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- Forward Walks curved to R (FP-LFfwd-02-1/8R)
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Figure: Forward Walks curved to R (FP-LFfwd-02-1/8R)
LEADER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This 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 Positions
Body Positions
The 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
Footwork
Footwork
The 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.
Direction
Direction
Direction of movement of the foot in relation to the room.
Feet Turn
Feet Turn
The amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
Body Turn
Body Turn
Body 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 fwd in CBMP
FP
H
02
No turn
2
S
1
RF fwd
FP
H
02
1/8R between 1 and 2
R side leading
FOLLOWER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This 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 Positions
Body Positions
The 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
Footwork
Footwork
The 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.
Direction
Direction
Direction of movement of the foot in relation to the room.
Feet Turn
Feet Turn
The amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
Body Turn
Body Turn
Body 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
RF back in CBMP
FP
BH
02
No turn
2
S
1
LF back
FP
i/e of BH
02
1/8R between 1 and 2
L side leading
Note:
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
1-2 Progressive Side Step (FP-LFfwd-04-1/8L)
1-2 Progressive Side Step (FP-LFfwd-06-1/4L)
2-3 Promenade Link (PP-RFfwd-00-0)
2-4 Closed Promenade (PP-RFfwd-02-1/8L)
Brush Tap (FP-LFfwd-04-1/8L)
Closed Finish (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Closed Finish (FP-RFbwd-14-1/4L)
Closed Finish from Promenade Position (PP-RFfwd-00-0)
Closed Finish QQ& (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Closed Promenade (PP-LFs-00-0)
Fallaway Reverse Turn and Slip Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Forward Walk on RF (FP-RFfwd-02-0)
Forward Walks (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Open Finish (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Open Finish (FP-RFbwd-14-1/4L)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-00-0)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-DW-1/8L)
Reverse Pivot (FP-RFbwd-14-1/4L)
Rock on Left Foot turned to Right (FP-LFsws-00-1/8R)
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner
1-2 Progressive Side Step (FP-LFfwd-14-0)
2-3 Promenade Link (PP-RFfwd-12-0)
Brush Tap (FP-LFfwd-00-1/8L)
Brush Tap (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Closed Finish (FP-RFbwd-10-1/4L)
Closed Promenade (PP-LFs-12-0)
Forward Walks (FP-LFfwd-14-0)
Forward Walks curved to L (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Four Step Change (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Natural Promenade Turn (PP-LFs-00-3/4R)
Open Finish (FP-RFbwd-10-1/4L)
Open Promenade (PP-LFs-Centre-0)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-12-0)
Promenade Link (PP-LFs-14-1/8L)
Reverse Pivot (FP-RFbwd-14-1/2L)
