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Figure: Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-LOD-6/8R)

LEADER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



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.



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



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.



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
DirectionDirectionDirection of movement of the foot in relation to the room.



Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.



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.



1 S 1 LF to side PP H Pointing DW Along LOD No turn
2 Q 1/2 RF fwd and across in CBMP PP H Pointing DW Along LOD No turn CBM
3 Q 1/2 LF to side PP>FP BH Backing DC 2/8R between 2 and 3
4 S 1 RF crosses behind LF FP>OP B Backing LOD 1/8R between 3 and 4
5 Q 1/2 Start to twist to R, allowing feet to uncross OP>PP B of RF and H of LF Towards alignment of 6 3/8R on 5
6 Q 1/2 Feet almost closed, weight on RF PP Whole of RF and i/e of B of LF Facing DC No turn on 6
 
FOLLOWER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



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.



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



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.



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
DirectionDirectionDirection of movement of the foot in relation to the room.



Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.



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.



1 S 1 LF to side PP H Pointing DC Along LOD No turn
2 Q 1/2 LF fwd and across in CBMP PP H Pointing LOD 1/8R between 1 and 2
3 Q 1/2 RF fwd between partner's feet PP>FP H Down LOD 1/16R between 2 and 3 CBM
4 S 1 LF fwd preparing to step OP FP>OP H Pointing DW Down LOD 1/16R between 3 and 4 L side leading
5 Q 1/2 RF fwd in CBMP OP>PP HB DW 1/8R on 5 CBM
6 Q 1/2 LF to side and slightly back PP BH of LF and i/e of B of RF Facing DC against LOD 3/8R on 6


Note: Alternative Timing: SQQQQS

Preceding Figures Following Figures
2-3 Promenade Link to PP (PP-RFfwd-02-1/8L)
3-4 Four Step (OP-LFbwd-10-0)
Brush Tap to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Brush Tap to PP (FP-LFfwd-04-1/8L)
Closed Finish to PP (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Closed Promenade to PP (PP-LFs-00-0)
Contra Check to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Fallaway Four Step (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Fallaway Four Step (FP-LFfwd-02-1/8L)
Follow 1 to Oversway
Follow 3 to Oversway
Follow 4 to Oversway
Forward Walk on RF to PP (FP-RFfwd-02-0)
Forward Walks to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Four Step (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Four Step (FP-LFfwd-04-1/8L)
Four Step (FP-LFfwd-06-1/4L)
Four Step (FP-LFfwd-14-6/8L)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-00-1/1R)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-DW-7/8R)
Open Finish to PP (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Open Finish to PP (FP-RFbwd-14-1/4L)
Progressive Link (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Promenade Link to PP (PP-LFs-00-0)
Reverse Five Step (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Closed Promenade (PP-LFs-12-0)
LF Walk in Promenade Position (PP-LFs-Centre-0)
Open Promenade (PP-LFs-Centre-0)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-12-0)
Promenade Link to PP (PP-LFs-12-0)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
Chase (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Fallaway Four Step (FP-LFfwd-00-1/8L)
Fallaway Four Step (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Five Step (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Four Step (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Natural Promenade Turn to PP (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-LOD-6/8R)
Progressive Link (FP-LFfwd-14-0)
Back Open Promenade (PP-LFs-00-1/4R)
Back Open Promenade to Backward Movement(PP-LFs-00-1/4R)
Chase (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Closed Promenade (PP-LFs-00-0)
Closed Promenade to Bwd Movement (PP-LFs-LOD-0)
Closed Promenade to PP (PP-LFs-00-0)
Fallaway Promenade (PP-LFs-LOD-3/8R+2/8L)
LF Walk in Promenade Position (PP-LFs-LOD-0)
Natural Promenade Turn (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Natural Promenade Turn to PP (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Natural Promenade Turn to Rock Turn (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-00-1/1R)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-LOD-6/8R)
Natural Twist Turn (PP-LFs-LOD-7/8R)
Natural Twist Turn to Facing Position (PP-LFs-00-5/4R)
Natural Twist Turn to Facing Position (PP-LFs-LOD-8/8R)
Open Promenade (PP-LFs-LOD-0)
Open Promenade (PP-LFs-LOD-1/16R)
Open Promenade to Bwd Movement (PP-LFs-LOD-1/16R)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-00-0)
Promenade Link to PP (PP-LFs-00-0)