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International Foxtrot
FT - Intro - 1
Introduction for International Foxtrot
General Foxtrot is a beautiful and difficult Smooth Ballroom Rhythm. There are several types of Foxtrot. Two of these are the Social Foxtrot (also called American Foxtrot and Rhythm Dancing) and the Slow Foxtrot (International Foxtrot). Social Foxtrot closely resembles slow quickstep. This is the type taught most often to beginning students in many major dance studios. On a crowded dance floor, the Social Foxtrot is quite suitable. The character of Slow Foxtrot is long, smooth, gliding steps. The dancer needs much control to give the dance a lazy and unhurried appearance. It is easier to dance these long and gliding steps on a large, uncrowded floor. The smooth rise and fall should happen as a normal result of the movement of the dance. They call this natural movement body flight.
Timing The timing for Slow Foxtrot is 4/4 (four beats to each measure or bar) and normally with three steps taken over the four beats of music. The tempo is usually 30 measures per minute. Generally the accent is on beat one and three, with beat one being the stronger.
Rhythm The basic rhythm of foxtrot is SLOW, QUICK, QUICK. For definition, a SLOW (S) is equal to two beats of music and a QUICK (Q) is equal to one. Interpretation of the music is largely a matter of personal taste, but a good general hint is to be a little late with the second QUICK.
Body Mechanics The use of correct body mechanics makes the Slow Foxtrot much easier to dance. We have listed a few key points. The dancer must keep the body weight well over the supporting leg. If the partners' feet are slightly apart this is easier to accomplish. A good top line (head to rib cage region) is a necessity, with the weight of the head maintained over the feet. Keep the knees relaxed - never locked. Hold the arms up with the muscles of the back of the upper arm (triceps) instead of the front muscles (biceps), while keeping the shoulders down.
Movement Foxtrot movement generally involves long, gliding steps. The second step may be shorter due to the rising action and the third longer to give the dance a smooth, flowing appearance. Forward Movement
Forward movement begins by lowering into the knee of the supporting foot. To describe this, let's assume that we are standing on the right foot. We swing the free foot (left) forward from the hip, after lowering to the heel on the previous step. The heel of the supporting foot (right) releases as the heel of the free foot (left) is about to strike the floor. There is a push off the right toe before the left heel contacts the floor. As weight transfers onto the new supporting foot (left), the other (right) gathers under the body. Step one generally ends with a slight rise. Most turning movements begin with CBM. Usually step one is a SLOW.
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International Foxtrot
Introduction (continued)
FT - Intro - 2
The second and third steps, most often, are on the toe or ball of the foot. Step two generally remains up, lowering at the end of step three. Step three may be taken in Contrary Body Movement Position (CBMP). For example, every step taken outside partner, in banjo, is in CBMP. Occasionally CBM accompanies CBMP. Generally step two and three are QUICKS.
Backward Movement
The knee of the supporting foot (left, for purposes of explanation) bends, lowering into the supporting leg. The free foot (right), leg and hip move back with the toe leading. As the weight transfers to the free foot, the heel of the supporting foot drags back until it collects under the body with no foot rise.
Rise and Fall "Rise" is the increased elevation created by the bracing of the muscles of the legs, the straightening of the knees and the stretching upwards of the body. The rising of the heel or heels from the floor usually accompanies this action. "Fall" is the lowering of the supporting foot from the toe to heel and the subsequent flexing of the knees while preparing for the next step. Instructions referring to no foot rise (NFR), mean that there is a body rise while the heel of the supporting foot does not leave the floor. No foot rise generally occurs on backing steps, for the lady, when the man has normal rise. The man's forward poise and swing, in all forward movements, (e.g., Feather, Three Step) will result in the lady having a body rise, with no foot rise. The man will have no foot rise on all heel pulls. The lady will have no foot rise during a heel turn until she begins her forward step. The rise and fall in Foxtrot is generally achieved by rising at the end of step one, maintaining the rise on step two and three, and lowering at the end of step three.
Heel Turn The term heel turn is almost a misnomer. The turn happens on the ball or whole foot of the supporting foot, keeping the moving or closing foot parallel to it. Trying to accomplish a heel turn on the heel of the foot will cause the toes to come off the floor. This will not allow for any body rise or natural forward progression at the end of the turning action. Transfer the weight to the closing foot at the end of the turn. The lady does a heel turn on the second step of natural and reverse turning figures. The Pull Step is a type of heel turn, used by the man, in some backward Natural Turns (e.g., fifth step of the Natural Turn for the man). The feet may be kept apart instead of closed, and the weight is more forward than in a heel turn. The second step of an Impetus Turn is a heel turn for the man that is almost like the lady's heel turn.
Brush A brush occurs when the moving foot (generally for the woman) moves from one open position to another. The word "Brush" means that the moving foot must first close to the foot supporting the weight of the body, but without the weight changing. During the Brush step it is advisable to keep the knees relaxed and brush with the moving foot's toe about level with the supporting foot's instep. It is not necessary for the toes of both feet to touch when brushing.
Shoulder Leading The Shoulder Lead occurs when the same foot and shoulder move forward or backward simultaneously, i.e., the right shoulder and the right foot move forward on the same step.
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International Foxtrot
Introduction (continued)
FT - Intro - 3
Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Contra (contrary) Body Movement (CBM) is the action of turning the opposite hip and shoulder toward the direction of the moving leg. If the left leg moves forward the right side of the body would move forward. Most turning movements begin with CBM. When stepping forward using CBM, the leg must move on a straight line. If the foot and leg turn with the body, you will be moving into the space of the partner moving backward. While backing, using CBM, a slight turn of the foot and leg is allowed as you are vacating the partner's space.
Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Position Contra (contrary) Body Movement Position (CBMP) is the position attained by placing the moving foot in the same track as the supporting foot. Steps taken in Banjo (BJO) position or Sidecar (SDCAR) position should end in CBMP. Sometimes it will be necessary to use CBM to end a step in CBMP. If the previous step does not have a shoulder leading you will have to use CBM. If there was a shoulder leading, the body is in position for a step in CBMP.
Sway Using sway is not only for effect but to improve the balance and the execution of many figures. Initiate the action of the sway at the ankles and progresses upward through the hips, then through the diaphragm, but not the shoulders. In the slow foxtrot, it is best to keep sway to a minimum. There are three types of Sway: Normal Sway
Normal Sway is the natural (normal) inclination of the body from the ankles, upward AWAY FROM the moving leg. You use this Sway on nearly all figures that curve, wave or turn. The exception is spins, such as, Pivots, Double Reverse Spin, Outside Spin, and Lock Steps.
Hover Sway
The Hover Sway is the natural inclination of the body from the ankles up toward the moving leg. Use this sway to hover to semi-closed position.
Metromome Sway (Broken Sway)
Metronome Sway is a top of the body sway that is from the waist upwards. We use it in the Change of Direction, Hesitation Change, and the Tipsy for example.
Produce a Left Sway with a side step taken on the right foot and the body inclines upward from the ankle (stretch the right side). Left Sway is generally diagonal forward and level as in the Hover Cross for the man and the Feather for the woman. Achieve Right Sway by taking a side step on the left foot and allow the left side to inclined upward from the ankle. Right Sway is generally diagonally back as in the Natural Turn and the Feather for the man. It is important that when stretching one side of the body do not collapse the opposite side.
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Foxtrot Table of Contents
FT - TOC - 1 S#8 2004
Introduction ……………………………………………..… FT-Int-1
Back Feather ……………………………………………..… FT-06
Big Top ……………………………………………..… FT-35
Change of Direction ……………………………………………..… FT-05
Check and Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-18
Checked Natural Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-36
Checked Reverse Turn & Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-37
Closed Impetus ……………………………………………..… FT-04
Closed Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-16
Closed Wing ……………………………………………..… FT-55
Continuous Natural Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-32
Contra Check ……………………………………………..… FT-38
Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-77
Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… FT-47
Curved Feather (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-15
Curved Feather (from PP) ……………………………………………..… FT-31
Curving Three Step ……………………………………………..… FT-33
Developé ……………………………………………..… FT-39
Double Natural Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-76
Double Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-52
Double Reverse Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-12
Fallaway Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-68
Feather (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-01
Feather (from PP) ……………………………………………..… FT-30
Feather Finish ……………………………………………..… FT-70
Feather Finish (General Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-08
Hairpin ……………………………………………..… FT-51
Half-Natural Turn (Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-03
Hesitation Change ……………………………………………..… FT-40
Hinge ……………………………………………..… FT-48
Hover Corté ……………………………………………..… FT-61
Hover Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-21
Left Feather ……………………………………………..… FT-22
Left Turning Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-59
Lilt Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-71
Mini-Telespin ……………………………………………..… FT-67
Natural Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-20
Natural Hover Fallaway ……………………………………………..… FT-27
Natural Promenade Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… FT-26
Natural Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-41
Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-03
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Natural Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-28
Natural Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-17
Open Impetus Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-11
Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-10
Open Reverse Turn (from CP) ……………………………………………..… FT-14
Open Telemark ……………………………………………..… FT-09
Outside Change ……………………………………………..… FT-29
Outside Change to SCP ……………………………………………..… FT-29
Outside Check ……………………………………………..… FT-72
Outside Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-49
Outside Swivel ……………………………………………..… FT-07
Progressive Wing (General Notes) ……………………………………………..… FT-54
Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… FT-62
Promenade Weave ……………………………………………..… FT-19
Quick Open Reverse ……………………………………………..… FT-13
Reverse Corté ……………………………………………..… FT-60
Reverse Fallaway ……………………………………………..… FT-34
Reverse Fallaway and Slip Pivot ……………………………………………..… FT-23
Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-08
Reverse Wave ……………………………………………..… FT-24
Right Turning Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-58
Ripple Chassé ……………………………………………..… FT-56
Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-68
Rudolph Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… FT-66
Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-75
Running Open Natural Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-42
Running Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-43
Same Foot Lunge ……………………………………………..… FT-53
Slow Side Lock ……………………………………………..… FT-73
Spin & Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-45
Spin Turn ……………………………………………..… FT-44
Telefeather ……………………………………………..… FT-65
Telespin ……………………………………………..… FT-46
Three Fallaways w/Feather End ……………………………………………..… FT-50
Three Step ……………………………………………..… FT-02
Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… FT-64
Tipple Chassé ……………………………………………..… FT-57
Top Spin ……………………………………………..… FT-25
Traveling Contra Check ……………………………………………..… FT-63
Traveling Hover Cross ……………………………………………..… FT-69
Whiplash ……………………………………………..… FT-74
Wing ……………………………………………..… FT-54
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Zig Zag ……………………………………………..… FT-26
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 6 - 15
Back Feather 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN BJO backing DLC - bk L DLC, -, bk R curve sltly RF, bk L LOD in BJO;
LADY BJO moving DLC - fwd R DLC, -, fwd L curve sltly RF, fwd R LOD in BJO;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
RLOD
bk L DLC
nil
TH
down rise EO1 NFR
CBMP in BJO with the lady outside
2
Q
RLOD
bk R DLC
sltly RF
T
cont to rise
slight left sway, right shoulder leading
3
Q
DRC
bk L LOD
nil
TH
up, lwr EO3
CBMP in BJO lady outside
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
LOD
fwd R DLC
nil
HT
down rise EO1
CBMP in BJO outside partner
2
Q
LOD
fwd L DLC
sltly RF
T
up
rt sway with left shoulder leading
3
Q
DLW
fwd R LOD
nil
TH
up, lwr EO3
CBMP in BJO outside partner
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in banjo backing diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLC and in banjo with the left foot, toe-heel. Begin a rise through the body with no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot on the toe continuing to rise. Turn right face to right shoulder leading. The feeling is that you are still in banjo. [Step 3.] Step back on the left toe in banjo, toward LOD. Lower to the heel as the right foot collects under the body ready to take the next step.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 6 - 16
LADY Start in banjo moving diagonal to line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward in banjo, outside partner, with the right foot, heel-toe. Rise as the weight moves from the heel to the toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left toe, turning slightly right face to a left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right toe in banjo, outside partner. As the left foot collects under the body, preparing for the next step, lower to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
It is common for the back feather to follow a curved feather and then dance a feather finish. Omitting the curving action on step two is acceptable. In that case, take step three toward DLC.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 35 - 73
Big Top 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN SCP fcng DLC - thru R D LC comm LF spin, -, cont s pn XLIB, cont spn slp R bk sml stp fc DLW;
LADY SCP fcng DLC - thru L comm LF spn, -, fwd R arnd man=s lft sd head to the lft, cont spn brush L to R fwd L;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
LOD
fwd R twd
LOD
HT
dwn rise EO1
thru R picking lady up
2
Q
COH
bk L twd COH
comm !/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2
T
up
spn on R T with L undr bdy & take wgt on balls both ft
3
Q
COH
bk R sml
stp 1/2 LF
T=s bth ft to B of L
up, lwr EO3
slp R bk in CP maintng firm pressure on ball of ft, L held in CBMP - end fcng WALL
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Foot work
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
RLOD
fwd L twd DLC
HT
dwn rise EO1
thru L trnsfr wgt from H to T trng, comm a pick up
2
Q
WALL
sd R
comm 1/4 LF trn ovr 1 & 2
T
up
cont trng on L stp sd R twd CP
3
Q
WALL
fwd L
1/2 LF
T of R to B of L
up, lwr EO3
cont LF spn on R with L almost in pl - sml stp fwd to B of L
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step through A long step on the right foot heel transfer weight from heel to toe picking the Lady up. [Step 2.] Spin left face on the ball of right foot crossing the left foot slowly behind the right, rise taking weight on the ball of the left foot with right foot still weighted. [Step 3.] Continue spin on balls of both feet and take a small step back on the right foot to end in close position facing WALL.
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Big Top (Continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 35 - 74
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step through on the left foot twd DLC starting to pick up commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning and step side on the right toe in front of man. [Step 3.] Continue turning left face (spinning) on right foot with left foot almost in place and step forward on the left foot ending in close position facing COH.
GENERAL NOTES
The Big Top may start in any facing direction. The amount of turn may vary up to 7/8.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 5 - 13
Change of Direction 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLW - fwd L, -, fwd R trng LF, -;
LADY CP fcg DRC - bk R, -, bk L trng LF, -;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DLW
fwd L
Slight LF
HT
down
CBM
2
S
LOD
fwd R, brush L to R
1/4 LF over
steps 1 & 2
IE of TH, IE of T of Left
down then slight rise EO2
right shoulder leading, svl LF on toe before lowering to heel, brush left to right
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DRC
bk R
slight LF
TH
none down
CBM
2
S
RLOD
bk L,
brush R to L
1/4 LF over steps 1 & 2
IE of TH, IE of toe of left
none down
left shoulder leading, point left DRW and let body catch up, brush right to left
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1] Step forward on the left foot, Heel-toe. Using CBM start a left face turn. There is no rise on this step. [Step 2] With a right shoulder leading, step forward on the right foot using the inside edge of the toe. The left face turn should continue to end facing DLC. A slight rise on the end of the step will cause the left foot to brush toward the right on the inside edge of the toe.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal to reverse line of dance and the center of the hall. [Step 1] Step back on the right foot, toe-heel. Using CBM start a left face turn. There is no rise on this step. [Step 2] With a left shoulder leading, step back on the left foot using the inside edge of the toe. The left face turn should continue to end facing DRW. A slight rise on the end of the step will cause the right foot to brush toward the right on the inside edge of the toe.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 5 - 14
GENERAL NOTES It is important that both steps of this figure be taken on the same line. Do the turn and brush, that occur on the second step, during the latter part of the step. Up to one-half turn to the left is acceptable. One-quarter turn to the left is the normal amount of turn used in round dancing. The second step may also use two "slows". This would give the figure three "slows".
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 18 - 41
Check and Weave 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP bkng DLW - bk R ckng on toe in CBMP, -, strtg LF trn fwd L, sd R; bk L in BJO, bk R to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd & fwd L, fwd R DLW in BJO;
LADY CP DLW - fwd L ckng on toe, -, bk R strtg LF trn, sd L; fwd R in BJO outside partner, fwd L to CP strtg to trn LF, trn LF sd R, bk L in BJO DLW;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S DRC
bk R DLW
sltly LF
T
up - lwr sltly EO1
CBM & CBMP
2
Q
DRC
fwd L DRC
sltly LF
HT
rise EO2
CBM
3
Q
RLOD
sd R COH
1/8 LF btw
2 & 3
T
up
rt sd ldng, slt left sway
4
Q
RLOD
bk L DLC
nil
T
up
CBMP in BJO
5
Q
RLOD
bk R DLC
1/8 LF
T
up
CBM
6
Q
DRW
sd & sltly fwd L
1/8 LF
T
up
ft ptng DLW bdy trns less
7
Q
wall
fwd R DLW
nil
TH
up lwr EO7
CBMP in BJO
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S DLW
fwd L DLW
sltly RF
T
up
lwr EO1 CBM & CBMP
2
Q
DLW
bk R
sltly RF
TH
rise EO2 NFR
CBM
3
Q
LOD
sd L COH
1/8 LF btw
2 & 3
T
up lft sd ldng
4
Q
DLC
fwd R DLC
nil
T
up
CBMP in BJO outsd M
5
Q
DLC
fwd L DLC
sltly LF
T
up
CBM to CP
6
Q
DLC
sd R LOD
1/4 LF btw
5 & 6
TH
up
leg starts fwd, trn causes ft to end sd
7
Q
COH
bk L DLW
nil
TH
up
lwr EO7 CBMP in BJO
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Check and Weave (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 18 - 42
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right toe, checking in CBMP. [Step 2.] Lowering slightly and using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 3.] Continue the left face turn to step side on the right toe, with a right shoulder leading. The step is toward COH and preparing for the next step to be in banjo. [Step 4.] Step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right toe, into closed position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe. The body does not turn as much as the foot. The left shoulder is leading and you are preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right toe in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. Collecting the left leg under the body, lower to the heel to prepare for the next step.
LADY Start in closed position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM, if necessary, step forward on the left toe, checking in CBMP. [Step 2.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot toe-heel. [Step 3.] With a left shoulder leading, step side on the left toe, preparing to step outside partner in banjo. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right toe, in CBMP and banjo, outside partner. [Step 5.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left toe, into closed position. [Step 6.] Continuing the left face turn, start the right leg forward. The turning action will cause the right foot to end side on the toe, toward DLW. [Step 7.] Continue turning left face on the right foot to a right shoulder leading and step back on the left toe in CBMP and banjo. Collecting the right leg under the body, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
GENERAL NOTES
An acceptable entry to this figure is any back step on the left foot. A typical entry is the first three steps of a reverse wave. Following a quick open reverse is also an acceptable entry. The man must not allow himself to get "buried" on the check step. The checking action is up not down. If he checks to low or deep, his momentum will be going backward at the end of the check. He wants to feel that he is going forward at the end of the check as that is the direction of the next step.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 36 - 75
Checked Natural Turn and Slip Pivot 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcg DLW - fwd R DLW trng RF, -, sd & sltly fwd L DLW ckng RF trn, trn LF on L slip bk R twd RLOD;
LADY CP fcg DRC - bk L DLW trng RF, -, cl R to L trn RF head well to right, swvl LF on R slip L fwd;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLW
fwd R
HT
down rise EO1
2
Q
btw Wall & DRW
sd & fwd L twd LOD
!/4 RF over 1 & 2
T=s of R & L
up
left shldr lead stp high on T=s with R in pl look well to left with left sway
3
Q
DRW
rec R to RLOD
3/8 LF
TH
up, lwr EO3
draw L ft bk undr bdy end fcg LOD
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DRC
bk L DLW
TH
down rise EO1 NFR
2
Q
btw COH & DLC
Cl R to L on
toes
1/4 RF over 1 & 2
Ts of L & R
up
cl R to L high on T=s look well to R with R sway
3
Q
DLC
fwd L RLOD
3/8 LF
TH
up, lwr EO3
pvt on R slip L fwd in CP end fcg RLOD
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Close Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Commencing a right face turn, step forward on the right foot with a heel lead toward DLW. [Step 2.] Rise quickly high on the toe of the right foot step side and slightly forward toward DLW high on the left toe turning 1/4 right face checking and swaying left with the head well to the left. [Step 3.] Pivoting left face 3/8 on the right ball of foot draw the left foot back under the body and lower to the heel in close position facing LOD.
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Checked Natural & Slip (Continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 36 - 76
LADY Start in Close Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot DLW commencing a right face turn, toe heel, no foot rise with body rise only. [Step 2.] Rising to the left toe, close right to left toe turning right face 1/4 with the head well to the right and swaying right. [Step 3.] Pivot left face 3/8 on the ball of the right foot turning the head to the left slipping the left foot forward and lowering to the heel in close position facing RLOD.
GENERAL NOTES
OPTIONAL - You may accelerate the movement between the first and second steps and hold the position briefly, creating a line before dancing the Slip Pivot. The lady closes her feet instead of stepping side.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 37 -77 S#5 2001
Checked Reverse and Slip (Checked Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLC - fwd L trng LF, -, fwd & sd R ckng LF trn, rec L pvtg RF;
LADY CP DRC - bk R trng LF, -, heel trn & cl L to R, slip R fwd pvt RF on L;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLC
fwd L
1/8 LF
HT
slight rise
shape LF
2
Q
COH
sd & fwd
R
1/8 + LF
T of R & L
cont rise
checked turn – body turns more
3
Q
DRC
rec L
swvl RF
5/8 RF
TH
lwr on 3
pvt on L with strong CBMP, R ft held in front
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DRW
bk R DLC
1/8 LF
TH
down
no rise
2
Q
WL
heel trn & cl L to
R
1/8 + LF
HT
slight rise
NFR, body turns more (shaping well L)
3
Q
DLW
fwd R swvl RF
5/8 RF
TH
lwr on 3
RF pvt action, L ft held bk in CBMP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Start left face turn forward on heel to ball of left to face COH using a light left sway. [Step 2.] Continue left face turn side and forward on ball of right foot outside partner turning a little over 1/8 left face allowing body to continue the turn to face nearly RLOD using body and foot rise with extension upward and outward. Although, due to the rise on the right foot, there has also been rise on the left, the left foot should otherwise remain in place. [Step 3.] Start lowering to left foot with 1/8 right face swivel, then continue swivel with ball/flat action to end facing DLW with right heel in contact with floor in strong CBMP, right foot between the lady’s feet.
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Checked Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 37 - 78 S#5 2001
LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Press right toe well back preparing for a left face heel turn with no foot or body rise. [Step 2.] Pull left heel toward right foot. As the left foot nearly closes to right foot, pivot left face on the right heel, then change weight to left foot to end facing nearly LOD. Continue turn through the body with slight body rise, extend head upward and to the left. [Step 3.] Start strong rotation right face to start pivoting action forward between man’s feet on ball of right while holding left toe in strong CBMP back slightly to side with some floor contact.
GENERAL NOTES On steps 1 and 2 some left shaping is used by the man while the lady has none. On step 2 some weight is retained on the man’s left and lady’s right foot to allow for the amount of torque to follow. Both continue the left face body turn with strong upward and outward extension. The man needs to draw his right heel back a little on step 3 in order to hold it in CBMP between the lady’s feet for the next figure. There should be a clockwise sweeping action to accompany step 3 with some CBM at the end to prepare for a right face turning figure. Some choreography calls for a timing of SQS on this figure. This is more often used when the ending position is DLW.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 4 - 11
Closed Impetus Turn 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcg RLOD - bk L LOD strtng RF trn, -, cl R to L (heel turn) trn RF, sd & sltly bk L in CP fcg DLW;
LADY CP fcg LOD - fwd R strtng RF trn, -, trn RF sd L, brush R to L then fwd & sltly sd R in CP;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
RLOD
bk L LOD
slight RF
TH
down
CBM, no sway
2
Q
DRC
pull R to
L
3/8 RF over 1 &
2
HT
down, rise EO2
heel turn, slight left sway in CP
3
Q
DLC
sltly sd &
bk L
1/4 RF btw 2 &
3
TH
up, lwr EO3
no sway in CP
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
LOD
fwd R LOD
slight RF
HT
down
CBM
2
Q
DLW
sd L DLW
3/8 RF over 1 &
2
T
down, rise EO2
sway right, brush between steps
3
Q
RLOD
sltly sd & fwd R
1/4 RF btw 2 &
3
TH
up, lwr EO3
no sway in CP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing Reverse Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face heel turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. There is no rise or sway on this step. [Step 2.] Pull the right foot, on the heel, to the left while turning right face on the left foot. Completing the turn, change weight to the right foot and rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Remaining in CP, step back and slightly to the side on the left toe, toward DRC. As the right foot collects under the body, lower to the heel of the left to begin the next figure.
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Closed Impetus (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 4 - 12
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing Line Of Dance. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. This is a down step with no rise. [Step 2.] Continuing the right face turn, start the left foot forward. The turn will cause the foot to end side on the toe. When transferring the weight, start to rise. This will cause the right foot to brush to the left as the turn continues. [Step 3.] Step forward and slightly side on the right toe. As the left foot collects under the body, lower to the heel of the right foot to begin the next figure.
GENERAL NOTES
The lady's forward swing on step 2 will helps the man's rotation, allowing an easy completion of the turn. As with most turning figures, slight amount of sway is welcome.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 16 - 35
Closed Telemark 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP DLC - fwd L strtg LF trn, -, sd R DLC cont LF trn, trn LF fwd & sd L prep to step in BJO;
LADY CP bkng DLC - bk R strtg LF trn, -, cl L to R trng LF (heel turn), trng LF bk & sd R;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Foot work
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DLC
fwd L DLC
sltly LF
HT
down, rise EO1
CBM
2
Q
DLC
sd R DLC
1/4 LF btw 1 &
2
T up
leg begins fwd and trn causes foot to end sd, slight left sway
3
Q
DRC
sd & fwd L DLW
3/8 LF btw 2 &
3
TH
up, lwr EO3
left shoulder leading
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Foot work
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DRW
bk R DLC
sltly LF
TH
down, rise EO1, NFR
CBM
2
Q
DRW
cl L to R
3/8 LF
btw 1 & 2
HT
cont to rise
heel turn, trn on R as L closes, chg wt to L then finish rise
3
Q
LOD
bk & sd L DLW
1/4 LF
btw 2 & 3
TH
up, lwr EO3
right shoulder leading, leg starts fwd and trn causes foot to end bk & sd
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn start the right leg forward. The turn will cause the right foot to end side on the toe. [Step 3.] Continue to turn left face and step forward and side, toward DLW, on the left foot, toe-heel. The left shoulder should be leading and the next step should be in Banjo, outside partner.
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Closed Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 16 - 36
LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back on the right foot, toe-heel. There will be a slight rise through the body, but not the feet. [Step 2.] Continue to turn right face on the right foot as you pull the left to it on the heel. When the feet are together, change weight to the left foot and rise to the toe ready to step towards LOD. [Step 3.] Continue to turn left face on the left foot and step back and side on the right foot, toe-heel. The leg starts forward, but the turn causes the foot to end back and side toward DLW with a right shoulder leading.
GENERAL NOTES Dancers should avoid the tendency to overturn the body on the third step. The man's body faces the wall while the step is toward DLW. The next step is in Banjo, man outside partner, toward DLW, with the given beginning alignment. The lady must take an aggressive third step or she might feel that she is drug into the next step not moved with the man's body.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 55 - 113
S#7 2003
Closed Wing 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN BJO DLW - Fwd and across R, -, draw L toward R, tch L to R in SCAR-DLC;
LADY BJO DLW - Bk L, -, sd R cross IF of M, fwd L SCAR;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLW
fwd R LOD, cross R over L
Slightly LF
HT
CBMP
2
Q
LOD
draw L to
R
Slightly LF
Slt (NFR)
3
Q
DLC
tch L to
R
pressure on IE of
L
Lwr EO3
SCAR
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DRC
bk L LOD
sltly LF
T
rise EO1
CBMP
2
Q
RLOD
sd R COH
IE of T
up
3
Q
DRW
fwd L RLOD
sltly LF
TH
up, lwr EO3
CBMP in SCAR, check forward movement
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Banjo dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move forward on the right foot toward LOD, Heel-flat. [Step 2.] Turning to the left, draw left foot toward right rising in the body without foot rise. [Step 3.] Touch left foot to right foot continuing left face turn to end in SCAR ready to move DLC.
LADY Start in Banjo dance position moving diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 1.] Stepping into CBMP move back on the left foot toward LOD, toe heel. [Step 2.] Turning to the left step side on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn left, step forward toward
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Closed Wing (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 55 - 114
S#7 2003
reverse line of dance on the left foot in CBMP into SCAR checking forward movement.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure is similar to the Wing and Progressive Wing. In each case, attempt to achieve a compact Sidecar Position at the end. The Closed Wing may be preceded by a Closed Telemark, and may be followed by a reverse turning figure (e.g. Reverse Turn, Closed Telemark).
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 32 --67
Continuous Natural Hover Cross 2 1/2 measures - SQQ QQQQ QQ Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP DLW - fwd R strt RF trn, -, sd L cont trn, sd R twd DLW; fwd L SDCAR R shoulder lead trn RF, cl R to L CP prep to step BJO, bk L BJO-DRC R shoulder lead, bk R CP strt LF trn; sd & sltly fwd L cont trn, fwd R BJO DLC left shoulder lead.
LADY CP W facing DRC - bk L strt LF trn,-, cl R to L heel trn RF, sd L twd DLW; bk R left shoulder lead, sd L CP prep to step BJO, fwd R BJO face DRC left shoulder lead, fwd L strt LF trn; sd R cont trn, bk L BJO face DRW R shoulder lead.
MAN Step # Timing
Facing Alignment
Step & Direction Body Turn Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DLW
fwd R DLW
1/4 RF
HT
rise EO1
CBM
2
Q
DRW
sd L DLW
5/8 RF
T
up
R sway
3
Q
LOD
fwd R DLW
nil
T
up
R sd ld
4
Q
LOD
fwd L DLW
1/8 RF
T
up
CBMP, SDCAR L sway
5
Q
DLW
cl R to L
1/8 RF
T
up
6
Q
WALL
bk L DRC
1/8 RF
T
up
CBMP, BJO
7
Q
DLW
bk R DRC
1/8 LF
T
up
8
Q
LOD
sd L COH
nil
T
up
R sway, left sd ld
9
Q
LOD
fwd R DLC
nil
TH
lwr EO9
CBMP, BJO
LADY Step #
Timing Facing Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DRC
bk L DLW
1/4 RF
TH
rise EO1 NFR
CBM
2
Q
DLC
cl R to L
5/8 RF
HT
rise
left sway
3
Q
RLOD
bk L DLW
nil
T
up
left shoulder lead
4
Q
RLOD
bk R DLW
1/8 RF
T
up
CBMP, SDCAR, R sway
5
Q
DRC
sd L WALL
1/8 RF
T
up
6
Q
COH
fwd R DRC
1/8 RF
T
up
CBMP, BJO
7
Q
DRC
fwd L DRC
1/8 LF
T
up
8
Q
RLOD
sd R COH
nil
TH
up
left sway, R sd ld
9
Q
RLOD
bk L DLC
nil
TH
up NFR lwr EO9
CBMP, BJO
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 32 --68
Continuous Natural Hover Cross (continued)
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward step on the right foot, using a heel lead, toward DLW and start a right face turn. Rise to toe at end of step. [Step 2.] Continuing the right turn, step to the side on the left toe toward DLW. Use right sway. [Step 3.] Step side on the right toe toward DLW (body turns less) preparing to step forward in sidecar with a right shoulder lead. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot in Sidecar with left sway and continue the right face turn. [Step 5.] Close the right toe to the left into Closed Position DLW continue right face body turn. [Step 6.] Step back on the left toe in banjo DLW in CBMP. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot blending into closed position and start a left face turn. [Step 8.] Step side on the left toe toward COH with right sway and a left shoulder lead. [Step 9.] Step forward on the right foot toward DLC in Banjo with right sway.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back step on the left foot using toe to heel action (no foot rise) toward DLW and start a right face turn. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left and perform a heel turn, rising at end of step. Use left sway. [Step 3.] Step to the side on the left toe, toward DLW preparing to step back into Sidecar with a left shoulder lead. [Step 4.] Step back on the right toe in sidecar with right sway. [Step 5.] Step side on the left toe toward wall to Closed Position face DRC continuing a right face body turn. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right toe in banjo to face DRC in CBMP. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left toe and start a left face turn. [Step 8.] Step side on the right toe toward COH with left sway and a right shoulder lead. [Step 9.] Step back on the left toe DLC in Contra Banjo with left sway. Lower on the left foot at the end of the step.
GENERAL NOTES
This figure may be started from Semi-Closed Position, in which case the lady will not do a heel turn on step 2. It may also start from Banjo. This figure is closely related to the Natural Hover Cross and several similarities with that figure are apparent. (step 1-3 and 7-9).
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 38 - 79
Contra Check 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP facing WALL - relax R knee trn body slightly LF fwd L,-, rec bk R, bk L;
LADY CP facing COH - relax L knee trn body slightly LF bk R,-, rec fwd L, fwd R;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
WALL
fwd L
sltly LF
HF
down
lwr & trn to CBMP trn head RF when taking full wgt on L
2
Q
-
bk R
sltly RF
T
down rise EO2
rise on T preparing to stp bk on R
3
Q
-
bk L
nil
TH
up lwr EO3
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
COH
bk R
sltly LF
T
down
lwr in CBMP keep heel off flr head well to left looking up
2
Q
-
fwd L
sltly RF
H
down
rise EO2
-
3
Q
-
fwd R
nil
T
up
lwr EO3
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in CP facing WALL - [Step 1.] Relax right knee start to turn body to CBMP step forward on left heel then flat partial weight on right toe turn head to right looking over lady’s head [Step 2.] Recover back to right toe turn head to left blending to close position [Step 3.] Step back on left toe, lower at end of count three.
LADY Start in CP facing COH - [Step 1.] Relax left knee step back onto right toe in CBMP keep head to left stretch upper body well to the left looking up, keep right heel off the floor. [Step 2.] Recover forward L blending to close position. [Step 3.] Step forward on right heel, lowering at end of count three.
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Contra Check (Continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 38 - 80
GENERAL NOTES
The Contra Check can be danced from several facing directions, e.g., Closed, Bfly, Open facing shaking hands, etc., the ending and timing may vary.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 77 - 1
S#8 - 2004
Contra Check and Slip 1 measure – SQQ
MAN CP DLC - Fwd L with R sd lead partial wgt ck fwd motion, -, rec R, bk L trng RF CP-DLW;
LADY CP DRW - Bk R with L sd lead partial wgt ck bk motion, -, rec L, fwd R RF slip pivot action CP;
MAN - Starting CP fcg DLC - Ending CP DLW Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DLC fwd L DLC
sltly LF HF lwr before step
R side lead in CBMP, partial wgt, do not rise
2 Q DLC rec R sltly RF THT rise EO2
3 Q DLW bk L 1/4 RF TH up, lwr
EO3
Slip Pivot
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DRW bk R DLC
sltly LF T lwr before step
L side lead in CBMP, partial wgt, do not rise
2 Q DRW rec L sltly RF T rise EO2
3 Q DRC fwd R 1/4 RF TH up, lwr
EO3
Slip Pivot
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving toward diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Lower into knee of standing leg and step forward with left foot toward diagonal center and line of dance with heel lead. Rotate upper body slightly to yield right side lead. Transfer only partial weight to stepping foot. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot rising at end of step and rotate upper body slightly to normal Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step back left with slip pivoting action rotate right face to Closed Position diagonal wall and line of dance. Lower at the end of the step.
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Contra Check and Slip (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 77 - 2
S#8 - 2004
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal wall and reverse line of dance moving toward diagonal center and line of dance. [Step 1.] Lower into knee of standing leg and step backward with right foot toward diagonal center and line of dance. Rotate upper body slightly to yield left side lead. Transfer only partial weight to stepping foot. Turn head strongly to left. [Step 2.] Recover onto left foot rising at end of step and rotate upper body slightly into normal Closed Position. [Step 3.] Step forward right with slip pivoting action rotate right face to Closed Position facing diagonal center and reverse line of dance.
GENERAL NOTES The Contra Check can be used in a number of amalgamations. It may used as an extended picture figure, often at the end of a routine. Also, the third step may be changed which could be a side step, a Slip Pivot (this figure) or a Switch. The Contra Check itself can create a beautiful picture if only partial weight is transferred and if the arms are allowed to breathe so the woman can extend the line as far as she is capable. Take care to avoid rising while in the Contra Check.
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International Foxtrot
FT – Fig 47 - 97
S#6 2002
Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcg DRC - Ck fwd L in CBMP sItly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R comm RF trn leaving L in place, cont RF trn to DLW rec L soft knees R extended fwd btwn W’s legs;
LADY CP fcg DLW - Ck bk R in CBMP sItly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L comm RF tm leaving R in place, cont RF trn to DRC rec R soft knees L xtnded bk;
MAN Step
#
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise
& Fall
Technique
1
S
DRC
fwd L
1/8 LF
BF
none
lwr bfr taking stp, CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on R
2
Q
RLOD
rec R
B
-
3
Q
end DLW
rec L
5/8 RF
btwn 2 & 3
BF
-
keep both feet in place and knees soft
LADY Step
#
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise
& Fall
Technique
1
S
DLW
bk R
1/8 LF
B
none
CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L
2
Q
LOD
rec L
BF
-
3
Q
end DRC
rec R
5/8 RF btwn 2 & 3
BF
-
keep both feet in place and knees soft
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on this step to end facing RLOD. Look over woman's head. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. Soften arms to allow woman’s extra extension. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to face DRC keeping left foot in place and returning head to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Recover to left foot turning 1/2 right face to face DLW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg forward between woman's legs.
LADY Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns LF about 1/8 on back step to end facing LOD. Retain some pressure on L (say 30%). Extend
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Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Foxtrot
FT – Fig 47 - 98
S#6 2002
head to left with some further body extension near the end of the two beats allowed for this step. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to face DLW. Keep right foot in place. [Step 3.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/2 to face DRC. End in CP with soft knees and left foot extended back.
GENERAL NOTES This figure may be executed from other facing positions in which case the figure execution remains the same with a total turn from the beginning facing position to the ending facing position of 180 degrees (1/2 turn right face).
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 31 - 65
Curved Feather (from Semi-Closed Position) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN SCP moving LOD - fwd R start RF trn, -, fwd L cont trn prep to step BJO, fwd R in BJO fcg DRW;
LADY SCP moving LOD - fwd L start LF trn, -, sd & bk R cont trn, bk L in BJO under body fcg DLC;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
LOD
fwd R LOD
slt RF
HT
rise EO1
CBM & CBMP
2
Q
DLW
fwd L DLW
1/4 RF
T
up
left shoulder lead, rt sway
3
Q
DRW
fwd R DLW
1/8 RF
TH
lwr EO3
turn after weight on left toe, CBMP in BJO, rt sway
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
LOD
fwd L LOD
NIL
HT
rise EO1
CBMP
2
Q
COH
sd & bk R DLW
1/4 LF btw 1 &
2
T up
rt shoulder lead, left sway
3
Q
LOD
bk L DLW
1/8 LF
TH
lwr EO3
turn after weight on R, R is under body, CBMP in BJO, left sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving to LOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on the right foot and start a right face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step forward on left and continue the right face turn using a left shoulder lead and right sway. [Step 3.] Continue the right face turn and step forward on the right foot in CBMP, outside partner in banjo with a left shoulder lead and right sway. The turn finishes after weight is changed to the right foot.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving to LOD. [Step 1.] Begin by stepping forward on left foot in CBMP. Rise at the end of step. [Step 2.] Turning left face, step to the side and back on the right toe continuing the right face turn and with left sway. [Step 3.] Finishing
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Curved Feather from PP (Continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 31 - 66
the left face turn, step back on the left foot, under the body in CBMP and banjo with left sway. The turn finishes after the weight has changed to the left foot.
GENERAL NOTES
Dancers should lower the heel on step 3 later than in other Foxtrot figures. The basic figure in Round Dancing turns three-eighths as shown (body turns more), however a one-quarter turn is also acceptable. The figure moves forward along LOD on all three steps.
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International Foxtrot
FT – Fig 15 - 33
S#6 2002
Curved Feather (from CP) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP DLW - Fwd R strtg RF trn, -, fwd L cont RF trn prep to step in BJO, trng RF fwd R in BJO;
LADY CP bkng DLW - Bk L DLW strtg RF trn, -, bk R cont RF trn, bk L in BJO;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLW fwd R DLW
sltly RF
HT
down rise EO1
CBM
2
Q
WL
fwd L
DLW/WL
1/8 RF btw 1 &
2
T up
left shoulder leading, slight right sway
3
Q
DRW EO3
fwd R WL/DRW
1/8 RF on toe
TH
up, lwr EO3
slight R sway, cont RF trn (CBMP) otsd ptnr on toe fcg DRW
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DRC bk L DLW sltly RF TH
down rise EO1 CBM
2
Q
COH bk R
DLW/WL
1/8 RF btw 1 &
2
T
up right shoulder leading, slight left sway
3
Q
DLC EO3
bk L
WL/DRW
1/8 RF on toe
TH
up, lwr EO3
slight L sway, continue RF trn (CBMP) on toe bkng DRW
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face as step forward almost toward the wall on the left toe with left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face as step forward (small step) outside partner in contra-banjo, body turns more, to end facing between DRW and RLOD.
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Curved Feather (from CP) (continued) International Foxtrot
FT – Fig 15 - 34
S#6 2002
LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a right face turn, step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face as step back almost toward the wall on the right toe with right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face as step back on right toe in contra-banjo, body turns more, to end facing between DLC and LOD.
GENERAL NOTES The lady may use footwork of toe-heel on step two. Her third step should be under her body. It should feel almost as though it is locked in back of her right foot as she turns. The Curved Feather can also be started from Semi-Closed Position (PP) in which case the lady’s steps would be fwd L, fwd & sd R, XLIB.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 33 - 69
Curving Three Step 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L starting LF trn, -, fwd R cont trn, fwd L CP fcng DRC;
LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R starting LF trn, -, bk L cont trn, bk R CP fcng DLW;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DLW
fwd L LOD
1/8 LF
HT
CBM
2
Q
LOD
fwd R DLC
1/4 LF btw 1 & 2
T
rise EO2
rt shoulder lead, left sway
3
Q
COH
fwd L DRC
1/8 LF btw 2 & 3
TH
lwr EO3
CBMP, left sway
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DRC
bk R LOD
1/8 LF
TH
CBM
2
Q
RLOD
bk L DLC
1/4 LF btw 1 & 2
TH
rise EO2 NFR
left shoulder lead, rt sway
3
Q
wall
bk R DRC
1/8 LF btw 2 & 3
TH
lwr EO3
CBMP, rt sway
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using a heel lead. Start a left face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Turning left face, step forward on the ball of the right foot and rise to the toe at the end of the step. Use a right shoulder lead with a sway to the left. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left toe in CBMP and lower at the end of the step. End in Closed Position DRC.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action. Start a left face turn (CBM). [Step 2.] Turning left face, step back on the left foot, toe to heel action, rising at the end of this step in the body, with no foot rise. Use a left shoulder lead and a sway to the right. [Step 3.] Finishing the left face turn, step back on the right foot with a toe to heel action and lower at the end of this step. End in Closed Position facing DLW.
