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Paso Doble — Figure Descriptions

Basic Movement

Start: RF Ffwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: May start on LF. 2, 4 or 6 steps only may be used.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Turn No turn or a gradual curve right
Footwork Balls of feet pressure into floor, heels slightly lowered, knees slightly flexed
Timing Four steps over 2 bars
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position

Leader

Step Foot Position Count
1 RF forward 1
2 LF forward 2
3 RF forward 1
4 LF forward 2

Follower

1 LF back 1 2 RF back 2 3 LF back 1 4 RF back 2 Precedes and Follows Most figures

Sur Place

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Only 2 steps may be danced. It may start on LF.
NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing 12&34 or 1&234 may be used (SYNCOPATED SUR PLACE) Hesitation of 1 beat may be included with a duration of one beat - timing 1.2 34 or 12 3.4 (ONE BEAT HESITATION)


Sur Place

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Depends on previous figure
Turn No turn or gradual turn right or left
Footwork Balls of feet, toes or flat
Timing Four steps over 2 bars
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position

Leader

Step Foot Position Count
1 RF in place 1
2 LF in place 2
3 RF in place 1
4 LF in place 2

Follower

1 LF in place 1 2 RF in place 2 3 LF in place 1 4 RF in place 2 Precedes and Follows Linking step used to join most figures. May be commenced on LF

Appel

Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //


Appel Appel is a firm step used to commence a number of figures where a close hold is not
maintained. Danced on either foot, it is a step in place with a strong lowering action and
flat foot. When commenced in Closed Position as preparation for a step in Promenade
Position, it is taken back with a slight body turn to left for Man and right for Lady.

Slip Appel Man dances the Appel with his RF slightly back, Lady with LF slightly forward. Found at
step 1 of Open Telemark and Fallaway Reverse.

Chasses to Right, Left.(including Elevations)

CHASSES TO R
Start: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-2 only may be used. May start on LF

CHASSES TO L
Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-2 only may be used
NOTE - Couple Position: May end in Close PP
NOTE- general Action: Appel may be used on step 1


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Centre throughout
Lady backing Centre throughout
Turn May be commenced in any direction and curved left or right
Footwork Ball flat throughout
Lead/Hold Weight changes throughout
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Four steps over 2 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Count
1 RF side 1
2 Close LF to RF 2
3 RF side 3
4 Close LF to RF 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Count
1 LF side 1
2 Close RF to LF 2
3 LF side 3
4 Close RF to LF 4

Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall throughout
Lady backing Wall throughout
Turn May be commenced in any direction and curved left or right
Footwork Ball flat throughout
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Four steps over 2 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Count
1 Appel on RF 1
2 LF side 2
3 Close RF to LF 3
4 LF side 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Count
1 Appel on LF 1
2 RF side 2
3 Close LF to RF 3
4 RF side 4

Deplacement

Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance (or Diagonal Centre or Diagonal Wall)
Lady backing Line of Dance (or Diagonal Wall or Diagonal Centre)
Turn Man turns ¼ left
Lady turns ¼ left
Lead/Hold Weight changes only
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Four steps over 2 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 RF forward Facing LOD HF 1
2 LF forward HF 2
Between 2 and 3 ¼ L
3 RF to side Facing C B or BF 3
4 Close LF to RF B or BF 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 LF back Backing LOD BF 1
2 RF back BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ¼ L
3 LF to side Facing W B or BF 3
4 Close RF to LF B or BF 4

Attack

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Step 1 may be replaced by a step taken Fwd (DEPLACEMENT)

Separation

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: Steps 5-6 may be repeated


Overview

Starting Position Closed Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance
Lady backing Line of Dance
Turn No turn
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Count
1 Appel on RF Facing LOD WF 1
2 LF forward Lower L arm to lead Lady away HF 2
3 Close RF to LF Release hold with R hand and continue lead away B 3
4 Sur Place LF B 4
5 - 8 4 Sur Place RL RL Gradually raise L arm to normal position and lead Lady forward Regain hold with R hand on 8 B B B BF 5 6 7 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Count
1 Appel on LF Backing LOD WF 1
2 RF back BF 2
3 LF back B 3
4 Close RF to LF B 4
5 - 8 4 Basic steps forward LR LR Facing against LOD B B B BF 5 6 7 8

Huit

Start: RF fwd and across body (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General Action: Position held may be used instead of Sur Place during Man’s steps 3-8.


Overview

Starting Position Promenade Position
Starting Alignment Facing Diagonal Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ right
Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ⅛ left
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 RF forward and across in PP and CBP PP Shape Along LOD facing DW HF slight body turn L 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ R
2 Close LF to RF Facing W BF 2
3 - 7 5 Sur Place RF LF RF LF RF CPP Shape on 3 PP Shape on 5 BF BF slight body turn R 3 4 5 6 7
8 Sur Place LF Normal Hold on 7 B 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 LF forward and across in PP and CBP Along LOD facing DC HF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ L
2 RF side Facing C B 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ L on LF
3 Replace weight to LF Facing DC against LOD BF 3
4 RF forward and across in CBP against LOD Facing DC against LOD HF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ R
5 LF to side Facing C B 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ R on RF
6 Replace weight to RF Facing DC BF 6
7 LF forward towards Man HF 7
Between 7 and 8 ⅛ L
8 Close RF to LF Facing C B both 8

Promenade to Counter Promenade

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF diag. fwd (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man ⅛ left; ⅝ right
Lady ½ right
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Facing W BF 1
2 LF side in PP Facing DW HF ⅛ L 2
3 RF forward and across in PP, CBP PP Shape HF 3
4 LF side and slightly back turning HF Begin ⅜ R 4
5 RF back, R shoulder leading Backing against LOD HF End ⅜ R 5
6 LF back PO turning HF Begin ¼ R 6
7 RF side BF 7
8 Close LF to RF Normal Hold Facing C BF End ¼ R 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W BF 1
2 RF side in PP Facing DC HF ⅛ R 2
3 LF forward and across in PP HF 3
4 RF forward Turning HF Begin ⅛ R 4
5 LF forward, L shoulder leading Facing LOD HF End ⅛ R 5
6 RF forward OP Turning HF Begin ¼ R 6
7 LF side BF 7
8 Close RF to LF Backing C BF End ¼ R 8

Promenade

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left, ⅝ right, ⅛ left
Lady turns ⅝ right
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Begin PP Shape Facing W BF 1
2 LF side in PP PP Shape Facing DW HF ⅛ L 2
3 RF forward and across in PP, CBP HF 3
4 LF side and slightly back Begin CPP Shape Facing DW against LOD B ¼ R 4
5 RF side in CPP CPP Shape Facing DC against LOD BF ¼ R 5
6 LF forward and across in CPP, CBP HF 6
7 RF forward Begin PP Shape Facing C BF ⅛ R 7
8 LF side in PP PP Shape against LOD HF ⅛ L 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W BF 1
2 RF side in PP Facing DC HF ⅛ R 2
3 LF forward and across in PP HF 3
4 RF forward HF 4
5 LF side in CPP HF 5
6 RF forward and across in CPP HF 6
7 LF side and slightly back Facing DW B ¼ R 7
8 RF side in PP Against LOD BF ¼ R 8

Promenade Close

Start: RF fwd and across (Close Promenade; Prom Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-2 only may be used.

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //
NOTE - General: Steps only may be used.


Overview

Starting Position Closed Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance
Lady backing Line of Dance
Turn Man turns ¼ left
Lady turns ½ left
Lead/Hold Promenade Shape is used on steps 2 and 3
Ending Position Closed Position
Duration Four steps over 2 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Begin PP Shape Facing LOD WF Slight body turn 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ L
2 LF side in PP PP Shape Facing DC HF 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ L, body less
3 RF forward and across in PP, CBP Pointing C HF 3
4 Close LF to RF Normal Hold Facing C B both or BF Complete body turn 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing LOD WF Slight body turn 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ R
2 RF side in PP C facing DC against LOD HF 2
3 LF forward in PP, CBP Facing DC against LOD HF Begin ⅜ L 3
Between 3 and 4 End ⅜ L
4 Close RF to LF Backing C B both 4

Separation with Lady’s Caping Walks

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF behind RF (Close Fallaway; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5.6 7.8 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: Lady’s steps 5-6 may be replaced by 4 steps of basic movement (5678). Steps 11-14 may be replaced by chasse to R.

Fallaway Ending to Separation

Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance
Lady facing against Line of Dance
Turn Man turns ¾ right
Lady turns ⅞ right, ⅛ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 RF forward OP Slight CPP Facing W HF or BF ¼ R 1
Between 1 and 2 Shape ¼ R
2 LF forward OP Facing against LOD HF or BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ R
3 RF back and slightly side in Fallaway PP Shape Down LOD backing DW BF 3
4 LF back in Fallaway and CBP BF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ R
5 RF to side Normal Hold Facing C B or BF 5
6 Close LF to RF Weight changes B or BF 6
7 RF side B or BF 7
8 Close LF to RF B or BF 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 LF forward OP Facing C HF ¼ R 1
Between 1 and 2 Facing LOD ¼ R
2 RF forward OP HF OR BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅜ R
3 LF back and slightly in Fallaway Down LOD backing DC BF 3
4 RF back in Fallaway and CBP BF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ L
5 LF to side Backing C B or BF 5
6 Close RF to LF B or BF 6
7 LF to side B or BF 7
8 Close RF to LF B or BF 8

Syncopated Separation

Start: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF bwd PO on L side (Close L Diag. Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678&1&23&4 5678 //
NOTE - General: Steps 7-8 may be omitted, or repeated


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance
Lady backing Line of Dance
Turn Man turns 1 full turn left
Lady turns ⅜ left, ¼ right; ¾ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Twenty-three steps over 10 bars plus Ending

Leader

Step Foot Position Holds /Lead Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Weight changes Facing LOD WF 1
2 LF forward Lower L arm to lead Lady away HF 2
3 Close RF to LF Release hold with R hand B 3
4 Sur Place LF B 4
5 Cross RF behind LF loosely Weight changes Backing against LOD B 5
6 Cross LF behind RF loosely B 6
7 Cross RF behind LF loosely B 7
8 Cross LF behind RF loosely BF 8
9 Close RF to LF Begin PP Shape WF a
10 LF points side without weight PP Shape I/E toe 1
11 Close LF to RF Begin CPP Shape WF a
12 RF points side without weight, L knee flexed CPP Shape I/E toe 2
Between 12 and 13 ⅛ L
13 RF back in CBP BF 3
Between 13 and 14 ¼ L body
14 LF side Begin PP Shape Against LOD toe pointing DC BF turns less and
15 Cross RF in front of LF PP Shape Facing DC against LOD BF Complete body turn 4
16 - 19 Twist L allowing feet to uncross to end RF back Normal Position on 19 To end facing DW B LF RF flat ½ L 5 6 7 8
20 LF forward in line with Lady HF 1
Between 20 and 21 ⅛ L
21 RF side Facing LOD B or BF 2
22 Close LF to RF B or BF 3
23 Sur Place on RF B or BF 4

