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Figure: Natural Hover Telemark (FP-RFfwd-02-3/4R)

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 S 2 RF fwd FP HT Facing 02 Start to turn R on 1 CBM Rise e/o 1 St
2 Q 1 LF to side FP TH Backing 14 1/4R between 2 and 3 Up on 2 Lower e/o 2 R
3 Q 1 RF to side Heel Pull FP H i/e of F, whole F Facing 14 1/2R between 2 and 3 Down on 3 Rise e/o 3 L
4 S 2 L knee veers inwards FP>OP T RF pressure on i/e of T LF Facing 14 No turn on 4 Slight body turn to R Up on 4 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 S 2 LF back FP HT Backing 02 Start to turn R on 1 CBM Rise slightly e/o 1 NFR St
2 Q 1 RF closes to LF Heel Turn FP HT Facing 00 3/8R between 1 and 2 Continue to rise on 2 NFR L
3 Q 1 LF to side FP T Backing 14 3/8 between 2 and 3 Down on 3 Rise e/o 3 R
4 S 2 RF brushes to LF FP>OP T of LF and i/e of T RF Backing 14 No turn on 4 Slight body turn to R on 4 Up on 4 R


Note: The alternative timing is S&SS. Lady: Although step 3 is down, the H of LF will not lower - the knees will be flexed

Preceding Figures Following Figures
Outside Spin (OP-LFbwd-10-1/1R)
Three Step (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Walk forward on LF (FP-LFfwd-02-0)
Checked Hover Feather (OP-LFfwd-14-0)
Hover Feather (OP-LFfwd-14-0)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
4-6 Natural Turn (FP-LFbwd-00-3/8R)
Change of Direction (FP-LFfwd-02-1/4L)
Three Step (FP-LFfwd-14-0)
Walk forward on LF (FP-LFfwd-14-0)