CLOSE BASIC MOVEMENT
Start: LF fwd (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used.
NOTE -Couple Position: May be danced in Open Opposing position with appropriate hold
OPEN BASIC MOVEMENT
Start: LF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH hold)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH TO RH hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used.
NOTE -Lead-Hold-Shaping: May be danced without hold
ALTERNATIVE BASIC MOVEMENT
Start: LF closed to RF (Ex. Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: LF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Closed Position or Open Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Both turn ¼ left (or up to ½ left) |
| Lead/Hold | Weight changes throughout |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position or Open Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
Commence in Closed Position
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Begin ⅛ L | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 3 | LF to side and slightly back | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF back | Begin ⅛ L | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 6 | RF to side | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | Begin ⅛ L | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF side | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | LF forward | Begin ⅛ L | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side and slightly back | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
Commence in Open Position Commenced in Open Position but danced in Closed Position, Open Position or without hold No turn. Similar to Basic except Man step 3, LF back, step 6 RF forward Lady step 3, RF forward, step 6 LF back
PROGRESSIVE FORWARD WALKS
Start: RF fwd (R Diag. Same; RH on Lady’s R shoulder)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 4-9 only may be used.
NOTE - General Action: Lady may dance a Spiral Turn on step 6 and then continue as chart.
FORWARD AND BACKWARD WALKS AMALGAMATIONS
Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //
NOTE - General: After any figure or part of figure that ends in Open Opp. Position a series of Fwd or Bwd walks may be danced for a maximum of 2 bars of music (6 walks). When the Man is dancing Fwd Walks the Lady is dancing Bwd Walks and vice versa. The walks may curve to R or L. Man and Lady may dance a series of Fwd Walks for a maximum of 2 bars (6 walks) in R Side or L Side Same Position (e.g. following a Hand to Hand).
| Starting Position | Closed or Open Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | No turn or with slight curve left or right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout. The front toe must remain in contact with the floor as it commences to move back |
| Ending Position | Closed or Open Position |
| Duration | Forward, Backward - three steps over 1 bar, six steps over 2 bars |
| Foot Position | Steps taken forward or backward with normal hip and timing |
Walks Forward Man steps forward onto LF Lady steps backward onto RF
Walks Forward in Right Shadow Position
| Starting Position | Right Side Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | No turn or up to ½ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Right Side Position then selected Ending |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 3 | LF forward | 4 1 | |
| 4 - 9 | 6 walks forward RLR LRL | no turn or up to ½ L | 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward | 4 1 | |
| 4 - 9 | 6 walks forward LRL RLR | as for Man | 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 |
SPOT TURN TO L
Start: RF fwd and slightly across (Right Side Same Pos.; no hold)
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; RH to LH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
SPOT TURN TO R
Start: LF fwd and slightly across (Left Side Same Pos.; no hold)
Finish: LF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Closed Position, Open Position, Promenade Position or Counter Promenade Position Spot turn may be danced solo while partner dances Cuban Rock or Basic steps 1 - 3. |
|---|---|
| Turn | One complete turn (when couple begin and end facing each other) to the left or right. Man and Lady circle in opposite directions, when danced at the same time. |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Foot Position | Three forward walks, one foot may remain on the spot around which circle is made |
| Ending Position | Closed, Open Position, Promenade Position or Counter Promenade Position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
Spot Turn Right Man steps onto LF turning right Lady steps onto RF turning left
UNDERARM TURN TURNING R
Start: RF bwd (Left Diag. R Angle Pos.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF to side (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
UNDERARM TURN TURNING L
Start: LF fwd and slightly across (Left Diag. Same; LH to RH)
Finish: LF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Closed Position or Open Counter Promenade Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man no turn or turns ⅛ left or right Lady turns one complete turn left or right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed or Open Position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
Under Arm Turn Left
Commenced in Closed Position Man dances an Alternative Basic Movement, while leading Lady by raising left arm and circling it in an anti-clockwise direction
Commenced in Open Counter Promenade Position Man dances Basic steps 1 - 3, taking the first step towards Lady's left side and turning ⅛ left over steps 2 - 3. Lead as above
In either case Lady dances a Spot Turn Right (stepping on RF and turning left) under Man's arm
NEW YORK TO L
Start: RF fwd (Right Side Same Pos.; RH to LH)
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; RH to LH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
NEW YORK TO R
Start: LF fwd (Left Side Same Pos.; LH to RH)
Finish: LF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Closed Position or Open Position |
|---|---|
| Starting Hold | Take left to right hand hold at end of previous step |
| Turn | Man turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right Lady turns ¼ left, ½ right, ¼ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position or Open Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars. Steps 1 - 3 may be repeated |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward in LSP toe turned out | Increase tone in L arm and turn it with body over steps 1 - 3 | ¼ R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ L | 3 | |
| 3 | LF side | Regain double hand hold | End ¼ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF forward in RSP toe turned out | Release L hand Increase tone in R arm and | ¼ L | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | turn it with body over steps 4 - 6 | Begin ¼ R | 3 |
| 6 | RF side | Regain required hand hold | End ¼ R | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF forward in LSP toe turned out | ¼ L | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ¼ R | 3 |
| 3 | RF side | End ¼ R | 4 1 |
| 4 | LF forward in RSP tor turned out | ¼ R | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ L | 3 |
| 6 | LF side | End ¼ L | 4 1 |
HAND TO HAND TO R
Start: RF bwd (Left Side Same Pos.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
HAND TO HAND TO L
Start: LF bwd (Right Side Same Pos.; RH to LH)
Finish: LF fwd (Open Opp.; RH to LH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Starting Hold | Take double hand hold at end of preceding step |
| Turn | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left Lady turns ¼ right, ¼ left, ¼ right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF back in RSP | Release L hand. Increase tone in R arm and turn it with body | ¼ L | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ R | 3 | |
| 3 | LF side | Regain double hand hold | End ¼ R | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF back in LSP | Release R hand | ¼ R | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ¼ L | 3 | |
| 6 | RF side | Regain double hand hold | End ¼ L | 4 1 |
| 7 -9 | Repeat steps 1 - 3 | 2 3 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back in RSP | Hold both arms steady | ¼ R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ¼ L | 3 | |
| 3 | RF side | End ¼ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF back in LSP | ¼ L | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ¼ R | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side | End ¼ R | 4 1 | |
| 7 - 9 | Repeat steps 1 - 3 | 2 3 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body (R Diag. Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 4-6 only may be used.
NOTE - Couple position: May start in Open Opp. Position.
NOTE- General Action: Steps 1-2 for Man may be danced as a Cuban Rock Action. Man may dance step 9 as a Side Walk or a Walk in Place depending on the following figure.
| Starting Position | Fan Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man no turn Lady turns 1¼ right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly release L arm tone | No turn | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | Raise L hand above Lady's R shoulder | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | Circle L hand clockwise over | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | steps 4 - 5 | 3 | |
| 6 | Close RF to LF | Lower L arm to required hold | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | 2 | |
| 2 | LF forward | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward | ⅛ R | 4 1 |
| 4 - 6 | Three forward walks LRL Turn under Man's raised arm | 1⅛ R | 2 3 4 1 |
Start: RF to bwd (L Diag. Opp.; RH releases hold)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - Couple Position: May end in Open Opp. Position
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ left Lady turns ⅜ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Weight changes | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Begin ⅛ L | 3 | |
| 3 | LF to side and slightly back | End ⅛ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | Lower L arm to waist level Increase tone in L arm | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Release R hand hold | 3 | |
| 6 | RF to side in FP | Slightly extend L arm to indicate Lady's back step | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | 2 | ||
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ⅛ L | 3 | |
| 3 | RF to side | End ⅛ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward | 2 | ||
| 5 | RF back and slightly to side | Brace R arm slightly | ⅛ L | 3 |
| 6 | LF back in FP | ⅛ L | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Fan Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ right Lady turns ⅝ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Open Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly release L arm tone | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm and gradually | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | raise it in front of Lady's head | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF behind LF | Turn Lady L by extending L arm | ⅛ R | 2 |
| 5 | LF forward small step | Lower L arm | 3 | |
| 6 | RF forward in Open P | Slightly extend L arm forward | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | 2 | ||
| 2 | LF forward | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF forward | 4 1 | ||
| 4 | LF forward | Begin ⅝ L | 2 | |
| 5 | RF forward in line with LF RF back | Turn under Man's arm | 3 | |
| 6 | LF back in Open P | End ⅝ L | 4 1 |
Start: RF crossed behind LF (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body OP (R Diag. Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 7-9 only may be used.
NOTE - General Action: Man may lead the Lady to dance a Spiral Action turning to L on step 4 turning under the Man’s arm, or a Spiral Cross turning to R on step 3. Man may dance step 9 as a Side Walk or a Walk in Place depending on the following figure.
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Up to 2 complete turns right. Turn is continuous and square to partner. |
| Lead/Hold | Weight changes throughout |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout. Heel of the RF should not lower until LF commences to move. The legs should be slightly flexed when feet are crossed and straighten when feet are apart. There is no hip movement. |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars. Steps 7 - 9 only may be danced over 1 bar |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF behind LF toe to heel, toe turned out | Begin 2 turns R | 2 |
| 2 | LF side | 3 | |
| 3 | RF behind LF toe to heel, toe turned out | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF side | 2 | |
| 5 | RF behind LF toe to heel, toe turned out | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side | 4 1 | |
| 7 | RF behind LF toe to heel, toe turned out | 2 | |
| 8 | LF side | End 2 turns R | 3 |
| 9 | Close RF to LF | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side | Begin 2 turns R 2 |
| 2 | RF in front of LF toe turned out | 3 |
| 3 | LF side | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF in front of LF toe turned out | 2 |
| 5 | LF side | 3 |
| 6 | RF in front of LF toe turned out | 4 1 |
| 7 | LF side | 2 |
| 8 | RF in front of LF toe turned out | End 2 turns R 3 |
| 9 | LF side | 4 1 |
Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man slight body turn right Lady turns up to ½ right, ½ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side in RSP | Increase tone in L arm Lower L hand to chest level Widen hold in R arm | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Retain tone in arms | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF to end in CP | Gradually return arms to required hold | Body returns to normal position | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | ½ R on LF | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ½ L | 3 |
| 3 | RF side | End ½ L | 4 1 |
Start: LF to side (Close Opp.; Normal hold)
Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; Normal hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 or 10- 12 only may be used. Man may dance Lady’s steps and vice versa
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | No turn or curved left or right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout. When feet are not together on preceding step: Man brushes moving foot to stationary foot without weight Lady brushes moving foot to stationary foot without weight |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
Side Step Left
| Step | Foot Position | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side | 2 |
| 2 | Close RF to LF | 3 |
| 3 | LF side | 4 1 |
| 4 | Close RF to LF | 2 |
| 5 | LF side | 3 |
| 6 | Close LF to RF | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF side | 2 |
| 2 | Close LF to RF | 3 |
| 3 | RF side | 4 1 |
| 4 | Close LF to RF | 2 |
| 5 | RF side | 3 |
| 6 | Close LF to RF | 4 1 |
Start: LF to side (Close Opp.; Normal hold)
Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; Normal hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 or 10- 12 only may be used. Man may dance Lady’s steps and vice versa
A Cucaracha is a group of three steps ended with feet together. Either foot is placed in any
open position (forward, backward, side) with part weight. Weight is then transferred to the
other foot and the moving foot closes
| Starting Position | Closed Position with Normal or left to right hand hold |
|---|---|
| Turn | No turn, may be danced to left or right |
| Hip Action | A rotary or lateral hip may be used, but on step 1 the hips should not move beyond the leg line as only part weight is used |
| Ending Position | Closed Facing Position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
Cucaracha Left
| Step | Foot Position | Footwork | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side with part weight | BF | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | F | 3 |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | BF | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Footwork | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF side with part weight | BF | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | F | 3 |
| 3 | Close RF to LF | BF | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (l Diag. Opp.; w/o Hold)
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; w/o Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be used. Man may dance Lady’s steps and vice versa.