Lady's part listed on following page

Alternative Endings for Syncopated Separation

Left Foot Variation Chasse Omit last and dance Chasse Right with count 1 2 and 3 4 Coup de Pique Hold count 1, Coup de Pique steps 1 - 4, then Sur Place LF Sur Place Step 23 hold weight count 4, continue with Sur Place steps 1 - 4

Overview

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing LOD WF 1
2 RF back BF 2
3 LF back B 3
4 Close RF to LF B 4
5 Cross LF in front of RF loosely Facing against LOD B 5
6 Cross RF in front of LF loosely B 6
7 Cross LF in front of RF loosely B 7
8 Cross RF in front of LF loosely BF 8
9 Close LF to RF WF a
10 RF points side without weight, L knee flexed I/E toe 1
11 Close RF to LF WF a
12 LF point side without weight, R knee flexed I/E toe 2
Between 12 and 13 ⅛ L
13 LF forward and across in CBP OP on L side DC against LOD toe pointing DW against LOD BF 3
Between 13 and 14 ⅛ L
14 RF side Backing C BF and
Between 14 and 15 ⅛ L
15 LF back and slightly behind Backing DC against LOD B 4
Between 15 and 16 ¼ R
16 RF side and slightly forward in PP Facing DW against LOD B 5
Between 16 and 17 Curving ⅛ L
17 LF forward Facing W B 6
18 RF forward Facing DW B 7
Between 18 and 19 Curving ¼ L
19 LF forward then pivot Facing DC to end backing DW BF ¼ L 8
20 RF back Backing DW BF 1
Between 20 and 21 ⅛ L
21 LF side Backing LOD B or BF 2
22 Close RF to LF B or BF 3
23 Sur Place on LF B or BF 4

Sixteen

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.
NOTE - General Action: Position held may be used instead of Sur Place during Man’s steps 8- 16


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Line of Dance
Lady backing Line of Dance
Turn Man turns ⅛ left; ⅝ right
Lady turns ⅝ right, ¼ left, ¼ right, ⅛ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Twenty-three steps over 10 bars plus Ending

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Begin PP Shape Facing Wall WF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ L
2 LF to side in PP PP Shape Facing DW along LOD HF 2
3 RF forward and across in PP, CBP HF 3
Between 3 and 4 ⅜ R
4 LF to side and slightly back Begin CPP Shape Backing LOD BF 4
5 RF back CPP Shape BF 5
6 LF back in CBP Turning BF Begin ¼ R 6
7 Close RF to LF Begin PP Shape Backing DW BF End ¼ R 7
8 Sur Place LF PP Shape Facing Centre BF 8
9 - 15 8 Sur Place LR LR LR LR As for Huit BF 1234 567
16 Sur Place LF B or BF 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W WF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ R
2 RF to side in PP Along LOD facing DC HF 2
Between 3 and 4 ⅛ R
3 LF forward and across in PP, CBP Pointing LOD HF 3
4 RF forward Facing LOD HF 4
5 LF forward HF 5
6 RF forward OP in CBP HF 6
Between 6 and 7 ¼ R
7 LF side Facing W B 7
Between 7 and 8 ⅛ R on RF
8 Replace weight to RF Facing DW against LOD BF 8
9 LF forward and across in CBP Against LOD facing DW against LOD HF 1
Between 9 and 10 ⅛ L
10 RF side Facing W B 2
Between 10 and 11 ⅛ L on LF
11 Replace weight to LF Facing DW BF 3
12 RF forward and across CBP Along LOD facing DW HF 4
Between 12 and 13 ⅛ R
13 LF side Facing Wall B 5
Between 13 and 14 ⅛ R on RF
14 Replace weight to RF Facing DW against LOD BF 6
15 LF forward towards Man HF 7
Between 15 and 16 ⅛ L
16 Close RF to LF Facing Wall B 8

Precedes and Follows listed on following page

Grand Circle

Start: RF fwd and across (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-6 only may be danced to end in PP. Steps 3-4 may be repeated or taken out.


Overview

Starting Position Promenade Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Diagonal Centre against Line of Dance
Lady facing Diagonal Wall against Line of Dance
Turn Man turns ⅝ left
Lady turns ⅞ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Ten steps over 5 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Cross RF in front of LF in PP PP Shape Facing DC against LOD HF 1
2 - 8 Twist L with feet in place. End with LF forward in PP PP Shape Normal Hold on 8 End facing DW Pressure on B both RF flat ½ L 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Between 8 and 9 ⅛ L body
9 RF forward and across in PP and CBP Pointing LOD HF turns less 1
10 Close LF to RF Facing LOD B both or BF Complete body turn 2

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 LF forward in PP and CBP Facing DW against LOD HF 1
2 - 8 7 small steps forward circling around Man in PP End facing DC B on steps 2 to 7, BF on 8 ½ L 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 LF forward in PP and CBP Facing DC HF 1
Between 9 and 10 ⅜ L
10 Close RF to LF Backing LOD B both 2

Ecart (Fallaway Whisk)

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF behind RF (Close Fallaway; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 //


Overview

Starting Position Promenade Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ½ left
Lady turns ⅛ right
Ending Position Fallaway Position
Duration Four steps over two bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Facing W WF 1
2 LF forward HF 2
Between 2 and 3 ½ L body turns less
3 RF side and slightly back in Fallaway Pointing DW BF 3
4 Cross LF behind RF in Fallaway Facing DW BF Complete body turn 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W WF 1
2 RF back BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ R body turns less
3 LF side and slightly back in Fallaway Pointing DC BF 3
4 Cross RF behind LF in Fallaway Facing DC BF Complete body turn 4

Methods of Changing Feet

Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //


Overview

Left Foot Variation

Start: LF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 &5678 //


Left Foot Variation

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Alignment Man facing LOD throughout or other alignments depending on preceding figure
Lady backing LOD throughout or other alignments depending on preceding figure
Turn No turn
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Nine steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Footwork Count
1 LF forward HF 1
2 RF forward HF 2
3 LF forward preparing to point OP on R side HF 3
4 Point RF forward without weight OP, L knee flexed T 4
5 Close RF to LF WF a
6 Point LF side without weight, R knee flexed IE Toe 5
7 Close LF to RF BF 6
8 RF side B or BF 7
9 Close LF to RF B or BF 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Footwork Count
1 RF back BF 1
2 LF back BF 2
3 RF back BF 3
4 Point LF back without weight, R knee flexed T 4
5 Close LF to RF WF a
6 Point RF side without weight, L knee flexed IE Toe 5
7 Close RF to LF BF 6
8 LF side B or BF 7
9 Close LF to RF B or BF 8

Coup de Pique

SYNCOPATED COUP DE PIQUE
Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 56&78 //
NOTE - General: An alternative variation is to dance steps 3-5 (starting from PP or Closed Pos.)Close the feet on 6 and continue with steps 5-9- timing 1234 56&78

COUP DE PIQUE (CHANGING FROM LF TO RF)
Start: LF diag fwd (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: Finish: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 123456 //

COUP DE PIQUE (CHANGING FROM RF TO LF)
Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 123456 //
NOTE - General: Coup de Pique changing from RF to LF may be followed by Coup de Pique changing from LF to RF (COUP DE PIQUE COUPLET)


Coup de Pique Changing from Left Foot to Right Foot

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Depends on preceding figure
Turn Man turns ¼ left; ¼ right; ¼ left; ¼ right
Lady turns ¼ right; ¼ left; ¼ right; ¼ left
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Footwork Turn Count
1 LF side in PP PP Shape BF Begin ¼ L 1
2 Point RF forward in PP without weight OE T End ¼ L 2
3 Close RF to LF Normal Hold T both feet ¼ R 3
4 LF back in Fallaway and CBP PP Shape lower L Arm BF ¼ L 4
5 Close RF to LF Normal Hold T both feet ¼ R 5
6 LF in place BF 6

Follower

dances natural opposite

Syncopated Coup de Pique

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Depends on preceding figure
Turn Man turns ¼ right
Lady turns ¼ left
On steps 7 - 9 an additional ¼ L turn may be made
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Nine steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Footwork Turn Count
1 - 5 Coup de Pique steps 1 - 5 compress knees at end of 5 and staying down 1 2 3 4 5
6 RF side Normal Hold B ¼ R 6
7 Close LF to RF B and
8 RF side B 7
9 Close LF to RF BF 8

Follower

dances natural opposite

Drag

Start: RF to side (Close Opp.; Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1(23)4 //

Twist Turn

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left; I⅜ right
Lady turns 1 full turn right
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Begin PP Shape Facing W BF 1
2 LF side in PP PP Shape Facing DW HF ⅛ L 2
3 RF forward and across in PP, CBP HF 3
4 LF side, slightly back Begin CPP Shape Turning BF Begin ⅝ R 4
5 Cross RF behind LF CPP Shape Backing LOD T End ⅝ R 5
6 Untwist R to end LF side, slightly back Begin PP Shape Turning B of LF TB of RF Begin ¾ R 6
7 RF in place to end RF forward and across body PP Shape BF of RF 7
8 Close LF to RF Facing W BF End ¾ R 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W BF 1
2 RF side in PP Facing DC HF ⅛ R 2
3 LF forward and across in PP HF 3
4 RF forward Turning HF Begin ⅛ R 4
5 LF forward Facing LOD HF End ⅛ R 5
6 RF forward OP Facing W B ¼ R 6
7 LF forward OP Facing DC against LOD B ⅜ R 7
8 Close RF to LF Backing W BF ⅛ R 8

Twists

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5&678 &123&4 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left; 2¾ right
Lady turns 2⅞ right
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Fifteen steps over 6 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on RF Begin PP Shape Facing Wall WF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ L
2 LF side in PP PP Shape Facing DW along LOD HF 2
3 RF forward and across in PP and CBP HF 3
Between 3 and 4 ¼ R
4 LF side CPP Shape Backing DC BF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ R
5 Cross RF behind LF Backing LOD B 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅜ R
6 Twist R with feet in place to end LF slightly back PP Shape retracting arms End facing DC B both to end LF flat and
Between 6 and 7 ⅛ R
7 RF forward OP on R side PP Shape extend arms Facing LOD HF 6
Between 7 and 8 ⅜ R
8 LF side CPP Shape Backing DC BF 7
9 - 12 Repeat steps 5 - 8 8 and 1 2
13 - 14 Repeat steps 5 - 6 3 and
15 Close RF to LF Normal Hold Facing DC WF 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Backing W WF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ R
2 RF side in PP Along LOD facing DC HF 2
Between 3 and 4 ⅛ R
3 LF forward and across in PP and CBP Pointing LOD HF 3
4 RF forward Facing LOD HF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ R
5 LF forward Facing DW B 5
Between 5 and 6 ¼ R
6 RF forward OP on R side Facing DW against LOD BF and
Between 6 and 7 ¼ R
7 LF back Down LOD backing DW BH 6
Between 7 and 8 ¼ R
8 Close RF to LF (Heel Turn) Facing DC HB 7
Between 8 and 9 ¼ R
9 - 12 Repeat steps 5 - 8 8 and 1 2
13 - 14 Repeat steps 5 - 6 3 and
15 Close LF to RF 4

Precedes and Follows listed on previous page

La Passé

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF closed to RF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left, ⅝ right
Lady turns ⅝ right, ¼ left, ¼ right, ⅛ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Sixteen steps over 8 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 5 Sixteen steps 1 - 5 As Sixteen ⅛ L, ⅜ R 12345
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ R
6 LF back in CBP PO Begin PP Shape Backing DW BF 6
Between 6 and 7 ⅛ R
7 RF forward PP Shape Facing C HF or BF 7
8 - 9 Hesitate with weight on RF Begin CPP Shape on 9 Flat 8 1
10 LF forward CPP Shape HF or BF 2
11 - 12 Hesitate with weight on LF Begin PP Shape on 12 Flat 3 4
13 RF forward PP Shape HF or BF 5
14 - 15 Hesitate with weight on RF Begin Normal Hold on 15 Flat 6 7
16 Close LF to RF B 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 5 Steps 1 - 5 of Sixteen ¼ R 12345
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ R
6 RF forward OP in CBP Backing DW HF 6
Between 6 and 7 ⅛ R
7 LF side and slightly back Backing C B 7
Between 7 and 8 ⅛ R
8 RF side DC against LOD facing DW against LOD BF 8
9 LF forward and across in CBP Against LOD facing DW against LOD HF 1
Between 9 and 10 ⅛ L
10 RF side and slightly back Backing C B 2
Between 10 and 11 ⅛ L
11 LF side DC, facing LOD BF 3
12 RF forward and across in CBP Along LOD facing DW HF 4
Between 12 and 13 ⅛ R
13 LF side and slightly back Backing C B 5
Between 13 and 14 ⅛ R
14 RF side and slightly DC against LOD facing DW against LOD BF 6
15 LF forward towards Man facing DW against LOD HF 7
Between 15 and 16 ⅛ L
16 Close LF to RF Facing W B 8

Banderillas

Start: RF in place (L Diag. Opp.; Prom Hold)
Finish: LF bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 12345678 //
NOTE - Couple position: L Diag. Opp. Position (starting position) must be achieved at the end of preceding figure.


Overview

Starting Position Lady on Man's left side, almost left hip to left hip
Starting Alignment Man facing Centre throughout
Lady backing Wall throughout
Turn No turn
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Twelve steps over 6 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Footwork Count
1 - 4 4 Sur Place RL RL PP Shape B 1 2 3 4
5 Appel on RF Begin CPP Shape WF 5
6 LF side, wide step CPP Shape B 6
7 Close RF to LF to be on Lady's R side almost R hip to R hip B 7
8 Sur Place LF BF 8
9 RF forward OP Begin PP Shape HF 1
10 LF side small step Lady in line PP Shape B or BF 2
11 Close RF to LF Return to Normal B or BF 3
12 Sur Place LF Hold B or BF 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Footwork Count
1 - 4 4 Sur Place LR LR B 1 2 3 4
5 Appel on LF WF 5
6 Sur Place RF B 6
7 - 8 2 Sur Place B BF 7 8
9 LF back PO BF 9
10 RF side in line with Man B or BF 10
11 Close LF to RF B or BF 11
12 Sur Place RF B or BF 12

Fallaway Reverse Turn

Start: RF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: LF diag. fwd (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It is possible to dance step 1 followed by steps 6-8 (TELEMARK) It is possible to dance steps 1-6 followed by 1-2 of Chasse to R.
NOTE - General Action: Instead of the Appel on step 1 RF can be slipped bwd (Man) or LF fwd (Lady) and up to ½ of turn to L may be made on the step (SLIP APPEL)


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Alignment Man facing Diagonal Centre
Lady backing Diagonal Centre
Turn Man turns ⅞ left
Lady turns ⅜ left, ¼ right, ¾ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Slip Appel on RF Weight change Backing W BF ⅛ L 1
2 LF forward Begin PP Shape Facing C HF 2
Between 2 and 3 ¼ L
3 RF side and slightly back PP Shape Backing LOD BF 3
Between 3 and 4 ⅛ L +
4 LF back in CBP and Fallaway Backing between DC and C BF 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ L -
5 RF back CPP Shape Backing C BF 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ L
6 Replace weight forward to LF Begin PP Shape Facing DW HF 6
Between 6 and 7 ⅛ L
7 RF side PP Shape Facing LOD B or BF 7
8 Close LF to RF B or BF 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Slip Appel on LF Facing W BF ⅛ L 1
2 RF back Backing C BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ¼ L -
3 LF side and slightly forward Almost pointing LOD BF body turns less 3
Between 3 and 4 ¼ R -
4 RF back in CBP and Fallawy Between C and DC against LOD BF 4
5 Pivot on RF, then LF forward IN CBP Facing C B RF BF LF ½ L - 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ L
6 RF back and slightly rightways Backing DW BF 6
Between 6 and 7 ⅛ L
7 LF side Backing LOD B or BF 7
8 Close RF to LF B or BF 8

Open Telemark

Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Diagonal Centre
Lady backing Diagonal Centre
Turn Man turns ⅞ left
Lady turns ⅞ left
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Slip Appel RF Weight change Backing W BF ⅛ L 1
2 LF forward Facing C HF 2
Between 2 and 3 ⅛ L
3 RF side Begin PP Shape Backing DW BF 3
Between 3 and 4 ½ L body turns
4 LF side and slightly back in PP PP Shape Pointing DW BF less 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ L body turns
5 RF forward and across in PP Pointing LOD HF less 5
6 Close LF to RF Normal Hold Facing LOD B both Complete body turn 6
7 RF side Weight change B or BF 7
8 Close LF to RF B or BF 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Slip Appel LF Facing W BF ⅛ L 1
2 RF back Backing C BF 2
Between 2 and 3 ¼ L body turns
3 Close L heel to R heel L toe pointing WF less 3
4 RF forward and slightly rightwards in PP R shoulder leading Pointing LOD HF body turns slightly L 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ L
5 LF forward in PP, CBP Facing DC HF 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅜ L
6 Close RF to LF Backing LOD B 6
7 LF side B or BF 7
8 Close RF to LF B or BF 8

Chasse Cape

Start: RF to side and slightly bwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF closed to LF w/o weight (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 &5678 &1234 &5678 &a1 (23)4 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 may be be used as an alternative entry to PP. Chasse Cape started from step 4 may be preceded by steps 1-7 of Promenade. Alternative endings may be used after step 23 which may be held for one or three beats.


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left, 1¼ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, ⅜ left, ⅛ right, ⅜ left
Lady turns 1⅛ right, ¾ left, ¾ right, 1left, 1¾ right
Ending Position Closed or Contact Position
Duration Thirty-four steps over 16 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 4 Steps 1 - 4 Sixteen As 1- 4 Sixteen ⅛ L, ⅜ R 1 2 3 4
5 RF back, R shoulder leading CPP Shape Backing between LOD and DW BF Begin ¼ R 5
6 LF back in CBP PO Begin PP Shape End facing DC BF End ¼ R, ⅛ R 6
7 RF forward in CBP OP PP Shape HF 7
Between 7 and 8 ⅜ R
8 LF side Backing C BF 8
9 Close RF towards LF and
Between 9 and 10 ⅛ R
10 LF side, slightly back End facing DW BF 1
Between 10 and 11 ⅛ L
11 RF back in CBP PO on L Begin CPP Shape BF ⅛ L 2
12 LF forward in CBP OP on L CPP Shape HF 3
Between 12 and 13 ⅜ L
13 RF side Backing W BF 4
14 Close LF towards RF BF and
Between 14 and 15 ⅛ L
15 RF side, slightly back Backing DW BF 5
Between 15 and 16 ⅛ R
16 LF back in CBP PO Begin PP Shape End facing DC BF ⅛ R 6
17 RF forward in CBP OP PP Shape HF 7
Between 17 and 18 ⅜ R
18 LF side Backing C BF 8
19 Close RF towards LF BF and
Between 19 and 20 ⅛ R
20 LF side, slightly back Backing DC BF 1
Between 20 and 21 ⅛ L
21 RF back in CBP PO on L Begin CPP Shape End facing DW BF ⅛ L 2
22 LF forward in CBP OP on L CPP Shape HF 3
Between 22 and 23 ⅛ L
23 RF forward and slightly side in LSP Weight change Release R hand Facing LOD HF 4
Between 23 and 24 ⅛ R
24 LF forward without weight in Press Line L arm forward Hold position Facing DW, L toe pointing LOD B both 5
25 Hold position for 3 counts 6 7 8
25 Close LF to RF Facing C B both 1
Between 25 and 26 ⅜ L
26 - 27 2 Sur Place Turn Lady R under raised arms B or BF and 2
28 - 33 3 Chasse Right RL RL RL Normal Hold 3 4 5 6 7 8

Overview

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 4 Steps 1 - 4 of Sixteen ¼ R 1 2 3 4
5 LF forward Facing between LOD / DW HF Begin ¼ R 5
6 RF forward in CBP OP Facing W HB End ¼ R 6
Between 6 and 7 ⅜ R
7 Close LF to RF Facing DC against LOD BF 7
Between 7 and 8 ⅛ R
8 RF side Facing C BF 8
9 Close LF towards RF BF and
Between 9 and 10 ⅛ R
10 RF side, slightly forward Facing DC BF 1
Between 10 and 11 ⅛ L
11 LF forward in CBP OP on L Facing C HB 2
Between 11 and 12 ⅜ L
12 Close RF to LF Facing DW against LOD BF 3
Between 12 and 13 ⅛ L
13 LF side Facing W BF 4
14 Close RF towards LF BF and
Between 14 and 15 ⅛ L
15 LF side, slightly forward Facing DW BF 5
Between 15 and 16 ⅛ R
16 RF forward in CBP OP Facing W HB 6
Between 16 and 17 ⅜ R
17 Close LF to RF Facing DC against LOD BF 7
Between 17 and 18 ⅛ R
18 RF side Facing C BF 8
19 Close LF towards RF BF and
Between 19 and 20 ⅛ R
20 RF side, slightly forward Facing DC BF 1
Between 20 and 21 ⅛ L
21 LF forward in CBP OP on L Facing C HB 2
Between 21 and 22 ⅜ L
22 Close RF to LF Facing DW against LOD BF 3
Between 22 and 23 ⅜ L
23 LF forward and slightly side in LSP Facing LOD HF 4
Between 23 and 24 ⅛ L
24 RF forward without weight in Press Line Facing DC, R toe pointing LOD B both LF flat 5
25 Hold position for 3 counts 6 7 8
26 RF forward small step Facing W B 1
Between 25 and 26 ⅜ R
27 Almost close LF to RF Facing DW B and
Between 26 and 27 ⅞ R
28 Close RF to LF Facing W B or BF 2
Between 27 and 28 ⅛ R
29 - 34 3 Chasse Right LR LR LR B or BF 345678

Travelling Spins from Promenade Position

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF diag. fwd (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.
NOTE - General Action / Timing: Lady may replace steps 4-5 with Continuous Spins Action, adding two more steps- timing 1234&5&678


Overview

Travelling Spins from Promenade Position

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅛ left
Lady turns 3¼ right
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Hold/Lead Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel RF Facing W WF Slight body turn L 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ L
2 LF side in PP Raise L hand turn Lady R release R hand Along LOD pointing DW HF or BF 2
3 RF forward and across in CPB HF or BF 3
4 LF side in PP HF or BF 4
5 - 8 Repeat steps 3 - 4 twice RL RL Normal Hold in PP on 8 HF or BF 5 6 7 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Facing C WF Slight body turn R 1
Between 1 and 2 ¼ R
2 RF forward in PP Along LOD pointing DC HF 2
3 LF forward and turning to end RF crossed loosely in front of LF End facing DC BF LF toe RF ⅞ R 3
Between 3 and 4 ⅛ R
4 RF forward in PP Facing LOD HF 4
5 - 8 Repeat steps 3 - 4 twice LR LR 2 R 5 6 7 8

Travelling Spins from Counter Promenade Position

Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: LF diag. fwd (Close Promenade; Promenade Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 1234 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.
NOTE - General Action / Timing: Lady may replace steps 8 -9 with Continuous Spins Action, adding two more steps- timing 12345678&1&234


Overview

Travelling Spins from Counter Promenade Position

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ⅞ right, ⅛ left
Lady turns 1½ right
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Ten steps over 5 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 3 Steps 1 - 3 Sixteen 1 2 3
Between 3 and 4 ½ R
4 LF back slightly side Backing DW BF 4
Between 4 and 5 ¼ R
5 RF side in CPP Raise L arm turn Lady R release R hand Along LOD facing DC HF or BF 5
6 LF forward and across in CPB HF or BF 6
7 - 8 Repeat steps 5 - 6 LF RF HF or BF 7 8
Between 8 and 9 ⅛ R
9 RF forward and slightly side Normal Hold Facing LOD HF 1
Between 9 and 10 ⅛ L
10 LF side in PP C facing DC BF 2

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 - 4 Steps 1 - 4 Sixteen As Sixteen 1 2 3 4
Between 4 and 5 ⅛ R
5 LF side in CPP and turn to end with RF crossed loosely in front of LF without weight Along LOD facing DW and turning to end facing DC BF LF toe RF ¾ R 5
Between 5 and 6 ⅛ R
6 RF forward Facing LOD HF 6
7 - 8 Repeat steps 5 - 6 LR 7 8

Between 8 and 9 9 LF side and slightly Backing LOD BF ½ R 1 back Between 9 and 10 HF ⅛ R 10 RF side in PP Moving to C 2 facing DC against LOD

Spanish Line in Inverted Open Promenade Position or Open Counter Promenade Position

Start: RF fwd and across (Close Prom; Promenade Hold)
Finish: RF in front of LF w/o weight (R Side Same w/o Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 //
NOTE - General: Steps or only may be danced. +


Overview

Starting Position Open Promenade Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man turns ½ right, ¾ left
Lady turns ½ left, ¾ right
Lead/Hold Visual leads
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Eight steps over 4 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 RF forward and across in PP, CBP Weight change Along LOD Facing DW HF 1
2 LF side Release RH hold Turning BF Begin ½ R 2
3 RF back toe turned out Release LH hold BF 3
4 LF high on toe without weight slightly across RF Down LOD R toe pointing DC against LOD T End ½ R 4
5 LF forward in Open CPP Turning HF Begin ¾ L 5
6 RF side DC against LOD BF 6
7 LF back toe turned out L toe pointing DW against LOD BF 7
8 RF high on toe without weight slightly across LF Backing DW T End ¾ L 8

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 LF forward and across in PP HF 1
2 RF side BF Begin ½ L 2
3 LF back toe turned out BF 3
4 RF high on toe without weight slightly across LF T End ½ L 4
5 RF forward in Open CPP HF Begin ¾ R 5
6 LF side BF 6
7 RF back toe turned out BF 7
8 LF high on toe without weight slightly across RF T End ¾ R 8

