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Figure: Walks Backward LR

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.



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.
1 S 2 LF back FP B flat L side leading
2 S 2 RF back in CBMP FP B flat CBM
 
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.



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.
1 S 2 RF fwd FP H R side leading
2 S 2 LF fwd in CBMP FP H CBM


Note:

Preceding Figures Following Figures
Natural Promenade Turn to FP
Rock Forward RLR (Quick)
Rock Sideways LR (Slow)
Side Step, Open Finish to FP
Walks Backward LR
Rock Forward LRL (Quick)
Rock Sideways LR (Slow)
Side Step, Open Finish
Side Step, Open Finish to FP
Side Step, Open Finish to PP
Slight Oversway to PP
Walks Backward LR
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Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner