We start this sequence with the normal facing position and bounce action. The man will lead the lady to turn right with his left hand...
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How To Dance: Waltz Basic Moves – Natural Spin Turn – Steps 4,5,6 of Reverse Turn – Closed Telemark
The first figure in the variation uses the first half of Natural Turn, well-practised by now and a pivot step. As the word infers a step....
This Week: Paso Doble Basic Moves – Chasse to Right – Promenade and Counter Promenade – Promenade Close
Note the Appel is not used on Chasse to Right as the man is stepping sideways and to his right on count one. It is...
This Week: Foxtrot Basic Moves – Open Telemark – Open Natural Turn – Outside Swivel – Feather Ending
A variation that will test the connection and flow of movement, the turn left on the Open Telemark should not be too strong, this...
Learn Rumba Basic Moves – Fan – Alemana Turn – Opening Out to Right and Left
Three figures that are so important to learn in this dance, Closed Basic Movement is integral to so many combinations...
Quickstep 003 Basic Moves – Natural Turn – Tipple Chasse – Fishtail
Using steps one to three of Natural Turn with its normal Quickstep rise, continue with a side close side (Chasse) to the man's right...
Cha Cha Cha 003 Basic Moves – Closed Basic Movement – Side Steps to Right – Underarm Turn Right
The first figure in this variation can rotate to the left if desired, also a slight curve to the left can be made on Side Steps. Turning...
Viennese Waltz 003 Basic Moves – Right Foot Change Step – Reverse Turn – Contra Check – Natural Turn
This dance has fewer figures than any other, it is therefore considered easier to learn, but, the speed and rotation needs to be...
Jive 003 Basic Moves – American Spin – Miami Special – Change of Places Left to Right
This variation involves swapping hands with the partner during the figure or after its completion. American Spin could be lead from
Tango 003 Basic Moves – Progressive Link – Open Promenade – Left Foot Rock – Closed Finish
This combination will assist the dancer to develop the Quick, Quick, Slow timing that is often concealed in a routine...