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Figure: Slight Oversway

LEADER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.



Action usedAction usedAction used



Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position



FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.



Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.



Rise and FallRise and FallHeight change by stretching and bending the foot and knee joints.
NFR (No Foot Rise) is when the rise is felt through the legs and body but when stepping back no rise occurs the supporting foot.



1 Q 1 LF fwd in CBMP Checked forward walk FP B flat
2 Q 1 RF in place Weight transfer in place FP B flat
3 S 2 LF back Slight Oversway FP B flat L side leading Lower on 3
 
FOLLOWER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.



Action usedAction usedAction used



Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position



FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.



Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.



Rise and FallRise and FallHeight change by stretching and bending the foot and knee joints.
NFR (No Foot Rise) is when the rise is felt through the legs and body but when stepping back no rise occurs the supporting foot.



1 Q 1 RF back in CBMP Checked backward walk FP B flat
2 Q 1 LF in place Weight transfer in place FP B flat
3 S RF fwd Slight Oversway FP B flat R side leading Lower on 3


Note:

Preceding Figures Following Figures
1-3 Right Square
1-3 Right Square from OP
4-6 Left Square
Break Backward RLR
Break Forward RLR
Break Sideways RLR
Brush Tap
Closed Finish
Four Step in Line (FP-LFfwd-00-0)
Promenade Close
Promenade, Closed Finish
Rock Backward LR (Slow)
Rock Backward RLR (Quick)
Rock Forward LR (Slow)
Sur Place LR
Twinkle Step Forward RLR
Walks Forward LR
Walks Forward LR, curved to left
Walks Forward LR, curved to Right
1-3 Right Square
4-6 Left Square
4-6 Left Square, Open Finish to FP
4-6 Left Square, Open Finish to OP
4-6 Left Square, Open Finish to PP
Break Backward RLR
Break Forward RLR
Break Sideways RLR
Closed Finish
Rock Backward RL (Slow)
Rock Backward RLR (Quick)
Rock Forward RL (Slow)
Sur Place RL
Twinkle Step Forward RLR
Walks Forward RL
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner