DSA Rules

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====== Jive — Figure Descriptions ======

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===== Basic in Place =====
Start: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Couple position/Lead-Hold-Shaping: This figure may be danced in Open Opp. with LH to RH Hold, double hold or without hold. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | No turn |
^ Lead               | Weight changes throughout |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Close LF to RF | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse LRL | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse RLR | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Close RF to LF | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse LRL | Q a Q |

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===== Fallaway Rock =====
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Couple position/Lead-Hold-Shaping: This figure may be danced in Open Opp with LH to RH Hold, double hold or without hold. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, ⅛ right \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left \\ On step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars. |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L | Begin ⅛ R | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse LRL | Continue to turn Lady L | End ⅛ R | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse RLR | Weight changes |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP | Begin ⅛ L | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR | End ¼ L | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse LRL |  | Q a Q |

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===== Change of Place Right to Left =====
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF Fwd and slightly to side (Close Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left, ¾ right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L |  | Q |
| Between 2 and 3 |  | Turn Lady L |  |  |
| 3 - 5 | LF diagonally forward to chasse LRL | Begin to turn Lady R on 5 |  | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  |  | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR | Raise L arm, circle L hand clockwise releasing R hand hold. Lower L arm and lead Lady back at end of her turn |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP | Begin ¼ L | Q |
| Between 2 and 3 |  | End ¼ L |  |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR | Begin ¾ R on 5 | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | LF diagonally back to chasse LRL turning underarm to end LF back | End ¾ R | Q a Q |

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===== Change of Place Left to Right =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: RH to RH Hold may be used. In this case the RH to RH Hold may pass over the Man’s head and placed on his neck over steps 3-5 then released to take LH to RH Hold over steps 6-8, or simply changed to LH to RH Hold. The hold may also be released at the end of step 2 and regained on step 6. \\
NOTE - Couple position/ General Action: Steps 6-8 may be replaced by a Jive Ronde Chasse (both Man and Lady) to end in L Side Same Pos as a precede to Simple Spin. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right \\ Lady turns ¾ left |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Compact chasse LRL | Raise L hand, commence to circle it anti-clockwise | ¼ R | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR | Continue to circle L hand. Lower arm and lead Lady back at end of her turn |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Turning chasse RLR | Begin ¾ L | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | End ¾ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Backward chasse LRL |  | Q a Q |

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===== Link =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 1-5 only may be used. May start from step 3 \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | No turn |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse LRL to end in Closed Position | Gradually return arms to normal position | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse RLR | Weight changes | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Side chasse LRL | Q a Q |

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===== Whip =====
Start: RF crossed behind LF (Open Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: More or less turn may be made. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅝ right minimum and up to 1⅛ right maximum \\ Lady turns ⅞ right minimum and up to 1⅜ right maximum \\ On step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Fallaway Position |
^ Duration           | Five steps over 1 bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | Cross RF behind LF toe turned out | Lead Lady forward towards R side | ¼ R | Q |
| Between 1 and 2 |  |  | ¼ R |  |
| 2 | LF side | Weight change |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | RF side, very small step to chasse RLR to end in FP | Turn Lady to R | ⅛ R | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF forward towards Man's R side | ¼ R | Q |
| Between 1 and 2 |  | ¼ R |  |
| 2 | RF forward between Man's feet, small step |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse LRL to end in FP | ⅜ R | Q a Q |

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===== Whip Throwaway =====
Start: RF crossed behind LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 1-2 may be repeated. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man and Lady turn ⅝ right \\ On step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music \\ Additional turn may be made on steps 1 and 2 as in the Whip |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Five steps over 1 bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | Cross RF behind LF toe turned out | Lead Lady forward towards R side | ¼ R | Q |
| Between 1 and 2 |  |  | ¼ R |  |
| 2 | LF side | Weight change |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Compact chasse RLR to end in OP almost facing Lady | Release R hand hold towards the end of 3. Extend L arm leading Lady away | ⅛ R | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF forward towards Man's R side | ¼ R | Q |
| Between 1 and 2 |  | ¼ R |  |
| 2 | RF between Man's feet small step |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | LF side and slightly back to chasse LRL to end LF back in Open Position almost facing Man | ⅛ R | Q a Q |

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===== Walks - Slow, Quick =====
**PROMENADE WALKS - SLOW** \\
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 3-5 or 3-8 may be repeated. It may start from step 3. \\
**PROMENADE WALKS - QUICK** \\
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Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF closed to LF, weight on LF (Close Prom; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QQQQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 3-4 or 3-6 may be repeated. It may start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Quantity of turn: It may turn up to ¼ to L \\

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==== Overview ====

**Promenade Walks Slow**
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position or Promenade Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left (CP) or no turn (PP) \\ Lady turns ¼ right (CP) or ⅛ R (PP), ¼ left, ¼ right \\ On step 1, turn commences towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars or fourteen steps over 2½ bars by repeating steps 3 - 8 |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | LF diagonally forward to chasse LRL | Turn Lady to L on steps 3 and 4. Begin to turn Lady to R on 5 |  | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | RF forward and across in PP and CBP to chasse RLR | Continue to turn Lady R on 6, weight changes on 7 and 8 |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR | ¼ L over 3 - 4 ¼ R over 5 - 6 | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR |  | Q a Q |

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===== American Spin =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF Diag. fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: LH to RH Hold may be used. Lady may turn under Man’s LH or RH on step 5. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Starting Lead/Hold | Right to right hand hold |
^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns one full turn right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  |
| 3 - 5 | Close LF near to RF slightly forward for compact chasse LRL | Retract R arm to lead Lady forward | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Increase tone in arm on 5, then turn Lady R releasing hold |  |
| 6 - 8 | Compact chasse RLR | Catch Lady's R hand in R or L hand at end of her turn | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR |  |  | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Increase tone in arm and lean against Man's hand | ½ R on RF |  |
| 6 - 8 | LF diagonally back to chasse LRL to end LF back |  | ½ R | Q a Q |

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===== Windmill =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side and slightly fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3. \\
NOTE - General Action: Lady may dance a Running Chasse action on steps 3-5. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Starting Lead/Hold | Double hand hold |
^ Turn               | Man turns ½ left \\ Lady turns ½ left |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 2 bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  | Q |
| Between 2 and 3 |  |  | ⅜ L |  |
| 3 - 5 | Turn L on RF then forward chasse LRL to end in CP | Extend L arm downwards and L, R arm upwards and R Incline body slightly L. |  | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | On 5, rotate L hand slightly R from wrist. Arms are extended from the elbows keeping elbows near to body | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | RF side and slightly forward to chasse RLR to end RF forward | Return arms and body to starting position |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | 3 small runs forward passing in front of Man's body, then turn to end RF back and slightly side in CP | Incline body slightly R | ⅜ L | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  |  | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Backward chasse LRL | Return body to normal on 6 |  | Q a Q |

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===== Spanish Arms =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
Finish: RF slightly fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 1-8 or 9-16 only may be used. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Starting Lead/Hold | Double hand hold |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅜ right \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ⅛ right \\ An additional ⅛ right may be made over steps 6 - 8 for both Man and Lady |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Very small forward chasse LRL to end LF side and slightly forward in TP, Lady in front and slightly forward | Raise L hand and circle it anti-clockwise R hand at Lady's waist level | ¼ R | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Give slight pull with R hand and commence to circle L hand clockwise | ⅛ R |  |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR | Continue to circle L hand clockwise Lower arm and lead Lady back at end of her turn |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR turning underarm. End RF side and slightly back in TP in front of Man, slightly to his R. |  | ¼ L | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | In TP the L arm is across front of body at waist level | ⅛ R on RF |  |
| 6 - 8 | LF diagonally back to chasse LRL |  |  | Q a Q |

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===== Stop to Go =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF diag. fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: Man may release hold on step 2. He puts the RH on Lady’s back or shoulder on step 4-5, release on step 6 and takes LH to RH hold on step 10. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns ½ left, ½ right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse LRL to RSP | Raise L hand and circle anti-clockwise. On 5 place R hand on Lady's back to check her turn. Lower L arm | Q a Q |
| 6 | RF forward in Right Side Position, toe turned out | With L hand lead Lady back | Q |
| 7 | Replace weight to LF in RSP | With R hand lead Lady forward | Q |
| 8 - 10 | Very small backward chasse RLR to OP | Raise L hand and circle clockwise, releasing R hand contact. Lower arm and lead Lady back at end of her turn | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR turning underarm to end RF back in RSP | ½ L | Q a Q |
| 6 | LF back in RSP |  | Q |
| 7 | Replace weight to RF in RSP |  | Q |
| 8 - 10 | Forward chasse LRL turning underarm, to end LF back in OP | ½ R | Q a Q |

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===== Shoulder Spin =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF slightly bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ QQ QaQ QaQ //\\

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===== Change of Hands behind back =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: Alternatively man may place Lady’s RH on his waist on step 5, release the hold and allow the Lady’s hand to trail around his waist, regaining LH to RH hold at the end of the turn. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ½ left \\ Lady turns ½ right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse LRL towards lady's R side | Place R hand over Lady's R hand on 3, leading Lady towards R side. Release L hand hold on 5 | ⅛ L | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Turning chasse RLR to end RF back | Take both hands behind back on 6. Swap Lady's R hand from R hand to L hand behind back. On step 8 release R hand hold and extend L arm forward to normal position | ⅜ L | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR | ⅛ R | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Turning chasse LRL to end LF back | ⅜ R | Q a Q |

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===== Fallaway Throwaway =====
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd and slightly to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - Couple position: May start in Open Opposing Position with LH to RH or RH to RH Hold. \\
NOTE - General Action: Man may replace the Rock Action (steps 1-2) with a Side Rock \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ½ left \\ For step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP |  |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | LF diagonally forward to chasse LRL | Turn Lady L |  | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Lower L hand on 5 and incline body slightly L | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR | Lead Lady back with R hand, release R hand hold, returning body to normal position |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway |  | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |  | Begin ⅜ L | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR to end RF side and slightly back |  | End ⅜ L | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Incline body slightly R | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Backward chasse LRL | Return body to normal position |  | Q a Q |

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===== Curly Whip =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: LF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May be followed by a Jive Chasse to side as a choreographic link. \\
NOTE - Couple position/Lead-Hold-Shaping: Steps 1-2 may also be danced in Normal Hold in Close Opp. Pos, in which case Man will dance a Checked Fwd Step on step 1. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ½ right \\ Lady turns ½ left |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Five steps over 1 bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF forward | Lower and extend L arm forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Begin to raise L arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse LRL | Raise L arm and circle hand anticlockwise. Loosen R hand hold on Lady's back for Lady to turn within circle of arm. Regain normal hold at end of Lady's turn | ½ R | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ½ L | Q |
| 3 | Compact chasse RLR underarm | End ½ L | Q a Q |

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===== Simple Spin =====
Start: LF closed to RF (Open Opp.; Release Hand Hold) \\
Finish: RF closed to LF (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ //\\
NOTE - Couple Position/ General Action: may start in Open Same Position or L Side Same position. When starting in L Side Same position Man may dance Lady’s steps starting with RF and turning to L. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Counter Promenade Position with left to right hand hold |
^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ left \\ Lady turns one full turn right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position with left to right hand hold |
^ Duration           | Two steps over ½ bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | Close LF to RF | Lower L hand to turn Lady to R then immediately release hold | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Regain L to R hand hold at end of Lady's turn | ⅛ L | Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | Turn to R on LF, then RF forward, small step | ½ R on LF | Q |
| 2 | Turn to R on RF then LF back and slightly side | ½ R on RF | Q |

