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- 6-10 Close Basic in cFP (2/8L)
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Figure: 6-10 Close Basic in cFP (2/8L)
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
RF back
Bwd Walk
cFP
B flat
No turn
Close Hold
2
3
1
LF in place
Wt transfer in place
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
3
4
1/2
RF to side and slightly fwd
R knee compressed. Hips commencing to move to R
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
4
&
1/2
LF half closed to RF
Both knees compressed. Hips central
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
5
1
1
RF to side and slightly fwd
Both knees straight. Hips to R
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
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
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
1/16L
Close Hold
3
4
1/2
LF to side and slightly back
L knee compressed. Hips commencing to move to L
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
4
&
1/2
RF half closed to LF
Both knees compressed. Hips central
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
5
1
1
LF to side and slightly back
Both knees straight. Hips to L
cFP
B flat
1/16L
Close Hold
Note:
Overall amount of turn Man and Lady: Up to 2/8 to L. Since the Bwd Walk and Checked Fwd Walk are not exact counterparts the distance between the couple will vary during steps 4-6 of the Basic Movement.
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
1-5 Close Basic in cFP (2/8L)
2-6 Time Step in cFP (0)
1-5 Close Basic in cFP (2/8L)
2-6 Time Step in cFP (0)
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner