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Figure: Backward Lock Step (OP-LFbwd-14-0)

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



 Rise and FallRise and FallHeight change by stretching and bending the foot and knee joints.
NFR (No Foot Rise) is when the rise is felt through the legs and body but when stepping back no rise occurs the supporting foot.



 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.
1 S 2 LF back in CBMP OP TH Backing 14 No turn Start to rise e/o 1, NFR St
2 Q 1 RF back OP T Backing 14 No turn Continue to rise on 2 St
3 Q 1 LF crosses in front of RF OP T Backing 14 No turn Continue to rise on 3 St
4 S 2 RF back and slightly rightwards OP TH Backing 14 No turn Up on 4. Lower e/o 4 St
 
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
 Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.



 Rise and FallRise and FallHeight change by stretching and bending the foot and knee joints.
NFR (No Foot Rise) is when the rise is felt through the legs and body but when stepping back no rise occurs the supporting foot.



 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.
1 S 2 RF fwd in CBMP OP HT Facing 14 No turn Start to rise e/o 1 St
2 Q 1 LF fwd and slightly leftwards OP T Facing 14 No turn Continue to rise on 2 St
3 Q 1 RF crosses behind LF OP T Facing 14 No turn Continue to rise on 3 St
4 S 2 LF fwd and slightly leftwards OP TH Facing 14 No turn Up on 4. Lower e/o 4 St


Note: Man: Body should be backing 15 throughout. The H will be drawn back in contact with the floor on steps 1-2 Lady: Body should be facing 15 throughout.

Preceding Figures Following Figures
2-4 Backward Lock Step (OP-RFbwd-14-0)
Backward Lock Step (OP-LFbwd-14-0)
Backward Lock Step, Start in line (FP-LFbwd-14-0)
Curved Feather (FP-RFfwd-00-3/8R)
Curved Feather (FP-RFfwd-02-1/4R)
Foxtrot Natural Turn (FP-RFfwd-00-3/8R)
Passing Natural Turn (PP-RFfwd-00-3/8R)
Progressive Chasse to Right (FP-LFfwd-14-1/2L)
Progressive Chasse to Right (OPL-LFfwd-14-1/2L)
Backward Lock Step (OP-LFbwd-14-0)
Backward Walk on LF (OP-LFbwd-14-0)
Outside Change (OP-LFbwd-14-1/4L)
Outside Change (OP-LFbwd-14-3/8L)
Outside Change to PP (OP-LFbwd-14-1/4L)
Six Quick Run from OP (OP-LFbwd-14-1/4L)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
2-4 Backward Lock Step (OP-RFbwd-10-0)
Forward Check Outside Partner (OP-RFfwd-DW-0)
Hover Corte (FP-RFbwd-00-3/8L)
Hover Corte (FP-RFbwd-14-1/4L)
Hover Forward (OP-RFfwd-02-0)
1-2 of Running Finish to Rumba Cross (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)
4-6 Natural Turn at a Corner (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)
4-6 Natural Turn at a Corner (OP-LFbwd-02-1/4R)
4-6 Natural Turn with Hesitation (OP-LFbwd-02-1/4R)
4-6 Natural Turn with Hesitation (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)
Backward Lock Step (OP-LFbwd-02-0)
Backward Walk on LF (OP-LFbwd-02-0)
Backward Walk on LF (OP-LFbwd-02-0)
Impetus Turn (OP-LFbwd-02-1/2R)
Open Impetus Turn (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)
Running Finish (OP-LFbwd-02-1/4R)
Running Finish (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)
Running Finish to PP (OP-LFbwd-02-1/4R)
Tipple Chasse to R to Tipple Chasse to L (OP-LFbwd-02-1/2R)
Tipple Chasse to Right (OP-LFbwd-02-1/2R)
Tipple Chasse to Right (OP-LFbwd-02-3/8R)