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syllabus:chacha:chacha [2026/08/11 15:32] – external edit 127.0.0.1syllabus:chacha:chacha [2026/08/25 13:03] (current) – [Hand to Hand–to Left Side Position, to Right Side Position] dallas
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 | 8 - 10 | LF side and slightly back to chasse LRL | End ⅛ L | 4 & 1 | | 8 - 10 | LF side and slightly back to chasse LRL | End ⅛ L | 4 & 1 |
  
 +{{url>https://dancesport.org.au/syllabus/steps/chacha/closed_basic.html 100%,1150px noborder|Closed Basic Movement — animated step diagram}}
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 \\ \\
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 ^ Starting Position  | Closed or Open Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed or Open Position |
 ^ Starting Hold      | Take left to right hand hold at end of previous step | ^ Starting Hold      | Take left to right hand hold at end of previous step |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right // Lady turns ¼ left, ½ right, ¼ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ½ right, ¼ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed or Open Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed or Open Position |
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 | 7 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ L | 3 | | 7 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ L | 3 |
 | 8 - 10 | LF side to chasse LRL | End ¼ L | 4 & 1 | | 8 - 10 | LF side to chasse LRL | End ¼ L | 4 & 1 |
 +{{url>https://dancesport.org.au/syllabus/steps/chacha/chacha-new-york.html 100%,1250px noborder|New York — animated step diagram}}
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 {{anchor:hand_to_hand_to_left_side_position_to_right_side_position}} {{anchor:hand_to_hand_to_left_side_position_to_right_side_position}}
-===== Hand to Hand–to Left Side Position, to Right Side Position =====+===== Hand to Hand – to Left Side Position, to Right Side Position =====
 **HAND TO HAND TO L** \\ **HAND TO HAND TO L** \\
 Start: LF bwd (R Side Same; RH to LH) \\ Start: LF bwd (R Side Same; RH to LH) \\
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 //Timing: 2 3 4&1 //\\ //Timing: 2 3 4&1 //\\
  
-\\+
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 ^ Starting Hold      | Take double hand hold at end of preceding step | ^ Starting Hold      | Take double hand hold at end of preceding step |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ½ right, ¼ left // Lady turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right Step 1 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ½ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right \\ Step 1 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
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 | 8 - 10 | LF to side to chasse LRL |  | End ¼ R | 4 & 1 | | 8 - 10 | LF to side to chasse LRL |  | End ¼ R | 4 & 1 |
 | 11 - 15 | Repeat steps 1 - 5 |  |  | 2 3 4 & 1 | | 11 - 15 | Repeat steps 1 - 5 |  |  | 2 3 4 & 1 |
 +{{url>https://dancesport.org.au/syllabus/steps/chacha/chacha-hand-to-hand.html 100%,1300px noborder|Hand to Hand — animated step diagram}}
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left // Lady turns ⅜ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left \\ Lady turns ⅜ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Fan Position | ^ Starting Position  | Fan Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ right // Lady turns ⅝ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ right \\ Lady turns ⅝ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Fan Position | ^ Starting Position  | Fan Position |
-^ Turn               | Man no turn // Lady turns 1¼ right |+^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns 1¼ right |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
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 \\ \\
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 +Three chasses are danced progressively in one direction
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed or Open Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed or Open Position |
 ^ Hold               | Normal hold, left to right hand hold or double hand hold | ^ Hold               | Normal hold, left to right hand hold or double hand hold |
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 ^ Duration           | Nine steps over 1½ bars | ^ Duration           | Nine steps over 1½ bars |
  
-Alternatives+**Alternatives**
  
-Three Cha Cha Chas Backward +**Three Cha Cha Chas Backward** 
-^ Man                | Three backward chasses commenced on LF // Lady Three forward chasses commenced on RF |+**Man** Three backward chasses commenced on LF 
 +**Lady** Three forward chasses commenced on RF
  
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 ^ Turn               | Up to 2½ turns right. Turn is continuous and square to partner. | ^ Turn               | Up to 2½ turns right. Turn is continuous and square to partner. |
 ^ Lead               | Weight changes throughout | ^ Lead               | Weight changes throughout |
-^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout. Heel of the RF should not lower until LF commences to move. The legs should be slightly flexed when feet are crossed and straighten when feet are apart. There is no hip movement. |+^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout. Heel of the RF should not lower until LF commences to move. \\ The legs should be slightly flexed when feet are crossed and straighten when feet are \\ apart. There is no hip movement. |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 ^ Duration           | Fifteen steps over 3 bars. Steps 1 - 4 and 15 may be danced over 1 bar. | ^ Duration           | Fifteen steps over 3 bars. Steps 1 - 4 and 15 may be danced over 1 bar. |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and back // Lady turns up to ½ right, ½ left |+^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and back \\ Lady turns up to ½ right, ½ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Open Position | ^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left // Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left |
 ^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout, with or without hold | ^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout, with or without hold |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
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 ^ Ending Position    | Closed or Open Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed or Open Position |
 ^ Duration           | Five steps over 1 bar | ^ Duration           | Five steps over 1 bar |
-^ Note               | Man dances a Time Step LF while Lady dances a Time Step RF and vice versa or Man may dance a Spot Turn while Lady dances a Time Step and vice versa |+^ Note               | Man dances a Time Step LF while Lady dances a Time Step RF and vice versa or \\ Man may dance a Spot Turn while Lady dances a Time Step and vice versa |
  
 **Time Step Left Foot** **Time Step Left Foot**
- 
-==== Leader and Follower ==== 
 ^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^ ^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 | 1 | LF behind RF toe slightly turned out | 2 | | 1 | LF behind RF toe slightly turned out | 2 |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and then left to original position // Lady turns ½ right, ½ left, ⅜ right, ⅝ left On steps 1, 3, 6 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |+^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and then left to original position \\ Lady turns ½ right, ½ left, ⅜ right, ⅝ left \\ On steps 1, 3, 6 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Open Position | ^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left // Lady turns ⅜ right, ⅝ left On step 6 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left \\ Lady turns ⅜ right, ⅝ left \\ On step 6 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man some body turn, then ⅛ left // Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ½ right, ¾ left |+^ Turn               | Man some body turn, then ⅛ left \\ Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ½ right, ¾ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position | ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ right // Lady turns ⅜ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ right \\ Lady turns ⅜ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Side by side in V-shaped Position, complete with Ending | ^ Ending Position    | Side by side in V-shaped Position, complete with Ending |
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 \\ \\
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
-^ allows the other foot to cross in front without weight. Normally a spiral turn will end with | ankles crossed |+A spiral turn, danced by the Lady is a turn left made on RF or right made on LF, which \\ allows the other foot to cross in front without weight. Normally a spiral turn will end with \\ ankles crossed
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left // Lady turns ½ right, 1⅞ left On step 4 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music | +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left \\ Lady turns ½ right, 1⅞ left \\ On step 4 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music | 
-^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout // Lady ball flat throughout, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |+^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady ball flat throughout, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
 ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars | ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |
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 \\ \\
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
-^ Starting Position  | Closed, Open, Left Side or Right Side Position without hold or releasing hold at the end of previous figure |+^ Starting Position  | Closed, Open, Left Side or Right Side Position without hold or releasing hold at the \\ end of previous figure |
 ^ Turn               | May be danced with or without turn | ^ Turn               | May be danced with or without turn |
  
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 | 5 - 7 | Repeat steps 1 - 3 RLR | ⅛ L, ⅛ R | 4 & 1 | | 5 - 7 | Repeat steps 1 - 3 RLR | ⅛ L, ⅛ R | 4 & 1 |
  
-Spiral (continued)+**Spiral (continued)**
  
-Alternatives+**Alternatives**
  
-End in Open Position +**End in Open Position** 
-^ Man ^ turns ⅜ L over steps 7 - 10 ^+**Man** turns ⅜ L over steps 7 - 10
  
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
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 **Split Cuban Break in Open CPP** **Split Cuban Break in Open CPP**
 ^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position | ^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ¼ left // Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 ^ Duration           | Six steps over 1 bar | ^ Duration           | Six steps over 1 bar |
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 ^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position | ^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 ^ Hold               | Left to right hand hold | ^ Hold               | Left to right hand hold |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ¼ left // Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right |+^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 ^ Duration           | Six steps over 1 bar | ^ Duration           | Six steps over 1 bar |
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 | 6 | LF side in Open CPP |  | 1 | | 6 | LF side in Open CPP |  | 1 |
  
-Precedes, Follows and Alternatives listed on page 35+**Precedes, Follows and Alternatives listed on page 35**
  
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Open Position with R hand to R hand hold | ^ Starting Position  | Open Position with R hand to R hand hold |
-^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and then left // Lady turns ⅛ left, ¼ right |+^ Turn               | Man slight body turn right and then left \\ Lady turns ⅛ left, ¼ right |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 | 28 - 30 | RF side to chasse RLR to end in FP | Turn Lady R passing her R hand into L hand and release hold with R hand |  | 4 & 1 | | 28 - 30 | RF side to chasse RLR to end in FP | Turn Lady R passing her R hand into L hand and release hold with R hand |  | 4 & 1 |
  
-Lady's part listed on following page+**Lady's part listed on following page**
  
 **Sweetheart (continued)** **Sweetheart (continued)**
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Open Position with L to R hand hold | ^ Starting Position  | Open Position with L to R hand hold |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left // Lady turns 1⅜ left | +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left \\ Lady turns 1⅜ left | 
-^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout // Lady ball flat, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |+^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady ball flat, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
 ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars | ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ left // Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ¼ right, 1¾ left | +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ left \\ Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ¼ right, 1¾ left | 
-^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout // Lady ball flat, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |+^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady ball flat, except on step 5 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars | ^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |
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 ^ Starting Position  | Open Position | ^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
 ^ Hold               | Right to right hand hold | ^ Hold               | Right to right hand hold |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, ⅛ right // Lady turns 1⅜ right, 1⅜ left | +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, ⅛ right \\ Lady turns 1⅜ right, 1⅜ left | 
-^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout // Lady ball flat, except on step 25 ball flat RF, toe of LF |+^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady ball flat, except on step 25 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
 ^ Duration           | Thirty steps over 6 bars | ^ Duration           | Thirty steps over 6 bars |
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 | 28 - 30 | RF forward to chasse RLR | Extend L arm forward slightly | ⅛ R | 4 & 1 | | 28 - 30 | RF forward to chasse RLR | Extend L arm forward slightly | ⅛ R | 4 & 1 |
  
-Lady's part listed on previous page+**Lady's part listed on previous page**
  
 **Turkish Towel (continued)** **Turkish Towel (continued)**
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 \\ \\
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
-^ inserted between figures, to bring the Man and Lady onto the same foot and in the correct | position |+To enable the dancing of certain figures in Side or Shadow Positions, Foot Changes are \\ inserted between figures, to bring the Man and Lady onto the same foot and in the correct \\ position
  
-Foot Change from Opposite Foot to Same Foot+**Foot Change from Opposite Foot to Same Foot**
  
 **Commence in Open Position and end RSP or Right Shadow Position with weight on LF** **Commence in Open Position and end RSP or Right Shadow Position with weight on LF**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 10 ^ Open Basic steps 1 - 10 ^+**1 - 10** Open Basic steps 1 - 10
  
 **Commence in Open Position and end RSP or Right Shadow Position with weight on RF** **Commence in Open Position and end RSP or Right Shadow Position with weight on RF**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 5 ^ Basic steps 1 - 5 ^+**1 - 5** Basic steps 1 - 5
  
 **Commence in Open Position and end with Lady behind with weight on RF** **Commence in Open Position and end with Lady behind with weight on RF**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 10 ^ Open Hip Twist steps 1 - 10 to end LF back ^+**1 - 10** Open Hip Twist steps 1 - 10 to end LF back
  
 **Commence in OP and end in LSP with weight on RF** **Commence in OP and end in LSP with weight on RF**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 10 ^ Open Hip Twist turning 1⅞ L over steps 7 - 10 to end LF side ^+**1 - 10** Open Hip Twist turning 1⅞ L over steps 7 - 10 to end LF side
  
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 10 ^ Open Hip Twist steps 1 - 10 ^ 2⅛ L over 7 - 10 ^ +**1 - 10** Open Hip Twist steps 1 - 10 2⅛ L over 7 - 10 
-|  | to end LF forward |  |+to end LF forward
  
-Foot Change from Same Foot to Opposite Foot+**Foot Change from Same Foot to Opposite Foot**
  
 **Commence Lady behind Man with weight on RF (both) and end in OP** **Commence Lady behind Man with weight on RF (both) and end in OP**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 5 ^ Basic steps 6 - 10 ^+**1 - 5** Basic steps 6 - 10
  
 **Commence Lady behind Man with weight on RF (both) and end in OP** **Commence Lady behind Man with weight on RF (both) and end in OP**
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 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 - 5 ^ Basic steps 6 - 10 ^+**1 - 5** Basic steps 6 - 10
  
 **Commence with weight on RF (both) Lady behind Man and end in OP** **Commence with weight on RF (both) Lady behind Man and end in OP**
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 | 3 - 5 | LF forward to chasse LRL | 1 turn L | 4 & 1 | | 3 - 5 | LF forward to chasse LRL | 1 turn L | 4 & 1 |
  
-Commence with Lady in front of Man +**Commence with Lady in front of Man** 
-^ Man ^ turns 1 L ^ +**Man** turns 1 L 
-| Lady | turns 1½ L |+**Lady** turns 1½ L
  
-Commence in Left Side Position +**Commence in Left Side Position** 
-^ Man ^ turns ¼ L ^ +**Man** turns ¼ L 
-| Lady | turns ¾ L |+**Lady** turns ¾ L
  
-Commence in Right Side Position +**Commence in Right Side Position** 
-^ Man ^ turns ¾ L ^ +**Man** turns ¾ L 
-| Lady | turns 1¼ L |+**Lady** turns 1¼ L
  
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
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 ==== Leader ==== ==== Leader ====
-^ 1 ^ RF forward and across ^ 2 ^ +**1** RF forward and across 2 
-| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | +**2** Replace weight to LF 3 
-| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR | 4 & 1 |+**3 - 5** Forward chasse RLR 4 & 1
  