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===== Reverse Whip =====
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\
NOTE - General: Steps 6-7 may be repeated \\
NOTE - General Action: Man may replace the Rock Action (steps 1-2) with a Side Rock \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns one complete turn left \\ Lady turns ⅛ right, 1⅛ left \\ On step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L |  | Q |
| 3 | LF forward and across RF in Closed Position | Weight change | Begin ¼ L | Q |
| 4 | RF to side and slightly back |  |  | a |
| 5 | LF in front of RF |  | End ¼ L | Q |
| 6 | RF forward and slightly to side |  | Begin ⅝ L | Q |
| 7 | Swivel on ball of LF ending LF in front of RF |  | End ⅝ L | Q |
| 8 - 10 | Side chasse RLR |  |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway | ⅛ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | RF to side in CP to chasse RLR. End RF back and slightly to side | ½ L | Q a Q |
| 6 | LF behind RF | Begin ⅝ L | Q |
| 7 | RF back and slightly to side | End ⅝ L | Q |
| 8 - 10 | Side chasse LRL |  | Q a Q |

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===== Rolling off the arm =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF diag.fwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - Lead-Hold-Shaping: RH to LH Hold may be used through this figure. Double Hold may also be used, releasing the hold with LH on step 7. \\
NOTE - General Action/Quantity of turn: The Lady may be lead to increase the Quantity of Turn over steps 7-10 by 1 whole turn, replacing a Jive chased with Volta Cross Chasse (Double Spin) \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Starting Lead/Hold | Right to left hand hold |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅞ right \\ Lady turns ¼ left, 1⅛ right \\ An additional ⅛ right may be made over steps 8 - 10 for both Man and Lady |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position+D901 |
^ Duration           | Ten steps over 2 bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | LF forward to chasse LRL to end LF side and slightly forward in Right Side Position | R arm on R side to lead Lady into crook of arm, R hand at Lady's waist level | ¼ R | Q a Q |
| 6 - 7 | 2 walks forward, RL, in RSP | Towards end of 7 give slight pull with R hand and start to circle R hand clockwise to roll Lady out of arm | ½ R | Q Q |
| Between 7 and 8 |  |  | ⅛ R |  |
| 8 - 10 | Forward chasse RLR to end in Open Position | Continue to circle R hand clockwise then extend arm to lead Lady back |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | RF forward to chasse RLR to end RF back and slightly side in RSP | ¼ L | Q a Q |
| 6 - 7 | 2 walks back, LR, in RSP | ½ R over 6 - 7 ½ R on RF | Q Q |
| Between 7 and 8 |  | ⅛ R |  |
| 8 - 10 | LF diagonally back to chasse LRL to end LF back |  | Q a Q |

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{{anchor:chicken_walks}}
===== Chicken Walks =====
Start: LF slightly bwd, weight on RF (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF slightly bwd, weight on LF (Close Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: SSSS //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 1-2 may be repeated \\
NOTE - Timing: This figure may be danced QQQQ or SSQQQQ repeating steps 3 and 4. Any other suitable combination of Q and S may be used. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | Man no turn \\ Lady turns hips alternating left and right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Man Four steps over 1 bar \\ Lady Seven steps over 1 bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back, small step with part weigth | Retain tone in L arm |  | Q |
| 2 | Taking full weight to LF, RF back, small step with part weight |  |  | Q |
| 3 | Taking full weight to RF, LF back, small step with part weight |  |  | Q |
| 4 | Taking full weight to LF, RF back, small step | Release tone and slightly retract tone |  | Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | Point RF forward in line with LF, without weight. L knee flexed, R leg straight | Match tone in R arm to Man’s arm tone | Turn hips R | Q |
| 2 | Take weight to RF, having moved it slightly toward RF Begin to straighten R knee |  | Return hips to normal | a |
| 3 | Point LF in line with RF, without weight, R knee flexed, L leg straight |  | Turn hips L | Q |
| 4 | Take weight to Lf, having moved it slightly towards RF Begin to straighten L knee |  | Return hips to normal | a |
| 5 | Point RF forward in line with LF without weight, L knee flexed, R leg straight |  | Turn hips R | Q |
| 6 | Close RF to LF |  | Return hips to normal | a |
| 7 | LF forward |  |  | Q |

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{{anchor:toe_heel_swivel}}
===== Toe Heel Swivel =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd and across body (Open Prom; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QQS QQS //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 3-8 may be repeated \\
NOTE - General Action/ Timing: Last step may be followed by a Break Action timed (1)a2 \\
NOTE - Timing: The following alternative timing may be used: QQ QQQ QQQ. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Starting Lead/Hold | Double hand hold. Additional closeness achieved by restricting extension of Man's \\ arms in preceding chasse |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ right, ¼ left; ¼ right; ¼ left; ¼ right; ¼ left \\ Lady turns ⅛ left, ¼ right; ¼ left; ¼ right; ¼ left; ¼ right |
^ Ending Position    | Open Position |
^ Duration           | Eight steps over 2 bars or fourteen steps over 3½ bars by repeating steps 3 to 8 |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in L arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract L arm and increase tone in arms | ⅛ R on RF | Q |
| 3 | Swivel R on RF to CPP and place LF close to RF on toe without weight | Upper body and arms held still maintaining arm tone | ¼ L on RF | Q |
| 4 | Swivel L on LF to PP and place LF diagonally forward on heel without weight |  | ¼ R on RF | Q |
| 5 | Swivel R on RF and LF forward and across in CPP | Weight change, retaining tone in arms | ¼ L on LF | Q |
| 6 | Swivel L on LF to PP and toe without weight | Retain tone in arms | ¼ L on LF | Q |
| 7 | Swivel to R on LF to CPP and place RF diagonally forward on heel without weight | Retain tone in arms | ¼ R on LF | Q |
| 8 | Swivel to L on LF and RF forward and across in PP | Weight change retaining tone in arms | ¼ L on LF | Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back |  |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF |  |  | Q |
| 3 | Swivel to L on LF in CPP and replace RF close to LF on toe, without weight | Retain tone in arms to heed Man's lead | ⅛ L on LF | Q |
| 4 | Swivel to R on LF to PP and place RF diagonally forward on heel, without weight |  | ¼ R on LF | Q |
| 5 | Swivel to L on LF and RF forward and across in CPP |  | ¼ L on LF | Q |
| 6 | Swivel to R on RF to PP and place LF close to RF on toe, without weight |  | ¼ R on RF | Q |
| 7 | Swivel to L on RF to CPP and place LF diagonally forward on heel, without weight |  | ¼ L on RF | Q |
| 8 | Swivel to R on RF and LF forward and across in PP |  | ¼ R on RF | Q |

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{{anchor:stalking_walks_flicks_and_break}}
===== Stalking Walks, Flicks and Break =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH and RH to LH hold) \\
Finish: Weight on RF (Open Prom; LH to RH and RH to LH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ Q(Q Q)aQ //\\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Closed Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ⅛ left, ⅛ right \\ Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Commence to turn towards end of preceding beat of music |
^ Ending Position    | Promenade Position |
^ Duration           | Twenty steps over 5 bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L |  | Q |
| 3 | Point LF to side in PP without weight | Incline body L |  | Q |
| 4 | LF side in PP small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 5 | Point RF forward and across in PP and CBP without weight | Incline body R |  | Q |
| 6 | RF forward in PP and CBP, small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 7 | Point LF to side in PP without weight | Incline body L |  | Q |
| 8 | LF side in PP small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 9 | Flick RF forward and across in PP off the floor |  | Slight body turn L | Q |
| 10 | Close RF near to LF | Turn Lady to L | ¼ R | Q |
| 11 | Flick LF forward and across in CPP off the floor |  | Slight body turn R | Q |
| 12 | Close LF near to RF |  | ¼ L | Q |
| 13 | Flick RF forward and across in PP off the floor |  | Slight body turn L | Q |
| 14 | Close RF near to LF | Turn Lady to L | ¼ R | Q |
| 15 | Flick LF forward and across in CPP off the floor |  | Slight body turn R | Q |
| 16 | Close LF near to RF |  | ¼ L | Q |
| 17 | RF forward and across in PP and CBP |  |  | Q |
| 18 | Hold this position |  |  | Q |
| 19 | Take part weight back to LF |  |  | a |
| 20 | Replace weight forward to RF in PP |  |  | Q |

==== Overview ====

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway |  | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |  |  | Q |
| 3 | Point RF side in PP without weight | Incline body R |  | Q |
| 4 | RF side in PP, small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 5 | Point LF forward and across in PP and CBP without weight | Incline body L |  | Q |
| 6 | LF forward in PP and CBP small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 7 | Point RF side in PP without weight | Incline body R |  | Q |
| 8 | RF to side in PP, small step | Straighten body |  | Q |
| 9 | Flick LF forward and across in PP, off the floor |  | Slight body turn R | Q |
| 10 | Close left foot near to RF |  | ¼ L | Q |
| 11 | Flick RF forward and across in CPP off the floor |  | Slight body turn L | Q |
| 12 | Close RF near to LF |  | ¼ R | Q |
| 13 | Flick LF forward and across in PP, off the floor |  | Slight body turn R | Q |
| 14 | Close left foot near to RF |  | ¼ L | Q |
| 15 | Flick RF forward and across in CPP off the floor |  | Slight body turn L | Q |
| 16 | Close RF near to LF |  | ¼ R | Q |
| 17 | LF forward and across in PP and CBP |  |  | Q |
| 18 | Hold position |  |  | Q |
| 19 | Take part weight to RF |  |  | a |
| 20 | Replace weight forward to LF in PP |  |  | Q |

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{{anchor:hip_bump_left_shoulder_shove}}
===== Hip Bump (Left Shoulder Shove) =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF diag., fwd to end RF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQQQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3. Steps 3-4 may be replaced by a Jive Chasse. \\

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==== Overview ====
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | Man turns ¼ right, ¼ left \\ Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Nine steps over 1½ bars |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back | Increase tone in left arm and extend it slightly forward |  | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Slightly retract left arm |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse LRL to end LF side in LSP | Gradually return arms to normal position | ¼ R | Q a Q |
| 6 | Hold position and bump L shoulder against Lady's R shoulder or L hip against her R hip |  |  | a |
| 7 - 9 | Side chasse RLR to end RF back |  | ¼ L | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Q |
| 3 - 5 | Forward chasse RLR to end RF side in LSP | ¼ L |
| 6 | Hold position and bump R shoulder against Man's L shoulder or R hip against his L hip | a |
| 7 - 9 | Side chasse LRL to end LF back in OP | ¼ R Q a Q |

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===== Mooch =====
Start: LF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold) \\
//Timing: QQQQ QQQQ QaQ QQQQ QQQQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 1-11 or 12-22 only may be used. \\
NOTE - General Action: Flicks may be replaced by a Kicking action. \\

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===== Miami Special =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General Action: Man and lady may dance a Ronde Chasse on Steps 6-8. \\

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{{anchor:chugging}}
===== Chugging =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF diag. Fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ QaQ QaQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: Steps 9-14 may be repeated. Steps 1-14 only may be used. Steps 15-20 may be replaced by steps 3-8 of Overturned Fallaway Throwaway. \\
NOTE - General Action: Lady may substitute steps 9-14 with a series of Flick Ball Change steps with the RF. \\

