in CP facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Take a small step to the side on ball of left foot. [Step 2.] Close right to left on ball of foot. [Step 3.] Starting a small step side and back on the left toe. Sway to the left and look well left with a roll effect pivoting right fact on the left foot to face LOD.
GENERAL NOTES
The above describes the basic form of the (natural) Chasse Roll.
The figure can also start with the man's left and the lady's right foot, in which case it will turn to the left and is called a Reverse Chasse Roll. QS – Fig 29 – 71 S#6 2002 Chasse Roll (continued) International Quickstep
Each of these figures have a turning variation, the (natural) Turning Chasse Roll and the Reverse Turning Chasse Roll. These variations generally start from an outside partner position and incorporate a turn into Step 1. The amount of turn is normally 1/8 to the right for the (natural) Turning Chasse Roll and 1/8 to the left for the Reverse Turning Chasse Roll.
QS – Fig 29 – 72 S#6 2002 International Quickstep Closed Impetus 1 1/2 Measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 5
Man CP RLOD - Bk L trng RF, -, heel trn on L closing R, -; contng RF trn bk L to CP DLW, -,
Lady Start in CP LOD – Fwd R btw M’s ft trng RF, -, contng RF trn sd L arnd M, -; brush R ft to L & fwd R btw M’s ft to CP DRC, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 S RLOD bk L LOD start RF TH down CBM, start L sway cl R (heel 3/8 RF rise 2 S DRC HT L sway trn) btw 1 & 2 EO2 up DLW bk & sd L 1/4 RF 3 S TH lwr no sway EO3 DRC btw 2 & 3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R LOD 1 S LOD start RF HT down btw M’s ft CBM, strong fwd swing sd L across 3/8 RF rise 2 S DLW T R sway LOD btw 1 & 2 EO2 up DRC fwd & sd R 1/4 RF brush R to L before fwd 3 S TH lwr EO3 DRC btw 2 & 3 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: 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 on toe in Closed Position 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 in Closed Position. Lower to heel at end of step 3 but keep body up.
QS - Fig 34 - 81 S#7 2003 Closed Impetus (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
When the figure starts man facing DRC the amount of turn is slightly reduced (still 3/8 between 1 & 2 but only 1/8 between 2 & 3) but still ends DLW.
QS - Fig 34 - 82 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Closed Telemark 1 1/2 measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLC – Fwd L strtng LF trn, -, contng LF trn sd R DLC, -; contng LF trn sd & fwd L DLW w/L sd ld prepng to step fwd outsd ptr, -,
LADY CP DRW – Bk R strtng LF trn, -, cont LF trn on R heel & cl L (heel trn), -; sd & bk R w/R sd ld, -,
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L down 1 S DLC slt LF HT CBM DLC rise EO1 movement is fwd but ft sd R 1/4 LF 2 S DRC T up placement ends sd due DLC btw 1 & 2 to trn. Sway to L. sd & fwd body fcg 3/8 LF up L sd ldng, ft trns more 3 S L ptng TH Wall btw 2 & 3 lwr EO3 than bdy DLW
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall slt rise in bk R 1 S DRW slt LF TH bdy EO1 CBM DLC (NFR) 3/8 LF heel trn 2 S DLW cl L HT Cont rise btw 1 & 2 sway to R sd & bk Long step with R sd body fcg 3/8 LF up 3 S R ptng TH ldng bk, ft trns more COH btw 2 & 3 lwr EO3 DRC than bdy
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward to DLC on the left foot with a heel lead. Rise to toe to lead lady’s heel turn. [Step 2.] Continuing to turn LF with slight sway to left start moving the right leg forward. As the body turns, the right foot will end side, DLC, on toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left face as step side and forward on the left toe with the left side leading and lower to heel preparing to step forward outside partner. As the body turns slightly less than the foot, end with toe pointed to DLW and shoulders facing Wall.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back right to DLC, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left on the right heel while bringing the left foot alongside the right then change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Completing the turn on the left toe take a long step side and back on the right foot towards DLW with slight right side lead lowering to the heel at end of step. As the body turns slightly less than the foot, end with the toe pointed to DRC and shoulders facing COH.
QS - Fig 32 - 77 S#7 2003 Closed Telemark (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
It is important that the man carefully controls the amount of his body turn making sure not to turn more than the lady can and to keep her in front of him. For the same reason the lady’s last step should be a long one. On the next step the man will increase his body turn slightly in order to take his forward step outside his partner.
QS - Fig 32 - 78 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Contra Check and Slip 1 measure - SQQ 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 S DLC fwd L slt LF HF down into R knee before stepping in CBMP rise 2 Q - 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 Q 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 S DRW bk R slt LF B down into L knee before stepping in CBMP rise 2 Q - rec L start RF B 1/4 RF trn btw 2 & 3 EO2 DRC comp1/4 lwr pull R toe in an arc 3 Q 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 and 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
QS - Fig 35 - 83 S#7 2003 Contra Check And Slip (continued) International Quickstep 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.
The Quickstep tempo may also dictate a timing of SSS for this figure.
QS - Fig 35 - 84 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SS S Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DRW – Ck fwd L in CBMP w/R sd ld & lookg at ptr, -; rec R leaving feet in plc & qkly swvl 1/2 RF btw steps 2 & 3, -; rec bk L to end in CP DLC w/R leg xtndd fwd btw W’s legs, -;
LADY CP DLC – Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees w/L sd ld lookg well to L, -; rec L leaving feet in plc & qkly swvl 1/2 RF btw steps 2 & 3, -; rec fwd R to end in CP DRW w/L leg xtndd bk, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/R sd ldng lwr into 1 S DRW fwd L slt LF HF down R knee bfr stpng in CBMP slt rise 2 S wall rec R 1/2 RF B EO2 keep both feet in btw 2 & 3 DLC up, lwr place and knees soft 3 S rec bk L BF EO3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall w/L sd ldng lwr into L 1 S DLC sd & bk R slt LF B down knee bfr stpng in CBMP slt rise 2 S COH rec L 1/2 RF BF keep both feet in EO2 btw 2 & 3 place and knees soft DRW up, lwr 3 S rec fwd R BF (*see Narrative) EO3 EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DRW. [Step 1.] Lowering into the right leg and turning the body slightly left, step forward left with right side lead, heel to flat, keeping the right foot in place with still a little weight on it and looking at partner. Soften arms to allow woman’s extension. [Step 2.] Recover partially onto the ball of the right foot keeping the left foot in place and returning head to original position and swivel quickly RF. [Step 3.] Complete the 1/2 RF swivel transferring full weight to the left foot to end in Closed Position DLC with the right leg extended forward between the lady’s legs.
LADY Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Lowering into the left leg and turning the body slightly left, step back on ball of right foot with left side lead and keeping left foot in place
QS - Fig 36 - 85 S#7 2003 Contra Check And Switch (continued) International Quickstep with still a little weight on it. Extend upper body and head well to the left. Keep right knee soft and R heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover partially onto the ball of the left foot keeping the right foot in place* returning head and upper body to normal Closed Position and swivel quickly RF. [Step 3.] Complete the 1/2 RF swivel transferring full weight to the right foot to end in Closed Position DRW with soft knees and the left leg extended back.
*Optionally the lady, being on the outside of the turn, may feel the need for a more compact turn and pull the right foot towards the left with no weight and then, on step 3, replace it forward in a slip action.
GENERAL NOTES
The Contra Check and Switch can be danced from a number of facing alignments. The amount of turn of the Switch may be adjusted to fit the following figure alignment.
QS - Fig 36 - 86 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Cross Chasse 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP DLW - fwd L, -, sd R, cl L to R;
LADY CP facing DRC moving DLW - bk R, -, sd L, cl R to L;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd L slight R HT rise CBM EO1
2 Q DLW sd R nil T up left sway
3 Q DLW clo L to nil TH up,lwr left sway R EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk R slight R TH rise CBM EO1 NFR
2 Q DRC sd L nil T up right sway
3 Q DRC clo R to nil TH up,lwr right sway L EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position ready to move diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Forward left using CBM, heel leading and rise to the toe. [Step 2.] Swaying to the left step side right on the toe. [Step 3.] Maintaining the left sway close the left foot to the right on the toe. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next figure.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position ready to move backing to diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Back right, using CBM, toe heel. There is rise on this step but as with most backing steps there is no foot rise, only through the body. [Step 2.] Swaying to the right, step side left, on the toe. [Step 3.] Maintaining the right sway close the left foot to the right, on the toe. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
QS - Fig 2 - 5 Cross Chasse (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
The first step out of this figure should be in banjo. The sway will dissolve along with the lowering action that takes place as the non-supporting leg collects under the body. Use CBM on this step also.
QS - Fig 2 - 6 International Quickstep
Cross Swivel 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - fwd L, -, trng LF on L draw R to L no wt, -;
LADY CP backing DLW - bk R, -, trng LF on R draw L to R no wt, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd L DLW slight LF H nil CBM swivel on toe of left foot 2 S DLW draw R to L 1/4 LF T of L nil with foot almost flat on the sltly bk over and IE floor allowing right toe to steps 1 of T of R brush along the floor - & 2 sway to left
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk R DLW slight LF T nil CBM swivel on toe of right foot 2 S DRC draw L to R 1/4 LF TH of R nil and allow heel to lower slightly fwd over and IE after turn is made - toe of steps 1 of T of L left brushes along the floor & 2 - sway to right
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left turn, forward left, heel leading. There will be no rise but the weight will go on to the toe and continue the left turn. [Step 2.] Swiveling on the left toe to complete the turn, draw the right foot to the left, slightly back. A small amount of sway to the left will aid the turn. The inside edge of the right toe will remain in contact with the floor with no real weight change.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, on the toe. [Step 2] Swivel left on the right toe and draw the left foot to it, slightly forward. A small amount of sway to the right will aid the turn. The inside edge of the toe of the left foot will remain in contact with the floor with no real weight change.
GENERAL NOTES It is important for the dancers to remain on one level when dancing this figure. There is no rise or fall involved, similar to a pivot. You may end step two with a shoulder leading to
QS - Fig 15 - 37 Cross Swivel (continued) International Quickstep initiate a figure starting in banjo, e.g., a fishtail.
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QS - Fig 15 - 38 International Quickstep Double Reverse Spin 1 1/2 measures – SS S (Man) SS QQ (Lady) Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L trng LF, -, sd R DLC, -; cont LF spin, cl L to R without wt to DLW,
LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R trng LF, -, cl L to R (Heel Turn), -; sd R LOD, XLIF of R trng LF,
MAN
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique
1 S DLC fwd L comm LF HT rise EO1 strong CBM
3/8 LF btw 2 S DLC sd R 1 & 2 T up end fcg RLOD
cl L to R T of L up, lwr spin LF on R as lady comp 3 S RLOD no wt 3/8 LF TH of R EO3 fig -end fcg DLW
LADY
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique
rise EO1 1 S DRW bk R comm LF TH NFR strong CBM
cl L to R 3\8 LF cont to H trn on R - 2 S DRW H trn btw 1 & 2 HT rise end fcg LOD
sd & sltly bk 1/4 LF 3 Q LOD R btw 2 & 3 T up end fcg COH
1/8 LF up, lwr swvl LF on R as XLIFR- 4 Q COH XLIFR btw 3 & 4 TH EO4 end fcg DRC
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot toward DLC with strong CBM, heel to toe rising and commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Step side around lady toward COH on the right toe to complete the rise and 3/8 left face turn. [Step 3.] Close the left foot with slight pressure on the toe and no weight on the left foot to the right foot (Toe Pivot), spinning on the right toe 3/8 to end facing DLW in Closed Position.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back right foot toward DLC with strong CBM, toe to heel rising (NFR) and commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Close the left to the right, (Heel Turn) on the right foot completing a 3/8 left face turn. Change weight to the left heel QS - Fig 22 - 57 S#6 2002 Double Reverse Spin (continued) International Quickstep rising to the left toe and continue turning. [Step 3.] Complete a 1/4 left face turn on the left toe to face COH, then step side and slightly back on the right toe toward LOD continuing the left turn. [Step 4.] Complete a 1/8 left face turn on the right toe and cross the left foot in front of the right on the toe and end facing DRC. Lower to the heel as the next step begins.
GENERAL NOTES
The starting position of the figure will vary as will the amount of turn depending upon the figures preceding and following the Double Reverse.
MAN - Amounts of turn for Seven Eighths and a Full Turn (Three Quarters): 1/4 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3 (Seven Eighths): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3. (Full Turn): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 5/8 between 2 and 3. (Full Turn): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 1/2 between 2 and 3.
Maintain body braced upward as the weight is taken on the 2nd step (right foot). Hold lady firmly on the right side throughout the figure.
LADY - The amount of turn may vary for Seven Eighths and a Full Turn. (Three Quarters): 3/8 between 1 and 2. 1/4 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4 (Seven Eighths): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 1/4 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4. (Full Turn): 1/2 between 1 and 2. 3/8 between 2 and 3. 1/8 between 3 and 4.
Maintain body braced upward throughout the figure.
The turn on the ball of the left foot (2nd step) is continued as the right foot (3rd step) is made. The common error is to start moving the right foot forward without continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot.
It is important that the lady create and maintain her own rotation, consistently, throughout the figure.
QS - Fig 22 - 58 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Drag Hesitation 1 1/2 measure - SSS (See General Notes)
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 1/4LF, -, sd L trng 1/8 LF to CP DLW, -; draw R to L w/no weight to BJO DLW, -,
MAN - Start in CP fcg LOD - End in mod BJO fcg DRC
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall Fwd L Start LF 1 S LOD HT Nil CBM LOD body turn Sd R 1/4 LF Rise 2 S COH T Closed position LOD btw 1 & 2 EO2 Toes of Up Ready to step Draw L 1/8 LF 3 S DRC both feet Lower outside partner on to R btw 2 & 3 then TH EO3 following figure
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall Bk R Start LF 1 S RLOD TH Nil CBM LOD body turn 1/4 LF Rise 2 S WALL Sd L LOD T Closed position btw 1 & 2 EO2 Toes of Up Ready to step Draw R 1/8 LF 3 S DLW both feet Lower outside partner on to L btw 2 & 3 then TH EO3 following figure
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 is completed - ready to step outside partner on following figure. Lower at end of step.
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.
QS – Fig 50 – 1 S#9 2005 Drag Hesitation (continued) International Quickstep
[Step 3.] Draw the right foot to the left foot with no weight as the body turn completed - ready to step outside partner on the following figure. Lower at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure may start from other facing directions such as facing DLC, in which case the total amount of turn is reduced to 1/4, or if started facing DLW the total amount of turn is extended to 1/2.
Other timing may be SQQ. There is no sway in this figure.
QS – Fig 50 – 2 S#9 2005 International Quickstep
Fishtail 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN BJO moving DLC - trng sltly RF fwd R in BJO, -, trng RF cross LIBR, trng RF fwd & sltly sd R; fwd L, lk RIBL, fwd L, -;
LADY BJO backing DLC - trng sltly RF bk L in BJO, -, trng RF cross RIFL, trng RF bk & sltly sd L; bk R, lk LIFR, bk R, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S LOD fwd R DLC sltly RF HT rise CBMP in BJO outside EO1 partner - fwd movement is checked to change direction
2 Q LOD cross LIBR 1/8 RF T up slight right sway btw 1 & 2
3 Q DLW fwd & sd R 1/8 RF T up a small step DLW btw 2 & 3
4 Q DLW fwd L LOD sltly RF T up left shoulder leading
5 Q DLW lk RIBL nil T up feel of lft sd ldng
6 S DLW fwd L LOD nil TH up,lwr left shoulder leading EO6
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRW bk L LOD sltly RF T rise CBMP in BJO - ck bkwrd EO1 motion to chg dir
2 Q DRW cross RIFL 1/8 RF T up slt lft swy btw 1 & 2
3 Q RLOD bk L LOD 1/8 RF T up a sml stp btw 2 & 3
4 Q DRC bk R LOD sltly RF T up rt sd ldng
5 Q DRC lk LIFR nil T up feel of rt sd ldng
6 S DRC bk R LOD nil TH up,lwr rt sd ldng EO6
QS - Fig 12 - 31 Fishtail (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right, forward right, outside partner. Step in CBMP, heel toe, rising at the end of the step and checking the forward movement. [Step 2.] Turning right face cross the left foot behind the right on the toe using a slight amount of left sway. [Step 3.] Turning to the right, forward and slightly side right on the toe, a small step. [Step 4.] Forward left, on the toe, turning right face to a left shoulder lead. [Step 5] Lock the right foot behind the left on the toe. There should be the feel of a left shoulder lead. [Step 6.] Forward left, left shoulder leading, on the toe and lowering to the heel. The next step should be outside partner in Banjo.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right, back left, on the toe, in CBMP and Banjo. Check the backward movement slightly to change direction. [Step 2] Turning right face cross the right foot in front of the left, on the toe. Use a slight amount of left sway. [Step 3.] Still turning right, back and slightly to the side left, on the toe, a small step. [Step 4.] Back right, on the toe, turning to a right shoulder lead. [Step 5.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. There should be the feel of a right shoulder lead. [Step 6.] Back right, on the toe, right shoulder leading. Lower to the heel preparing for the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure progresses DLW. Dancing the figure toward DLW with no turn is also an option. Although there is a checking of movement on step one, it should not stop dead. There is forward movement over the complete figure.
QS - Fig 12 - 32 International Quickstep
Forward Lock Step 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP moving DLW - fwd R in BJO, -, fwd L, lk RIBL; fwd L, -,
LADY CP backing DLW - bk L in BJO, -, bk R, lk LIFR; bk R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S wall fwd R DLW slight RF HT down, CBMP in BJO outside rise partner EO1
2 Q wall fwd L DLW nil T cont to left shoulder leading rise
3 Q wall lk RIBL nil T cont to feel of left shoulder rise leading
4 S wall fwd L DLW nil TH up,lwr left shoulder leading - EO4 figure moving throughout to DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S COH bk L DLW slight RF TH down, CBMP in BJO rise EO1 NFR
2 Q COH bk R DLW nil T cont to right shoulder leading rise
3 Q COH lk LIFR nil T cont to feel of right shoulder rise leading
4 S COH bk R DLW nil TH up,lwr right sd ldng - fig mvng EO4 throughout to DLW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] With a slight turn to the right, forward right, heel toe. The foot ends in CBMP outside partner in Banjo. [Step 2.] Maintaining the body position, forward left, on the toe. Left shoulder should now be leading. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Lock the right foot in back of the left, on the toe. There should still be the feel of a left shoulder leading. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Forward left, QS - Fig 14 - 35 Forward Lock Step (continued) International Quickstep on the toe, then lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Keep the left shoulder leading. The next step should be outside partner in Banjo.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right, back left, toe heel. The foot will end in CBMP and Banjo. There will be body rise at the end of the step with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Maintaining body position, back right, on the toe. Right shoulder should now be leading. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Lock the left foot in front of the right, on the toe. There should still be the feeling of a right shoulder leading. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Back right, toe, then lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Keep the right shoulder leading.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure preceding the forward lock step should end on the left foot with the left shoulder leading for the man. The lady would be opposite. Sometimes we dance this figure beginning with step two. We can do that if the preceding figure ends up on the right toe for the man and left for the lady, turning to the right. Omit step one and dance two, three and four. Remember, step two must have a shoulder lead that you maintain throughout.
QS - Fig 14 - 36 International Quickstep Forward Tipple Chasse 1 1/2 measure – SQQ S 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 S DLW Fwd R DLW start RF HT rise EO1 1/4 btw 1 cont 2 Q Wall sd L LOD T L sway & 2 rise cl R bkng 1/8 btw 2 cont 3 Q DRW T L sway LOD & 3 rise Up sd & bk L 4 S 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 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 QS - Fig 37 - 87 S#7 2003 Forward Tipple Chasse (continued) International Quickstep 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
It is important to note that the initial Forward step is not part of the Tipple Chasse. It is only used to allow the figure (steps 2, 3, 4 QQS) to be danced from an initial man’s left (lady’s right) foot lead. Correspondingly, if backing with man’s left (lady’s right) foot free; then a a Back step would be used, and normally cued, prior to the Tipple Chasse.
As the rise and the sway develop progressively in the Tipple Chasse, the head will generally be turned toward the direction of the sway (man and lady).
QS - Fig 37 - 88 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Four Quick Run 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6
Man Start in CP DLW - Sd & sltly fwd L on toe, fwd R to BJO fcg DLW, sd & fwd L, XRIB;
Lady Start in CP DRC - Sd & sltly bk R, bk L to BJO fcg DRC, bk R, XLIF;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall sd & sltly L sd leading; no sway Q DLW slt LF T up 1 fwd L throughout fwd R to Q T CBMP 2 - BJO nil " 3 Q - sd & fwd L - T " 4 Q - XRIB - T "
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall sd & sltly R sd leading; no sway Q DRC slt LF T up 1 bk R throughout bk L to Q - nil T " CBMP 2 BJO 3 Q - sd & bk R - T " 4 Q - XLIF - T "
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP DLW and dance 4 steps toward LOD with left side leading. [Step 1.] Step side and slightly forward left on toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on right toe outside partner to BJO (CBMP). [Step 3.] Step side and forward left on toe. [Step 4] Cross right foot loosely behind left.
LADY Start in CP DRC and dance 4 steps toward LOD with right side leading. [Step 1.] Step side and slightly back on right foot. [Step 2.] Step back on left toe to BJO (CBMP). [Step 3.] Step side and back on right toe. [Step 4.] Cross left foot loosely in front of right.
GENERAL NOTES Throughout the figure the man's feet and body are aligned towards DLW (lady's feet and body towards DRC), which gives an impression of traveling more sideways than forward.
QS – Fig 31 - 75 S#6 2002 Four Quick Run (continued) International Quickstep
The step preceding the figure is generally a step back for the man, turning left face and rising so that both partners are up on toes when the figure starts and throughout its completion.
This figure is frequently danced progressing toward DLW in which case the foot and body alignments would be nearly WALL for the man and nearly COH for the lady.
QS – Fig 31 - 76 S#6 2002 International Quickstep Hairpin 1 measure - QQS Level of difficulty 6
Man Start in CP LOD - Fwd R on heel rising to toe & trng RF, fwd L on toe twd WALL & swivel 1/8 RF, fwd R to BJO DRW ckng, -;
Lady Start in CP RLOD - Bk L trng RF, bk R & swivel 1/8 RF w/R sd ldng, bk L to BJO DLC ckng, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R 1 Q LOD LOD prep RF trn HT rise EO1 CBM fwd L 1/4 RF btw L sd ldng w/slt R sway 2 Q DLW WALL 1 & 2 T up btw 1 & 2 swvl RF on L as step otsd ptnr to BJO, fwd R 1/8 RF btw up, lwr CBMP ckng fwd 3 S DRW DRW 2 & 3 TH EO3 motion
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 Q RLOD bk L LOD prep RF trn T up CBM bk R 1/4 RF btw R sd ldng w/slt L sway 2 Q DRC WALL 1 & 2 T up btw 1 & 2 swivel RF on R as step 1/8 RF btw up, lwr bk in CBMP ckng 3 S DLC bk L DRW 2 & 3 TH EO3 bkwd motion
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on right heel between partner's feet, start rising with left side leading, turning 1/8 right face on toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on left toe toward the wall with left side leading and slight right sway and swivel 1/8 right face at end of step to face DRW. [Step 3.] Step forward on right toe outside partner in CBMP immediately checking, lowering at end of step to prepare for backward motion.
LADY Start in CP RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on left toe with right side leading, turning 1/8 right face. [Step 2.] With slight left sway step back on right toe with right side leading and swivel 1/8 right face at end of step to face DLC. [Step 3.] Step back on left foot in CBMP immediately checking, lowering at end of step to prepare for forward motion. QS – Fig 30 - 73 S#6 2002 Hairpin (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
This figure generally follows a RF pivot, the man backing toward LOD on his L foot to end facing LOD with the man's right foot free. The usual cue is therefore "Pivot to a Hairpin".
QS – Fig 30 - 74 S#6 2002 International Quickstep Hesitation Change 1 1/2 Measures – SS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcng RLOD - Bk L comm a RF trn, -, sd R sml stp to fc DLC, -; draw L to R without wgt, -,
LADY CP fcng LOD - Fwd R LOD comm a RF trn, -, sd L comp a 3/8 RF trn to fc DRW, -; draw R to L without wgt, -,
MAN
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique
1 S RLOD bk L 3/8 RF TH down strong CBM btw IE of ft 2 S RLOD sd R 1 & 2 WF " heel pull w/L sway IE of LT 3 S COH no wgt nil " draw L twd R w/L sway
LADY
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique
1 S LOD fwd R 3/8 RF HT down CBM btw 2 S LOD sd L 1 & 2 T " R sway
IE of T 3 S WALL no wgt nil of R ft " draw R twd L w/R sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back with strong CBM on the left foot toward LOD, toe to heel turning right. [Step 2.] Stepping side a small step on the right foot (Heel pull - heel first, then inside edge of foot to whole foot) sway left, completing a 3/8 right turn to face DLC. [Step 3.] Maintaining the left sway, draw the inside edge of toe of the left foot toward the right foot without changing weight.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward with CBM on the right foot toward LOD, heel to toe turning right. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot toe to heel with a wide step in front of man. Maintain body alignment, sway right with the head to the right, completing a 3/8 right turn to face DRW moving backward towards DLC. [Step 3.] Maintain the right sway draw the inside edge of toe of the right foot toward the left without changing weight.
QS - Fig 20 - 53 S#6 2002 Hesitation Change (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
This figure is a linking figure used to change direction of movement without changing the lead foot. This figure normally follows a Natural Turn. The amount of turn may vary from 1/8 to 3/8.
MAN Hold body braced upwards on steps 1 and 2 with lady held firmly on the right side. Step 1. The left knee is bent as weight is taken on the left foot. (The right knee is also bent) Step 2. The right knee is retained bent as the right foot is placed in position. Step 3. Both knees are bent. Straighten gradually as the left foot moves forward into the next step. The man’s feet are approximately 8 inches apart and parallel on step 3.
LADY Hold body braced upwards and keep hips well towards man on steps 1 and 2. Normal Closed Position is regained by a slight swivel on the ball of the left foot as the right closes toward left. Step 1. The right knee is bent as weight is taken on the right foot. (The left knee is also bent) Step 2. The left knee is retained bent as the left foot is placed in position. Step 3. Both knees are bent. Straighten gradually as the right foot moves back into the next step.
QS - Fig 20 - 54 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Hinge 1 1/2measure - SSS
MAN CP RLOD – Bk R LOD strtng to turn LF, -, contng to turn LF sd & bk L DLW, -; lower w/slt LF body turn & hold w/head to R, -,
LADY CP LOD – Fwd L LOD strtng to turn LF, -, contng to turn LF sd & fwd R w/head R, -; contng LF turn bk L under body lowering into knee w/head well L & R toe ptd fwd, -,
MAN - Start in CP fcg RLOD - End modified CP fcg DLW
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S RLOD bk R LOD slt LF TH Down CBM sd & bk L body Body rise lowering 2 S DRW 1/4 LF BF DLW rise EO2 Head well right, 3 S DLW hold slt LF - down shaping right
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S LOD fwd L LOD slt LF HT none CBM sd & fwd R down Head right during 2 S DLC 1/4 LF TH DLW EO2 turn Head well left, 3 S DRC bk L slt LF TH down shaping left
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] With a slight left side lead, step back on the right foot towards LOD, toe to flat. [Step 2.] Turn left face on the right foot with a rise through the body and, as the lady passes the man, step to the side and back on the left foot, ball-flat, towards DLW and lower. [Step 3.] Continue the LF body turn to lead the lady to step back and turn the head to the right while shaping to the right.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot towards LOD, heel to toe with foot rise only. [Step 2.] Turning left face on the left foot with head to right, step side and forward right, past the man, towards DLW, toe to heel. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn the body left face, shape to the left turning the head left while placing the left toe back under the body and then lower to the heel and well into the knee with the right toe pointed forward DRC.
QS – Fig 49 – 1 S#9 2005 Hinge (continued) International Quickstep
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 the left. This is opposed to continuing the body rotation on the right, as in a Throwaway Oversway. The Hinge can be danced from various facing directions and from Semi-Closed Position. In the latter case the man, after stepping forward on the right foot, would attempt to turn the lady as square to him as possible before completing the Hinge.
QS – Fig 49 – 2 S#9 2005 International Quickstep Hover Corte 1 1/2 measures - SSS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP backing LOD - trng LF bk R, -, trng LF sd & sltly fwd L, -; sd & sltly bk R, -,
LADY CP moving LOD - trng LF fwd L, -, trng LF sd R, -; diagonally fwd L, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S RLOD bk R LOD strtg LF TH down, CBM - rise starts slowly rise not abruptly EO1 NFR
2 S RLOD sd & sltly 1/4 LF T cont sway to right - foot points fwd L DLW btw 1 & 2 slow to DLW - body turns less rise
3 S wall sd & sltly 1/8 LF TH up, body finishes trn - right bk R DRC btw 2 & 3 lwr shoulder leading EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 S LOD fwd L LOD strtg LF HT down, CBM rise EO1
2 S LOD sd R LOD 1/4 LF T cont sway to left - right leg btw 1 & 2 slow starts fwd to end sd - foot rise swivels
3 S COH diagonally 1/8 LF TH up, lwr left shoulder leading fwd L btw 2 & 3 EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position backing LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. Start to rise; however, the rise is slow over the entire figure. [Step 2.] Continue the left turn with right sway and step side and slightly forward left, on the toe. The toe points so that the foot has turned 3/8 to the left while the body has turned 1/4 left. Continue the slow rise. The right foot will not move toward the left. It will remain almost in place. [Step 3.] Finish the left face turn so that the body catches up with the left foot. Recover back right, on the toe, moving away from the left foot with a right shoulder lead. Lower to the heel to begin the next figure. Usually the next step will be in Banjo with the lady outside partner.
QS - Fig 16 - 39 Hover Corte (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel toe. Follow the man's lead for the amount of rise. [Step 2.] Continuing the left turn with sway to the left start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Swivel on the right toe to complete the turn and step diagonally forward left, on the toe, left shoulder leading. After taking weight, lower to the heel to begin the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
Although the rise for this figure begins on step one, it will be gradual and spread over the entire figure. An attempt to stay very low until almost taking weight for step two will make this easier to accomplish. Do not try to complete the rising action above normal dance height or step three will end with a "dropping action". Step three should not be a definite drop, but a lowering or compression into the next figure. The figure, as depicted in the chart, calls for dancing it "SSS". We could dance it over more beats of music by slowing the turning and rising action, e.g., "SSSSS". We could also speed it up and dance it "SQQ". Depending on the rising action, used by the man, the lady's left foot could brush toward the right. This action would happen between the second and third steps. The man's feet should not brush. This action would cause a "popping up" on step two or a "dropping" on step three.
QS - Fig 16 - 40 International Quickstep
Hover Telemark 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP DLW – Fwd L, -, sd & fwd R w/rise trng 1/8* RF, sd & fwd L to SCP LOD*; * See Narrative LADY CP DRC – Bk R, -, sd & bk L w/rise trng 1/8* RF, sd & fwd R to SCP LOD*; * See Narrative MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L down 1 S DLW nil HT DLW rise EO1 sd R Sway to L 2 Q DLW 1/8 RF T cont rise DRW Brush is optional EO3 bdy sd & fwd up 3 Q nil TH Ld lady to trn to SCP fcg Wall L LOD lwr EO3
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk R rise in bdy 1 S DRC nil TH DLW EO1 (NFR) Sway to R sd L 2 Q DRC 1/8 RF T cont rise Brush is optional DRW Start slow trn of hd to R EO3 bdy sd & fwd up 3 Q nil TH Finish opening hd fcg COH R LOD lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with a heel lead and start rising. [Step 2.] Step forward and side right continuing to rise, allowing, if tempo permits, the left foot to brush to the right while turning right face from 1/8 to 1/4. [Step 3.] Leading the lady to turn to SCP step forward and side left to end, depending on the amount of turn, in SCP LOD or SCP DLW.
LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back right, toe to heel and start body rise. [Step 2 .] Step back and side left gradually rising to toe and allowing, if tempo permits, the right foot to brush to the left while turning right face from 1/8 to 1/4. At end of step start turning head slowly to right. [Step 3.] Completing opening of head step side and forward right to SCP LOD or SCP DLW, depending on the amount of turn.
GENERAL NOTES
The timing SSS (1 1/2 measure) can also be used to dance this figure.
In Round Dancing, the Hover Telemark, by default, turns to the right and ends in SCP. In ballroom it is frequently used as a left turn to change the direction of progression. The Hover Telemark can also QS - Fig 33 - 79 S#7 2003 Hover Telemark (continued) International Quickstep end in CP with the man ready to step outside the lady. In this case the last step for the lady is side and back with no head turn.
QS - Fig 33 - 80 S#7 2003
International Quickstep Natural Pivot Turn 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcg DLW - fwd R strtg to trn RF, -, still trng RF sd L fc DRW, cl R to L fcg RLOD; pivoting RF bk L to fc LOD, -,
LADY CP fcg DRC - bk L strtg to trn RF, -, still trng RF sd R to fc DLC, cl L to R fcg LOD; pivoting RF fwd R to fc RLOD, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R slight RF HT rise CBM - if in BJO CBM EO1 and CBMP
2 Q DLW sd L 1/4 RF T up foot starts moving forward and turn makes it end side - sway is right
3 Q DRW cl R to L 1/8 RF TH up, lwr right sway - sway EO3 dissolves as the foot lowers to the heel
4 S RLOD bk L 1/2 RF THT none CBM & CBMP (a one end step pivot) LOD
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk L slight RF TH Rise CBM EO1 NFR
2 Q DRC sd R 1/8 RF T up foot is pointing to LOD the body will turn less - the sway is left
3 Q COH cl L to R 1/4 RF TH up, lwr sway is left and EO3 dissolves as foot lowers to heel
4 S LOD fwd R 1/2 RF HTH none CBM & CBMP (a one end step pivot) RLOD
QS – Fig 3 - 7 S#6 2002 Natural Pivot Turn (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM, forward right, heel leading, starting to turn right. Taking weight, rise to the toe. [Step 2.] While continuing the turning action started on step one, start the left foot forward. The turning action will cause the foot to end side. Take weight on the toe with sway to the right. [Step 3.] Swiveling to face reverse line of dance, close the right foot to the left, on the toe. The sway is still to the right. As you take weight with the leg collecting under the body, lower to the heel and allow the sway to dissolve. [Step 4.] Turn strongly right face, opening the door for the lady to go through your position. Step back left toeing in to pivot 1/2 turn right face to line of dance. Do not step back on the left and then turn, but turn on the right then step back left with a toe, heel, toe action. Maintain the feet in CBMP. It might appear that the left foot ends forward of the right because of the turn before the step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM, back left, toe heel, starting to turn right. Use only body rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continuing the turn started on step one, start the right foot back but end with it pointing to line of dance as a side and forward step. Take weight on the toe with sway to he left. [Step 3.] The body will complete the turn to line of dance as the left foot closes to the right, on the toe. Sway is still to the left. As you take full weight and the right leg collects under the body, allow the sway to dissolve and the foot to lower to the heel. [Step 4.] Forward right through the place being vacated by the man. This is an aggressive heel lead turning to the right in a pivoting action keeping the feet in CBMP. The footwork will be heel, toe, heel.
GENERAL NOTES
As with all turns, the actual turning is between the beats. In the chart, we show the turn completed at the end of the beat, but more accurately the turn happens between the steps. The body flight is on a single line that moves diagonal to line of dance and the wall until the pivot. In such figures the leg swing is forward (or backward) but the foot arrives side. The lady's second step is an inside-of-turn action where there is initially more foot turn than body turn. A common method of expressing this action is "body turns less".
QS – Fig 3 - 8 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Natural Turn (full) 2 1/2 measures - SQQ SS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - fwd R strtg RF trn, -, trng RF sd L, trng RF cl R to L; trng sltly bk L, -, trng RF sd R small step, -; fwd L, -,
LADY CP backing DLW - bk L strtg RF trn, -, trng RF sd R, trng RF cl L to R; trng sltly RF fwd R, -, trng RF sd L, -; bk R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R strtg RF HT down, CBM DLW rise EO1
2 Q DLW sd L LOD 1/4 RF T up right sway - leg starts fwd btw and trn causes foot to end 1 & 2 sd
3 Q DRW cl R to L 1/8 RF TH up, lwr right sway - swivel on L to btw EO3 complete trn as feet close 2 & 3
4 S RLOD bk L LOD strtg RF TH none CBM
5 S RLOD sd R LOD 1/4 RF H IE of ft, none heel pull - a sml stp - ft btw whole ft contact with fl 4 & 5 throughout - toe pts DLC, body trns less
6 S COH fwd L 1/8 RF H none body catches up btw 5 & 6
QS - Fig 18 - 45 Natural Turn (Full) (continued) International Quickstep
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk L DLW sltly RF TH down, CBM rise EO1 NFR
2 Q DRC sd R LOD 1/4 RF T up left sway - toe pointing btw LOD, body trns less 1 & 2
3 Q DLC cl L to R 1/8 RF TH up, left sway - no foot swivel, btw lwr EO3 body catches up 2 & 3
4 S LOD fwd R sltly RF HT nil CBM LOD
5 S LOD sd L LOD 1/4 RF TH nil leg starts fwd and trn btw causes foot to end sd - no 4 & 5 sway
6 S wall bk R LOD 1/8 RF T nil left foot swivels to btw complete trn - no sway 5 & 6
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, heel toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn with sway to the right, start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 3.] Swiveling on the left toe to complete the right turn close the right foot to the left, on the toe. Allow the right sway to dissolve as the foot lowers to the heel. [Step 4.] Using CBM to turn right, back left, toe heel. Remain down with no sway. [Step 5.] Pull the heel of the right foot passed the left, turning to the right on the left heel. Step side, a small step. The right toe will point with more turn than the body will make. Remain down with no sway. [Step 6.] Complete the right body turn and then step forward left, heel, with no rise.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, back left, toe heel. Start rising through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Continue the right turn with left sway and step side right, on the toe, which will point with more turn than the body will make. [Step 3.] With no foot swivel the body will finish turning as the left foot closes to the right, on the toe. Allow the left sway to dissolve and the foot to lower to the heel. [Step 4.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, toe heel, without rise. [Step 5.] Continuing the right turn without sway or rise, start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe, with no rise. [Step 6.] Swivel right face on the left foot to complete the turn and
QS - Fig 18 - 46 Natural Turn (Full) (continued) International Quickstep allow the heel to contact the floor as the right foot steps back, no rise.
GENERAL NOTES
Remember to use the standard inside and outside turn actions. Step six could be modified to become the first step of the next figure. If rise and CBM were used, on step six, it would be the first step of a reverse figure, as an example. Often, in standard choreography, only the first three steps of this figure are used.
QS - Fig 18 - 47 Natural Turn (Full) (continued) International Quickstep
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QS - Fig 18 - 48 International Quickstep
Natural Turn (with hesitation) 2 1/2 measures - SQQ SS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - fwd R strt RF trn, -, trng RF sd L, trng RF cl R to L; trng slightly bk L, -, trng RF sd R small step, -; draw L to R no wgt, -,
LADY CP backing DLW - bk L strt RF trn, -, trng RF sd R, trng RF cl L to R; trng slightly RF fwd R, -, trng RF sd L, -; draw R to L no wgt, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R slight RF HT rise CBM EO1
2 Q wall sd L 1/4 RF T up rt swy - leg starts fwd and btw 1 & 2 trn causes foot to end sd
3 Q DRC cl R to L 1/8 RF TH up,lwr rt swy - swivel on L to btw 2 & 3 EO3 complete trn as feet close
4 S RLOD bk L strt RF TH none CBM
5 S DRC sd R 1/4 RF H IE of ft, A H pull - a sml stp -swy to between whole foot lft -ft tchs fl thruout - 4 & 5 T pts DLC, bdy trns less
6 S DLC draw L 1/8 RF btw IE of A left sway - body catches to R 5 & 6 T of L up
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 S DRC bk L strt RF TH rise CBM EO1 NFR
2 Q COH sd R 1/4 RF btw T up left sway - toe pointing 1 & 2 LOD, body trns less
3 Q DLC cl L to R 1/8 RF btw TH up,lwr left sway - no foot swivel, 2 & 3 EO3 body catches up
4 S LOD fwd R strt RF HT none CBM R swy - leg starts fwd and 5 S DLW sd L 3/8 RF btw TH A trn causes ft to end sd 4 & 5
6 S DRC draw nil IE of A right sway - no trn R to L T of R
QS - Fig 19 - 49 Natural Turn with Hesitation (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, heel toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn with sway to the right, start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 3.] Swiveling on the left toe to complete the right turn, close the right foot to it, on the toe. As you take weight allow the right sway to dissolve and lower to the heel. [Step 4.] Using CBM to turn right, back left, toe heel. Remain down with no sway. [Step 5.] Pull the heel of the right foot past the left turning right on the left heel. Step side a small step. The right toe will point with more turn than the body will make. Remain down and sway to th left. [Step 6.] The body completes the right turn as the left foot draws to the right. The inside edge of the toe of the left foot remains in contact with the floor. Maintain the left sway until beginning the next figure.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, back left, toe heel. Start rising through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Continue the right turn with left sway and step side right, on the toe. The toe will point with more turn than the body will make. [Step 3.] With no foot swivel, the body will finish turning as the left foot closes to the right, on the toe. As you take weight, allow the left sway to dissolve and the foot to lower to the heel. [Step 4.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, toe heel, without rise. [Step 5.] Continuing the right turn with right sway and no rise, start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe, with no rise. Allow the heel to contact the floor as the turn is completed. [Step 6.] Draw the right foot to the left. The inside edge of the toe of the right foot remains in contact with the floor as it moves toward the left. Maintain the right sway until beginning the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
Remember to use the standard inside and outside of turn actions. The amount of turn on steps four, five and six can be modified to fit any choreography.
QS - Fig 19 - 50 International Quickstep
Open Telemark 1 1/2 measures – SS S Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L comm a LF trn, -, sd R comp a 1/4 LF trn, -; cont trng LF 1/2 stp sd & fwd L in SCP DLW, -,
LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R slt LF trn, -, cl L to R cont trng LF on R then chg wgt to L (heel trn), -; sd & fwd R in SCP DLW, -,
MAN
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique rise 1/4 LF 1 S DLC fwd L HT EO1 CBM btw 2 S DLC sd R 1 & 2 T up sway L - end fcg DRC
1/2 LF bdy trns lwr 3 S DRC sd & fwd L less TH EO3 bdy fcg WALL
LADY
Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique
slt rise EO1 CBM 1 S DRW bk R TH NFR 3/8 LF btw sway R comp trn on R cl L to R 1 & 2 - chg wgt to L & loose 2 S DRW (H trn) HT cont rise sway - end fcng LOD
sd & fwd slt bdy up lwr 3 S LOD R trn LF TH EO3 ft ptng LOD R sd ld
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Commencing a left turn step forward left in CBM rising at the end of the step heel to toe. [Step 2.] Swiveling on the left toe start the right foot forward which will end as a side step on the toe completing the rise and the 1/4 left face turn and continue turning left. [Step 3.] Maintain an up position on the right toe continue turning to the left 1/2. Step side and slightly forward on the left toe pointing DLW in SCP with body facing WALL then lower to the heel with light pressure.
QS - Fig 21 - 55 S#6 2002 Open Telemark (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Commencing a left turn step back on the right foot, toe heel rising slightly with (NFR). [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right, heel turn on the right turning left face 3/8. Transfer weight to the left foot heel to toe still rising. [Step 3.] Continue turning the body slightly left, step diagonally forward on the right toe completing the rise in SCP. Lower into the heel with light pressure.
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 and slightly forward 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 third 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. Do not emphasize the sway.
For both man and lady step 3 the actual footwork will be Toe, Ball, then lower to heel with light pressure
QS - Fig 21 - 56 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Outside Spin 1 1/2 measure - SSS Level of Difficulty 6
MAN Start in BJO DRC - Trng strongly RF sml bk L, -, fwd R otsd ptr heel to toe contng RF trn, -; sd L on toe contng RF trn to CP DRC, -,
LADY Start in BJO DLW - Trng RF reach fwd R otsd ptr heel to toe, -, cl L contng trn on toes of both feet, -; fwd R btw M’s ft to CP DLW, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bdy trn is almost bk L 1 S DRC 3/8 RF TF Nil completed bfr wgt is RLOD xfrd fwd R rise 2 S LOD 3/8 RF HT DLC btw 2 & 3 EO2 CBMP, spin on R toe DRW EO2 sd L then 1/4 lwr then L toe 3 S TH DRC EO3 WALL on 3 EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall step outside ptr in fwd R rise 1 S DLW HT CBMP, a large step DLW 5/8 btw 1 EO1 past M’s R ft & 2 cont toe spin, wgt on both 2 S COH cl L to CP T rise toes 1/4 btw 2 LOD EO2 fwd R lwr 3 S & 3 then TH step btw M’s ft to CP DLW EO3 LOD EO3 1/8 on 3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in BJO DRC. [Step 1.] Rotate body strongly RF and lead lady around towards right side before taking a small step back on left. [Step 2.] Step forward outside partner on right heel rising to toe and spinning RF on right toe starting to blend to Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step side on left toe continuing the RF spin on the left toe (the rotation will cause the step to end back) leaving the right leg extended forward. Lower to heel at end of step in Closed Position DRC.
QS - Fig 40 - 93 S#7 2003 Outside Spin (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in BJO DLW. [Step 1.] Turning RF take a fairly large step forward outside on right heel and rise to toe. [Step 2.] Close left foot leaving some weight on right and spin on both toes to a loose Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step forward on right toe between man’s feet and continue to spin RF on right toe to Closed Position DLW.
GENERAL NOTES
Note that the lady has an earlier rise than the man.
The Outside Spin can be danced from various facing directions and with various amounts of turns. Although the full turn is described above, the more usual amount of turn in Quickstep is 3/4 and the figure is often either preceded or followed with back locks.
QS - Fig 40 - 94 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Progressive Chasse 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4
MAN CP facing DRW - Bk R strtg LF trn, -, trng LF sd L, cl R to L; sd & sltly fwd L, -,
LADY CP moving DLC - Fwd L strtg LF trn, -, trng LF sd R, trng LF cl L to R; sd & bk R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRW bk R DLC strt LF TH down, CBM rise EO1 NFR
2 Q DRW sd L LOD 1/8 LF T cont to foot turns 1/4 with toe rise pointing DLW, body turns less
3 Q WL cl R to L 1/8 LF T cont to body turns to foot position rise
4 S DLW sd & sltly nil TH up, lwr left shoulder leading - next fwd L EO4 step should be outside partner in BJO
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLC fwd L strtg LF HT down, CBM rise EO1
2 Q DLC sd R LOD 1/8 LF T cont to rise
3 Q COH cl L to R 1/8 LF T cont to R ft swvls to comp trn as L rise ft cl to R ft
4 S DRC sd & bk R nil TH up, lwr right shoulder leading EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. Begin to rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Turning to the left start the left leg back. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise. Point the toe so that the foot makes a 1/4 turn while the body turns 1/8. [Step 3.] With the body turning left, close the right foot to the left on the toe, the left foot will not QS - Fig 11 - 29 S#6 2002 Progressive Chasse (continued) International Quickstep swivel. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Step side and forward on the left toe with a left shoulder leading. Taking weight, lower to the heel to begin the next figure. The next step should be outside partner in banjo.
LADY Start in closed dance position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel toe, beginning to rise. [Step 2.] Turning to the left start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Swivel left face on the right foot and close the left to it on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Back right with a right shoulder leading, on the toe. Taking weight, lower to the heel to begin the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
Because this figure is a moving or progressing, there is no sway. The exit should be a step in banjo, so the shoulder lead on step four is very important.
QS - Fig 11 - 30 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Promenade Sway 1/2 measure - S
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 S 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
Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S 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” and it can cover one
QS - Fig 48 - 1 S#8 2004 Promenade Sway (continued) International Quickstep full measure. The line formed in the Promenade Sway is a broken high line (body upright, break at waist level).
QS - Fig 48 - 2 S#8 2004 International Quickstep Quarter Turn and Progressive Chassé 3 1/2 measures - SQQ SS QQS S (*See General Notes) Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - strtg RF trn fwd R, -, trng RF sd L, cl R to L; sd & bk L, -, strtg LF turn bk R, -; trng LF sd L, cl R to L, sd & fwd L, -; fwd R to BJO DLW, -,
LADY CP backing DLW - strtg RF trn bk L, -, trng RF sd R, cl L to R; sd & fwd R, -, strtg LF trn fwd L,-; trng LF sd R, trng LF cl L to R, sd & bk R,-; bk L to BJO DRC, -,
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 S DLW fwd R strtg RF HT dwn, rise CBM DLW EO1 2 Q - sd L LOD 1/8 RF T cont to rise right sway btw 1 & 2 3 Q wall cl R to L 1/8 RF T cont to rise right sway - slight btw 2 & 3 swivel on left foot 4 S DRW bk L DLC nil TH up, lwr EO4 sway dissolves
5 S - bk R DLC strtg LF TH dwn, rise CBM EO5 - NFR 6 Q - sd L LOD 1/8 LF T cont rise toe points to DLW, bdy btw 5 & 6 trns less. 7 Q wall cl R to L 1/8 LF T cont rise bdy catches up with btw 6 & 7 left foot 8 S DLW sd & fwd nil TH up, lwr EO8 left shoulder leading L 9 S - fwd R - H CBM outside ptnr DLW endng CBMP
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall 1 S DRC bk L DLW strtg RF TH dwn, rise CBM EO1 NFR 2 Q - sd R LOD 1/8 RF T cont to rise toe points to DLC, bdy btw 1 & 2 trns less - left sway 3 Q COH cl L to R 1/8 RF T cont to rise bdy catches up with R btw 2 & 3 foot - left sway 4 S DLC sd & fwd nil TH up, lwr EO4 sway dissolves R 5 S - fwd L DLC strtg LF HT dwn, rise CBM EO5 6 Q - sd R LOD 1/8 LF T cont rise btw 5 & 6 7 Q COH cl L to R 1/8 LF T cont rise right foot swivels to btw 6 & 7 complete trn 8 S DRC sd & sltly nil TH up, lwr EO8 right shoulder leading bk R 9 S - bk L nil T CBM endng CBMP
QS – Fig 23 – 59 S#5 2001 Quarter Turn and Progressive Chassé (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position moving diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, heel to toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise with right sway. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left swiveling to continue the right face turn to diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Continue the rise with sway to the right. [Step 4.] Maintaining the right sway step side and slightly back left, on the toe. Taking weight, lower to the heel and allow the sway to dissolve. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe to heel. Begin to rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 6.] Turning left face, start the left leg back. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise. Point the toe so that the foot makes 1/4 turn while the body only turns 1/8. [Step 7.] With the body turning left face, close the right foot to the left on toe continuing to rise. The left foot will not swivel. [Step 8.] Side and forward on left toe with the left shoulder leading. Taking weight lower to the heel. [Step 9.] Forward on right heel to flat stepping outside partner towards diagonal line of dance and wall to end in banjo, diagonal line of dance and wall.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, back left, toe to heel. There will be body rise but no foot rise on this step. [Step 2.] Swaying to the left and turning slightly right, step side right, on the toe, continuing to rise. Your toe will be pointing diagonal line of dance and center of the hall. [Step 3.] Maintaining the left sway close the left foot to the right. There will be no foot swivel, only body turn. Continue to rise. [Step 4.] Maintaining the left sway, step side and forward right, on the toe, slightly between man's feet and lower to the heel, allowing the sway to dissolve. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, forward left, heel to toe, beginning to rise. [Step 6.] Turning left face start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on toe. Continue to rise. [Step 7.] Swivel left face on the right foot and close the left to it on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 8.] Side and back right on toe with a right shoulder leading. Taking weight, lower to the heel. [Step 9.] Back left, toe to heel, to end in banjo diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall.
GENERAL NOTES
*If danced from CP DLW with man's L and lady's R foot free, then the number of measures, timing and initial step would be as follows: 4 measures - SS QQS SQQ SS MAN: Fwd L (no turn), -, ... continue as described. LADY: Bk R (no turn), -, ... continue as described.
The figure consists of the first four steps of "Quarter Turns" (a quarter turn to the right) followed by a "Progressive Chassé" and completed by a slow step to banjo.
Care should be taken not to turn too much when dancing the chassés, keeping the body practically square to the wall the whole time. Also note the gradual rise on the chassés.
QS – Fig 23 – 60 S#5 2001 International Quickstep Quarter Turns (see General Notes) 2 1/2 measures - SQQ SS QQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd R strtg RF trn, -, sd L, trng RF cl R to L; sd & bk L, -, strtg LF trn bk R, -; trng LF on R heel bring L to R, finish LF heel trn to DLW cl L to R sltly fwd no wt,
LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk L strtg RF trn, -, sd R, trng RF cl L to R; sd & fwd R, -, fwd L strtg LF trn, -; sd R, cl L to R trng LF,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R HT rise CBM 1/4 RF EO1 btw 2 Q DLW sd L LOD 1 & 3 T cont R sway - leg starts fwd to rise ends side
R sway - turn finishes 3 Q WL cl R to L T cont with a slight foot to rise swivel
4 S DRW bk L DLC nil TH lwr sway dissolves EO4
5 S DRW bk R TH slt rise CBM NFR
6 Q WL L twd R 1/4 LF H TRN nil start of heel pivot trng no wt chg btw on heel of R 5 & 7 7 Q DLW cl L to R H lwr finish of heel pivot no wt EO7
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk L DLW TH rise CBM EO1 1/4 RF NFR btw 2 Q DRC sd R 1& 3 T cont to T points to DLC, bdy rise trns less - L sway
3 Q COH cl L to R T cont to body comp trn rise L sway
4 S DLC sd & fwd R nil TH up, lwr lose sway lwrng EO4
QS – Fig 10 - 25 S#6 2002 Quarter Turns (continued) International Quickstep
5 S DLC fwd L strtg LF HT rise CBM EO5
6 Q COH sd R LOD 1/4LF T up R sway btw 7 Q DRC cl L to R 5 & 7 TH up, lwr lose sway lwrng - R ft EO7 swvls to comp trn
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, heel toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. Continue to rise with right sway. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left swiveling to continue the right face turn to DRW. Continue the rise with right sway. [Step 4.] Maintain the right sway, step side and slightly back left, on the toe. Lose sway lowering at the end of step. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, back right, toe heel. There will be a slight body rise but no foot rise at the end of this step. [Step 6.] Bring the left foot toward the right while turning left face on the right heel. Sway is to the right with no further rise. [Step 7.] Close the left foot slightly forward of the right without weight change. Lose sway lowering at the end of step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing DRC backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back left toward DLW, toe heel. There will be body rise but no foot rise on this step. [Step 2.] Continuing to rise, sway left and turn slightly right step side right on the toe pointing DLC . [Step 3.] Continue to rise maintaining the left sway. Close the left foot to the right. There will be no foot swivel only body turn. . [Step 4.] Maintaining the left sway, step side and forward right, on the toe, lowering to the heel. Allow the sway to dissolve. [Step 5.] Using CBM to begin a left face turn, forward left, heel toe, beginning to rise. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn and swaying to the left, start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 7.] Maintaining the left sway, swivel left face on the right foot and close the left to it on the toe. Taking weight, lower to the heel and lose sway.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure has been replaced in contemporary dance by the “Quarter Turn to the Right” which omits steps five, six and seven.
The Quarter Turn to the Right is frequently followed by the Progressive Chassé or the V – 6.
QS – Fig 10 - 26 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Quick Open Reverse Turn 1 1/2 measures - SQQS *see General Notes
MAN CP DLC - Fwd R, -, fwd L strtg LF trn, trng LF sd R; bk L in BJO, -,
LADY CP bkg DLC - Bk L, -, bk R strtg LF trn, trng LF sd & sltly fwd L; fwd R in BJO, -,
MAN - Starting CP fcg DLC - Ending BJO fcg RLOD
Step Facing Step & Foot # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Rise & Fall Technique
1 S DLC fwd R nil H down down, 2 Q DLC fwd L sltly LF HT rise EO2 CBM
sd & sltly 3 Q DLC bk R DLC 1/4 RF T up slight left sway up, lwr 4 S DRC bk L LOD nil TH EO4 CBMP in BJO
LADY
Step Facing Step & Foot # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Rise & Fall Technique
1 S DRW bk L nil TH down down, rise EO2 2 Q DRW bk R sltly LF TH NFR CBM - body turns less
sd & fwd cont to right sway - foot 3 Q DRW L 1/4 LF T rise pointed DLW
fwd R up, lwr 4 S DRW LOD nil TH EO4 CBMP in BJO
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel flat, with no rise. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start a left face turn, heel-toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left face, step side and slightly back on the toe of the right foot. [Step 4.] Step back in Banjo, LOD, on the toe of the left foot. As the right leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing toward DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe-heel, with no rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot using CBM to start a left face turn, toe-heel, rising through the body [no foot rise]. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn QS - Fig 4 - 1 S#8 2004 Quick Open Reverse Turn (continued) International Quickstep and step side and forward on the left toe, continuing to rise. [Step 4.] Step forward LOD on the right toe in Banjo. As the left leg collects under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure may be danced from Semi-Closed Position in which case the lady would turn to Closed Position through steps 1 and 2 an a manner quite similar to the first two steps of the Promenade Weave.
Dancing this figure with the timing SQ&Q is an acceptable alternative.
QS - Fig 4 - 2 S#8 2004 International Quickstep Chasse Reverse Turn Reverse Chasse Turn (also known as) 2 1/2 measures - SQQ SS S (Man) - SQQ SQQ S (Lady) Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L prep LF trn, -, sd R trng LF, cl L cont trn to fc RLOD; bk R trng LF, -, heel trn 1/4 LF on R tch L, -; fwd L to BJO DLW, -,
LADY CP DRW - Bk R prep LF trn, -, sd L trng LF, cl R cont trn to fc LOD; fwd L prep LF trn, -, sd R trng LF, cl L comp 3/8 LF trn; bk R to BJO DRC, -,
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall 1 S DLC fwd L DLC preparing HT rise CBM to trn LF EO1 2 Q COH sd R DLC 1/4 LF T up L sway btw 1 & 2 3 Q DRC cl L 1/8 LF TH up, lwr L sway btw 2 & 3 EO3 4 S RLOD bk R LOD 1/8 LF TH slt CBM body rise 5 S DRW heel trn on 1/4 LF H " R sway R tch L ft to R - no wgt 6 S DLW fwd L DLW nil H none Slt CBM
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Fall Technique # Alignment Direction 1 S DRW bk R DLC preparing TH body CBM, heel remains to trn LF rise in contact with floor EO1 2 Q WALL sd L, ft ptng 3/8 LF T up R sway; body trns to LOD btw 1 & 2 less than foot (DLW) 3 Q DLW cl R body comp TH up, lwr R sway; body trn EO3 catches up w/ ft pos 4 S LOD fwd L DLC preparing HT rise CBM, no sway to trn LF EO4 5 Q DLC sd R LOD 1/4 LF T up L sway btw 4 & 5 QS – Fig 27 – 67 S#6 2002 Reverse Chasse Turn (continued) International International Quickstep
6 Q COH cl L 1/8 LF TH up, lwr L sway btw 5 & 6 EO6 7 S DRC bk R DLW nil T none slt CBM
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Forward on left heel starting to turn body left face, rising to toe with nearly full body height. [Step 2.] Side on toe of right foot with left sway turning left face to face DRC. [Step 3.] Still with left sway and continuing to turn on ball of right foot close left foot on toe to face RLOD then lower to heel and dissolve sway at end of step. [Step 4.] Back on right foot down LOD continuing the left face body turn, toe to heel, preparing for a heel turn. [Step 5.] With a slight body rise and a right sway, pivot left face on the right heel drawing the left foot to right foot and slightly forward with a little pressure on the ball of the foot. Dissolve sway at end of step. [Step 6.] Forward on heel of left foot using slight CBM BJO DLW.
LADY Start in closed dance position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Back on right foot, toe to heel, with body rise, heel remaining in contact with the floor and starting to turn body left face. [Step 2.] Side on left toe with R sway, foot pointed to LOD but body facing DLW. [Step 3.] Close right foot to the left on toe holding right sway turning body left face to catch up with foot position. Lower to heel and dissolve sway at end of step . [Step 4] Forward on left foot, heel to toe, with a late body rise. [Step 5.] Side on right foot with left sway continuing the left face turn on the toe to end facing COH . [Step 6.] Still with left sway close left foot to the right on toe turning left face to face RDC, then lower to heel dissolving sway . [Step 7] Step back on right toe using slight CBM to BJO DRC.
GENERAL NOTES
The figure is danced in closed position throughout, except for the last step, which goes to CBM. Note that the lady has seven weight changes while the man only has five.
QS – Fig 27 – 68 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Reverse Corté 1measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4
MAN Start in CP RLOD - Bk R comm LF turn (heel turn), -, cont turn on R heel drawing L then cl L & cont turn on toes of both ft, hold xfrng full wgt to R & lwrng to heel;
LADY Start in CP LOD - Fwd L heel to toe comm LF trn, -, sml sd R trng 1/4 LF to fc COH, trng another 1/8 LF cl L to CP DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S RLOD bk R LOD start LF TH nil *CBM btw H of R *Trn on R heel w/R 3/8 LF 2 Q RLOD & cl L then T rise sway then toes of btw 1 & 2 DRW both ft both feet. R sway, hold 3 Q DLW rec R nil TH lwr EO3 position, end w/ wgt on R. * See General Notes
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S LOD fwd L LOD start LF HT rise EO1 CBM btw 1/4 LF 2 Q LOD & sd R LOD T cont rise small step. L sway btw 1 & 2 DLC cont rise 3 Q DRC cl L 1/8 LF TH L sway lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position RLOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM start a left turn stepping back on the ball of the right foot and lowering to the heel*. [Step 2.] Continue turning on the heel of the right foot* drawing and closing the left foot to the right. 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 to the heel of the right foot. *See General Notes
LADY Start in Closed Position LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM start a left turn stepping forward on the left foot heel to toe. [Step 2.] Continue rising with a left sway turning 1/4 LF to face COH and take a small step side on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continue turning 1/8 LF
QS – Fig 41 – 95 S#7 2003 Reverse Corté (continued) International Quickstep maintaining the left sway and close the left foot to the right to face DRC in Closed Position. Lower at the end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
Note that the lady rises earlier than the man.
On step 1 the man has the choice of turning either on the heel of the right foot (TH) or on the ball of the right foot with the foot kept flat (THT). In either case the turn of step 2 is completed on the toes of both feet with the weight taken finally on step 3 to the right foot (TH).
The figure is normally followed with the man stepping back, lady forward to BJO.
In round dancing the Reverse Corté has become rare, the Hover Corté being a more popular substitute.
QS – Fig 41 – 96 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Reverse Fallaway and Slip 1 1/2 measure - SQQS Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L start LF trn, -, sd & bk R LOD, bk L DLC to Fallaway Position; bk R COH pvtng LF to CP DLW, -, LADY CP DRW - Bk R start LF trn, -, sd & bk L, small bk R DLC to Fallaway Position w/ strong L trn; fwd L COH cont LF trn to CP DRC, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
rise 1 S DLC fwd L DLC HT CBM 1/4 LF EO1 btw 1 & 2 sd & bk R R sd ld starting to 2 Q DRW T up LOD blend to SCP Not a hook but a strong step in 3 Q DRW bk L DLC TH up Fallaway keeping L sd 1/2 LF to W readying for pvt
btw 3 & 4 CBM, LF pvt pulling R DLW lwr toe bk past L ft in slip 4 S bk R COH THT EO4 EO4 action, R toe turned in, L ft held in plc
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Foot Rise Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
rise 1 S DRW bk R DLC TH EO1 CBM 1/4 LF NFR btw 1 & 2 almost sd & bk L L sd ld starting to 2 Q T up WALL LOD blend to SCP
small step in Fallaway 3 Q WALL bk R COH 1/2 LF T up beginning LF pivot w/ btw 3 & 4 head well to L
DRC lwr CBM, slip L fwd to CP, 4 S fwd L DRC TH EO4 EO4 R ft held in plc
QS - Fig 39 - 91 S#7 2003 Reverse Fallaway & Slip (continued) International Quickstep
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 DLC, on the right toe. The right shoulder is leading starting to blend to Fallaway Position. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe, in Semi-Closed, toward DLC turning body strongly left face starting to lower. [Step 4.] Step back on the right toe toward COH with the toe turned in, pivoting left face into Closed Position DLW, lower at end of step. Keep the left foot extended forward during the pivot.
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.] Take a small step back toward DLC on the right toe in Fallaway Position, strongly pivoting left face to end facing toward COH, starting to lower. [Step 4.] Continuing to turn left face (body turns less), slip the left foot forward toward DRC on the left toe to CP, lower at end of step. Keep the right foot extended back throughout the step.
GENERAL NOTES
The ladies normal head changes are from the left to the right between steps 1 and 2, still right thru the start of step 3, then to the left as the pivot is started (late on step 3).
To achieve the full degree of turn necessary for both the man and lady they need to remain “up” on steps 3 and 4 until the turn is nearly completed, lowering through step 4 and down at the end of step 4.
The timing “QQQQ” is sometimes used for this figure.
QS - Fig 39 - 92 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Rudolph Ronde & Slip 1 1/2 measure - SSS Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DLW – Fwd R DLW on relaxed R leg & rotate body RF, -, rec L,-; pvtng LF on L slip R bk to CP DLC, -,
LADY CP DRC – Bk L DLW a small step & begin a CW Rondé w/ the R leg keeping the toe down & trng hd R, -, comp Rondé & step bk R under body, -; pvtng LF on R slip L fwd to CP DRW, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall Keeping hd L rotate fwd R 1 S DLW RF HF down hip strongly RF to DLW lead Rondé bk L DRC Maintain L sd fwd 2 S Wall - TH - EO2 twd lady Wall bk R DRW lwr Trn LF on L as pull R 3 S 3/8 LF TH DLC EO3 EO3 EO3 bk in an ark past L
LADY
Step Timin Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # g Alignment Direction Turn & Fall Small step, begin CW 1 S DRC bk L DLW RF TF down Rondé of R leg from hip turning hd to R bk R Wall 2 S COH - T - Keep R sd twd man EO2 COH fwd L DRW lwr Pvt LF on R leaving L 3 S 3/8 LF TH DRW EO3 EO3 EO3 leg fwd
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] With relaxed knees step forward to DLW on the right foot, heel to flat, rotate the hips strongly RF toward Wall to lead the lady’s Rondé. [Step 2.] Anchor, keeping the right knee relaxed and the left side forward towards the lady and, at end of step, step back on left toe. [Step 3.] Pivoting left face on the left foot, pull the right foot back in an ark towards and past the left foot, transfer weight to the right foot and continue to turn on the right foot to Closed Position DLC.
QS - Fig 45 - 105 S#7 2003 Rudolph Ronde and Slip (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] With relaxed knees step back, a small step, on the left foot, toe to flat and as soon as weight is committed begin a clockwise Rondé of the right leg from the hip with the toe pointed down and turning the head to the right. [Step 2.] . Keeping the right hip forward towards the man complete the Rondé, place the right foot behind the left foot and transfer the weight to the right toe. [Step 3.] Pivot left face on the right toe leaving the left leg forward and slip the left foot forward on the toe. Lower to the heel as the pivot is completed in Closed Position.
GENERAL NOTES
The Rudolph Rondé may be danced as either a floor or an Aerial Rondé. Its success is greatly dependent on the partners maintaining a position as square to each other as possible. In slower tempo Quicksteps, the figure could also be danced SQQ.
QS - Fig 45 - 106 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Rumba Cross 1 1/2 measure - QQS S Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP LOD - Fwd L LOD w/L sd ld prepng for RF trn, XRIB trng 1/4 RF, sd & bk L pvtng 1/2 RF, -; contng to trn RF fwd R to CP LOD, -,
LADY CP RLOD – Bk R LOD strtng RF trn, XLIF trng 1/4 RF, -; fwd R btw M’s ft pvtng 1/2 RF, -; contng to trn RF sd & bk L to CP RLOD, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L 1 Q LOD sltly RF HT rise EO1 L sd ld w/ L sway LOD 1/4 RF 2 Q DLW XRIB T up lose sway btw 1 & 2 sd & bk L 1/2 RF 3 S WALL TH lwr EO3 LOD btw 2 & 3 fwd R down - 4 S COH 1/4 RF H slt L sway LOD rise EO4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk R R sd ldng bk 1 Q RLOD sltly RF T rise EO1 LOD slt R sway 1/4 RF up 2 Q DRC XLIF TH lose sway btw 1 & 2 fwd R 1/2 RF 3 S COH HT lwr EO3 LOD btw 2 & 3 sd & bk L down - 4 S WALL 1/4 RF TH slt R sway LOD rise EO4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Softening right knee take a long step forward on the left foot with heel lead shaping to the right and rising at end of step. [Step 2.] Cross right foot on toe behind the left turning approximately 1/4 RF, now at full body height. [Step 3.] Step back and side L towards LOD, toe to heel, then continue to turn on left ball of foot to face LOD lowering to heel at end of step. [Step 4] Completing full RF turn, forward right with heel lead towards LOD.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Softening left knee take a long step back on the right foot with a little body rise. [Step 2.] Cross left foot in front of the right on toe while turning approximately 1/4 RF and lowering to heel at end of step. [Step 3.] Step forward on R with heel lead between the man’s feet, rise and pivot 1/2 RF. [Step 4.] Completing the full RF turn on the ball of the R foot step side and back on the left foot towards LOD, small step, keeping the head well to the left and lowering to heel at end of step. QS - Fig 3 8 - 89 S#7 2003 Rumba Cross (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
Although the figure is described above as a full right turn, as used in the popular “Rumba Cross twice”, the amount of turn may be lessened to 3/4 or even 1/2 turn as required by the choreography.