 ==== Follower ==== ==== Follower ====
-^ 1 ^ RF forward and across ^ 2 ^ +**1** RF forward and across 2 
-| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | +**2** Replace weight to LF 3 
-| 3 | RF forward | 4 | +**3** RF forward 4 
-| 4 | LF back | 1 |+**4** LF back 1
  
-Commence with Lady behind +**Commence with Lady behind** 
-^ Man ^ turns ½ R ^ +**Man** turns ½ R 
-| Lady | turns 1 R |+**Lady** turns 1 R
  
-Commence with Lady in front +**Commence with Lady in front** 
-^ Man ^ turns 1 R ^ +**Man** turns 1 R 
-| Lady | turns ½ R |+**Lady** turns ½ R
  
-Commence in LSP +**Commence in LSP** 
-^ Man ^ turns ¾ R ^ +**Man** turns ¾ R 
-| Lady | turns ¼ R |+**Lady** turns ¼ R
  
-Commence in RSP +**Commence in RSP** 
-^ Man ^ turns ¼ R ^ +**Man** turns ¼ R 
-| Lady | turns ¾ R |+**Lady** turns ¾ R
  
-The following figures may be danced on the same foot+**The following figures may be danced on the same foot**
  
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position | ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position |
-^ Turn               | Up to 2½ turns left Man and Lady rotate around Man's left toe which remains in place |+^ Turn               | Up to 2½ turns left \\ Man and Lady rotate around Man's left toe which remains in place |
 ^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout | ^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
-^ Hip Action         | Knees do not straighten fully on steps 1 - 15, therefore only a slight natural hip movement is used |+^ Hip Action         | Knees do not straighten fully on steps 1 - 15, therefore only a slight natural hip \\ movement is used |
 ^ Ending Position    | Contact Position | ^ Ending Position    | Contact Position |
 ^ Duration           | Fifteen steps over 3 bars | ^ Duration           | Fifteen steps over 3 bars |
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position | ^ Starting Position  | Contact Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ left // Lady turns ⅝ left |+^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ left \\ Lady turns ⅝ left |
 ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position | ^ Ending Position    | Fan Position |
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 \\ \\
 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
-^ leads Lady to Spiral Turn to her right under his raised left arm as he leans R, releasing | hold with R hand to end with Lady on his R side facing away | +The rope spinning action commences on the last step of the preceding figure when the Man \\ leads Lady to Spiral Turn to her right under his raised left arm as he leans R, releasing \\ hold with R hand to end with Lady on his R side facing away 
-^ Turn               | Man body turn only // Lady turns 2 complete turns right | +^ Turn               | Man body turn only \\ Lady turns 2 complete turns right | 
-^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout // Lady preceding step ball flat RF, Toe of LF; then ball flat throughout |+^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady preceding step ball flat RF, Toe of LF; then ball flat throughout |
 ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position | ^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 ^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars | ^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
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 ^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^ ^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
  
-Between preceding step and 1 +**Between preceding step and 1** 
-^ Spiral Turn ^ 1 turn R on LF ^ (& 1) ^ +**Spiral Turn** 1 turn R on LF (& 1) 
-| 1 - 5 2 walks forward RL Circle R behind man's back | ½ R | 2 3 4 & 1 | +**1 - 5** 2 walks forward RL Circle R behind man's back ½ R 2 3 4 & 1 
-| then RF forward to chasse |  |  | +then RF forward to chasse 
-| RLR to end in LSP |  |  | +RLR to end in LSP 
-| 6 - 10 2 walks forward LR Circle R to end facing Man | ½ R | 2 3 4 & 1 | +**6 - 10** 2 walks forward LR Circle R to end facing Man ½ R 2 3 4 & 1 
-| then LF forward to chasse |  |  | +then LF forward to chasse 
-| LRL |  |  |+LRL
  
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 ==== Overview ==== ==== Overview ====
 ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position | ^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
-^ Turn               | Man turns ⅝ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, ⅝ left // Lady turns 1⅛ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, ¾ left, ⅝ right |+^ Turn               | Man turns ⅝ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, ⅝ left \\ Lady turns 1⅛ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, ¾ left, ⅝ right |
 ^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout | ^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout |
-^ Foot Position      | Steps 2 - 20 make up "figure eight" patterns. When turning right Man takes slightly smaller steps; when turning left Lady takes slightly smaller steps |+^ Foot Position      | Steps 2 - 20 make up "figure eight" patterns. When turning right Man takes slightly \\ smaller steps; when turning left Lady takes slightly smaller steps |
 ^ Ending Position    | Open Position | ^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
 ^ Duration           | Twenty-five steps over 5 bars | ^ Duration           | Twenty-five steps over 5 bars |
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