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Figure: Rumba Cross (FP-LFfwd-14-1/1R)

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 Q 1 LF fwd, long step OP>FP HT Facing 14 Start to turn R between 0 and 1 L side leading Rise e/o 1 St
2 Q 1 RF crosses behind LF FP T Backing 10 1/4R between 1 and 2 Up on 2 R
3 S 2 LF to side and slightly back, end RF fwd without weight Pivot FP THT Backing 14, end facing 14 1/4R between 2 and 3, 1/2R on 3 Up on 3, lower e/o 3 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.



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 Q 1 RF back, long step OP>FP T Backing 14 Start to turn R between 0 and 1 Rise e/o 1 St
2 Q 1 LF crosses in front of RF FP T Facing 10 1/4R between 1 and 2 Up on 2 L
3 S 2 RF between partner's feet, end LF back without weight Pivotig action FP TH Facing 14, end Backing 14 1/4R between 2 and 3, 1/2R on 3 Up on 3, lower e/o 3 St


Note: A sway to L (Lady R) may be used on last step of preceding figure. Sway of Rumba Cross will then be L-R-St (Lady R-L-St).

Preceding Figures Following Figures
2-4 Tipple Chasse to Right to Rumba Cross (FP-RFsw-00-3/8R)
4-5 Natural Turn to Rumba Cross (FP-LFbwd-00-3/8R)
Forward Walk on RF to Rumba Cross (FP-RFfwd-14-0)
2-4 Tipple Chasse to Right to Rumba Cross (FP-RFsw-02-3/8R)
Forward Lock Step & Extra Slow (FP-RFfwd-14-0)
Forward Lock Step, Start in line (FP-RFfwd-14-0)
Forward Walk on RF (FP-RFfwd-14-0)
Forward Walk on RF to Rumba Cross (FP-RFfwd-14-0)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner
1-3 Natural Turn (FP-RFfwd-02-3/8R)
Curved Feather (FP-RFfwd-02-1/4R)
Forward Lock Step, Start in line (FP-RFfwd-02-0)
Forward Step on RF (FP-RFfwd-02-0)
Foxtrot Natural Turn (FP-RFfwd-02-3/8R)
Quarter Turn to Right (FP-RFfwd-02-1/4R)