| Starting Position | Open Position |
|---|---|
| Starting Hold | With or without hold |
| Turn | Man turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left Lady turns ¼ left, ¼ right, ¼ left |
| Lead/Hold | Weight changes throughout with or without hold |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Promenade Position |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward OP on L side | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 3 | LF side and slightly forward | ¼ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF forward OP | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 6 | RF side and slightly forward | ¼ R | 4 1 |
| 7 | LF forward OP on L side | 2 | |
| 8 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 9 | LF side and slightly forward | ¼ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF OP on L side | 3 | |
| 3 | RF side and slightly back | ¼ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | LF back | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF OP | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side and slightly back | ¼ R | 4 1 |
| 7 | RF back | 2 | |
| 8 | Replace weight to LF OP | 3 | |
| 9 | RF side to PP | ¼ L | 4 1 |
REVERSE TOP
Start: LF in place (Close Opp.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF to side (Close. Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 4-6 only may be used
NOTE - General Action/ Couple Position: Lady may dance two backward walks on steps 5-6 to finish in Fan L Angle Position (OPENING OUT FROM REVERSE TOP)
AIDA
Start: RF fwd(R Side. Same; RH to LH)
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2& 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General Action: Lady may dance a Spiral Cross or Spiral Turn at the end of the preceding step and follow as chart. Man may replace steps 1-3 with 3 bwd Walks, having turned 1/4 to R on the preceding Step. Both Man and Lady may dance steps 1-3 as 3 BWD walks after a back Swivel on the preceding step (¼ to R Man, ¼ to L Lady)
| Starting Position | Contact Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Up to two complete turns left Man and Lady rotate around Man's left toe which remains in place |
| Lead/Hold | Weight changes throughout |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Hip Action | Knees do not straighten fully on steps 1 - 8, therefore only a slight natural hip action is used |
| Ending Position | Contact Position |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF side and slightly forward | Begin 2 L | 2 |
| 2 | Swivel on ball of LF to end LF in front of RF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF side and slightly forward | 4 1 | |
| 4 - 9 | Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times LR LR LR | End 2 L | 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF behind RF | Begin 2 L | 2 |
| 2 | RF back and slightly side | 3 | |
| 3 | LF behind RF | 4 1 | |
| 4 - 9 | Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times RL RL RL | End 2 L | 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 |
| Starting Position | Contact Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅜ right Lady turns ⅜ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Side by side in V-shaped Position, complete with Ending |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | Increase tone in L arm, release R hand hold | Begin ⅜ R | 2 |
| 2 | LF back | Slightly lower L arm and turn | 3 | |
| 3 | RF back | it with body over 2 and 3 | End ⅜ R | 4 1 |
CLOSE HIP TWIST
Start: LF fwd (Back R Diag same; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF to side and slightly Fwd (Fan L Angle.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
OPEN HIP TWIST
Start: LF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 4-6 only may be used.
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man slight body turn right Lady turns ½ right, ½ left, ⅜ right, ⅝ left On steps 1, 3, 6 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side in RSP | Increase tone in L arm, lower L hand to chest level. Widen hold of R arm | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Retain tone in arms | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | Retain tone, return arms to normal position | Begin slight body turn L | 4 1 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Lower L arm to Promenade shape | |||
| 4 | RF back | Return L arm to L side | End body turn in normal position | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Lead Lady to twist L by increasing tone in L arm. Release R hand hold | 3 | |
| 6 | RF side in Fan Position | Slightly extend L arm | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back in RSP | ½ R on LF | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF side, opposite Man's LF | ½ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward, passing in front of Man | Strong twist, keeping as square to Man as possible | ⅜ R | 2 |
| 5 | RF forward in line with LF, turn to end RF back | ⅝ L, body turns less | 3 | |
| 6 | LF back in Fan Position | Complete body turn | 4 1 |
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man slight body turn right, ⅛ left Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ¼ right, ¾ left On steps 1, 3 and 4 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward in RSP | Increase tone, lower L arm to R at waist level. Widen arm in hold on R | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Retain tone in arm | 3 | |
| 3 | LF behind RF | Return arms to normal position slightly R | Begin ⅛ L, body turns less | 4 1 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Lower L arm to Promenade shape | End ⅛ L | ||
| 4 | RF back | Return L arm to L side | Complete body turn | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Increase tone in L arm Release R hand hold | 3 | |
| 6 | RF side in Fan Position | Slightly extend L arm, L hand still | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back in RSP | ½ R | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ⅝ L | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward OP on R side | End ⅝ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward passing in front of Man | Strong twist, keeping as square to Man as possible | ¼ R | 2 |
| 5 | RF forward and slightly across to end RF back | Begin ¾ L | 3 | |
| 6 | LF back in Fan Position | End ¾ L | 4 1 |
| Starting Position | Open Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ¼ left Lady turns ⅜ right, ⅝ left On step 4 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly extend L arm forward | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Lead Lady forward by contracting L arm | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF slightly back | to end L hand close to L hip | 4 1 | |
| Between 3 and 4 | Lead Lady to twist R by bracing L arm | |||
| 4 | RF back small step | Move L arm to L side | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Lead lady L by increasing tone in L arm | Begin ¼ L | 3 |
| 6 | RF side and slightly forward | Slightly extend L arm | End ¼ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | 2 | ||
| 2 | LF forward | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF forward | Resist pressure of Man's L arm on 5 by increasing tone | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward, small step | Strong twist, keeping as square to Man as possible | ⅜ R | 2 |
| 5 | RF forward and slightly across, turn to end RF back | Begin ⅝ L | 3 | |
| 6 | LF back | End ⅝ L | 4 1 |
Start: LF to side (Back R Diag. Same; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
A spiral turn, danced by the Lady, is a turn left on RF or right on LF, which allows the
other foot to cross in front without weight. Normally a spiral turn will end with ankles crossed
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ left Lady turns ½ right, 1⅞ left On step 4 turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
| Footwork | Man ball flat throughout Lady ball flat, except on step 3 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF side | Increase tone in L arm, lower L hand to chest level. Widen hold of R arm, lead Lady R with body turn | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Use body turn to lead Lady to turn L assisting with R hand | Begin body turn L | 3 |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | With R hand continue to turn Lady L | End body turn in | 4 1 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Raise L hand above Lady's R shoulder and circle anti-clockwise | normal position | ||
| 4 | RF back | Continue to turn lady, begin to lower L arm to waist level | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Increase tone in L arm | Begin ⅛ L | 3 |
| 6 | RF side in Fan Position | Slightly extend L arm, L hand still | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | ½ R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | Begin ¼ L | 3 |
| 3 | RF forward | End ¼ L | 4 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Spiral Turn | ⅞ L on RF | 1 |
| 4 | LF forward | ⅛ L | 2 |
| 5 | RF forward and slightly across and turn to end RF back | Begin ⅝ L | 3 |
| 6 | LF back in Fan Position | End ⅝ L | 4 1 |
Start:
Finish:
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 or 2&3 4.1 (SYNCOPATED CUBAN ROCKS) //
NOTE - Couple Position/ General Action: Cuban Rocks and Syncopated Cuban Rocks may be danced sideways in Close Opp. or Open Opp. Position, or fwd or bwd in Open Opp. Position. Syncopated Cuban Rocks may also be danced following any figure that ends in Fan L Angle position. The Lady will dance a fwd and the Man a sideways Cuban rock action.
| Starting Position | Any position where Man and Lady have feet apart |
|---|---|
| Turn | No turn |
| Footwork | Flat throughout |
| Lead/Hold | Weight changes |
| Ending Position | Starting position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replace weight to LF | Weight changes | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 3 | Replace weight to LF | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replace weight to RF | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 |
| 3 | Replace weight to RF | 4 1 |
Start: LF to side (R Diag. R Angle; Release LH hold)
Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; RH to Lady’s L shoulder blade)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-3 or 4-6 only may be danced Man may close RF to LF on the preceding step
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man no turn Lady turns ¼ right, ½ left, ¼ right On steps 1 and 3, turn is commenced towards end of previous beat of music |
| Footwork | Man ball flat througout except flat on steps 2 and 5 Lady ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF to side | Widen R arm in hold to R side, Release L hand hold | No turn | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract R arm to CP over | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | steps 2 - 3, place L hand on Lady's R shoulder blade | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF to side | Widen L arm in hold to R side, Release R hand hold | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Contract L arm to CP over | 3 | |
| 6 | Close RF to LF | steps 5 - 6. Release L hand hold, take required hold | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | ¼ R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF to side | ¼ L | 4 1 |
| 4 | LF back | ¼ L | 2 |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 6 | LF to side | ¼ R | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
| Starting Position | Open Position |
|---|---|
| Starting Hold | Left to right hand hold |
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ left Lady turns 2¾ left |
| Footwork | Man ball flat throughout Lady ball flat, except on step 3 ball flat RF, toe of LF |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward, toe turned out | 2 | ||
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 3 | Close LF to RF | Raise L arm, lead Lady to turn L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | Continue to turn Lady, begin to lower L arm to waist level | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | Increase tone in L arm | Begin ⅛ L | 3 |
| 6 | RF side and slightly forward in Fan Position | Slightly extend L arm | End ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward | 4 1 | |
| Between 3 and 4 | Spiral Turn | ⅝ L on RF | |
| 4 | LF forward | ⅛ L | 2 |
| 5 | RF back and slightly to side | ⅝ L body turns less | 3 |
| 6 | LF back | Complete body turn | 4 1 |
(ISTD only)
Start:
Finish:
//Timing: //
| Starting Position | Contact Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅜ left Lady turns ⅝ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Three steps over 1 bar |
| Step | Foot Position | Holds / Leads | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF side and slightly forward | Release R hand | Begin ⅜ L | 2 |
| 2 | LF in front of RF | Lead Lady by increasing tone in L arm, retain normal position as body turns | 3 | |
| 3 | RF side in Fan Position | Slightly extend L arm, L hand still | End ⅜ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF behind RF | Begin ⅝ L | 2 |
| 2 | RF back and slightly side | 3 | |
| 3 | LF back in Fan Position | End ⅝ L | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
Finish: RF closed to LF (R Side Same.; RH on Lady’s R shoulder)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1- 6 only may be used. Steps 7 - 12 may be repeated.
NOTE - General Action/ Hold: When followed by the Spiral, it is danced without hold. Man may replace steps 4-6 of the Spiral with 3 Fwd walks.
| Starting Position | Fan Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ right Lady turns ⅛ left |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Right Side Position |
| Duration | Twelve steps over 4 bars. Steps 7 - 12 may be repeated |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly release L arm tone | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | Raise L hand in front of Lady's head | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF behind LF | Extend L arm forward, take R to L hand hold at waist level | ⅛ R | 2 |
| 5 | LF forward and slightly left | Lower L arm to waist level R arm behind Lady's back | 3 | |
| 6 | Close RF to LF in RSP | Retain tone in arms | 4 1 | |
| 7 | LF side | Slight body turn R | 2 | |
| 8 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 9 | Close LF to RF in Tandem Position | Extend arms slightly forward | Return body to normal position | 4 1 |
| 10 | RF side | Extend arms to L | 2 | |
| 11 | Replace weight to LF | Retract arms | 3 | |
| 12 | Close RF to LF in RSP | Retain tone in arms | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | 2 | |
| 2 | LF forward | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward | ⅛ L | 2 |
| 5 | RF side and slightly back | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side in RSP | 4 1 | |
| 7 | RF back | 2 | |
| 8 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 9 | RF forward and across in TP | 4 1 | |
| 10 | LF side | 2 | |
| 11 | Replace weight to RF in TP | 3 | |
| 12 | LF back and across in RSP | 4 1 |
Start: LF to side (R Diag. Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF closed to LF (Close Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE- Couple Position: It may end in Open Opp. Position
NOTE - General Action/ Couple Position: Man May dance step 6 as a Side Walk or both dance step 6 as a step fwd and slightly across body OP to end in R Diag. Opp. Position
The rope spinning action commences on the last step of the preceding figure when the Man
leads Lady to Spiral Turn to her right under his raised left arm as he leans R, releasing
hold with R hand to end with Lady on his R side facing away
| Turn | Man body turn only Lady turns 2 complete turns right |
|---|---|
| Footwork | Man ball flat throughout Lady preceding step ball flat RF, toe of LF; then ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between preceding step and 1 | Lead Lady to spiral R under raised L arm, release hold with R hand | Body turn R | (& 1) | |
| 1 | LF side | Lead Lady with L hand to | Begin body turn L | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | walk forward circling from | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF in LSP | Man's R side, behind his back over steps 1 - 6 | End body turn in normal position | 4 1 |
| 4 | RF back | 2 | ||
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 6 | Close LF to RF | Take required hold | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between preceding step and 1 | Spiral turn | 1 turn R on LF | (& 1) |
| 1 - 3 | 3 Walks forward RLR Circle R behind man's back to LSP | ½ R | 2 3 4 1 |
| 4 - 6 | 3 Walks forward LRL Circle R to end facing Man circling R to end facing partner | ½ R | 2 3 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body (R Diag. Opp..; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - Couple position: May start in Open Opp. Position. May end in Open Opposing Pos. NOTE General Action: Steps 1-2 for Man may be danced as a Cuban Rock Action.
| Starting Position | Fan Position or Open Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man no turn Lady from Fan Position turns 1¾ right, 1½ left, 1 turn right from Open Position turns 1⅛ right |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout except Man step 8 flat (steps 7 - 9 Side Cucaracha) |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Twelve steps over 4 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly release L arm tone | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF | Raise L hand above Lady's R shoulder | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | Circle L hand clockwise over | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | steps 4 - 5 | 3 | |
| 6 | Close RF to LF | Lower L arm to required hold | Slight body turn R | 4 1 |
| 7 | LF side | Raise L arm to lead Lady to turn L | Body returns to normal position | 2 |
| 8 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 9 | Close LF to RF | Achieve Closed P with L hand hold | 4 1 | |
| 10 | RF back | Raise L arm to lead Lady to turn R | 2 | |
| 11 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 12 | Close RF to LF | Take up normal hold | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | 2 | ||
| 2 | LF forward | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF forward | Begin 1¼ R | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward | Under Man's raised arm | 2 | |
| 5 | RF forward | 3 | ||
| 6 | LF forward, turned to end LF back | End 1¼ R ½ R | 4 1 | |
| 7 | RF forward turned to end RF back | ⅛ L ¾ L | 2 & | |
| 8 | LF forward | ⅛ L | 3 | |
| 9 | RF forward | ½ L | 4 1 | |
| 10 | RF back | Begin 1 turn R | 2 | |
| 11 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 12 | LF forward | End 1 turn R | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd, T turned out (Back R Diag. same; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body (R Diag. Opp.; Normal Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General Action: Steps 1-3 may be danced as a Cucaracha to L. Step 6 may be danced as RF closed to LF, in that case steps 4-6 will be a Cucaracha to R
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man Turns ⅛ left, ¼ right Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, ⅜ right, ⅜ left On steps 1, 3 and 4 turn is commenced towards end of preceding beat of music |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout except |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward in RSP | Increase tone and lower L arm to R at chest level. Widen R arm in hold to R side | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 3 | LF behind RF | Return arms to normal position retaining tone | ⅛ L body turns less | 4 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Lower L arm to Promenade shape | Complete body turn | 1 | |
| 4 | RF diagonally back part weight | Lower L arm slightly | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | L hand still | Slight body turn R | 3 |
| 6 | RF forward in line with LF, towards Lady's R side | Return arms to normal position | ¼ R body turns slightly more | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back in RSP | ½ R | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF forward in line with LF towards Man's R side | ⅝ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward and across | Strong twist, keeping as square to Man as possible | ⅜ R | 2 |
| 5 | RF forward and across towards man's R side | ⅜ L | 3 | |
| 6 | LF forward in line with RF, then turn to end side and slightly forward | ⅛ R ¼ R | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Back R Diag. same; RH to RH or Normal Hold)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 10 - 12 may be replaced by steps 4 -6 of Close Hip twist finished to side.
| Starting Position | Closed Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅞ left Lady turns ½ right, ⅝ left, (¼ right, ½ left) three times |
| Footwork | Ball flat throughout. |
| Ending Position | Fan Position |
| Duration | Nine steps over 3 bars plus Ending |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward in RSP | Increase tone and lower L arm to R at chest level. Widen R arm in hold to R side | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 3 | LF behind RF | Return arms to normal position retaining tone | ⅛ L body turns less | 4 |
| Between 3 and 4 | Extend L arm slightly forward at normal level retaining tone | Return body to normal position | 1 | |
| 4 | RF side and slightly back | ⅛ L | 2 | |
| 5 | LF behind RF | Return arms to normal position and slightly R | ⅛ L | 3 |
| Between 5 and 6 | Extend L arm slightly forward at normal level retaining tone | |||
| 6 | RF side | ⅛ L | 4 1 | |
| 7 - 8 | Repeat steps 5 - 6 | ¼ L | 2 3 | |
| 9 | Repeat step 5 | ⅛ L | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back in RSP | ½ R | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 3 | RF forward in line with LF towards Man's R side | ⅝ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF forward | Strong twist, keeping as square to Man as possible | ¼ R | 2 |
| 5 | Close RF to LF turn to end RF back | ½ L | 3 | |
| 6 - 9 | Repeat steps 4 - 5 twice | ¼ R, ½ L, ¼ R, ½ L | 4 1 2 3 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
Finish: RF to side (Open Opp.; Normal Hold or w/o hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2.3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-6 only may be used
NOTE - General Action/: Steps 7-8 may be danced by one partner only, the other partner will dance a Syncopated Cuban Rock When dancing only steps 1-6 Man and Lady may both turn and the end of step 6 Man 1 full turn to R, Lady to L) to end in Open or Close Opp. Position with free foot closed w/o weight. Man may also lead the Lady to turn a full turn to L under his LH on step 6.
| Starting Position | Fan Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man turns ⅛ left, ¼ right Lady turns ⅜ right, ¼ left |
| Ending Position | Open Counter Promenade Position |
| Duration | Six steps over 2 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Footwork | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly release L arm tone | BF through- | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm | out | 3 | |
| 3 | LF side in PP | Extend L arm across body to R, then sharply extend it L | ⅛ L | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF forward and across in PP R knee flexed | Retain tone in L arm | 2 | ||
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |||
| 6 | RF side in Open CPP | Take required hold | ¼ R | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Footwork | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close RF to LF | BF | 2 | |
| 2 | LF forward | BF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward then turn to PP with LF extended diagonally back without weight | ⅜ R | BF (RF) IE toe LF | 4 1 |
| 4 | LF forward and across in PP L knee flexed | BF | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | BF | 3 | |
| 6 | LF side in Open CPP | ¼ L | BF | 4 1 |
Start: LF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF fwd (Open Opp..; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
NOTE- General Action / Couple Position: Alternative endings • Lady may dance a Fwd Walk on step 9, turning ½ to R (Swivel) at the end of step 9 , followed by a Fwd Walk Turning, Wt Transfer in Place and Fwd Walk Turning to end in Open Opp. Position w/o Hold • Lady may dance a Fwd Walk on step 9 followed by a Fwd Walk Turning ,Weight Transfer in Place and Fwd Walk to end in R Diag. Opp. Position w/o Hold or in Normal Hold
| Starting Position | Open Position |
|---|---|
| Turn | Man body turn only Lady turns ½ right, 1 turn left, 1½ right |
| Footwork | Man ball flat throughout Lady preceding step ball flat RF, toe of LF; then ball flat throughout |
| Ending Position | Closed Position |
| Duration | Twelve steps over 4 bars |
| Step | Foot Position | Lead/Hold | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF forward | Slightly extend L arm forward | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | Contract L arm over steps 2 - 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Close LF to RF slightly back in Tandem P | to end with L hand close to L hip. Brace L arm at end | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | Release hold, place hands on Lady's shoulders at end of her turn | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 6 | Close RF to LF in TP | Increase tone, R arm slightly forward, L arm slightly back Release hold, place hands on Lady's shoulders at end of her turn | 4 1 | |
| 7 | LF diagonally forward with part weight | Retain tone in both arms | Slight body turn R | 2 |
| 8 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | ||
| 9 | Close LF to RF | Increase tone, L arm slightly forward, R arm slightly back then release hold | Body return to normal position | 4 1 |
| 10 | RF back | 2 | ||
| 11 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | ||
| 12 | Close RF to LF in Closed P | Take required hold | 4 1 |
| Step | Foot Position | Turn | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 3 | RF forward, then turn closing LF to RF without weight in TP | ½ R | 4 1 |
| 4 | Replace weight to LF | 2 | |
| 5 | Replace weight to RF | 3 | |
| 6 | Replace weight to LF, then turn closing RF to LF slightly back without weight in TP | 1 turn L | 4 1 |
| 7 | RF diagonally back without weight | 2 | |
| 8 | Replace weight to LF | 3 | |
| 9 | RF forward, then turn with LF trailing behind without weight | ½ R | 4 1 |
| 10 - 12 | 3 forward walks, LF RF LF to end in Closed P | 1 turn R over steps 10 - 12 | 2 3 4 1 |
(WDSF only)
Start: LF fwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2& 3 4.1 //
NOTE - General: Steps 4-6 only may be used.
NOTE - Couple Position: May end in Open Opp. Position
NOTE - Timing: Alternative timing & 4.1 may be used on steps 3 and 4
(WDSF only)
Start: LF fwd (Back R Diag. Same; w/o Hold)
Finish: RF fwd and slightly across body (R Diag. Opp.; w/o Hold)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 //
(WDSF only)
Start: RF to side (L Diag. R Angle.; Normal Hold)
Finish: RF to side (Fan L Angle; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4.1 2 3 4. //
NOTE - Couple Position: It may end in Open Opp. Position
(WDSF only)
Start: LF fwd (Ext. Open Opp.; LH to RH)
Finish: LF bwd (Open Opp.; LH to RH)
//Timing: 2 3 4.1 2 3 4. //
NOTE - General: Steps 1-4 only may be used. After step 7 it is possible to follow with steps 4-6 of Alemana from Open Opp. Position, Curl, Open Hip Twist, Syncopated Open Hip Twist…..