QS - Fig 3 8 - 90 S#7 2003 International Quickstep
Running Right Turn 4 measures - SQQ SS SS QQS Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd R strtg RF trn, -, trng RF sd L, trng RF cl R to L; pivot RF bk L, -, trng RF fwd R, -; trng RF sd L, -, trng RF bk R, -; bk L in BJO, trng RF sd R, trng RF fwd L, -;
LADY CP fcng DRC - bk L strtg RF trn, -, trng RF sd R, trn RF cl L to R; pivoting RF fwd R, -, trng RF bk L, -; cl R to L trng RF on L then chg wgt, -, trng RF fwd L, -; fwd R in BJO, trng RF sd L, trng RF bk R, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R strtg RF HT down, CBM DLW rise EO1
2 Q DLW sd L DLW 1/4 RF btw T up right sway - leg starts fwd 1 & 2 and foot ends sd
3 Q wall cl R to L 1/8 RF btw TH up,lwr right sway - swivel on L to 2 & 3 EO3 complete trn
4 S DRW bk L 1/2 RF THT nil CBM - natural pivot - foot ends bk but may strt fwd to strt RF trn
5 S DRC fwd R sltly RF HT down, CBM/CBMP - leading into LOD rise heel trn for lady EO5
6 S LOD sd L LOD 3/8 RF btw T up right sway - leg starts fwd 5 & 6 and foot ends sd
7 S DRW bk R LOD 1/8 RF btw TH up, right sway - right shoulder 6 & 7 lwr leading EO7
8 Q RLOD bk L sltly RF T rise CBM/CBMP in bjo EO8
9 Q DRC sd R 3/8 RF btw T up left sway - toe pointing 8 & 9 DLC - body trns less
10 S DLC fwd L 1/8 RF TH up,lwr left sway - body completes EO10 trn - left shoulder leading
QS - Fig 17 - 41 Running Right Turn (continued) International Quickstep
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk L DLC strt RF TH down, CBM rise EO1 NFR
2 Q DRC sd R LOD 1/4 RF btw T up left sway - toe points 1 & 2 LOD - body trns less
3 Q DLC cl L to R 1//8 RF TH up, lwr left sway - no foot swivel btw 2 & 3 EO3 - body completes trn
4 S LOD fwd R LOD 1/2 RF HTH nil CBM - right face pivot - pivot L in CBMP no wt
5 S RLOD bk L LOD cont RF TH slt rise CBM EO5 NFR
6 S DRC cl R to L 3/8 RF btw HT cont to left sway - heel trn - 5 & 6 rise comp trn on L foot then chg wt
7 S LOD fwd L LOD slight RF T up, lwr left sway - left shoulder EO7 leading
8 Q LOD fwd R LOD slight RF HT rise EO8 CBM/CBMP - BJO outside partner
9 Q DLW sd L LOD 1/4 RF btw T up right sway - leg starts 8 & 9 fwd and foot ends sd
10 S DRW bk R LOD 1/8 RF btw TH up, lwr right sway - right 9 & 10 EO10 shoulder leading
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, forward right, heel toe. Start to rise moving from heel to toe. [Step 2.] Continue turning right with right sway as the left leg starts forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. [Step 3.] Swivel right face with right sway on the left toe and close the right to it, on the toe. Taking weight, dissolve the sway and lower to the heel for the next step. [Step 4.] With strong CBM start a right face pivot. The pivoting action will cause the left foot to end back. Keep the right foot in CBMP with no weight. [Step 5.] Using CBM to continue the right face turn, forward right, heel toe. Start rising to lead a heel turn for the lady. [Step 6.] Continue turning right with right sway as the left leg moves forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 7.] Continue the right turn and sway to step back right, on the toe with a right shoulder leading. Taking weight, lower to the heel and allow the sway to dissolve to begin the next step. [Step 8.] Using CBM, back left, on the toe in CBMP and Banjo. Taking weight, start to rise. [Step 9.] Continuing the right face turn, sway to the left and start the right leg back. The turn will QS - Fig - 42 Running Right Turn (continued) International Quickstep cause the foot to end side on the toe, which should go between the lady's feet and be pointed further right than the body has turned. [Step 10.] . Continue the left sway and right turn to a left shoulder lead and step forward left, on the toe. Taking weight, lower to the heel and allow the sway to dissolve to begin the next figure. The next step is outside partner in Banjo.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1] Using CBM to start a right face turn, back left, toe heel. Start to rise backing onto the heel with no foot rise. [Step 2] Continue turning right with left sway as the right leg starts back. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. The toe will point with more turn than the body will make. [Step 3] With no swivel of the right foot turn right face with right sway and close the left foot to the right, on the toe. Taking weight, dissolve the sway and lower to the heel for the next step. [Step 4] With strong CBM start a right face pivot by stepping forward right, heel leading. Keep the left foot behind, in CBMP with no weight. [Step 5] Using CBM to continue the right face turn, back left, toe heel. Start pulling the right foot towards the left as the man starts rising to lead a heel turn. [Step 6] Continue turning to the right with right sway on your left foot as the right closes to it. When completing the turn and the heels are together, change weight to the left foot and continue to rise. [Step 7] Continue the right turn and sway and step forward left, on the toe, with a left shoulder leading. Taking weight on the left toe, lower to the heel and dissolve the sway to begin the next step. [Step 8] Using CBM, forward right, heel toe in CBMP and Banjo outside partner. Taking weight, start to rise. [Step 9] Continuing the right face turn, sway to the right and start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. [Step 10] Continue the left sway and right turn to a right shoulder lead and step back right, on the toe. Taking weight, lower to the heel and dissolve the sway to begin the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
Although this is a book figure, it is made up of parts of, or other complete figures. Steps one, two and three are the first three of a Natural Turn. Four and five are similar to the first two steps of a Spin Turn. Five is modified to cause the lady to do a heel turn instead of a spinning action. Eight, nine and ten are a Running Finish. Putting them all together makes for a good sequence for a Quickstep routine. Once the turning action to the right has begun it must continue to the completion of the figure.
QS - Fig 17 - 43 Running Right Turn (continued) International Quickstep
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QS - Fig - 44 International Quickstep Running Back Locks 2 measures - QQQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN BJO bkng LOD - R shldr ldng throughout all steps on toe bk R, lk LIFR, bk R, bk L; bk R, lk LIFR, bk R toe to heel, -;
LADY BJO moving LOD - L shldr ldng throughout all steps on toe fwd L, lk RIBL, fwd L, fwd R; fwd L, lk RIBL, fwd L toe to heel, -;
MAN Step Facing Step & Body # Alignment Direction Turn Timing Footwork Rise & Fall Technique 1 Q DRC bk R LOD nil T up right shoulder leading throughout 2 Q - lk LIFR - T - 3 Q - bk R LOD - T - 4 Q - bk L LOD - T - 5 Q - bk R LOD - T - 6 Q - lk LIFR - T - 7 S - bk R LOD - TH up, lwr EO7
LADY Step Facing Step & Body # Alignment Direction Turn Timing Footwork Rise & Fall Technique 1 Q DLW fwd L LOD nil T up left shoulder leading throughout 2 Q - lk RIBL - T - 3 Q - fwd L LOD - T - 4 Q - fwd R LOD - T - 5 Q - fwd L LOD - T - 6 Q - lk RIBL - T - 7 S - fwd L LOD - TH up, lwr EO7
QS – Fig 26 - 65 S#6 2002 Running Back Locks (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in banjo position facing DRC and backing LOD. [Step 1.] With a right shoulder lead back right high on toe. [Step 2.] Lock the left foot in front of the right. [Step 3.] Still with a right shoulder lead back right high on toe. [Step 4.] Back left with right shoulder lead and high on toe. [Step 5.] Back right with right shoulder lead and high on toe. [Step 6.] Lock the left foot in front of the right. [Step 7.] With right shoulder lead and high on toe back right then lower to heel preparing for next step.
LADY Start in banjo position facing DLW and moving LOD. [Step 1.] With a left shoulder lead forward left high on toe. [Step 2.] Lock the right foot behind the left. [Step 3.] Still with a left shoulder lead forward left high on toe. [Step 4.] Forward right still with left shoulder lead and high on toe. [Step 5.] Forward left with left shoulder lead and high on toe. [Step 6.] Lock the right foot behind the left . [Step 7.] With left shoulder lead and high on toe forward left then lower to heel at preparing for next step.
GENERAL NOTES
The lady will step outside partner for the next figure, which will often be a right turning figure like an Open Impetus, a Heel Pull, or Running Finish.
QS – Fig 26 - 66 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Running Finish 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Facing DRC and backing LOD with right shoulder leading - bk L in BJO strtg to trn RF, trng RF sd & fwd R, fwd L left shoulder leading, -;
LADY facing DLW with left shoulder leading - fwd R in BJO strtg to trn RF, trng RF sd L, bk R right shoulder leading, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 Q DRC bk L LOD slight RF T rise CBM & CBMP in BJO EO1 sway is left - foot is 2 Q DRC sd & fwd R 1/4 RF T up pointing LOD - the body DLC btw 1 & 2 trns less sway is left - left shoulder 3 S DLC fwd L LOD 1/4 RF TH up, leading - sway dissolves as btw 2 & 3 lwr foot lowers to heel - next EO3 step is in BJO
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwor Rise Technique # Alignment Direction k & Fall
1 Q DLW fwd R slight RF HT rise CBM & CBMP in BJO EO1
2 Q DLW sd L 1/4 RF T up sway is right - leg starts btw 1 & 2 forward and turn causes foot to end side
3 S DRW bk R 1/4 RF TH up, sway is right - right btw 2 & 3 lwr shoulder leading - sway EO3 dissolves as foot lowers to heel - next step is in BJO
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position backing to line of dance, with a right shoulder leading, ready for the lady to step outside in banjo. [Step 1.] Back left, in CBMP in Banjo. A slight amount of CBM will be necessary to start a right turn. Taking weight on the toe, start to rise. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, side and forward right on the toe. The foot will point to line of dance and the body will catch up on the next step. Sway will be to the left. [Step 3.] Maintaining the left sway and right turn, forward left on the toe with a left shoulder leading. Allow the sway to dissolve and the foot to lower to the heel as the right leg
QS - Fig 5 - 11 Running Finish (continued) International Quickstep
collects under the body to begin the next step. Take the next step in banjo outside the lady.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position moving along the line of dance with a left shoulder leading. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right turn, forward right in Banjo, heel toe. [Step 2.] Continue the right turn with right sway as your left leg starts forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side. [Step 3.] Continuing the right turn and right sway, step back on the right foot with the right shoulder leading. Taking weight on the toe, allow the sway to dissolve as the left leg collects under the body and you lower to the heel to begin the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
You may also use the timing SQQ to dance this figure. Usually this figure is a continuation of some previous figure and not one with which to begin a sequence.
QS - Fig 5 - 12 International Quickstep
Six Quick Twinkle 1 1/2 measures - QQQQ QQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - sd & sltly fwd L strtng LF trn, cl R contng LF trn, bk L strtng RF turn, cl R contng RF trn; fwd L to LOD, lk RIBL,
LADY CP DRW - sd & sltly bk R strtng LF trn, cl L contng LF trn, fwd R outside ptnr strtng RF trn, sd L across man contng RF trn; bk R to LOD, lk LIFR,
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 Q DLC sd & sltly starting T rise right sway fwd L COH LF 2 Q DLC/ cl R 1/8 LF T up retain right sway COH btw 1 & 2 3 Q DLC/ bk L DRW/ starting T up dissolve sway, CBMP in COH Wall RF BJO 4 Q DLC cl R 1/8 RF T up left sway btw 3 & 4 5 Q LOD fwd L LOD sltly RF T up CBMP, no sway, left shoulder leading 6 Q DLW lk RIBL nil T up
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall
1 Q DRW sd & sltly starting T rise left sway bk R COH LF 2 Q DRW/WL cl L 1/8 LF T up retain left sway btw 1 & 2 3 Q DRW/WL fwd R otsd starting T up dissolve sway, CBMP in ptnr RF BJO DRW/WL 4 Q DRW sd L in frnt 1/8 RF T up right sway of M crsng btw 3 & 4 to his R sd 5 Q RLOD bk R LOD sltly RF T up CBMP, no sway, R shoulder leading 6 Q DRC lk LIFR nil T up
QS – Fig 25 – 63 S#5 2001 Six Quick Twinkle (continued ) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position DLC. [Step 1.] Preparing to turn LF side and slightly forward left on toe using a right sway. [Step 2.] Turning LF 1/8 close right on toe retaining right sway. [Step 3.] Dissolving sway and using CBMP back left on toe leading lady to step outside in BJO and preparing to turn RF. [Step 4.] Turning RF 1/8 close right on toe with left sway. [Step 5.] Using a left shoulder lead forward left to LOD in BJO as body continues slight RF turn to face DLW. [Step 6.] Lock right behind left.
LADY Start in closed dance position DRW. [Step 1.] Preparing to turn LF side and slightly back right using a left sway. [Step 2.] Turning LF 1/8 close left on toe retaining left sway. [Step 3.] Dissolving sway and using CBMP forward right outside man to BJO on toe preparing to turn RF. [Step 4.] Turning RF side left on toe across man preparing to end on his right side. [Step 5.] Using a right shoulder lead back right to LOD in BJO as body continues slight RF turn face DRC. [Step 6.] Lock left in front of right.
GENERAL NOTES
The amount of turn may vary from 1/8 LF and 1/8 RF to 1/4 LF and 1/4 RF with all combinations in this bracket possible. The ending position may be DLC preparing for a left turn.
QS – Fig 25 - 64 S#5 2001 International Quickstep Spin And Twist 2 1/2 measure – SSS& QQS
MAN CP RLOD - Bk L pvtng 3/8 RF, -, fwd R pvtng 3/8 RF, -; sd L arnd W contng RF trn, -/XRIB, begin RF twist trn on both ft, cont RF twist turn xfrng wgt to R & rise on R; compng RF turn on ball of R to CP DLW bk L DRC, -
LADY CP LOD - Fwd R pvtng 3/8 RF, -, back L pvtng 3/8 RF, -; cl R for heel trn, -/fwd L arnd M, fwd R arnd M, sd L arnd M starting to rise; contng to rise brush R to L & step fwd R btw M’s ft, -
MAN - Starting CP fcg RLOD - Ending CP DLW
Step Facing Step & Foot Rise Timing Body Turn Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
L toe turned in, R ft 3/8 RF btw 1 S RLOD bk L LOD TH none kept in front. CBM 1 & 2 as pivot RF.
3/8 RF btw HT rise cont. pivot w/R foot 2 S DLC fwd R LOD 2 & 3 EO2 between W’s feet
L sd ld. L foot starts 1/8 RF btw forward but ends 3 S DRW sd L LOD TF down 3 & 4 side well around W - start slight R sway
4 & RLOD XRIB 1/8 RF T - wgt starts mostly on 5 Q H of L twist turn L ft & transfers to R & B of rise DRC on both 1/2 RF foot as dissolve sway R then EO6 6 Q feet and start rise [hover T of R action] 7 S DLW bk L DRC Nil TH lower EO7
LADY
Step Facing Step & Foot Rise Timing Body Turn Technique # Alignment Direction work & Fall
3/8 RF btw strong step btw M’s S LOD fwd R LOD HT NFR 1 1 & 2 ft & spin on ball of R
3/8 RF btw S DRW bk L LOD T - cont. pivot 2 2 & 3
QS - Fig 46 - 1 S#8 2004 Spin and Twist (continued) International Quickstep
3 S DLC cl R 1/8 RF btw HB down heel turn on R 3 & 4
4 & LOD fwd L 1/8 RF B - L side lead
5 Q DLW fwd R 1/4 RF B - L side lead rise rise to L toe [hover Q DRW sd L 1/4 RF BT 6 EO6 action] lower brush R to L before S DRC fwd R TF 7 Nil EO7 stepping fwd R
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step back to LOD and pivot 3/8 RF on the toe of the left foot keeping the right leg forward in CBMP. [Step 2.] With a heel lead step forward on the right foot between the lady’s feet toward LOD, heel to toe, as transfer weight to toe pivot 3/8 RF. [Step 3.] With a left side lead step forward on the left toe toward LOD continuing to turn body to right to end backing toward DLC. [Step 4.] Quickly place the right toe behind the left foot to open a path for the lady to run around the man. [Step 5 & 6.] No actual step here but an unwind action on both feet using the heel of the left foot and the toe of right foot. At the end of step 6 the weight should be fully transferred to the right foot and a rise to the toe should start. [Step 7.] Complete the RF turn high on the R toe in Closed Position and step back on the left foot towards DRC, toe to heel.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Turning the body right face step forward on the right foot between the man’s feet towards LOD, heel to toe, and spin 3/8 RF. [Step 2.] Step back towards LOD on the toe of the left foot turning 3/8 RF. [Step 3.] Close the right foot with slight heel turn and rise to right ball of foot. [Step 4.] Starting to circle around man step forward on the ball of the left foot. [Step 5.] Continue around man stepping forward on the ball of the right foot. [Step 6.] Continue around man on the ball of the left foot turning to Closed Position as rise to toe. [Step 7.] Brush the right foot to the left in a hover action and step forward right on toe between the man’s feet. Lower to heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The Twist turn should be swift with legs almost straight and no sitting action. It can end in Semi-Closed Position in which case the man will turn the lady to Semi-Closed between steps 6 and 7. Note that the first three steps are on the line of progression.
QS - Fig 46 - 2 S#8 2004 International Quickstep Spin Turn 1 1/2 measures - SS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP facing RLOD - Bk L pivoting RF, -, trng RF fwd R, -; trng RF sltly sd & bk L, -,
LADY CP facing LOD - Fwd R pivoting RF, -, trng RF bk L, -; trng RF sd & fwd R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S RLOD bk L LOD 1/2 RF THT down strong CBM and pivoting action with the right foot in CBMP
2 S LOD fwd R LOD 1/4 RF HT down, rise EO2
3 S DLW sltly sd & 1/8 RF TH up, a small step bk L DRC lwr EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S LOD fwd R LOD 1/2 RF HT down strong CBM and pivoting action with the left foot in CBMP
2 S RLOD bk L LOD 1/4 RF T down, take wt on soft knee rise then rise with the man EO2 brushing R to L
3 S DRC sltly sd & 1/8 RF TH up, fwd R DRW lwr EO3
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, back left 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, forward right, heel leading, rising to the toe and spinning to the right. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face spin, side and slightly back, a small step, left. This is a "collecting" step on the toe, then lowering to the heel for the next step.
QS - Fig 9 - 23 Spin Turn (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in closed dance position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Using strong CBM, forward right with a right face pivoting action. The left foot remains back in CBMP. [Step 2.] Still down from the 1/2 pivot, back left, on the toe with a soft knee. Rising with the man, spin to the right. Allow the right foot to brush toward the left foot. [Step 3.] Continuing the right faced spin, side and slightly forward, a small step, right. 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 we must use some basic rules for 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. We 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. You must 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 is able to 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. You must dance the third step on the toe and be quite short, lowering at the end of the third count but only as the weight comes over the foot.
QS - Fig 9 - 24 International Quickstep
Stutter 1 1/2 measure – Q&QQQ Q&Q
MAN BJO DLW – Fwd L DLW/XRIB, fwd L, sd R, cl L; fwd R outside ptr DLW/XLIB, fwd R to BJO DLW,
LADY BJO – Bk R DLW/XLIF, bk R, sd L to CP, cl R; bk L/XRIF, bk L to BJO,
MAN - Start in BJO DLW - End in BJO DLW
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 Q DLW fwd L DLW nil B up small step 2 & - XRIB - B - not a tight cross 3 Q - fwd L DLW - B - CBMP 4 Q - sd R DRW - B - Closed position 5 Q - cl L near R - B - not a true close 6 Q - fwd R DLW - B - outside partner 7 & - XLIB - B - not a tight cross small step outside 8 Q - fwd R DLW - B - partner
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 Q DRC bk R DLW nil T up Small step 2 & - XLIF - T - Not a tight cross 3 Q - bk R DLW - T - CBMP 4 Q - sd L DRW - T - Closed position 5 Q - cl R near L - T - Not a true close 6 Q - bk L DLW - T - Outside partner 7 & - XRIF - T - Not a tight cross small step outside 8 Q - bk L DLW - T - partner
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN
QS – Fig 52 – 1 S#9 2005 Stutter (continued) International Quickstep
Start in Banjo DLW. [Step 1.] Take a small step forward on left foot DLW. [Step 2.] Cross right foot loosely and sharply behind the left foot. [Step 3.] Take a small step forward on left foot in CBMP. [Step 4.] Step to the side on right foot to a squared Closed Position. [Step 5.] Move the left foot towards the right foot and take weight in a half-closing action. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot outside the lady, towards DLW . [Step 7.] Cross the left foot loosely behind the right foot. [Step 8.] Take a small step forward on the right foot outside the lady;
LADY Start in Banjo. [Step 1.] Take a small step back on the right foot DLW. [Step 2.] Cross left foot loosely and sharply in front of the right foot. [Step 3.] Take a small step back on the right foot in CBMP. [Step 4.] Step to the side on the left foot to a squared Closed Position. [Step 5.] Move the right foot towards the left foot and take weight in a half-closing action. [Step 6.] Step back on the left foot towards DLW. [Step 7.] Cross the right foot loosely in front of the left foot. [Step 8.] Take a small step back on the left foot.
GENERAL NOTES
All the steps are small and crisp and taken on ball of foot although the man may, if he so wishes, take his step #6 on heel with toe raised. Body orientation does not change throughout the figure.
QS – Fig 52 – 2 S#9 2005 International Quickstep
Telespin (to semi-closed) 2 measures – SQQ& QQS Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -, sd R DLC contng LF turn, sd & bk L to SCP LOD/begin LF spin on L; cont LF spin, sd R DLC to CP, sd & fwd L to SCP DLW, -; LADY CP DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, -, (heel turn on R) cl L, sd & fwd R to SCP LOD/fwd L trng LF; fwd & sd R DLC, contng LF turn cl L to CP, sd & fwd R to SCP DLW, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall
1 S DLC fwd L DLC 1/8 LF HT rise EO1 CBMP 2 Q COH sd R DLC 1/4 LF T up slt L sway pt sd & bk L delayed wgt chg – ld 3 Q RLOD 1/4 LF B lwr EO3 LOD W to step fwd LOD
4 & WALL to xfr wgt to L & F rise EO4 ld W fwd then spin 5/8 LF DRC com LF spin on L ft in CP 5 Q T up sml step contng LF 6 Q DRC sd R DLC T up turn 3/8 LF WALL sd & fwd L 7 S TH lwr EO7 SCP DLW EO7 DLW
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwo Rise Technique # Alignment Direction rk & Fall rise EO1 1 S DRW bk R DLC 1/8 LF TH CBMP, draw L NFR rise to 2 Q WALL heel turn cl L 1/4 LF HT toe EO2 sd & fwd R head open, close 3 Q LOD 1/4 LF TH lwr EO3 LOD head as step thru L thru L LOD sd 4 & HT rise EO4 DLC to & fwd R DLC 5/8 LF DLW rotation causes step 5 Q T up to end bk 6 Q DLW cl L T up toe turn 1/4 LF DLC sd & fwd R 7 S TH lwr EO7 SCP DLW EO7 DLW
QS – Fig 43 – 99 S#7 2003 Telespin (to semi-closed) (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, rising to toe at end of step. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left with a side step towards DLC on the ball of the right foot with a slight left sway. [Step 3.] Continue to turn left face as place the ball of the left foot side and back with partial weight dissolving the sway and leading the lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 4.] Take full weight on the left foot and start a left face spin leading the lady to step forward. [Step 5.] Continue the spin on the left foot to face nearly DRC. [Step 6.] Take a small step to the side on the ball of the right foot to Closed Position continuing to turn left face. [Step 7.] Step side and forward on the left toe leading the lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position DLW. Lower to the heel at the end of the step.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRW. [Step 1.] Turning the body left face (CBM), step back on the right foot, toe to heel. [Step 2.] Continue to turn left face with a heel turn transferring weight to the left foot and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Step side and forward towards LOD on the right toe with a strong right side lead, keeping the head to the left and lowering at the end of the step. [Step 4.] Continuing to turn left face (CBM), step forward on the left foot, heel to toe. [Step 5.] Continue to turn left face on the toe of the right foot to face nearly DRW. [Step 6.] Close the left foot on toe. [Step 7.] Step side and forward on the right toe to Semi-Closed Position and lower to the heel at the end of the step.
GENERAL NOTES
Timing . The timing described is the same as the most common timing used in the Foxtrot. Other possible timings better suited to fast tempo Quicksteps might be SQQ& SQQ or even SSS& QQS.
Ending position . Semi-Closed is the most common ending position, however ending in Banjo is also possible, the lady stepping side and back on step 7 and both slightly increasing the amount of turn.
QS – Fig 43 – 100 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Throwaway Oversway 2 measures – SS SS Level of Difficulty 7
MAN Start in CP DRC. Bk R starting slt LF trn, -, bk L trng LF, start trng head to R; cont LF trn on L, -, comp LF trn on relaxed L leg to fc DLW w/ head to R, -;
LADY Start in CP DLW. Fwd L starting slt LF trn, -, fwd R w/ head to R trng LF, start trng hd to L & drawing L to R; cont LF trn on R & cont drawing L past R, -, comp LF trn on relaxed R leg to fc DRC xtndng L bk w/ head to L, -;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk R DLW 1/8 LF TH down Relaxed R knee Shape L. At EO2 start 2 S RLOD bk L LOD 1/4 LF BF - head trn to R. Begin shaping R 3 S WALL - 1/8 LF WF - keeping hips fwd 4 S DLW - - - - Cont shaping R
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd L DLW 1/8 LF HF down Relaxed L knee Head to R. At EO2 2 S LOD fwd R LOD 1/4 LF B - start trng head to L & drawng L to R Keeping L sd twd M 3 S COH - 1/8 LF WF - start xtndng L bk Comp xtnsion of L bk 4 S DRC - - - - & shape well to L
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot toe to heel with relaxed right knee starting a slight LF turn. [Step 2.] Shaping well to left to lead the lady to turn her head right, step back on the left foot turning LF and, at end of step, start turning the
QS - Fig 44 - 103 S#7 2003 Throwaway Oversway (continued) International Quickstep
head to the right. [Step 3.] Continue the LF body turn keeping square to the lady with hips forward and continue turning head to right. [Step 4.] Complete the body rotation to face DLW shaping up and out to the right.
LADY Start in Closed Position DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot heel to flat with relaxed left knee starting a slight LF turn. [Step 2.] Shaping to the right with the head turned to the right step forward on the R foot turning LF and, at end of step, draw the L foot to the right foot and start turning the head to the left. [Step 3.] Continue the LF body turn keeping the left side of the body toward the man and continue drawing the left foot back under the body past the right foot. [Step 4.] Complete the body rotation to face DRC shaping up and out to the left while fully extending the left leg back with the head well left.
GENERAL NOTES
While timing of the figure may vary depending on the choreography, the movement should be constant throughout the figure and result in a picture figure of the X-line type with the shoulders well back from the waist contact.
QS - Fig 44 - 104 S#7 2003 International Quickstep Tipple Chasse to the Right 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcg DRC moving LOD - Bk L strt RF trn, -, sd R cont trn, cont trn cl L to R; sd & fwd R, -,
LADY CP fcg DLW moving LOD - Fwd R strt RF trn, -, sd L cont trn, cont trn cl R to L; sd & bk L, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DRC bk L LOD TH strt rise CBM/CBMP 1/4 RF EO1 btw 1 & 2 2 Q DRC sd R LOD T cont to toe pointing to LOD - rise body trns less
3 Q DLC cl L to R 1/8 RF T cont to btw 2 & 3 rise
4 S LOD to sd & fwd R 1/8 RF T up end DLW LOD btw 3 & 4
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S DLW fwd R HT strt rise CBM/CBMP 1/4 RF EO1 btw 1 & 2 leg starts forward and 2 Q DRW sd L T cont to trn causes foot to end rise side
3 Q DRW cl R to L 1/8 RF T cont to btw 2 & 3 rise
4 S RLOD to sd & bk L 1/8 RF T up end DRC btw 3 & 4
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to reverse line of dance and center of the hall, moving toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back left. Start to rise at end of step. [Step 2.] Still turning to the right, step side right. The leg will start moving back and the turn will cause the foot to end side. Continue the rise. Do not out step the lady, she is on the outside of the turn. [Step 3.] Maintain the right turning action and close the left foot to the right, on the toe. [Step 4.] Still turning to the right, step side and forward on the right toe. The direction of movement should now be diagonal line of dance and the wall.
QS - Fig 6 - 13 S#6 2002 Tipple Chasse to the Right (continued) International Quickstep
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to line of dance and wall, moving along the line of dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward right, heel to toe, starting to rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn as step side on the left toe and continue to rise. The leg will start forward and the turn will cause the foot to end side. [Step 3.] Still turning to the right, close the right foot to the left, on the toe. [Step 4.] Still turning right, step side and back on the toe of the right foot. The direction of movement should now be diagonal line of dance and the wall.
GENERAL NOTES
Figure starts in Closed Position and ends in Closed Position. A sway to the right with man’s head to right (lady’s to the left) is commonly used.
QS - Fig 6 - 14 S#6 2002 International Quickstep Tipsy Point 1 measure - S&S Level of Difficulty 6
MAN SCP DLW - strtg RF trn fwd R, -, with qk lift on R toe to create light spring & cont RF trn land sd on L toe with L sway keeping head to L & immediately lowering by relaxing L knee/with increased lowering and sway tap R toe bhnd L looking well to L, -;
LADY SCP DLW - with slight RF trn fwd L, -, with qk lift on L toe to create light spring land side on R with R sway keeping head to R & immediately lowering by relaxing R knee/with increased lowering and sway tap L toe bhnd R looking well to R, -;
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd R qk lift 1 S WL DLW strtg RF HT EO1 CBM sd L wall 1/4 RF left sway, head stays 2 & DRW btw 1 & 2 TH lwr EO2 left tch tip increase sway & 3 S - tap R toe nil of toe low till maintain head well bhnd L to floor EO3 to left till EO3;
LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall fwd L qk lift 1 S LOD DLW slight RF HT EO1 CBM 1/8 RF right sway, maintain 2 & DLW sd R wall btw 1 & 2 TH lwr EO2 head to right tch tip increase sway & 3 S - tap L toe - of toe low till maintain head well bhnd R to floor EO3 to R till EO3;
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in semi-closed position DLW. [Step 1] Starting to turn to the right, forward right, heel to toe with soft right knee. At end of step 1 rise quickly and strongly on R toe to create a light spring action onto the next step. [Step 2] Continuing to turn land side L towards wall, toe to heel with left sway. Immediately lower relaxing left knee. Head stays left. [Step 3] Continuing to lower and increasing the sway touch right toe to floor, with no weight, well behind L, head still to left.
LADY Start in semi-closed position DLW. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right, forward left, heel to toe with soft L knee. At the end of Step 1 rise quickly and strongly on L toe to create a light spring action onto the next step. [Step 2.] Land side R towards wall, toe to heel, QS – Fig 24 - 61 S#5 2001 Tipsy Point (continued) International Quickstep with R sway. Immediately lower relaxing right knee. Head stays right. [Step 3] Continuing to lower and increasing the sway touch left toe to floor, with no weight, well behind R, head still to right.
GENERAL NOTES
An illusion of "semi-closed position throughout" is created by the open position of the head throughout. On the second step however the man and lady's shoulders are practically parallel. Exit from this figure generally requires straightening the knees and dissolving the sway at EO3 for a back lock figure towards DLC. The amount of the turn may vary.
The figure can also be executed starting from BJO DLW, in which case the lady's first step is bk L and her third step is crossing left in front of right with toe only touching the floor. She may turn her head to the right or leave it to the left.
QS – Fig 24- 62 S#5 2001 International Quickstep
Top Spin 1 1/2 measure - QQS S Level of Difficulty 5
MAN Start in CP DRW – Bk R starting LF trn, sd & slightly fwd L cont LF trn to BJO LOD, fwd R outsd ptr and spin LF on R toe, -; bk L to BJO DLC, -,
LADY Start in CP DLC – Fwd L starting LF trn, sd R cont LF trn to BJO RLOD, bk L and spin LF on L toe, -; fwd R to BJO DRW, -,
MAN Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall bk R 1 Q DRW THT rise EO1 DLC 1/4 LF ft ptg sd L btw 1 & 2 2 Q LOD, bdy DLC T up slight R sway fcg DLW fwd R CBMP, R sway, L leg 3 S LOD T up LOD 3/8 LF stays xtnded bk bk L spin btw up 4 S 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 Q DLC HT rise EO1 DLC 1/4 LF sd R btw 1 & 2 Q DRC T up slight L sway 2 DLC
bk L 3/8 LF CBMP, L sway, R leg 3 S RLOD T up LOD spin btw stays xtnded fwd 3 & 4 fwd R up 4 S 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.] 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. QS – Fig 28 - 69 S#6 2002 Top Spin (continued) International Quickstep
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.] 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 QQQQ or S&QQ.
Depending upon the figure that precedes the Top Spin action and the desired exit alignment, the amount of turn can range between one quarter and three quarters left face.
QS - Fig – 28 - 70 S#6 2002 International Quickstep Traveling Contra Check 1 measure – SQQ
MAN CP LOD - Fwd L DLW w/R sd ldng, -, trng RF cl R near L & rise strtng to ld w/L sd, trng lady to SCP step sd & fwd L to LOD;
LADY CP RLOD - Bk R DLW well under body, -, sml sd L & rise strtng to trn RF, brush R to L & step fwd L to SCP;
MAN - Starting CP fcg LOD - Ending SCP moving LOD
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall CBM R sd ld - head R - 1 S LOD fwd L DLW nil HF down relaxed R knee as wgt is taken fully to rise 2 Q DLW cl R FT L ft cl R - at EO2 EO2 1/4 RF quickly rise to R toe sd & fwd L lwr lead lady to SCP 3 Q wall TH LOD EO3
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall step under body - S RLOD bk R DLW nil TH down 1 CBMP w/head L rise start turning to SCP 2 Q DRC sml sd L FT EO2 EO2 1/4 RF brush R to L w/hover sd & fwd R lwr 3 Q COH TH action before stepping LOD EO3 to SCP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP LOD. [Step 1.] Take a strong step forward on the left foot, heel to flat, towards DLW, the right side of body leading. Relax the R knee as the step is taken and turn the head to the right. [Step 2.] Straighten leg and body standing well over the left foot and close the right foot a few inches to the side of the left foot. At the end of the step start rising and turning body right face preparing a left side lead. [Step 3.] As continue to rise (hover action) lead lady to turn to SCP and then step side and forward left on toe towards LOD. Lower at end of step.
LADY Start in CP RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot towards DLW and relax right QS - Fig 47 - 1 S#8 2004 Traveling Contra Check (continued) International Quickstep knee, left side of body leading back, head well to left, left leg remains extended in front. [Step 2.] Straighten right leg and body and, pulling left leg toward the right, take a small step to the side on left immediately starting to rise to left toe and preparing to turn RF. [Step 3.] Brushing right foot to left, turn right face to SCP and step forward on the right toe towards LOD. Lower at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
QS - Fig - 2 S#8 2004 International Quickstep
V - 6 (following a spin turn) 2 measures - QQS SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP backing DLC - bk R right shoulder leading, lk LIFR, bk R right shoulder leading, -; bk L in BJO, -, bk R strtg to trn LF, trng LF sd & fwd L moving DLW left shoulder leading;
LADY CP moving DLC - fwd L left shoulder leading, lk RIBL, fwd L left shoulder leading, -; fwd R in BJO, -, fwd L strtg to trn LF, still trng LF sd & slightly bk R backing DLW;
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 Q DRW bk R sltly RF T strt to right shoulder rise EO1 leading
2 Q DRW lk LIFR nil T cont to feel of right rise shoulder leading
3 S DRW bk R - TH up, lwr right shoulder EO3 leading
4 S DRW bk L - TH strt to CBMP in BJO - rise EO4 very slight RF body trn
5 Q DRW bk R 1/8 LF T cont to CBM btw 4 & rise 5
6 Q WL sd & 1/8 LF TH up, lwr left shoulder fwd L btw 5 & EO6 leading 6
QS - Fig 8 - 19 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 Q DLC fwd L sltly RF T strt to left shoulder rise EO1 leading
2 Q DLC lk RIBL nil T cont to feel of left shoulder rise leading
3 S DLC fwd L nil TH up, lwr left shoulder EO3 leading
4 S DLC fwd R nil HT strt to rise CBMP in BJO - very EO4 slight RF body trn
5 Q DLC fwd L 1/8 LF T cont to CBM btw 4 & rise 5
6 Q COH sd & bk 1/8 LF TH up, lwr right shoulder end R DLW btw 5 & EO6 leading DRC 6
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right for a right shoulder lead, back right, toe. Start to rise. [Step 2.] Maintaining the right shoulder lead lock the left foot in front of the right. Continuing to rise. [Step 3.] Still with a right shoulder lead, back right, on the toe then lowering to the heel. [Step 4.] Back left, in banjo and CBMP. Banjo requires a slight body turn to the right. Begin to rise. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left turn, back right. Use the toe to continue the rise. [Step 6.] Continuing the left turn, side and forward left with left shoulder leading. Take weight on the toe lowering to the heel. The next step will be in Banjo outside partner.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLC. [Step 1.] Turning slightly to the right to a left shoulder lead, forward left, on the toe and begin to rise. [Step 2.] Maintaining the feel of a left shoulder lead, lock the right foot behind the left, on the toe. Continue to rise. [Step 3.] Still with a left shoulder lead, forward left, on the toe, lowering to the heel. [Step 4.] Forward right, heel toe, outside partner in banjo. Banjo requires a slight body turn to the right. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left turn, step forward on the left toe. Begin to rise. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and back on the right foot with right shoulder leading. Take weight toe heel. The next step will be in Banjo.
QS - Fig 8 - 20 S#6 2002 V - 6 (following a Spin Turn) (continued) International Quickstep
GENERAL NOTES
For the man, all backward steps are backing DLC except step six. Step six establishes a new direction of travel toward DLW. The lady is moving in the same direction only forward on the first five steps and backward on step six. This change of direction creates a "V" pattern on the floor, hence the figure name. You may enter the V - 6 from other figures, e.g., an under turned natural turn. In such cases the figure must end with a right shoulder leading for the man (left shoulder leading for the lady) to start the back lock.
QS - Fig 8 - 21 S#6 2002
V - 6 (following a Spin Turn) (continued) International Quickstep
QS - Fig 8 - 22 S#6 2002 International Quickstep
Zig Zag 2 1/2 measures - SS SS S Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP facing and moving LOD - fwd L strtg LF trn, -, trn LF sd R, -; bk L in BJO, -, trn RF sd R a small step (heel pull), -; fwd L, -,
LADY CP facing RLOD and moving LOD - bk R strtg LF trn, -, cl L to R trn LF (heel trn), -; trng RF fwd R in BJO, -, trng RF sd L, -; bk R, -,
MAN
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S LOD fwd L strt LF HT rise EO1 CBM
2 S LOD sd R LOD 1/4 LF TH up,lwr Leg starts fwd and trn btw EO2 causes foot to end 1 & 2 side
3 S COH bk L DLW slight RF T down CBMP in BJO heel pull - a small 4 S COH sd R LOD 1/4 RF IE of down step to allow the lady btw WF to pass 3 & 4 the body turn, 5 S LOD fwd L LOD footwork and rise and fall of this step depend on the exit figure
LADY
Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall
1 S RLOD bk R LOD sltly LF TH rise EO1 CBM NFR
2 S RLOD cl L to R 3/8 LF HT cont to heel turn btw rise NFR, 1 & 2 lwr EO2
3 S DLW fwd R LOD slight RF HT none CBM/CBMP in BJO
4 S DLW sd L LOD 1/4 RF TH none btw 3 & 4
5 S RLOD bk R the body turn, footwork and rise and fall of this step depend on the exit figure
QS - Fig 7 - 17 Zig Zag (continued) International Quickstep
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed dance position facing and moving line of dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM, forward left, heel to toe. Use enough rise to cause the lady to close her feet on the next step. [Step 2.] Turning to the left start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, on the toe. Taking full weight, lower to the heel as the left leg collects under the body. The foot should turn more than the body so that it almost ends in a back step. [Step 3.] Turning slightly to the right, back left in banjo and CBMP. [Step 4.] Continue turning to the right on the left foot as you pull the right past it, on the heel and end with a small side step. [Step 5.] Compressing slightly, forward left.
LADY Start in closed dance position backing line of dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM, back right, toe heel. [Step 2.] Pull the left foot to the right, turning left slightly then changing weight to the left. [Step 3.] With a slight turn to the right, forward right, outside partner in CBMP and banjo, heel lead. [Step 4.] Still turning to the right start the left leg forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side, toe heel. [Step 5.] Back right.
GENERAL NOTES
The man uses a strong body turn to the right on step three. The lady turns slightly more than he does on steps one and two to finish on his right side. On step three she keeps her left hip toward the man. On steps three, four and five she makes more turn than the man to return to closed dance position.
QS - Fig 7 - 18