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===== Catapult =====
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; RH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF diag.fwd. (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ QQ QaQ QaQ //\\

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{{anchor:change_of_place_from_r_to_l_with_double_spin}}
===== Change of Place from R to L with Double Spin =====
//(WDSF only)//\\
Start: LF bwd (Close Fallaway; Prom Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd and slightly to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQ QaQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 3. \\

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==== Overview ====

**Similar to Change of Place Right to Left with the Lady led to dance an additional complete turn right**

**over steps 5 to 8**
**Starting Position** Closed Position
**Turn** Man turns ¼ left
**Lady** turns ¼ right, ¼ left, 1¾ right
**Ending Position** Open Position
**Duration** Eight steps over 1½ bars

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Lead/Hold ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | Turn Lady R | ⅛ L | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | Begin to turn Lady L |  | Q |
| 3 - 5 | LF diagonally forward to chasse LRL | Turn Lady L on 3 - 4 Raise L arm circle clockwise releasing R hand hold |  | Q a Q |
| Between 5 and 6 |  | Increase Lady's speed of turn during step 5 | ⅛ L |  |
| 6 - 8 | Forward chasse RLR | Keep L arm raised. Lower on 8 to arrest Lady's turn |  | Q a Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Turn ^ Count ^
| 1 | RF back in Fallaway | ¼ R | Q |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP | Begin ¼ L | Q |
| Between 2 and 3 |  | End ¼ L |  |
| 3 - 5 | Side chasse RLR | 1⅛ R end of 5 | Q a Q |
| 6 - 8 | Turning chasse LRL to end LF back | ⅝ R | Q a Q |

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{{anchor:rock_to_simple_spin}}
===== Rock to Simple Spin =====
//(WDSF only)//\\
Start: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF closes to LF (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QQQQ //\\
NOTE - General: RH to RH Hold or RH to LH Hold may be used \\

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{{anchor:sugar_push}}
===== Sugar Push =====
//(WDSF only)//\\
Start: Position Held; Weight on RF (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QaQ QQ QaQ //\\
NOTE - General: May start from step 4. \\
NOTE - General Action: Steps 1-3 may be replaced by Rock Action or/and by 2 steps taken slightly Fwd. Steps 1-3 may be used as an alternative to the Rock Action \\

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{{anchor:ball_change}}
===== Ball Change =====
//(WDSF only)//\\
Start: LF pointed diag. fwd w/o wt (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
Finish: RF in place (Open Opp.; LH to RH Hold) \\
//Timing: QaQ //\\
NOTE - General Action: When the LF is kicked (jumping action of the standing leg) it is called KICK BALL CHANGE. When the LF is flicked (no jumping action) it is called FLICK BALL CHANGE. When the position is held on the step 1 it is called BREAK BALL CHANGE \\

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==== Overview ====

**Ball Change with Flick**
To be used as alternative to steps 1 and 2 of Link
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | No turn |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Three steps over ½ bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Flick LF forward from knee slightly off floor or point LF forward without weight on toe outside edge | Q |
| 2 | LF back with part weight, small step on toe | a |
| 3 | Replace weight to RF | Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Flick RF forward from knee slightly off floor or point RF forward without weight on toe outside edge | Q |
| 2 | RF back with part weight small step on toe | a |
| 3 | Replace weight to LF | Q |

**Ball Change with Hesitation**
To be used as alternative to steps 1 and 2 of Link - more often danced by Lady
^ Starting Position  | Open Position |
^ Turn               | No turn |
^ Ending Position    | Closed Position |
^ Duration           | Three steps over ½ bar |

==== Leader ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Hold position with weight on RF | Q |
| 2 | Close LF to RF or replace weight to LF | a |
| 3 | RF forward | Q |

==== Follower ====
^ Step ^ Foot Position ^ Count ^
| 1 | Hold position with weight on LF | Q |
| 2 | Close RF to LF or replace weight to RF | a |
| 3 | LF forward | Q |