Flamenco Taps

Start: LF in place (L Side Same w/o Hold or LH to RH Hold)
Finish: LF in front of RF w/o weight (L Side Same w/o Hold or LH to RH Hold)
//Timing: 12&34 //
NOTE - General: May start with RF (Man)
NOTE - Timing/ General Action: Alternative timing 1&2&34 may be used (3 taps w/o weight). The first and the third tap are in Latin Cross position, second tap is with foot extended back


Overview

Promenade Position

Starting Position Spanish Line Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn No turn
Lead/Hold Without hold throughout
Ending Position Spanish Line Position
Duration Five steps over 2 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Footwork Count
1 Change weight from RF to LF BF 1
2 RF high on toe without weight tapped behind LF T 2
3 RF high on toe without weight tapped behind LF T and
4 RF back, toe turned out small step BF 3
5 LF high on toe without weight slightly across RF T 4

Follower

Step Foot Position Footwork Count
1 Change weight from LF to RF BF 1
2 LF high on toe without weight tapped behind RF T 2
3 LF high on toe without weight tapped behind RF T and
4 LF back, toe turned out small step BF 3
5 RF high on toe without weight slightly across LF T 4

Fregolina (also Farol)

FREGOLINA
Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: Weight on LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 1234 5678 1234 5678 123a4 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.
NOTE - General Action: Man may use Sur Place during Steps 9 - 26.
FAROL
Start: RF in place (Close Opp. to Close PP; Normal Hold to Promenade Hold)
Finish: Weight on LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 1234 5678 1234 5678 123a4 //
NOTE - General: It may start from step 3 when preceded by a figure that ends in PP.
NOTE - General Action: Man may use Sur Place during Steps 9 - 18


Overview

Starting Position Closed or Contact Position
Starting Alignment Man facing Wall
Lady backing Wall
Turn Man no turn
Lady turns ⅜ right, ¼ left, ¼ right, ⅛ left
Ending Position Promenade Position
Duration Twenty-eight steps over 14 bars

Leader

Step Foot Position Lead/Hold Turn Count
1 - 8 Steps 1 - 8 Sixteeen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Man now stands still with feet together for 10 counts (9 - 12) Lead Lady forward to pass from R side to Slight body 1 2 3 4 L. On fourth count raise R arm, lower L turn L Circle hand anti-clockwise to turn Lady (13 - 16) Lead Lady to pass from L side to R side Body returns to normal 1 2 3 4 behind back, gradually lowering arms to Position over 1 and 2 waist level with L arm across back (17 - 20) Lead Lady to walk back passing from 1 2 3 4 R side to L side behind back reversing the arm positions (21 - 24) Lead Lady to pass from L side to R side 1 2 3 4 behind back to end in front of Man, reversing the arm positions and releasing hold with L hand on count 3 25 Lead Lady to turn R with R hand 1 immediately releasing hold 26 Regain normal hold at end of Lady's turn 2 27 RF side 3 28 Close LF to RF 4

Lady's part listed on following page

Overview

Follower

Step Foot Position Alignment Footwork Turn Count
1 Appel on LF Facing C WF 1
Between 1 and 2 ⅛ R
2 RF side in PP Along LOD facing DC HF 2
Between 3 and 4 ⅛ R
3 LF forward and across in PP, CBP Pointing LOD HF 3
4 RF forward Facing LOD HF 4
5 LF forward HF 5
6 RF forward OP in CBP HF Begin ⅜ R 6
Between 6 and 7 End ⅜ R
7 LF side and slightly back Backing DC
Between 7 and 8 ⅛ R
8 RF back to end at R angles to Man on his R Backing LOD
9 LF forward Facing against LOD HF 1
10 RF forward HF 2
Between 10 and 11 ⅛ L
11 LF forward Facing DW against LOD BF 3
Between 11 and 12 ⅛ L
12 RF forward towards Man's L side then Spiral Turn RF under Man's arm to end LF crossed loosely in front of RF Facing W and turning to end facing W BF RF T LF 4
Between 12 and 13 ¼ L
13 LF forward Facing DW HF 5
14 RF forward Begin ¼ R 6
Between 14 and 15 End ¼ R
15 LF side and slightly back Backing C BF 7
Between 15 and 16 ⅛ R
16 RF back and slightly across OP on R side Facing DC BF RF L heel raised 8
17 LF forward toe turned out Facing DW against LOD HF Begin ⅛ L 1
Between 17 and 18 End ⅛ L
18 RF side and slightly back Backing C BF 2
Between 18 and 19 ⅛ L
19 LF back and slightly across OP on L side toe turned out Facing DC against LOD BF 3
20 RF back to Spanish Line BF RF L heel raised 4
21 LF forward behind Man's back Facing DW HF Begin ¼ L 5
Between 21 and 22 HF End ¼ L 6
22 RF forward behind Man's back Facing DC
Between 22 and 23 ⅛ L
23 LF forward passing Man's R Facing C HF 7
Between 23 and 24 ¼ L
24 RF forward without weight in front of Man at R angle R knee flexed Facing against LOD LOD B LF flat foot Pressure on ball RF 8
25 Replace weight forward to RF End facing W BF ¾ R 1
26 Close LF to RF without weight BF 2
27 LF side B or BF 3
28 Close RF to LF B or BF 4