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Figure: Travelling Botafogos (

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.
1 1 3/4 LF fwd Fwd step Close hold B flat
2 a 1/4 RF to side and slightly fwd, T turned out Point with part wt Close hold
3 2 1 LF in place Wt transfer in place Close hold B flat
4 1 3/4 RF fwd o/s partner on R side Fwd step o/s partner Close hold B flat
5 a 1/4 LF to side and slightly fwd, T turned out Point with part wt Close hold
6 2 1 RF in place Wt transfer in place Close hold B flat
 
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.
1 1 3/4 Close hold B flat
2 a 1/4 Close hold
3 2 1 Close hold B flat
4 1 3/4 Close hold B flat
5 a 1/4 Close hold
6 2 1 Close hold B flat


Note:

Preceding Figures Following Figures
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner