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Figure: 4-6 Natural Turn with Hesitation (FP-LFbwd-00-3/8R)

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.



Action usedAction usedAction used



 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 1 1 LF back FP TH Backing 00 Start to turn R on 1 CBM Down on 1 St
2 2 1 RF to side small step Heel Pull FP H i/e of F, whole F Facing 14 3/8R between 1 and 2 Down on 2 L
3 3 1 LF closes to RF without weight FP i/e of T Facing 14 No turn on 3 Down on 3 L
 
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.



Action usedAction usedAction used



 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 1 1 RF fwd FP HT Facing 00 Start to turn R on 1 CBM Down on 1 St
2 2 1 LF to side FP TH Backing 14 3/8R between 1 and 2 Down on 2 R
3 3 1 RF closes to LF without weight FP i/e of T Backing 14 No turn on 3 Down on 3 R


Note: Lady: The turn between 1 and 2 is not divided. Lady may turn head to R over steps 2-3. Man and Lady: The sway on steps 2 and 3 is broken sway.

Preceding Figures Following Figures
1-3 Natural Turn (FP-RFfwd-02-3/8R)
1-3 Natural Turn (OP-RFfwd-02-3/8R)
Passing Change Backward RLR (FP-RFbwd-02-1/8L)
1-3 Reverse Turn & Reverse Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
1-3 Reverse Turn & Reverse Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-7/8L)
1-3 Reverse Turn (FP-LFfwd-14-3/8L)
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)
Drag Hesitation (FP-LFfwd-14-1/4L)
Drag Hesitation (FP-LFfwd-14-3/8L)
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot (FP-LFfwd-14-7/8L)
Open Telemark (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Open Telemark to Chasse from PP (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Open Telemark to Cross Hesitation (FP-LFfwd-14-3/4L)
Open Telemark to Wing (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)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
1-3 Natural Turn (FP-RFfwd-14-3/8R)
1-3 Reverse Turn (FP-LFfwd-02-3/8L)
Contra Check to FP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Contra Check to OP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Contra Check to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Contra Check to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Contra Check to PP (FP-LFfwd-02-1/8L)
Double Reverse Spin (FP-LFfwd-02-1/1L)
Drag Hesitation (FP-LFfwd-02-3/8L)
LF Closed Change (Reverse to Natural) (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Whisk (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Whisk (FP-LFfwd-02-1/8L)
Whisk at a Corner (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)