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Figures Beyond the Approved Syllabus

These figures are not part of the Approved Syllabus. The syllabus and competition performance restrictions in Rule 39 apply only to the figures listed in the Approved Syllabus. The figures on this page are recorded for reference and may be danced in events where no syllabus restriction applies.

Contents


Samba

Outside Basic

Overview

Basic movement variation
Starting Position Closed Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man and Lady turn ⅛ left, ⅛ right
Lead/Hold Weight changes, retain tone in arms throughout
Footwork Ball flat throughout
Rhythm Basic Bounce
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Alignment Turn Count
1 RF forward Facing W ⅛ L 1
2 Close LF to RF with pressure without weight Backing DC against LOD 2
3 LF back 1
4 Close RF to LF with pressure without weight 2
5 RF forward OP Facing DW ⅛ R 1
6 Close LF to RF with pressure without weight Backing C 2
7 LF back 1
8 Close RF to LF with pressure without weight 2

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Turn Count
1 LF back Backing W ⅛ L 1
2 Close RF to LF with pressure without weight Facing DC against LOD 2
3 RF forward OP 1
4 Close LF to RF with pressure without weight 2
5 LF back Backing DW ⅛ R 1
6 Close RF to LF with pressure without weight Facing C 2
7 RF forward 1
8 Close LF to RF with pressure without weight 2


Rumba

Syncopated Cuban Rocks

Overview

Starting Position Any position where Man and Lady have feet apart, and may be danced forward,
backward or to the side
Turn No turn
Footwork Flat throughout
Ending Position Starting position
Duration Four steps over 1 bar

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Count
1 Replace part weight to LF Weight changes 2
2 Replace part weight to RF &
3 Replace weight to LF 3
4 Replace weight to RF 4 1

Follower

Step Foot Position Count
1 Replace part weight to RF 2
2 Replace part weight to LF &
3 Replace weight to RF 3
4 Replace weight to LF 4 1


Paso Doble

Alternative Entries to Promenade Position

Overview

Method 2 Starting Position Closed or Contact Position Starting Alignment Man facing Centre Lady backing Centre Foot Position Chasse Right or Sur Place steps 1 and 2 Fallaway Reverse Ending Position Promenade Position on Line of Dance

Method 3 Starting Position Closed or Contact Position Starting Alignment Man facing Centre Lady backing Centre Foot Position Chasse Right or Sur Place steps 1 and 2 Open Telemark Ending Position Promenade Position on Line of Dance

Method 4 Starting Position Closed or Contact Position Starting Alignment Man facing Centre Lady backing Centre Ending Position Promenade Position on Line of Dance

Leader

Step Foot Position
1 - 2 Chasse Right or Sur Place steps 1 and 2
3 RF side and slightly back
4 LF back PO
5 RF side and slightly back
6 LF side in PP

Follower

Step Foot Position
1 - 2 Chasse Right or Sur Place steps 1 and 2
3 LF side and slightly back
4 RF back PO
5 LF side and slightly back
6 RF side in PP


Jive

Overturned Change of Places Left to Right

Overview

Starting Position Open Position
Turn Man turns ⅜ right
Lady turns one full turn left, 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 extent 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
Between 5 and 6 Man lowers L arm and rotates hand to R from wrist until palm is turned outwards and turning Lady strongly L. Lady's arm is given a slight gentle twist ⅛ R
6 - 8 Forward chasse RLR At the end of 8 turn Lady R by rotating hand slightly L from wrist Q a Q

Follower

Step Foot Position Turn Count
1 RF back Q
2 Replace weight to LF Q
3 - 5 Turning chasse RLR On step 5 LF crosses loosely in front of RF in TP in front of Man ½ L Q a Q
Between 5 and 6 ½ L on RF
6 - 8 Forward chasse LRL or three small runs forward to end facing Man with LF back Towards end of 8 ½ R on LF Q a Q

Double Cross Whip

Overview

Starting Position Closed Position
Turn Man turns 1⅛ right
Lady turns 1⅜ right
On step 1, turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Seven steps over 1½ bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Turn Count
1 Cross RF behind LF toe turned out ¼ R Q
Between 1 and 2 ¼ R
2 LF side Q
3 Cross RF behind LF toe turned out ¼ R Q
Between 3 and 4 ¼ R
4 LF side Q
5 - 7 Side chasse RLR 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 and across LF Q
3 LF forward towards Man's R side ¼ R Q
Between 3 and 4 ¼ R
4 RF forward and across LF Q
5 - 7 Side chasse LRL ⅜ R Q a Q

Overturned Fallaway Throwaway

Overview

Starting Position Closed Position
Turn Man turns ⅜ left
Lady turns ⅛ right, one complete turn left
On 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 Begin to turn Lady L Q
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ L
3 LF forward in PP Lead lady forward Q
4 RF crosses behind LF in PP a
5 LF forward in PP Q
Between 5 and 6 Man lowers L arm and rotates hand to R from wrist until palm is turned outwards hence turning Lady strongly L. Lady's arm is given a slight gentle twist ⅛ L
6 - 8 Forward chasse RLR to end RF forward On step 6 lead Lady back with R hand, then release R hand hold. On steps 7 and 8, extend L arm forward to OP 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 Side chasse RLR to end RF side and slightly back Q a Q
Between 5 and 6 ⅞ L
6 - 8 Forward chasse LRL with back to Man ⅛ L Q a Q