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Figure: 1-3 Basic Movement in cFP (1/8R)

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 cFP B flat No turn Close Hold
2 3 1 RF in place Wt transfer in place cFP B flat No turn Close Hold
3 4_1 2 LF to side and slightly back Side step cFP B flat 1/8R Close 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 cFP B flat No turn Close Hold
2 3 1 LF in place Wt transfer in place cFP B flat No turn Close Hold
3 4_1 2 RF fwd between partner's feet Fwd Walk cFP B flat 1/8R Close Hold


Note: Since the Bwd Walk and Checked Fwd Walk are not exact counterparts the distance between the couple will vary during steps 1-3 of the Basic Movement.

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)
1-3 Natural Top (cFP-RFcbLF-6/8R)
7-9 Natural Top (cFP-RFcbLF-6/8R)
7-9 Natural Top to Advanced Opening Out Mov. (cFP-RFcbLF-6/8R)
7-9 Natural Top to Basic Movement (cFP-RFcbLF-6/8R)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner