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Figure: 1-5 Open Basic in oFP

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.



ShapingShapingShaping



1 2 1 LF fwd, T turned out Checked Fwd Walk oFP B flat No Turn Open Pos without hold
2 3 1 RF in place Wt transfer in place oFP B flat No Turn Open Pos without hold
3 4 1/2 LF back L knee straight. Hips commencing to move to L oFP T Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold
4 & 1/2 RF crossed in front of LF Both knees compressed. Hips central. Latin Cross oFP B flat Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold
5 1 1 LF back Both knees straight. Hips to L oFP B flat Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold
 
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.



ShapingShapingShaping



1 2 1 RF back Bwd Walk oFP B flat No Turn Open Pos without hold
2 3 1 LF in place Wt transfer in place oFP B flat No Turn Open Pos without hold
3 4 1/2 RF fwd R knee straight. Hips commencing to move to R oFP B flat Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold
4 & 1/2 LF crossed behind RF Both knees compressed, hips central. Latin Cross oFP T Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold
5 1 1 RF fwd Both knees straight. Hips to R oFP B flat Slight body turn to L Open Pos without hold


Note: During the Open Basic the bwd Cha Cha Cha Lock can be replaced by three bwd Cha Cha Cha Locks and the fwd Cha Cha Cha Lock can be replaced by three fwd Cha Cha Cha Locks. Timing then becomes 2 3 4 & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 1, 2 3 4 & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 1. Precedes and Follows are unchanged.

Preceding Figures Following Figures
6-10 Open Basic in oFP
6-10 Open Basic in oFP
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner