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Figure: 01 Backward Walk

LEADER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



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



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.



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.



1 & Move R leg sharply bwd, R knie flexing on passing the L leg
2 a Straighten R knie, RF just clear of the floor
3 1 Straighten L knie and place LF B
4 & Immediately Lower foot to end with R foot flat flat
5 a Weight on LF, L knie will slightly flex
6 2 Delay movement of LF for as long as the music will allow
 
FOLLOWER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



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



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.



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.



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Note: Man: Due to the forward poise, on some steps the heel of the front foot will release, not the toe. Examples: Step-1 Back Corte or Step-3 Open Reverse Turn Lady in Line

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