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Figure: Forward Lock Step & Extra Slow (FP-RFfwd-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.



 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.



 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 FP>OP HT Facing 14 No turn CBM 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 T Facing 14 No turn Continue to rise on 4 St
5 S 2 RF fwd in CBMP OP TH Facing 14 No turn Up on 5. Lower e/o 5 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.



 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.



 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 FP>OP TH Backing 14 No turn CBM 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 Continue to rise on 4 St
5 S 2 LF back in CBMP OP TH Backing 14 No turn Up on 5 NFR. Lower e/o 5 St


Note: Man: Body should be facing between 00 and 02 on steps 2-5. Lady: Body should be backing between 00 and 02 on steps 2-5. The H will be drawn back in contact with the floor on steps 1-2

Preceding Figures Following Figures
4 of Natural Pivot Turn (FP-LFbwd-00-3/8R)
4-6 Natural Turn at a Corner (FP-LFbwd-00-3/8R)
4-6 Natural Turn at a Corner (OP-LFbwd-02-1/4R)
Rumba Cross (FP-LFfwd-14-1/1R)
Closed Telemark (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Double Reverse Spin (FP-LFfwd-14-1/1L)
Double Reverse Spin (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Double Reverse Spin (FP-LFfwd-14-7/8L)
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-7/8L)
Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Open Telemark (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Progressive Chasse to Right (FP-LFfwd-14-1/2L)
Progressive Chasse to Right (FP-LFfwd-14-1/4L)
Progressive Chasse to Right (FP-LFfwd-14-3/8L)
Quick Open Reverse (FP-LFfwd-14-3/8L)
Reverse Turn (FP-LFfwd-14-3/8L)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
4-6 Natural Turn at a Corner (FP-LFbwd-00-1/8R)
Change of Direction (FP-LFfwd-02-1/2L)
Change of Direction (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Change of Direction (FP-LFfwd-02-3/8L)
Cross Chasse (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Cross Swivel (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Double Reverse Spin (FP-LFfwd-02-1/1L)
Forward Walk on LF (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Progressive Chasse to Right (FP-LFfwd-02-1/2L)
Whisk (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Whisk turned to Left (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)