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Curving Three Step (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 33 - 70
GENERAL NOTES
The Lady may turn her head to the right on step 3, instead of leaving it to the left throughout the figure. If the Lady does opt to turn her head to the right, she must be careful not to pull her right side away from the man's or move into his space. The last step of the Curving Three Step is almost always a checking step, thus the following figure begins with a step backward, toward DLW. This figure may start facing any direction but usually begins facing DW, LOD or DLC.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 39 - 81
Developé 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4
MAN BJO facing DC - step bk L rt shldr lead keep rt hip away from Lady,-, hold, hold;
LADY BJO facing DRW - fwd R,-, bring L to R raising L to knee, ext L twd DRW strgtng keeping toes ptng down bring L down with out wgt;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DC
bk L twd DRW
sltly RF
TF
down
trn rt shldr & hip sltly
RF head to rt 2
Q
DC
hold
nil
-
-
rt sd stretched
3
Q
DC
hold
-
-
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LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DRW
fwd R
sltly RF
HT
down
sltly trn RF shldrs square to man bring L to R raising ft to rt knee, keep toes down
2
Q
DRW
raise L & ext
DRW
nil
none
foot rise
ext L twd DRW
3
Q
DRW
lwr L to R no
wgt
-
-
lower EO3
bring L bk to rt knee & lwr L to R no wgt
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in BJO facing DC [Step 1.] Back L toward DRW with right side lead keeping right hip away from lady turn head to right or keep it left if preferred. [Step 2.] Stretch right side hold. [Step 3.] Hold
LADY Start in BJO facing DRW [Step 1.] Forward Right foot bring Left foot to Right foot no weight raising foot to right knee with toes down. [Step 2.] Straighten left leg toward DRW. [Step 3.] Bring Left foot back to right knee keeping toe pointing down lower left foot closing it to the right foot without weight.
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Developé (Continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 39 - 82
GENERAL NOTES
The Developé can be danced from several facing directions and positions, e.g., BJO, SCP,
BFLY, etc. If in SCP the Lady will step back with the right foot swivel left face and Developé
the left foot. If in Bfly the Lady steps back on the right foot and does the Developé with the left foot.
Depending on the preceding figure the Developé can be done with either foot.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 76 - 1
S#8 - 2004
Double Natural Spin 1 measure – SQQ (W SQ&Q)
MAN CP DLW - fwd R comm RF trn, sd L cont RF trn, tch R to L cont RF trn BJO-DLC;
LADY CP DRC - bk L comm RF trn, cl R to L heel trn RF/fwd & sd L cont RF trn, fwd R cont trn BJO fc DRW;
MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending CBJO DLC Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DLW fwd R DLW
sltly RF HT rise EO1
CBM
2 Q DRW fwd & sd L
1/4 RF btw 1 &
2
T up continue body turn
3 Q DLC tch R to L
1/2 RF btw 2 &
3
TH up, lwr EO3
continue body turn to Contra Banjo
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DRC bk L DLW
sltly RF TH rise EO1 NFR
CBM
2 Q DLC cl R to L 3/8 RF HT cont rise
heel turn - weight chg to R after turn
3 & DLW fwd L DLW
1/4 RF T up
4 Q DRW fwd R 1/8 RF TH up, lwr EO4
Contra Banjo
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward with right foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance with heel lead. Commence right face turn. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on ball of left foot and continue right face turn. [Step 3.] Touch right foot to left and continue right face turn to Contra Banjo facing nearly diagonal center of hall and line of dance. Lower to heel after lady finishes her footwork.
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Double Natural Spin (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 76 - 2
S#8 - 2004
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal center and reverse line of dance moving toward diagonal wall and line of dance. [Step 1.] Step backward with left foot toward diagonal wall and line of dance and commence right face turn.. Rise in the body at end of the step in the body (no foot rise). [Step 2.] Close right foot to left [without weight] and execute a heel turn on the left foot turning right face. Rise to balls of feet at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Continue turning right face and step forward and side on ball of left foot. [Step 4.] Step forward on ball of right foot in Contra Banjo Position facing nearly diagonal wall and reverse line of dance. Lower to heel at end of step.
GENERAL NOTES
Lady should take care not to hop on the third step, and should have her weight well over her foot on the fourth step. The following figure is a forward step for the man (backward for the lady). This figure is essentially the mirror image of the Double Reverse Spin, and while often used in Waltz, it has clear Foxtrot roots due to the lady’s heel turn on step 2. As with the Double Reverse Spin, the amount of turn depends on the choreography, but normally ranges between 3/4 turn and a full turn.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig – 52 - 107 S#6 2002
Double Open Telemark 2 measures - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6
MAN CP fcg DLC - Fwd L DLC trng LF, -, sd R DLC cont trn, sd & sltly fwd L LOD in SCP; fwd R LOD in SCP trng lady to CP, fwd L LOD trng LF, sd R LOD cont LF turn, sd & fwd L DLW in SCP;
LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R DLC trng LF, -, cl L to R (heel turn) cont LF turn, sd & fwd R LOD in SCP; fwd L LOD in SCP trng LF to CP, bk R LOD trng LF, cl L to R (toe spin) cont LF turn, sd & fwd R DLW in SCP;
MAN Step
#
Timing Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn Footwork Rise
& Fall
Technique
1 S DLC fwd L DLC
slt LF HT down, rise Eo1
CBM
2 Q RLOD sd R DLC
3/8 LF btw 1 & 2
T up Slt L sway
3 Q DLW sd & fwd L LOD
3/8 LF btw 2 & 3
TH up, lwr Eo3
Step sd & sltly fwd, trng lady to SCP
4 Q LOD thru R LOD
1/8 LF btw 3 & 4
HB down CBMP in SCP then trn lady to CP
5 Q LOD fwd L LOD
slt LF B slt rise CBM, moderate rise only
6 Q DRC sd R LOD
3/8 LF btw 5 & 6
T up No sway
7 Q WALL sd & fwd L DLW
3/8 LF btw 6 & 7
TH up, lwr Eo6
Turn lady to SCP
LADY Step
#
Timing Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn Footwork Rise
& Fall
Technique
1 S DRW bk R DLC
Slt LF TH down, rise Eo1
CBM with body rise but no foot rise
2 Q LOD cl L to R 3/8 LF btw 1 & 2
HT cont to rise
Heel turn, start rising on left toe with R sway
3 Q DLC sd & fwd R LOD
1/8 LF btw 2 & 3
TH up, lwr Eo3
Complete rise turning to SCP
4 Q RLOD thru L LOD
3/8 LF btw 3 & 4
HB down CBMP, turn LF to CP
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Double Open Telemark (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig – 52 - 108 S#6 2002
5 Q RLOD bk R LOD
Slt LF btw 4 & 5
B slt rise CBM
6 Q DRW Cl L to R
1/8 LF btw 5 & 6
T up Toe spin, no sway
7 Q LOD Sd & fwd R DLW
3/8 LF btw 6 & 7
TH up, lwr Eo3
Turn to SCP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward toward DLC on the left heel in CBM, rising to the toe to lead the lady to dance a heel turn. [Step 2.] Swaying slightly to the left, step side, toward DLC on the right toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side and slightly forward across LOD turning the lady to SCP and lowering to the left heel. [Step 4.] Step forward in CBMP toward LOD on the right heel. Rise to the toe and turn the lady to closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward using CBM toward LOD on the ball of the left foot. [Step 6.] Accelerating the rate of turn, step side LOD on ball of right foot. [Step 7.] Continuing the acceleration, turn the lady to SCP and step side and forward toward DLW on the left toe lowering to the heel.
LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right toe toward DLC in CBM and lower to the heel. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, draw the left foot to the right, dancing a heel turn. Transferring your weight to the left foot, begin to rise to the toe. [Step 3.] Rising on the left toe and turning the head right in SCP step side and forward toward LOD on the right toe lowering to the heel. [Step 4.] Step forward toward LOD on the left heel in SCP. Rising to the toe, turn left face to CP with the head left. [Step 5.] Turning left face, step back toward LOD on the ball of the right foot. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right, dancing a left face toe spin. [Step 7.] Turning the head right step side and forward in SCP toward DLW lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES Timing for the Double Open Telemark may vary, for example: SQQ &QQS, SQQ SQ&Q. Notice that the lady will generally dance a toe spin in place of a heel turn in the second Telemark. The first Telemark should be slightly overturned to ease entry into the second. This can be accomplished by the man dancing slightly toward center on step 3 instead of straight down line and by turning his body a little toward line on step 4. This figure is easier and more exciting to dance if the man delays taking step 4 until the woman has started the step. He can then accelerate to catch up.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 12 - 29
Double Reverse Spin 1 measure - SQQ (SQ&Q for Lady) Level of Difficulty 7
MAN CP or BJO moving DLC - Fwd L turning LF, -, sd R DLC, cont LF spin cl L to R without wt to DLW;
LADY CP or BJO moving DLC - Turning LF bk R DLC, -, cl L to R (Heel Turn)/sd R LOD, XLIF of R;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DLC
fwd L DLC
sltly LF
HT
down rise EO1
CBM
2
Q
wall
sd R DLC
1/4 LF btw 1 & 2
T
up
No sway
3
Q
RLOD
cl L no wt spinning on
R
1/2 btw 2 & 3
TH
lwr EO3
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step & Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S
DRW
bk R DLC
sltly LF
TH
down rise EO1 NFR
CBM begin heel turn
2
Q
wall
cl L to R
3\8 LF on R
HT
cont to rise
Heel Turn, weight chgs to left after turn
3
&
LOD
sd R LOD
1/4 LF
T
up
leg moves fwd, trn causes sd step
4
3
COH
XLIF
1/8 LF
TH
up,lwr EO4
svl on R, svl will cause L to XIF
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Position facing diagonally center and line of dance. If started from feathered position, the starting position would be in Banjo. [Step 1.] Turning slightly left on the right step forward, on the left heel rising to the toe while continuing the left face turn. [Step 2.] Continuing the left face turn, step side diagonally toward DLC, on the right toe continuing the spin without sway. [Step 3.] Continuing the spin on the right toe draw the left toe on the floor closing it to the right without weight. Completing the spin, you end in Closed Position facing diagonally toward the wall and line of dance. When the lady has
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Double Reverse Spin (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 12 - 30
completed her crossing, lower to the heel to begin the next step.
LADY Start in Closed Position facing diagonally toward the wall and reverse line of dance. If starting from feathered position, the starting position would be in Banjo. [Step 1.] Using CBM to start a left face turn, step back right toe to heel DLC. Rise through the body and allow the left foot to start pulling to the right on the heel. [Step 2.] Continue the turn as the left draws back closing to the right. When the turn is complete, change weight to the left, rising to the toe. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step side on the right toe toward the line of dance. The leg starts forward and the turn causes the foot to end side on the toe. [Step 4.] Continuing the turn by swiveling left face on the right foot. Cross the left foot in front of the right on the toe, lowering to the heel.
GENERAL NOTES
The starting position of the figure will vary as will the amount of turn, depending upon the sequence of figures preceding and following the Double Reverse. The timing also may vary as the lady may spend more time on the heel turn, causing the syncopation to occur on the last two steps. It is important that the lady create and maintain her own rotation consistently throughout the figure.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 68 - 139 S#7 2003
Fallaway Ronde Slip 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5
MAN SCP facing LOD – Sd R relax R knee & Ronde L counterclockwise, -, bk L, slip bk R;
LADY SCP facing LOD - Sd L relax L knee Ronde R clockwise, -, bk R, trn LF and step fwd L;
MAN Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLW
sd R RLOD
T
down
wide Ronde L counter-clockwise
2
Q
DLW
bk L RLOD under body
T
down rise EO2
SCP
3
Q
DLC
bk R
LF 1/4
TH
up lwr EO3
slip pivot to CP
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1
S
DLC
sd L RLOD
T
down
wide Ronde R clockwise
2
Q
DLC
bk L RLOD under body
T
down rise EO2
SCP
3
Q
DRW
fwd R
LF 1/2
TH
up lwr EO3
slip pivot to CP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step side on right toe toward reverse line of dance and relax right knee. Ronde left foot in a wide counterclockwise arc with the toe pointed. [Step 2.] Step back on left foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Small step backward on right foot bringing lady to Closed Position and rotating body left face to end in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of the hall. Lower at end of the step.
LADY Start in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing line of dance. - [Step 1.] Step back onto left toe
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Fallaway Ronde Slip (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig - 68 - 140 S#7 2003
toward reverse line of dance and relax left knee. Ronde right foot in a wide clockwise arc with the toe pointed. [Step 2.] Step back on right foot well under the body moving to reverse line of dance and rising at the end of the step. [Step 3.] Turn left face and step forward toward reverse line of dance into Closed Dance Position. Continue left face rotation to end facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Lower at end the step.
GENERAL NOTES
It is important to maintain an upright position during the Ronde part of this figure. A common entry is Oversway, but nearly any figure leading to Fallaway position can work. Keep hips toward partner during the Ronde. The Ronde feet are usually on or near the floor. The characteristics of this figure are similar to the Rudolph Ronde Slip.
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International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 70 - 1
S#8 - 2004
Feather Finish 1 measure – SQQ
MAN CP DLW - Bk R trng LF, -, sd L cont LF trn, fwd R BJO-DLC;
LADY CP DRC - Fwd L trng LF, -, sd R cont LF trn, bk L BJO;
MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending BJO DLC Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DLW bk R DRC
1/8 LF TH rise EO1
CBM
2 Q LOD sd L 1/8 LF T body turns less
3 Q LOD fwd R DLC
TH up, lwr EO3
Banjo position, CBMP
LADY Step #
Timing
Facing
Alignment
Step &
Direction
Body Turn
Footwork
Rise & Fall
Technique
1 S DRC fwd L DRC
1/8 LF TH rise EO1
CBM
2 Q RLOD sd R 1/8 LF T body turns less
3 Q RLOD bk L DLC
TH up, lwr EO3
Banjo position, CBMP
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal wall and line of dance and moving toward diagonal center and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Step back right and commence slight left face turn. Rise at the end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side left and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Step forward right in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal center and line of dance [facing nearly LOD]. Lower at the end of the step.
LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing diagonal center of hall and reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward left commence slight left face turn. Rise at end of the step. [Step 2.] Step side right and continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Step back left in Contra-Banjo toward diagonal center of hall and line of dance [facing nearly RLOD]. Lower at the end of the step.
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Feather Finish (continued) International Foxtrot
FT - Fig 70 - 2
S#8 - 2004
GENERAL NOTES
The Feather Finish is essentially the last three steps of the Reverse Turn, and may be used after a Closed Impetus or a Spin Turn, among other figures.