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- 1-3 Hand to Hand from cFP to cFP
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Figure: 1-3 Hand to Hand from cFP to cFP
LEADER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This 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 used
Action used
Action used
Body Positions
Body Positions
The 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
Footwork
Footwork
The 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 Turn
Body Turn
Body 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.
Shaping
Shaping
Shaping
1
2
1
LF back
Bwd Walk
cFP>cPP
B flat
2/8L between 0 and 1
R hand just under the lady's L shoulder blades
2
3
1
RF in place
Wt transfer in place
cPP
B flat
No turn
R hand just under the lady's L shoulder blades
3
4_1
2
LF to side
Fwd Walk Turning
cPP>cFP
B flat
2/8R
Embrace
FOLLOWER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This 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 used
Action used
Action used
Body Positions
Body Positions
The 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
Footwork
Footwork
The 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 Turn
Body Turn
Body 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.
Shaping
Shaping
Shaping
1
2
1
RF back
Bwd Walk
cFP>cPP
B flat
2/8R between 0 and 1
L hand near man's R shoulder
2
3
1
LF in place
Wt transfer in place
cPP
B flat
No turn
L hand near man's R shoulder
3
4_1
2
RF to side
Fwd Walk Turning
cPP>cFP
B flat
2/8L
Embrace
Note:
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
4-6 Basic Movement in cFP (1/8L)
4-6 Hand to Hand from cFP to cFP
4-6 Hand to Hand from oFP to cFP
4-6 Reverse Top to Basic Movement (cFP-6/8L)
4-6 Time Step in cFP (0)
7-9 Natural Top to Basic Movement (cFP-RFcbLF-6/8R)
Backward Walks RLR in cFP
Forward Walks RLR in cFP
Spot Turn to Left from oFP to cFP (8/8R)
4-6 Basic Movement cFP to oCPP (1/8R)
4-6 Basic Movement in cFP (1/8L)
4-6 Basic Movement to Reverse Top (cFP-RFbwd-3/8L)
4-6 Hand to Hand from cFP to cFP
4-6 Time Step in cFP (0)
Backward Walks RLR in cFP
Fan from cFP to FanP (1/8L)
Fan from cFP Turned to Open Facing Pos. (3/8L)
Forward Walks RLR in cFP
Opening Out to Left
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner