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syllabus:samba:samba [2026/06/23 13:40] – [Basic Movement - Natural, Reverse, Side, Alternative] dallassyllabus:samba:samba [2026/08/14 14:10] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 Finish: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Finish: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
 //Timing: SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS //\\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +Basic movement commonly taught to beginners
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | As in previous figure |
 +^ Turn               | No turn or up to ¼ right over steps 1 - 4 |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Basic Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Four steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF back | 1 |
 +| 4 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 3 | RF forward | 1 |
 +| 4 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +Basic movement commonly used for Medal routines and social dancing
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | As for previous figure |
 +^ Turn               | No turn or up to ¼ right over steps 1 - 6 |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close LF to RF | B of LF, R heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | BF, L heel lowers | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF back | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close LF to RF | B of RF, L heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | BF, R heel lowers | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close RF to LF Replace weight to LF | B of RF, L heel slightly raised BF, R heel lowers | a 2 |
 +| 3 | RF forward | BF or HF | 1 |
 +| 4 | Close LF to RF | B of LF, R heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | BF, L heel lowers | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +Basic movement commenced on the opposite foot to Natural Basic
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | As for previous figure |
 +^ Turn               | No turn or up to ¼ right over steps 1 - 4 |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Basic Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Four steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 3 | RF back | 1 |
 +| 4 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF forward | 3 |
 +| 4 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 4 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +Basic movement commenced on the opposite foot to Natural Basic
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | As for previous figure |
 +^ Turn               | No turn or up to ¼ right over steps 1 - 6 |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close RF to LF | B RF, L heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | BF, R heel lowers | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF back | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close LF to RF | B LF, R heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close LF to RF | B LF, R heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | BF, L heel lowers | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close RF to LF | B RF, L heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF | BF, R heel lowers | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:whisks_to_left_to_right}} {{anchor:whisks_to_left_to_right}}
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 Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
 //Timing: SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS //\\
 +\\
 **SAMBA WHISK TO RIGHT** \\ **SAMBA WHISK TO RIGHT** \\
 Start: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS //\\
 NOTE - Couple Position: May end in PP \\ NOTE - Couple Position: May end in PP \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position. Figure may be danced to left or right |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Wall \\ Lady backing Wall |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, increased D285tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Three steps over 1 bar |
 +
 +**Whisk Left**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF side | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF behind LF | R toe, L heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | BF after weight applied to RF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF side | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF behind RF | L toe, R heel slightly raised | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | BF after weight applied to LF | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:samba_walks_promenade_side_stationary}} {{anchor:samba_walks_promenade_side_stationary}}
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 //Timing: SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **SIDE SAMBA WALK** \\ **SIDE SAMBA WALK** \\
 Start: RF fwd (R Side Same; Promenade Hold) \\ Start: RF fwd (R Side Same; Promenade Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: Man can start with LF and dance the Lady’s steps and the Lady starts with RF and dances the Man’s steps when starting from L Side Same Pos. \\ NOTE - General: Man can start with LF and dance the Lady’s steps and the Lady starts with RF and dances the Man’s steps when starting from L Side Same Pos. \\
 NOTE - Quantity of Turn and Couple Position: ¼ to R (Lady L) can be made to finish in Open Opposing Position or 1/8 to R (Lady L) to end in Open Promenade position. The hold will change according to the next figure \\ NOTE - Quantity of Turn and Couple Position: ¼ to R (Lady L) can be made to finish in Open Opposing Position or 1/8 to R (Lady L) to end in Open Promenade position. The hold will change according to the next figure \\
 +\\
 **STATIONARY SAMBA WALKS** \\ **STATIONARY SAMBA WALKS** \\
 Start: Instep of LF to T of RF (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\ Start: Instep of LF to T of RF (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. When dancing a Stationary Samba Walk Man may lead Lady to turn (Spot Volta making a complete turn) under raised arm. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. When dancing a Stationary Samba Walk Man may lead Lady to turn (Spot Volta making a complete turn) under raised arm. \\
 NOTE - Hold: Normal Hold can be used through this figure. \\ NOTE - Hold: Normal Hold can be used through this figure. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Promenade Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Facing LOD, feet pointing to LOD |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, increased tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Slight Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF back small step, part weight | B toe turned out | a |
 +| 3 | Draw LF slightly towards RF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF back, small step, part weight | B toe turned out | a |
 +| 6 | Draw RF slightly towards LF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF back, small step, part weight | B toe turned out | a |
 +| 3 | Draw RF slightly towards LF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF back small step, part weight | B toe turned out | a |
 +| 6 | Draw LF slightly towards RF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Promenade Position |
 +^ Alignment Throughout | Feet pointing to Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Rhythm             | Slight Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Three steps over 1 bar |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | Weight change then slightly retract arms | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side, part weight | Increase tone in arms, slightly extend R arm to | I/E toe with pressure | a |
 +| 3 | Draw RF slightly towards LF | R side over steps 2 - 3 | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side, part weight | I/E toe with pressure | a |
 +| 3 | Draw LF slightly towards RF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Alignment Throughout | Man facing Wall \\ Lady facing Centre |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Rhythm             | Slight Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | Close LF to RF | Slightly retract arms | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF back, part weight | Increase tone and slightly | B | a |
 +| 3 | Draw LF slightly towards RF | extend arms over steps 2 - 3 | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +| 4 | Close RF to LF slightly forward | Slightly retract arms | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF back, part weight | Increase tone and slightly | B | a |
 +| 6 | Draw RF slightly towards LF | extend arms over steps 5 - 6 | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | Close RF to LF | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF back, part weight | B | a |
 +| 3 | Draw RF slightly towards LF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +| 4 | Close LF to RF slightly forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF back, part weight | B | a |
 +| 6 | Draw LF slightly towards RF | F pressure on ball | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
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 //Timing: SaS SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6 or 4-9 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6 or 4-9 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **TRAVELLING BOTAFOGO BACKWARD TO PP** \\ **TRAVELLING BOTAFOGO BACKWARD TO PP** \\
 Start: RF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SaS SaS SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **CRISS CROSS BOTAFOGOS (SHADOW BOTAFOGOS)** \\ **CRISS CROSS BOTAFOGOS (SHADOW BOTAFOGOS)** \\
 Start: LF fwd (Ex. Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\ Start: LF fwd (Ex. Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **PROMENADE TO COUNTER PROMENADE BOTAFOGOS** \\ **PROMENADE TO COUNTER PROMENADE BOTAFOGOS** \\
 Start: LF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: LF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 1-6, 4-6 or 4-9 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 1-6, 4-6 or 4-9 only may be used. \\
 NOTE - Quantity of turn: It is possible to dance steps 1-3 only, and in this case the Quantity o of turn will be ¼ to L for Man and ¼ to R for Lady. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: It is possible to dance steps 1-3 only, and in this case the Quantity o of turn will be ¼ to L for Man and ¼ to R for Lady. \\
 +\\
 **SAME FOOT BOTAFOGOS (CONTRA BOTAFOGOS)** \\ **SAME FOOT BOTAFOGOS (CONTRA BOTAFOGOS)** \\
 Start: RF fwd OP on R side (R Diag Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\ Start: RF fwd OP on R side (R Diag Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 NOTE - Hold: Normal Hold or RH to RH (LH to LH) Hold may be used. \\ NOTE - Hold: Normal Hold or RH to RH (LH to LH) Hold may be used. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Diagonal Centre \\ Lady backing Diagonal Centre |
 +^ Turn               | Man and Lady turn ¼ right; ¼ left |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, increased tone in arms on steps 2 and 5 |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +**Travelling Bota Fogo Forward**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward OP | Facing DC |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side part weight | Facing LOD, toe points DC | Begin ¼ R | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | Facing DW | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward OP on L side |  |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side part weight | Facing LOD, toe points DC | Begin ¼ L | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF | Facing DC | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back in CBP | Backing DC |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side part weight | Backing DW | Begin ¼ R | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | Backing DW | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF back in CBP |  |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side part weight | Backing DC (foot only) | Begin ¼ L | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | Backing DC | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Travelling Bota Fogo Back**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back in CBP | Backing DC |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side part weight | Backing LOD foot backing DW | Begin ¼ R | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | Backing DW | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF back in CBP |  |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side part weight | Backing C foot pointing DW | Begin ¼ L | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | Backing DC against LOD | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward CBP OP | Facing DC |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side part weight | Facing LOD toe pointing DC | Begin ¼ R | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | Facing DW | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward CBP OP on L side | Facing LOD | ⅛ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side part weight | Facing DC against LOD | Begin ⅜ L | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF | Facing against LOD | End ⅜ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Bota Fogo to PP and CPP**
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position. |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Wall \\ Lady backing Wall |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ⅛ right, ¼ left, ¼ right |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Duration           | Nine steps over 3 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | Facing W | Weight change |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side part weight | Facing W pointing DW against LOD | Retain tone in arms | Begin ⅛ L | I/E toe with p pressure | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF in PP | Facing DW | Turn Lady to PP with R hand pressure | End ⅛ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF forward and across in PP and CBP | Facing DW along LOD | Weight change |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side part weight | Facing W pointing DW | Turn Lady L with R hand pressure | Begin ¼ R | I/E toe with p pressure | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF in CPP | Facing DW against LOD | Continue to turn Lady to CPP | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 | LF forward and across in CPP and CBP | Facing DW against LOD against LOD | Weight change |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 8 | RF side part weight | Facing W pointing DW against LOD | Turn Lady R with R hand pressure | Begin ⅜ L | I/E toe with p pressure | a |
 +| 9 | Replace weight to LF in PP | Facing LOD | Continue to turn Lady to PP | End ⅜ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back | Backing W |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side part weight | Facing C pointing DC | Begin ⅛ R | B | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Facing DC | End ⅛ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward and across in PP and CBP | Facing DC along LOD |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side part weight | Facing C pointing DC | Begin ¼ L | B | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF in CPP | Facing DC against LOD | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 | RF forward and across in CPP and CBP | Facing DC against LOD against LOD |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 8 | LF side part weight | Facing C pointing DC against LOD | Begin ⅜ R | B | a |
 +| 9 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Facing LOD | End ⅜ R | BF | 2 |
 +
 +**Precedes and Follows listed on previous page**
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Open Promenade Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Diagonal Wall \\ Lady facing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Duration           | Nine steps over 3 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward in CBP | Facing DW | Raise L arm move L move slightly L | Begin ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side part weight |  |  |  | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF in Open CPP | Facing DC |  | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF forward in CBP |  | Move L arm R | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side part weight |  |  |  | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF in Open PP | Facing DW |  | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 - 9 | Samba Walk in place LF RF LF |  | Raise L arm and lead L to turn R under L arm |  | As for Samba Walk | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward in CBP | Facing DC | Pass in front of Man under raised arm | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side part weight |  |  |  | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF in Open CPP | Facing DW |  | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward in CBP |  | Pass in front of Man under raised arm | Begin ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side part weight |  |  |  | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF in Open PP | Facing DC |  | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 - 9 | Volta Spot Turn steps 1 - 3 LRL | Backing DW |  | ¾ R |  | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Right Contra Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Diagonal Wall \\ Lady facing Diagonal Centre against Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Right Contra Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward to Lady's R side | Facing DW | Slight pressure with R hand to lead Lady forward | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF back and slightly side | Turning | Slightly extend hold over 2 - 3 |  | IE of toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Move RF slightly towards LF | Facing DW against LOD |  | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward to Lady's L side |  | Slight pressure with R hand to lead Lady forward returning arms to normal position | Begin ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF back and slightly side | Turning | Slightly extend hold over 5 - 6 |  | IE of toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Move LF slightly towards RF | Facing DW |  | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forwards towards Man's R side | Facing DC against LOD | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF back and slightly side | Turning |  | IE of toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Move RF slightly towards LF | Facing DC | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forwards to Man's L side |  | Begin ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF back and slightly side | Turning |  | IE of toe with p | 2 |
 +| 6 | Move LF slightly towards RF | Facing DC against LOD | End ¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
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 NOTE - General: Steps 2-3 can be repeated. It may start from step 2. The last 2 steps of the Travelling Volta may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to L. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 2-3 can be repeated. It may start from step 2. The last 2 steps of the Travelling Volta may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to L. \\
 NOTE - Hold: LH to RH Hold may be used. \\ NOTE - Hold: LH to RH Hold may be used. \\
 +\\
 **TRAVELLING VOLTA TO LEFT** \\ **TRAVELLING VOLTA TO LEFT** \\
 Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Open Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Open Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: Steps 2-3 can be repeated. It may start from step 2. The last 2 steps of the Travelling Volta may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to R. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 2-3 can be repeated. It may start from step 2. The last 2 steps of the Travelling Volta may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to R. \\
 NOTE - Hold: LH to RH Hold may be used. \\ NOTE - Hold: LH to RH Hold may be used. \\
 +\\
 **SOLO SPOT VOLTA TURNING LEFT** \\ **SOLO SPOT VOLTA TURNING LEFT** \\
 Start:  \\ Start:  \\
 Finish:  \\ Finish:  \\
 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 +\\
 **SOLO SPOT VOLTA TURNING RIGTH** \\ **SOLO SPOT VOLTA TURNING RIGTH** \\
 Start:  \\ Start:  \\
 Finish:  \\ Finish:  \\
 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 +\\
 **CRISS CROSS VOLTAS TO RIGHT** \\ **CRISS CROSS VOLTAS TO RIGHT** \\
 Start: LF crossed in front of RF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\ Start: LF crossed in front of RF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - Quantity of turn/Couple position: It can be turned only ¼ to L (Man) and ¼ to R (Lady) to end in Extended Open CPP. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn/Couple position: It can be turned only ¼ to L (Man) and ¼ to R (Lady) to end in Extended Open CPP. \\
 NOTE - Couple Position: It may end in Close Opp. Position- Normal Hold \\ NOTE - Couple Position: It may end in Close Opp. Position- Normal Hold \\
 +\\
 **CRISS CROSS VOLTAS TO LEFT** \\ **CRISS CROSS VOLTAS TO LEFT** \\
 Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Ex Open Cnt Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\ Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Ex Open Cnt Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - Quantity of turn/Couple position: It can be turned only ¼ to R (Man) and ¼ to L (Lady) to end in Extended Open CPP. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn/Couple position: It can be turned only ¼ to R (Man) and ¼ to L (Lady) to end in Extended Open CPP. \\
 NOTE - Couple Position: It may end in Close Opp. Position - Normal Hold \\ NOTE - Couple Position: It may end in Close Opp. Position - Normal Hold \\
 +\\
 **MAYPOLE - LADY TURNING RIGHT (CONTINUOUS VOLTA SPOT** \\ **MAYPOLE - LADY TURNING RIGHT (CONTINUOUS VOLTA SPOT** \\
 Start: LF crossed in front of RF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\ Start: LF crossed in front of RF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: The last 2 steps of the Maypole Lady Turning R may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to L or Maypole - Lady turning L \\ NOTE - General: The last 2 steps of the Maypole Lady Turning R may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to L or Maypole - Lady turning L \\
 NOTE - Couple position: May end in Close Opp. position \\ NOTE - Couple position: May end in Close Opp. position \\
 +\\
 **MAYPOLE - LADY TURNING LEFT (CONTIUOUS VOLTA SPOT** \\ **MAYPOLE - LADY TURNING LEFT (CONTIUOUS VOLTA SPOT** \\
 Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\ Start: RF crossed in front of LF (Ex Open Prom; LH to RH Hold) \\
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 NOTE - General: The last 2 steps of the Maypole Lady Turning L may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to R or Maypole- Lady turning R \\ NOTE - General: The last 2 steps of the Maypole Lady Turning L may be danced as the last 2 steps of a Botafogo (Botafogo Ending) when followed by Travelling Volta to R or Maypole- Lady turning R \\
 NOTE - Couple position: May finish in R Side Same Pos with Both Hand Hold. May end in Close Opp. position \\ NOTE - Couple position: May finish in R Side Same Pos with Both Hand Hold. May end in Close Opp. position \\
 +\\
 **CIRCULAR** \\ **CIRCULAR** \\
 Start: RF crossed in front of LF (R Diag Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF crossed in front of LF (R Diag Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SaSaSaS //\\ //Timing: SaSaSaS //\\
 NOTE - General: During steps 1-5 Sway to L (Lady R) may be used. The Man may dance a Circular Volta Turning R and the Lady a Circular volta Turning L starting in Close Opp.Position making 1 full turn, in that case the figure is called SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING RIGHT (3.4.36) \\ NOTE - General: During steps 1-5 Sway to L (Lady R) may be used. The Man may dance a Circular Volta Turning R and the Lady a Circular volta Turning L starting in Close Opp.Position making 1 full turn, in that case the figure is called SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING RIGHT (3.4.36) \\
 +\\
 **CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING LEFT (ROUNDABOUT TO LEFT)** \\ **CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING LEFT (ROUNDABOUT TO LEFT)** \\
 Start: LF crossed in front of RF (L Diag Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: LF crossed in front of RF (L Diag Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SaSaSaS //\\ //Timing: SaSaSaS //\\
 NOTE - General: During steps 1-5 Sway to R (Lady L) may be used. The Man may dance a Circular Volta Turning L and the Lady a Circular Volta Turning R starting in Close Opp.Position, making 1 full turn, in that case the figure is called SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING L (3.4.37) \\ NOTE - General: During steps 1-5 Sway to R (Lady L) may be used. The Man may dance a Circular Volta Turning L and the Lady a Circular Volta Turning R starting in Close Opp.Position, making 1 full turn, in that case the figure is called SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING L (3.4.37) \\
 +\\
 **SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING R** \\ **SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING R** \\
 Start:  \\ Start:  \\
 Finish:  \\ Finish:  \\
 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 +\\
 **SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING L** \\ **SOLO CIRCULAR VOLTAS TURNING L** \\
 Start:  \\ Start:  \\
 Finish:  \\ Finish:  \\
 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +There are three types of Volta Movements - Travelling Volta, Circular Volta and Spot Volta. \\ The alignment, amount of turn and lead depend on the specific amalgamation of steps \\ that include Voltas. The following charts represent the foot position and footwork for any \\ Volta Movement.
 +
 +**Volta Right Foot**
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF in front of LF heel to toe, toe turned out | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side and slightly back, toe turned out | IE toe with pressure | a |
 +| 3 | LF part weight, draw RF in front of LF, R toe turned out | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 - 7 | Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice |  | a 1 a 2 |
 +
 +**Volta Left Foot**
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF in front of RF heel to toe, toe turned out | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side and slightly back, toe turned out | IE toe with pressure | a |
 +| 3 | RF part weight, draw LF in front of RF, L toe turned out | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 - 7 | Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice |  | a 1 a 2 |
 +
 +**Travelling Volta Left**
 +**Starting Position** Closed Position
 +**Starting Foot Position** Man commences on right foot
 +**Lady** commences on left foot
 +**Starting Alignment** Man facing Wall, along Line of Dance
 +**Lady** backing Wall, along Line of Dance
 +**Lead/Hold** Normal or left to right hand hold
 +**Turn** None or curving up to ⅜ left or right over 2 bars
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Volta (continued)**
 +
 +**Circular Volta**
 +**Starting Foot Position** Man and Lady start on the same foot - right to turn in a clockwise direction and left to
 +turn in a counter-clockwise direction. The front foot travels around the
 +circumference of a small circle
 +**Turn** One complete turn left or right over 2 bars
 +**Duration** Seven steps over 2 bars
 +
 +**Solo Spot Volta Left**
 +**Starting Position** Closed Position
 +**Starting Alignment** Man facing Wall
 +**Lady** facing Centre
 +**Turn** Man turns 1 turn left
 +**Lady** turns 1 turn right
 +**Rhythm** Alternative Bounce
 +**Duration** Three steps over 1 bar
 +**Note** A slight inclination of the body right may occur when Volta commenced with RF or
 +body left when commenced with LF
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF in front of RF | Facing C | Turn Lady L with L hand, release hold | ½ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side and slightly back without weight | Turning |  | Begin ½ L | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Part weight to RF swivel on ball of LF in place. End LF in front of RF | Facing W | Regain hold at end of turn | End ½ L | BF, heel lowers at endof turn | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF in front of LF | Facing W | ½ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side and slightly back without weight | Turning | Begin ½ R | I/E toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Take part weight to LF and swivel on ball of RF in place. End RF in front of LF | Facing C | End ½ R | BF, heel lowers at end of turn | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Diagonal Wall \\ Lady backing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Starting Hold      | Left to right hand hold |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left, ⅜ right \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ⅜ left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Footwork           | As for Volta |
 +^ Duration           | Fourteen steps over 4 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
 +| 1 - 7 | Travelling Volta R curving L behind Lady's back to end in Open CPP LR LR LR L | Facing DW to end facing DC | Raise L arm, moving it L gradually, leading Lady to pass in front and to L side Lower arm slightly over steps 4 - 7 | ¼ L over steps 1 - 7 | 1 a 2 a 1 a 2 |
 +| 8 - 14 | Travelling Volta L curving R behind Lady's back to end in CP RL RL RL R | Facing DC to end facing DW | Raise L arm, moving it R gradually, leading Lady to pass in front and to R side Lower arm slightly over steps 12 - 14 | ⅜ R over steps 8 - 14 | 1 a 2 a 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Count ^
 +| 1 - 7 | Travelling Volta L curving R passing in front of Man to end in Open CPP RL RL RL R | Begin facing DC End facing DW | ¼ R over steps 1 - 7 | 1 a 2 a 1 a 2 |
 +| 8 -14 | Travelling Volta R curving L passing in front of Man to end in CP LR LR LR L | Begin facing DW End facing DC | ⅜ L over steps 8 - 14 | 1 a 2 a 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Circular Volta Left**
 +^ Starting Position  | Contra Counter Promenade Position |
 +^ Turn               | Man and Lady turn 1¼ left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Contra Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Seven steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader and Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | Cross LF in front of RF | Begin 1¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side and slightly back, toe turned out |  | T | a |
 +| 3 | Cross LF in front of RF |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF side and slightly back, toe turned out |  | T | a |
 +| 5 | Cross LF in front of RF |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 6 | RF side and slightly forward toe turned out |  | I/E toe | a |
 +| 7 | Replace weight to LF | End 1¼ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Open Promenade Position or Open Counter Promenade Position |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Left to right hand hold |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | With Whisk into Closed Position regaining normal hold |
 +^ Duration           | Variable number of bars |
 +^ Count              | Two bars 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 \\ Three bars 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 a 6 \\ Four bars 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 a 6 a 7 a 8 |
 +
 +**Maypole - Man Turning Left**
 +**Man** dances a Circular Volta commencing with LF and turning left, circling around Lady
 +**Lady** dances a Spot Volta turning right under raised arms
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:rocks_closed_open_back}} {{anchor:rocks_closed_open_back}}
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 //Timing: SQQ SQQ //\\ //Timing: SQQ SQQ //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **OPEN ROCKS** \\ **OPEN ROCKS** \\
 Start: RF Fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF Fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SQQ SQQ SQQ //\\ //Timing: SQQ SQQ SQQ //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6 or 1-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6 or 1-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **BACKWARD ROCKS** \\ **BACKWARD ROCKS** \\
 Start: RF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\ Start: RF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
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 //Timing: SQQ SQQ //\\ //Timing: SQQ SQQ //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Line of Dance \\ Lady backing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns ⅛ right, ¼ left |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Man weight changes throughout with increased tone in arms \\ Lady upper body remains square to Man throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | No bounce |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | Facing LOD | No turn | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF forward |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF |  |  | BF | and |
 +| 4 | LF forward |  |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF forward |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF |  |  | BF | and |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back | Backing LOD |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF back, small step toe turned out | Down LOD, RF backing DW | ⅛ R on RF | B | 2 |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | Facing against LOD |  | BF | and |
 +| 4 | RF back | Backing LOD | ⅛ L on RF | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF back, small step toe turned out | Down LOD, LF backing DC | ⅛ L on LF | B | 2 |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | Backing LOD |  | B | and |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Line of Dance \\ Lady backing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ⅜ left. More turn may be made |
 +^ Rhythm             | No bounce |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars. Steps 1 - 3 or steps 1 - 6 may be repeated |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | Increase tone in arms and apply pressure through L hand to turn Lady R then release hold with L hand | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF forward | Support Lady with R arm | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to RF | Apply slight pressure through R hand to begin to turn Lady L | B | and |
 +| 4 | LF forward | Turn Lady L with R hand and place L hand on her back, then release hold with R hand | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF forward | Support Lady with L arm | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to LF | Apply slight pressure with L hand to begin to turn Lady R | B | and |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| Between preceding step and 1 |  |  | Begin ⅛ R |  |  |
 +| 1 | LF back | Backing DW | End ⅛ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF back small step toe turned out | Backing W | ⅛ R on RF | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | Replace weight to LF | Facing DC against LOD | Begin ¼ L | B | and |
 +| 4 | RF back, slightly side | Backing DC | End ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF back small step toe turned out | Backing C | ⅛ L on LF | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | Replace weight to RF | Facing DW against LOD | If repeated begin ¼ R | B | and |
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man backing Diagonal Wall \\ Lady facing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Turn               | Man and Lady turn ¼ left, ¼ right |
 +^ Rhythm             | Polka Bounce, slight pelvic action |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout |
 +^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars. Steps 1 - 3 or steps 1 - 6 may be repeated |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back | Backing LOD | Begin ¼ L | 1 |
 +| 2 | Rock LF forward and slightly L | Facing DW against LOD | End ¼ L | 2 |
 +| 3 | Rock back on RF | Backing DC |  | and |
 +| 4 | LF back | Backing LOD | Begin ¼ R | 1 |
 +| 5 | Rock RF forward and slightly R | Facing DC against LOD | End ¼ R | 2 |
 +| 6 | Rock back onto LF | Backing DW |  | and |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | Facing LOD | Begin ¼ L | 1 |
 +| 2 | Rock RF back and slightly R | Backing DW against LOD | End ¼ L | 2 |
 +| 3 | Rock forward onto LF | Facing DC |  | and |
 +| 4 | RF forward | Facing LOD | Begin ¼ R | 1 |
 +| 5 | Rock LF back and slightly L | Backing DC against LOD | End ¼ R | 2 |
 +| 6 | Rock forward onto RF | Facing DW |  | and |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:progressive_basic_movement}} {{anchor:progressive_basic_movement}}
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 //Timing: SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Basic movement variation |  |
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position. |
 +^ Alignment Throughout | Man facing Diagonal Wall \\ Lady backing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Footwork           | Ball flat throughout or Man step 1 heel flat |
 +^ Rhythm             | Slight Basic Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Four steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF side | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back | 1 |
 +| 2 | Close RF to LF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF side | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close LF to RF with pressure without weight | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:reverse_turn}} {{anchor:reverse_turn}}
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 NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing SQQ SQQ may be used. \\ NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing SQQ SQQ may be used. \\
 NOTE - Hip Design: The Lady may straighten her knees with pelvis tilted bwd at the end of step 3. \\ NOTE - Hip Design: The Lady may straighten her knees with pelvis tilted bwd at the end of step 3. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Line of Dance \\ Lady backing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man and Lady turn ⅞ left |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Note               | There is a slight inclination of the body on steps 2 and 3, Man left, Lady right; \\ and on steps 5 and 6, Man right, Lady left |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | Facing DC | Begin ⅜ L | BF or HF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side and slightly back | Backing W |  | IE toe with p | a |
 +| 3 | Cross LF in front of RF toe turned out | Backing DW | End ⅜ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF back and slightly R | Backing DC | Begin ½ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | Close L heel to R heel no weight | Pointing DW |  | B with p | a |
 +| 6 | Close RF to LF | Facing DW | End ½ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back | Backing DC | Begin ⅜ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | L heel close to R heel no weight | Pointing DW |  | B with p | a |
 +| 3 | Close RF to LF | Facing DW | End ⅜ L | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward | Facing LOD | Begin ½ L | BF or HF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side and slightly back | Backing W |  | IE toe with p | a |
 +| 6 | Cross LF in front of RF toe turned out | Backing DW | End ½ L | BF | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:natural_roll}} {{anchor:natural_roll}}
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 NOTE - Quantity of turn: Less turn can be made on steps 1-3 and 4-6. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: Less turn can be made on steps 1-3 and 4-6. \\
 NOTE - Couple Position: Bodies are in contact. \\ NOTE - Couple Position: Bodies are in contact. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Contact Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | According to the previous figure and amount of turn used |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes throughout |
 +^ Turn               | Up to one complete turn right |
 +^ Rhythm             | No Bounce |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward, leaning slightly back | Begin 1 turn R | HF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side leaning slightly R |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | Close RF to LF preparing to lean forward |  | BF | and |
 +| 4 | LF back leaning slightly forward |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side, leaning slightly L |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | Close LF to RF preparing to lean back | End 1 turn R | BF | and |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back leaning slightly forward | Begin 1 turn R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side leaning slightly L |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | Close LF to RF preparing to lean back |  | BF | and |
 +| 4 | RF forward leaning slightly back |  | HF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side, leaning slightly R |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | Close RF to LF preparing to lean forward | End 1 turn R | BF | and |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:corta_jaca}} {{anchor:corta_jaca}}
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 NOTE - General: After step 7, Man may dance Lady’s steps 1-7 (Lady dances Man’s steps 1-7). \\ NOTE - General: After step 7, Man may dance Lady’s steps 1-7 (Lady dances Man’s steps 1-7). \\
 NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: LH for Man and RH for Lady may be lowered \\ NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: LH for Man and RH for Lady may be lowered \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Wall throughout \\ Lady backing Wall throughout |
 +^ Turn               | No turn |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Man Strong step forward with arms slightly braced |
 +^ Rhythm             | No Bounce |
 +^ Note               | On steps 2 - 7 the left leg for Man and right leg for Lady remain slightly flexed while \\ the opposite leg swings freely from the hip, the movement felt mainly in the knees. |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position. |
 +^ Duration           | Seven steps over 2 bars. Steps 4 - 7 may be repeated |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | HF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF forward and slightly side | H | 2 |
 +| 3 | RF slides leftwards | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +| 4 | LF back and slightly side | B | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF slides leftwards | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +| 6 | LF forward and slightly side | H | 2 |
 +| 7 | RF slides leftwards | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF back | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF back and slightly side | B | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF slides rightways | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +| 4 | RF forward and slightly side | H | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF slides rightways | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +| 6 | RF back and slightly side | B | 2 |
 +| 7 | LF slides rightways | F with pressure on ball | and |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:foot_changes}} {{anchor:foot_changes}}
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 NOTE - General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. \\ NOTE - General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. \\
 NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\
 +\\
 **FOOT CHANGE METHOD 2 - RF FORWARD** \\ **FOOT CHANGE METHOD 2 - RF FORWARD** \\
 Start: RF fwd \\ Start: RF fwd \\
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 NOTE - General: General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. \\ NOTE - General: General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. \\
 NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\
 +\\
 **FOOT CHANGE METHOD 3 - KICK BALL CHANGE** \\ **FOOT CHANGE METHOD 3 - KICK BALL CHANGE** \\
 Start: RF kick fwd \\ Start: RF kick fwd \\
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 NOTE - General: General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. Man may replace Kick Ball Change action with a RF point fwd and point bwd. \\ NOTE - General: General: Lady dances Volta Spot Turn to R or L, Botafogo on RF, Botafogo on LF or Three Step Turn to R or L. Man may replace Kick Ball Change action with a RF point fwd and point bwd. \\
 NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: The Quantity of Turn may vary depending on the preceding and following figure. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +To enable the dancing of certain figures in Contra or Right Shadow Positions \\ Foot Changes are inserted between figures. These bring the Man and Lady onto the \\ same foot and in the correct position. Usually the Man dances the Foot Change \\ while the Lady dances three steps to the count 1 a 2
 +
 +**Foot Change from Closed Position to Right Shadow Position**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | Replace weight to RF Hold position with weight on RF | Lead lady to turn L and then release hold | 1 a |
 +| 2 | LF diagonally forward small step | Take R Shadow hold at end of Lady's turn | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +Spot Volta steps 1 - 3 turning ½ L
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Foot Change from Right Shadow Position to Promenade Position**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward small step Hold position with weight on RF | Lead Lady to turn R and release hold | 1 a |
 +| 2 | LF forward small step | Take normal hold in PP | 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +Spot Volta turning R steps 1 - 2, RL. Continue turning R on LF, step 3 RF forward in PP
 +completing one turn R
 +
 +==== Overview ====
 +
 +**Foot Change from Right Contra Position to Open Counter Promenade Position**
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +dances 2 Stationary Walks gradually turning ¼ L to face DC, raising L arm and leading Lady into
 +Criss Cross Voltas behind back to end in Open CPP
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +dances Criss Cross Voltas steps 1 - 7, passing behind Man's back to his L side and curving ½ R
 +to end in Open CPP
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:plait}} {{anchor:plait}}
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 NOTE - General: Plait may start with RF (Man) and LF (Lady) \\ NOTE - General: Plait may start with RF (Man) and LF (Lady) \\
 NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: When Plait is preceded by a figure that ends in Normal hold, the change of Hand hold should happen on step 1. \\ NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: When Plait is preceded by a figure that ends in Normal hold, the change of Hand hold should happen on step 1. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man backing Line of Dance \\ Lady facing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns ⅛ left, ¼ right, ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left \\ May be curved L around a corner |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout |
 +^ Footwork           | Man ball flat throughout \\ Lady ball of foot throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | No bounce. Use merengue hip action |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Ten steps over 4 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF back small step | Backing LOD | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF back small step |  | 2 |
 +| 3 - 10 | Repeat steps 1 - 2 four times |  | 1 and 2 1 2 1 and 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | Swivel on RF, LF forward small step | Facing DC | ⅛ L | 1 |
 +| 2 | Swivel on LF, RF forward small step brushing LF | Facing DW | ¼ R | 2 |
 +| 3 | Swivel on RF, LF forward small step brushing RF | Facing DC | ¼ L | 1 |
 +| 4 | Swivel on LF, RF forward small step brushing LF | Facing DW | ¼ R | and |
 +| 5 - 10 | Repeat steps 3 - 4 three times | Facing DC | ¼ L | 2 1 2 1 and 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:argentine_crosses}} {{anchor:argentine_crosses}}
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 //Timing: SaS SaS SaS SaS //\\ //Timing: SaS SaS SaS SaS //\\
 NOTE - General: May start from step 4. Steps 1-6, 1-9 or 4-9 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: May start from step 4. Steps 1-6, 1-9 or 4-9 only may be used. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Wall \\ Lady facing Centre |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns 1½ right \\ Lady turns 2½ right |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Weight changes. On steps 1, 4, 6 and 10 Man leads Lady forward with right hand |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
 +^ Duration           | Fifteen steps over 5 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward toe turned out | Facing W | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF behind LF | Facing DW against LOD |  | B | a |
 +| 3 | LF side and slightly forward | Facing against LOD | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF forward in line with LF small step toe turned out | Facing C | Begin ½ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side and slightly back | Facing DC |  | B | a |
 +| 6 | As for step 4 | Facing LOD | End ½ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 | LF forward toe turned out |  | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 8 | RF behind LF | Facing DW | End ¼ R | B | a |
 +| 9 | LF side and slightly forward | Facing W | Begin ½ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 10 | As for step 4 | Facing against LOD |  | BF | 1 |
 +| 11 | LF side and slightly back | Facing DC against LOD |  | B | a |
 +| 12 | As for step 4 | Facing C | End ½ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 13 - 15 | Samba Walk in place LRL |  |  |  | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward in line with LF small step toe turned out | Facing C | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side and slightly back | Facing DC |  | B | a |
 +| 3 | As for step 1 | Facing LOD | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward toe turned out | Facing W | Begin ½ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF behind LF | Facing DW against LOD |  | B | a |
 +| 6 | LF side and slightly forward | Facing against LOD | End ½ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 | As for step 1 |  | Begin ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 8 | LF side and slightly back | Facing DC against LOD |  | B | a |
 +| 9 | As for step 1 small step toe turned out | Facing C | End ¼ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 10 | LF forward toe turned out | Facing LOD | Begin ½ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 11 | RF behind LF | Facing DW |  | B | a |
 +| 12 | LF side and slightly back | Facing W | End ½ R | BF | 2 |
 +| 13 - 15 | Volta Spot Turn Right RLR |  | 1 turn R |  | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:samba_locks}} {{anchor:samba_locks}}
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 //Timing: QQS QQS QQS //\\ //Timing: QQS QQS QQS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\
 +\\
 **SAMBA LOCKS LADY ON RIGHT SIDE** \\ **SAMBA LOCKS LADY ON RIGHT SIDE** \\
 Start: LF fwd (R Side Same; RH to LH Hold) \\ Start: LF fwd (R Side Same; RH to LH Hold) \\
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 //Timing: QQS QQS QQS //\\ //Timing: QQS QQS QQS //\\
 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 1-6 only may be used. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Diagonal Centre \\ Lady facing Diagonal Wall |
 +^ Turn               | Turn in on the back foot towards the end of the previous beat of music \\ Man turns ⅛ right, ⅛ left, ⅛ right, ⅛ left \\ Lady turns ⅛ left, ⅛ right, ⅛ left, ⅛ right |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Man extends joined arms forward down LOD, below shoulder level then continues to \\ lead with weight changes while retaining arm position \\ The free arms are extended to side, below shoulder level to match |
 +^ Rhythm             | No Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Twelve steps over 4 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward part weight toe turned out | Facing DW along LOD | ⅛ R on LF, body turns more | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF behind RF |  |  | T | a |
 +| 3 | RF forward small step toe turned out |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward part weight toe turned out | Facing DC along LOD | ⅛ L on RF, body turns more | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF behind LF |  |  | T | a |
 +| 6 | LF forward small step toe turned out |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 - 12 | Repeat steps 1 - 6 |  |  |  |  |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward part weight toe turned out | Facing DC along LOD | ⅛ L on RF, body turns more | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF behind LF |  |  | T | a |
 +| 3 | LF forward small step toe turned out |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 4 | RF forward part weight toe turned out | Facing DW along LOD | ⅛ R on LF, body turns more | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF behind RF |  |  | T | a |
 +| 6 | RF forward small step toe turned out |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 7 - 12 | Repeat steps 1 - 6 |  |  |  |  |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:promenade_to_counter_promenade_runs}} {{anchor:promenade_to_counter_promenade_runs}}
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 NOTE - Foot Placement: Step 1 can be taken FWD between Lady’s feet. When taken to side (RF Man, LF Lady) in Close Opp with LH to RH Hold, the alignment of this step for the Man will be Facing W (Lady Facing C). \\ NOTE - Foot Placement: Step 1 can be taken FWD between Lady’s feet. When taken to side (RF Man, LF Lady) in Close Opp with LH to RH Hold, the alignment of this step for the Man will be Facing W (Lady Facing C). \\
 NOTE - General Action: On steps 1 and 7 the Lady may finish in a Spiral Cross Position. \\ NOTE - General Action: On steps 1 and 7 the Lady may finish in a Spiral Cross Position. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Man facing Wall \\ Lady facing Centre |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, 1 turn right \\ Lady turns ⅛ right, 1 turn left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Running action with slight hover on steps 1, 4, 7 |
 +^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Nine steps over 3 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF side | Facing W | Lead lady to PP widen hold | ⅛ L | B | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side in PP | Facing DW |  |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | RF forward and across in PP |  | Release Lady's R hand |  | BF | 3 |
 +| 4 | LF back and slightly side in CP | Backing LOD | Lead lady to CP | ¾ R | B | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side in CPP | Facing DC along LOD | Lead lady to CPP |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | LF forward and across in CPP | Pointing LOD | Release Lady's L hand |  | BF | 3 |
 +| 7 | RF forward in CP | Facing LOD | Lead lady to CP | ¼ R | B | 1 |
 +| 8 | LF side in PP | Facing DW along LOD | Lead lady to PP |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 9 | RF forward and across in PP |  | Release Lady's R hand |  | BF | 3 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF side | Facing C | ⅛ R | B | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF side in PP | Facing DC |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF forward and across in PP | Pointing LOD |  | BF | 3 |
 +| 4 | RF forward | Facing LOD | ¼ R | B | 1 |
 +| 5 | LF side in CPP | Facing DW along LOD |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | RF forward and across in CPP | Facing DW |  | BF | 3 |
 +| 7 | LF back and slightly side | Backing LOD | ¾ R | B | 1 |
 +| 8 | RF side in PP | Facing DC along LOD |  | BF | 2 |
 +| 9 | LF forward and across in PP |  |  | BF | 3 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:cruzado_walks_and_locks}} {{anchor:cruzado_walks_and_locks}}
Line 273: Line 1150:
 NOTE - General: It may start with the RF. \\ NOTE - General: It may start with the RF. \\
 NOTE - General/ Timing: Cruzado Walk on RF may be followed by steps 3-7 of Continuous Cruzados Lock starting with LF, Cruzado Walk on LF may be followed by steps 3-7 of Continuous Cruzados Lock starting with RF Timing: SQQQQS \\ NOTE - General/ Timing: Cruzado Walk on RF may be followed by steps 3-7 of Continuous Cruzados Lock starting with LF, Cruzado Walk on LF may be followed by steps 3-7 of Continuous Cruzados Lock starting with RF Timing: SQQQQS \\
 +\\
 **CRUZADOS LOCKS** \\ **CRUZADOS LOCKS** \\
 Start: LF fwd (R Diag Same; w/o Hold) \\ Start: LF fwd (R Diag Same; w/o Hold) \\
Line 280: Line 1158:
 NOTE - Couple Position: 1-3 of Cruzados Locks may be danced in R Side Same Position (Promenade Hold) on opposite foot. \\ NOTE - Couple Position: 1-3 of Cruzados Locks may be danced in R Side Same Position (Promenade Hold) on opposite foot. \\
 NOTE - General/ Timing: May be danced as a CONTINUOUS CRUZADOS LOCKS (3.4.32) by repeating steps 1-2 three times - Timing QQQQQQS. If started on LF (Man) it may be danced in R Side Same Position (Promenade Hold) on opposite foot. \\ NOTE - General/ Timing: May be danced as a CONTINUOUS CRUZADOS LOCKS (3.4.32) by repeating steps 1-2 three times - Timing QQQQQQS. If started on LF (Man) it may be danced in R Side Same Position (Promenade Hold) on opposite foot. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Right Shadow Position \\ Man and Lady dance on same foot. Figure may start on either foot |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Facing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | None |
 +^ Lead/Hold          | Same hand hold throughout |
 +^ Rhythm             | Cruzados Action: Each forward step taken with shoulder lead. A slight bounce \\ is achieved by pushing off the standing foot with a compressed knee |
 +^ Ending Position    | Facing Line of Dance |
 +^ Duration           | Typically ten steps over 4 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader and Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | RF forward | BF | 2 |
 +| 3 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 4 | RF behind LF | T | and |
 +| 5 | LF forward | BF | 2 |
 +| 6 | RF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 7 | LF behind RF | T | and |
 +| 8 | RF forward | BF | 2 |
 +| 9 | LF forward | BF | 1 |
 +| 10 | RF forward | BF | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:rolling_off_the_arm}} {{anchor:rolling_off_the_arm}}
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 NOTE - General: Man’s steps 4-6 and Lady’s 5-8 may be substituted with a foot change to end in R Diagonal Same Pos on LF. \\ NOTE - General: Man’s steps 4-6 and Lady’s 5-8 may be substituted with a foot change to end in R Diagonal Same Pos on LF. \\
 NOTE - Foot Placement: After step 4, Lady can dance steps 5-6-7 diag. Fwd and make an additional ½ turn to L on step 7 ,to Follow with Reverse Turn. \\ NOTE - Foot Placement: After step 4, Lady can dance steps 5-6-7 diag. Fwd and make an additional ½ turn to L on step 7 ,to Follow with Reverse Turn. \\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Right Side Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Facing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns 1 complete turn right, 1 complete turn left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Right Side Position |
 +^ Duration           | Six steps over 2 bars |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 - 3 | Whisk L | Facing LOD | Release hold with L hand, lead Lady to turn R with R hand pressure | No turn | As for Whisk | 1 a 2 |
 +| 4 - 6 | Whisk R |  | Lead Lady to turn L with R hand pressure, then regain required hold at end step 6 |  |  | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF forward | Facing W | ¼ R | BF | 1 |
 +| 2 | LF side | Backing LOD | ¼ R | BF | a |
 +| 3 | RF side with L knee veering inwards | Facing LOD | ½ R | BF RF I/E ball LF | 2 |
 +| 4 | LF forward | Facing C | ¼ L | BF | 1 |
 +| 5 | RF side | Backing LOD | ¼ L | BF | a |
 +| 6 | LF side with R knee veering inwards | Facing LOD | ½ L | BF LF I/E ball RF | 2 |
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:three_step_turn}} {{anchor:three_step_turn}}
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 Finish: LF slipped slightly Bwd (L Side Same; LH to RH Hold) \\ Finish: LF slipped slightly Bwd (L Side Same; LH to RH Hold) \\
 //Timing: SaS (Lady QQS) //\\ //Timing: SaS (Lady QQS) //\\
 +
 +\\
 +==== Overview ====
 +^ Starting Position  | Promenade Position |
 +^ Starting Alignment | Facing Line of Dance |
 +^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left \\ Lady turns 1⅞ left |
 +^ Rhythm             | Alternative Bounce |
 +^ Ending Position    | Open Counter Promenade Position |
 +^ Duration           | Three steps over 1 bar |
 +
 +==== Leader ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 - 3 | Stationary Walk LRL | Facing DW | Turn Lady L taking L to R L to R hand hold. Turn Lady strongly under raised L arm, then lower | ⅛ L | As for Stationary Walk | 1 a 2 |
 +
 +==== Follower ====
 +^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Alignment ^ Turn ^ Footwork ^ Count ^
 +| 1 | RF side | Facing against LOD | ½ L | BF | 1 |
 +
 +**Between 1 and 2**
 +**Spiral** Facing DC ⅝ L B RF T LF
 +**2** LF forward Facing C ⅛ L BF 2
 +**3** RF side Facing against LOD ¼ L BF 3
 +
 +**Between 3 and next figure**
 +**Spiral** Facing DW ⅜ L B RF T LF
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:rhythm_bounce_on_lf_on_rf}} {{anchor:rhythm_bounce_on_lf_on_rf}}
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 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 NOTE - General: Kick Ball Change may be used in place of Rhytm Bounce by both Man and Lady \\ NOTE - General: Kick Ball Change may be used in place of Rhytm Bounce by both Man and Lady \\
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:reverse_roll}} {{anchor:reverse_roll}}
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 NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\ NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. \\
 NOTE - Couple Position: Bodies are in contact. \\ NOTE - Couple Position: Bodies are in contact. \\
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:side_samba_chasse}} {{anchor:side_samba_chasse}}
Line 319: Line 1278:
 NOTE - Quantity of turn: May turn up to ¼ to L or R. \\ NOTE - Quantity of turn: May turn up to ¼ to L or R. \\
 NOTE - Couple position: Open Opp (LH to RH Hold or w/o Hold) may also be used. \\ NOTE - Couple position: Open Opp (LH to RH Hold or w/o Hold) may also be used. \\
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:continuous_cruzados_locks}} {{anchor:continuous_cruzados_locks}}
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 Finish:  \\ Finish:  \\
 //Timing:  //\\ //Timing:  //\\
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:same_position_corta_jaca}} {{anchor:same_position_corta_jaca}}
Line 334: Line 1297:
 //Timing: QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ //\\ //Timing: QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ //\\
 NOTE - General: In this type of Corta Jaca it is possible to repeat steps 1-4. \\ NOTE - General: In this type of Corta Jaca it is possible to repeat steps 1-4. \\
 +
 +----
  
 {{anchor:carioca_runs}} {{anchor:carioca_runs}}
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 NOTE - General: Man may dance the Lady’s steps and vice versa. Steps 1-4 or 5-8 only may be danced \\ NOTE - General: Man may dance the Lady’s steps and vice versa. Steps 1-4 or 5-8 only may be danced \\
 NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing aS aS may be used \\ NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing aS aS may be used \\
 +
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