| LEADER |
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.
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TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
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Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
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Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step.
CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.
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Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position
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FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.
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AlignmentAlignmentDirection of the foot axes in relation to the room at the end of a step.
00 = Line of Dance (LOD)
01 = Between 00 and 02
02 = Diagonal Wall
03 = Between 02 and 04
04 = Wall
05 = Between 04 and 06
06 = Diagonal Wall against LOD
07 = Between 06 and 08
08 = Against LOD
09 = Between 08 and 10
10 = Diagonal Center against LOD
11 = Between 10 and 12
12 = Centre
13 = Between 12 and 14
14 = Diagonal Centre
15 = Between 14 and 00
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DirectionDirectionDirection of movement of the foot in relation to the room.
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Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
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Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
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SwaySwayThis is the natural inclination of the body to the left or right from the ankles upwards.
A body tilt only above the waist is called a Broken Sway.
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| 1 |
Q |
1/2 |
LF fwd in CBMP |
FP |
H |
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14 |
1/8L between 0 and 1 |
CBM |
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| 2 |
Q |
1/2 |
RF to side and slightly back |
FP>PP |
BH |
Backing 00 |
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1/4L between 1 and 2 |
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| 3 |
S |
1 |
LF back end LF to side & slightly forward |
PP |
i/e of BH to whole foot |
T of LF pointing 3 |
Down, then along 00 |
3/8L between 2 and 3 |
L side leading |
L |
| 4 |
S |
1 |
L knee flexed, R knee veers inwards |
PP>FP |
Whole of LF and pressure on i/e of B of RF |
T of RF pointing 6 |
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R |
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| FOLLOWER |
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.
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TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
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Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
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Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step.
CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.
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Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position
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FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.
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AlignmentAlignmentDirection of the foot axes in relation to the room at the end of a step.
00 = Line of Dance (LOD)
01 = Between 00 and 02
02 = Diagonal Wall
03 = Between 02 and 04
04 = Wall
05 = Between 04 and 06
06 = Diagonal Wall against LOD
07 = Between 06 and 08
08 = Against LOD
09 = Between 08 and 10
10 = Diagonal Center against LOD
11 = Between 10 and 12
12 = Centre
13 = Between 12 and 14
14 = Diagonal Centre
15 = Between 14 and 00
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DirectionDirectionDirection of movement of the foot in relation to the room.
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Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
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Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
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SwaySwayThis is the natural inclination of the body to the left or right from the ankles upwards.
A body tilt only above the waist is called a Broken Sway.
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| 1 |
Q |
1/2 |
RF back in CBMP |
FP |
BH |
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14 |
1/8L between 0 and 1 |
CBM |
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| 2 |
Q |
1/2 |
LH closes to RH |
FP>PP |
Whole F |
Pointing 00 |
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1/4L between 1 and 2 |
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| 3 |
S |
1 |
RF fwd end RF to side |
PP |
BH |
end backing 04 |
Down, then along 00 |
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R side leading |
R |
| 4 |
S |
1 |
R knee flexed, L knee veers inwards |
PP>FP |
Whole of RF and i/e of B of LF |
T of LF pointing 10 |
Backing 02 |
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L |
