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Figures database:

International Style Ballroom
International Style Ballroom
Tango
Quickstep
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz
Waltz
International Style Latin
International Style Latin
Jive
ChaChaCha
Rumba
Paso Doble
Samba
Social Dancing
South America
International Style Latin
Vals cruzado
Tango milonguero
Tango orillero
Tango canyengue
Milonga
Tango fantasia
Social Dancing Europe
Social Dancing Europe
Marschfox
Tango (Salonstil)
Langsamer Walzer
Langsamer Fox
Schneller Fox
Schneller Walzer

Figure: Fallaway Link

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.



 Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
1 Q 1 LF back in CBMP PP B flat No turn
2 Q 1 RF closes to LF slightly back PP Flat No turn
3 S 2 LF to side in PP PP H No turn
 
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.



 Feet TurnFeet TurnThe amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
1 Q 1 RF back in CBMP PP B flat No turn
2 Q 1 LF closes to RF slightly back PP Flat No turn
3 S 2 RF to side in PP PP H No turn


Note:

Preceding Figures Following Figures
Natural Promenade Turn to PP
Promenade, Open Finish to PP
Side Step, Open Finish to PP
Slight Oversway to PP
Natural Promenade Turn to PP
Slow Rock and Outside Swivels
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner