quickstep

1 Quickstep4 beats/measure; 40-50 meas/min The quickstep formed about 1925 out of a marching one step, a fast fotrot, and some of the !a""# hops and skips of the char$eston, %hich had originated as a so$o dance in &outh 'aro$inaand then %as promoted b# (ed )a#burn in the *+o$$ies* of 192, in (e% -ork. /n the beginning, there %as a $ot of p$a#fu$ and e0en dangerous kicking to the side, %hich %as smoothed out b# 1921. 2ise and fa$$ came more from the ba$$ of the foot and $ess from the knee, and the dance became more progressi0e, more g$iding, and $ess chopp# b# 1923. The chasse %as incorporated as a fundamenta$ component of the dance.&o, 0er# rapid$#, the quickstep e0o$0ed into an up, $ight, air#, skipping sort of a dance. 4o%e0er, this is not the eas# skipping of a chi$d do%n the side%a$k. The quickstep is the skipping of a f$at stone across a pond, especia$$# at the end of the thro%, %here the skips are short and fast5 bip-bip-bip-bip. &ta# $e0e$. 6on7t s$ide the ba$$s of #our feet across the f$oor, but $ift each foot and skim.8se for%ard poise to keep #our bod# and especia$$# #our head o0er #our supporting foot. The fast f$o% of quickstep can easi$# get out of contro$ %hen #ou %ant to change direction; momentum can become hard to o0ercome. &o as #ou mo0e for%ard, keep #our head a $itt$e back. 9s #ou mo0e back, keep #our head for%ard, and as #ou change from for%ard to back, #ou %on7t ha0e to fight to hau$ #our bod# a$ong.There is a $itt$e rise and fa$$ in the feet and knees, but rise to f$eed knees on$#. /f #ou straighten or $ock the knees, #ou %i$$ pop up, and again, %e are stri0ing for a skipping $ook, not a !umping-!ack $ook. Tr# to direct #our rise $atera$$# or e0en for%ard to achie0e smooth progression rather than %a$t"-$ike rise and fa$$. 6ance %ith a %a$king hee$ $ead that puts #ou on the ba$$s of #our feet, and then sta# up and in f$ight.T%o features that make quickstep an especia$$# interesting, fun rh#thm a$so make it difficu$t at first. These are the fast tempo and the a$most per0erse, e0er changing combinations of quicks and s$o%s :see the first co$umn in the tab$e be$o%;. (ot on$# do figures 0ar# one from another in the number and timing of their steps, but a gi0en figure can 0ar# at the choice of the choreographer, and / tr# to describe some of this 0ariabi$it# be$o%. There is a genera$ ru$e that can he$p #ou decide %hich steps shou$d be s$o% and %hich shou$d be quick < usua$$#, for%ard and back steps are s$o% and c$osing or $ocking steps are quick. 8sua$$#, eceptions tothis ru$e %i$$ be c$arified in the cue. +or instance, the te$emark to semi-c$osed position consistsof three for%ard steps for the man :see be$o%; and so uses three s$o% steps. /f the cue is *quick open te$emark,* the count %ou$d be quick, quick, s$o%. 4o%e0er, gi0en the fast tempo,#ou don7t rea$$# ha0e time to think through the ru$e as each figure is cued. -ou ha0e to memori"e the timing of each figure, as %e$$ as the steps :te$emark is ss; s < quarter turns and progressi0e chasse is ss; qqs; sqq; s < =-si is qqs; sqq;; >ut this rich 0ariet# is ha$f the fun. ?r. 9$e ?oore, one of the foremost teachers of @ng$ish ba$$room dance, has referred to the Auickstep as, *a dance that can ne0er gro% sta$e, a dance that is unquestionab$# the most attracti0e epression of rh#thm the %or$d has e0er kno%n.* Figure Name,Steps and Actions That Make Up theHere are some sequences to Roundaa! "hase #e$e, % TimingqBquick, 1 beatsBs$o%, 2 beatsC B1/2 beat; aB1/4 beatFigure@ach description focuses on the man, %ith the %oman7s foot%ork in parenthesis. /f a %oman7s step is not gi0en, it is the natura$ opposite or fo$$o% of the man7s. 4e$p5 basic dance positionsand steps, actions, directions, and abbre0iations.(on-standard punctuation5 a comma separates t%o beats of music, a semi-co$on marks the end of a measure, and a s$ash :/; indicates a sp$it beat, t%o things occurring in a sing$e beat.hep &ou $isuai'e the (igure inconte)t*Auarter Turns and Drogressi0e 'hasse phase /=ss; qqs; sqq; sThis is a fair$# $ong, phase /= figure, to choose to begin the quickstep $ist, but itis found in a$most e0er# quickstep./n c$osed position 6E) step f%d E :%oman back 2;, -, f%d turning right face, -; side, c$ose, sd C bk, -; bk turning E+, -, sd, c$; sd C f%d to ban!o, 6E), trai$ foot free. /n internationa$ ba$$room, this figure begins %ith the man7s right foot, not the$eft. The figure begins %ith the second s$o% count abo0e. Therefore, some cuers %i$$ cue, *for%ard to quarter turnsand progressi0e chasse,* the *for%ard* te$$ing #ou to take the first s$o% step %ith #our $ead and to begin the quarter turns %ith #our trai$ foot. This issue isn7t fu$$# agreed upon, so #ou ha0e to be f$eib$e5 if #our $eft foot is free, begin the figure %ith t%o s$o% steps; if #our right is free, begin %ith on$# one.)e find some ambiguit# at the end of this figure, too. /t used to be described b# 29E %ith an additiona$ s$o% step to ban!o :4 fu$$ meas; to end %ith $ead feetfree, and the ba$$room progressi0e chasse does contain the fina$ feathering step %ith the trai$ foot. / imagine that choreographers %i$$ offer us both 0ersions unti$ the ne% 29E description becomes fami$iar.9s $ong as %e are considering 0ariabi$it#, $et me sa# that man# /n the Da$mquists7 I Wanta Quickstep the dance begins %ith an apart point; tog tch; quarter turns and progressi0e chasse - f%d;;;; f%d $k f%d; maneu0er sd c$; pi0ot t%o; %a$k t%o;9$though the abo0e is an o$d cuesheet %here much is step-cued, it seems to me that the figure begins %ith the $ead foot and ends %ith the trai$ foot free, as isstandard, no%./n Istanbul b# =oe$k$, part 9 begins %ith quarter turns C progressi0e chasse;;; ,, open natura$ ,;; :again, beginning %iththe $ead foot and ending trai$ foot free;/n Top Hat, White Coat & Tails b# the 2otscheids, %e begin %ith an apart point; tog tch; quarter turnsC progressi0e chasse;;;; running f%d $ocks;; :this one begins %ith the $ead foot C ends %ith the $ead foot free; /n Hot Licks b# +inch there is f%d f%d $k f%d - manu0 sd c$ - hesitation change;;;; si quick t%ink$e C f%d;; quarter turn prog chasse;;; f%d f%d $k to contra check;; :this one begins %ith the trai$ foot C ends %ith choreographers :a ma!orit# in m# eperience; ha0e ca$$ed this figure *quarter turn and progressi0e chasse* :singu$ar rather than p$ura$;. Fn the onehand, the figure does contain t%o turns, one to the right and then one to the $eft. *Auarter turns* reminds us of this fact. Fn the other hand, the figure *progressi0e chasse* b# itse$f :see be$o%; contains at $east a $itt$e E+ turn. &o the singu$ar cue, *quarter turn and progressi0e chasse* is te$$ing us to do one quarter turn to the right and then a progressi0e chasse :%hich turns us backto the $eft again;.the trai$ foot free;/n Ritzy Quickstep b# 2other, part 9 begins %ith f%d to qtr trn prog chasse;;;; running $ocks;; manu0 sd c$; :fina$$#, this one begins %ith the trai$ footC ends %ith the $ead foot free;/ gi0e the abo0e eamp$es on$# to sho% the 0ariabi$it# that eists, not to imp$# that an# choreograph# is wrong.Auarter Turns phase /=ss; qqs; ss;:ss; qqs; sqq;;/n c$osed position 6E), step for%ard E :%oman back 2;, -, f%d 2 turning 2+ 1/G, -; chasse %ith a side E, c$ose 2, andside and back E to face 62), -; step back 2 beginning a hee$ pi0ot, -, bring #our E to 2 %ithout %eight and pi0ot onthe 2 hee$ E+ :%oman steps f%d E, -, side 2 turning, and c$oses E;; (otice that the man takes 1 %eight changes andthe %oman G. )e end %ith $ead feet free.9s in quarter turns and progressi0e chasse :abo0e;, the ba$$room approach is to begin %ith the trai$ feet, so #ou might hear the cue, *for%ard to quarter turns.* Fr #ou might encounter choreograph# that asks #ou to begin quarter turns %ith #our trai$ feet, as in *f%d $k f%d; quarter turns ;; ,,*9t the end of the figure, %e ha0e our $ead feet free. The ba$$room description ends %ith a f%d E :) bk 2; :&;.Eet me add that ba$$room sp$its this figure and recogni"es a Auarter Turn To2ight beginning %ith the trai$ feet :&AA&; and a Auarter Turn To Eeft :trai$ feet, &AA&;./n Alost Like !eing In Lo"e b# the 'antre$$s, there is an open natura$ turn :sqq;; open impetus :sss; thru chasse to b!o :sqqs;;;; quarter turns to right and $eft - doub$e re0erse spin;;;;(ote, quarter turns, here, start %ith the trai$ foot.Drogressi0e/n 'D, step bk 2 :) f%d E;, -, sd E trng /n #oething b# the &chmidts, 'hassephase /=sqq; ss$ight$# E+, c$ 2; sd C s$ight$# f%d E :) bk 2; to >HF 6E), -,?a# be danced %ith other facing directions.part 9 begins %ith a %a$k maneu0er; sd c$ - spin turn;; progressi0e chasse - quick open re0erse;;; to a ho0er corte - back %hisk;;;'hasse qqs;/n c$osed position, step side, c$ose, side,-;/n the Dro%s7 #o What$s %ew, theintroduction begins in butterf$# %a$$, $ead feet free, %ith a chasse $eft and a s$ight 2+ turn to sidecar; check back and reco0er; chasse right and a s$ightE+ turn to ban!o; check back andreco0er to contra ban!o; and part9 starts %ith a f%d $ock f%d;6oub$e 'hasse qqqq;This is not the same as a chasse t%ice. /n a facing position, step side, c$ose, side, c$ose;/n !illy Quickstep b# the &cherrers, part 9 begins %ith a doub$e chasse; %a$k and face; doub$e chasse; %a$k to ban!o check; %ha$etai$;;'ontinuous 'hasse qCqCqCq;/n c$osed position, step side/c$ose, sd/c$,sd/c$, sd; ?a# be done in other facing positions and in an# direction. @ach side step ma# be taken %ith a s$ight hop to gi0e aside%a#s skipping fee$ing.9n# hop shou$d be po%ered not in the supporting $eg but from a s$ight $ift in the free $eg. 2aise the free knee and #ou%i$$ hop or skip on the supporting foot./n It$s Alright With &e b# the 2umb$es, the dance ends %ith a f%d/$k f%d in ban!o position; maneu0er side c$ose; s$o% impetus to semi and thru hop;; continuous chasse; and pendu$um , and ho$d;'ross 'hasse phase /=sqq; s/n c$osed position, step for%ard E :%oman back 2;, -, f%d and sd 2 %ith right-side $ead, c$ose E sti$$ in c$osed position; f%d 2 no% %ith strong $eft-side $ead to end in ban!o position, -, (ote the rocking shape change that occurs during the figure, from right to $eft shou$der $ead. /f #ou don7t inc$ude this feature of the figure, the fina$ step %i$$ be more a%k%ard as the man tries to step outside of the %oman. )ith the shape change, she takes her right hip back and #ou can b$end into a good /n '(n) #treet b# Dierce, there isa f%d $k f%d; f%d cross chasse;; trn E C 2 chasse ; ,, bk trng 2 and chasse to EF6 , ;; f%d $k f%d ;contra shape.2e0erse 'hasse Turn :or 'hasse 2e0erse Turn;phase /=sqq; ss;:sqq; sqq;;/n c$osed position, diagona$ $ine and center, step for%ard E turning E+ :%oman back 2;, -, side 2 continuing turn, c$ose E facing re0erse $ine of dance; back 2 turning E+, -, touch E to 2 %ith no %eight and continue turning on 2 %ith a hee$ pi0ot :%oman steps side 2, c$ose E;; (otice that the man makes on$# 4 %eight changes and the %oman 1. &ome teach this figure %ith the same foot%ork for both, that is, t%o $eft turns./ think that if #ou dance it that %a#, #ou%i$$ progress a bit farther. /f the man omits the second *side, c$ose,* then the %oman %i$$ turn more sharp$# around him, something $ike %hat happens in a 6oub$e 2e0erse &pin.-ou %i$$ a$so find this figure %ritten %ith a fina$ s$o% step for a tota$ of 2 1/2measures./n the Iincaids7 Har)ly Quickstep, part 9 begins %ith 2 f%d t%o-steps;; strut 4;; re0erse chasse turns;; f%d check; fishtai$; to quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;;&ide Eock 'hasse sqq; s/n semi-c$osed position perhaps facing $ine and %a$$, step thru 2 :) thru E;, -, side and for%ard E, s%a# a $itt$e right :) $eft; and $ock 2/> of E :) E/>2;; turn back to &'D and step side C f%d E to &'D again facing 6E) %ith trai$ feetfree, -,/n *uttin$ +n the Ritz b# the ?oores, the ending begins %ith an open te$emark to a side $ock chasse;;; open natura$; open impetus to a chasse to ban!o;;;=iennese Turns phase /=sqq; sqq;/n c$osed position facing EF6, step for%ard E beginning E+ turn, -, side 2 continuing turn, cross E in front of 2 :%oman c$ose 2 to E;; back 2 turning, -, side E turning, c$ose 2 to E :%oman JE/+2; to end in c$osed position facingEF6; Fne fu$$ turn. Fne of the prob$ems that arises in doingthese turns on the cardina$ directions :2EF6; EF6; is that %e don7t quite achie0e a fu$$ turn. The steps are fast. )e need to get a$$ the %a# around in %hat seems $ike a moment, and %e /n #oething b# the &chmidts, part > begins %ith a %a$k maneu0er; sd c$ - c$osed impetus;; bo finish; 0iennese turns;;;; cross chasse - f%d $k;; f%d maneu0er;don7t make it. )hat if there are t%o measures of =iennese TurnsK )e fa$$ behind on the first set, further behind onthe second, and %e7re %a# out of position for %hate0er comes net.)e can maintain dance position and geta$$ the %a# around if %e dance this figure on the diagona$. 6o the first turn to face re0erse and center :%oman $ine and %a$$; %ith strong right side $ead :man7s right shou$der back;. Ieep #our $eft side in to #our partner. /n this strong contra-bod# position, the crossing step occurs easi$# and in a more f$o%ing manner. /f #ou ha0e turned to face dead re0erse, then the $eftfoot crosses in front of the right %ith more of a c$unk, and it interrupts #our momentum.(o% do the second turn to face diagona$ $ine and %a$$ %ith the man7s $eft shou$der $eading and the %oman7s right shou$der strong$# back. 9gain, keep #our $eft side to #our partner. 4er crossing step %i$$ f$o% easi$#.-ou can dance an# number of fu$$ =iennese Turns and ne0er fa$$ behind if the man thro%s his right shou$der do%nthe $ine, and then his $eft, right, $eft L +ocus on progressing do%n $ine %ith both #our step and #our shou$der, and the turns %i$$ happen.'hasse 2o$$ phase =qqs;/n c$osed position EF6, step side 2 :%oman sd E;, c$ose E to 2 %ith $eft-side stretch and a ro$$ing action in the shou$ders turning 2+, step for%ard 2 bet%een the %oman7s feet :%oman bk E; pi0oting 2+ and $ooking right :%oman $ooking $eft;, -; The tota$ turn is up to 1/2 2+. This is the (atura$ 'hasse 2o$$. The 2e0erse 'hasse 2o$$ begins %ith the $ead feet free and turns E+./n ,ortuosity b# the 2others, thecue sheet presents step cues, but part 9 is sometimes cued5 quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;; f%d $k f%d; maneu0er side c$; open impetus and face;; chasse ro$$; $eft turning $ock to a maner0er side c$ose and pi0ot ,;;;; /n Ti-uana Ta.i b# the Dro%s, the# ha0e used the figure from / shou$d mention that the cue chasse ro$$sometimes is used for a tota$$# different figure5 in c$osed position facing %a$$, step side E :) sd 2;, c$ose 2, sd E, c$ 2turning 1/G 2+ o0er the four steps to face 62);The timing for this 0ersion is qqqq;,ortuosity but ca$$ed it a 2ight 2o$$ing 'hasse, e$iminating this confusion. Their sequence, from part 9, is chasse 5 to semi-c$osed position step thru;; right ro$$ing chasse; pi0ot 2; f%d $k f%d $k;Tipp$e 'hasse phase =sqq; sThe *+or%ard Tipp$e 'hasse* begins in ban!o or in c$osed position. &tep for%ard 2 :%oman bk E; turning 2+ 1/4, -, sd E %ith $eft-side stretch, c$ose 2; side and back E turning 1/G more to end in c$osed position, -, The *>ack Tipp$e 'hasse* begins in c$osed position. &tep back E :%oman f%d 2; turning 2+. Fn the *quick, quick* do a side, c$ose, turning and %iths$ight $eft-side stretch :%oman right-side;. +ina$$#, step side on the trai$ foot turning another 1/G for a tota$ turn of about ,/G.-ou ma# start back on the trai$ foot and turn to the $eft, and the figure can begin facing $ine or 2EF6. The amount of turn ma# 0ar#. The *tipp$e* in this figure is the s$ight tipping of the shou$ders in the direction of progression. /t is $ike $ooking o0er a $o% fence and is a gent$#, ro$$ing mo0ement. )e might do a for%ard tipp$e chasse M back $ock back M back tipp$e chasse M for%ard $ock for%ard;;;;;&oft$# ro$$ from the $eft s%a# of the for%ard tipp$e chasse, to no s%a#, to right s%a# during the back tipp$e chasse, and then no s%a# during the for%ard $ock for%ard. 6on7t be sharp or!erk# at an# of these changes, but b$end in a ro$$ing %a0e./n the &"abos7 La)y Is a Trap, part > has a ha$f natura$; pi0ot 2 to c$osed position $ine of dance; for%ard E turning 2+ and tipp$e chasse to face diagona$ re0erse and center;; back 2 turning 2+ and tipp$e chasse to face $ine again;; into =iennese Turns;; andstrut 4;;2ipp$e 'hasseThis is a fo trot figure, but %e ought tobe ab$e to use it in quickstep, much as the tipp$e chasse is used. The ripp$e 6o an impetus to semi and then a ripp$e chasse;;; maneu0er, -, side, c$ose; tipp$e chasse to a sqq; schasse starts in semi. >oth dancers step thru %ith the trai$ feet and b$end to '>?D. 6o a side, c$ose %ith $eft-side stretch :%oman right-side; and $ooking right :%oman $eft;. +ina$$#, step side into semi or ban!o position. The *ripp$e* in this figure is the s$ight tipping of the shou$ders a%a# from the direction of progression. 9gain, notice that a ripp$e chasse inc$udes an inc$ination of the shou$ders a%a# from the direction of tra0e$ and the tipp$e chasse inc$udes an inc$inationof the shou$ders to%ard the direction of tra0e$.te$emark to semi;;;'$ose Doint qC/n an# position, bring the free foot to the %eighted foot, take %eight, and etend the ne%$# free foot to the side and point the toe.Dendu$um ,qqs;/n $oose c$osed position, ? facing %a$$, and %ith trai$ feet free and etended to the side, c$ose 2 to E :) E to 2; pushing the $ead $eg to the side, a$$o%ing it to s%ing out pendu$um-$ike, s%ing the $ead $eg back in and c$ose pushing the trai$ $eg out, and s%ing the trai$ in and c$ose pushing the $ead $eg out again, -; @nd %ith the $ead foot pointed to%ard $ine.Tr# not to hop up and do%n, but eecute a smooth, straight-$eg, s%inging *c$ose point, c$ose point, c$osepoint. ?a# be done %ith either foot, facing an# direction, and an# reasonab$e number of times./n It$s Alright With &e b# the 2umb$es, the dance ends %ith a s$o% impetus to semi C thru hop;; continuous chasse; pendu$um , C ho$d;+ishtai$ qqqq;/n ban!o position, the man crosses $eft in back of right, and the %oman crossesright in front. &tep side 2, progressing a$itt$e do%n $ine. &tep f%d E :%oman bk 2;, and $ock behind :%oman in front;. To put a $itt$e more s%i0e$ in it and make it more *fish#,* begin %ith right shou$der $ead :so not contra-ban!o; and maintain that $ead during the JE/> of )a$k t%o and check in ban!o; fishtai$; %a$k t%o; /n the 'arpenters7 The La)y is a Trap Quickstep, part 9 begins %ith quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;; f%d, -, check ban!o, -; s$o% fishtai$;;2. Fn the side 2, $ose the right-side $ead and $ead a bit %ith the $eft shou$der. &tep f%d E %ith 2-side $ead again, and $ock 2 behind E %ith E-side $ead. -ou might ca$$ this a *s%i0e$ fishtai$.*/f #ou use the diagona$s and good upper-bod# rotation, #ou can get good progression on a$$ four steps as %e$$ as a nice *fishtai$* s%ing to the $o%er bod#.)ha$etai$ phase ///qqqq; qqqq;/n ban!o position, cross the $ead foot behind :%oman in front; and turn 1/4 2+. &tep to the side, for%ard on the $ead%ith $eft side $eading, and fina$$#, $ock behind :%oman in front;. /n the second measure, step5 sd, c$, ib, sd; @nd in ban!o./n the Darkers7 /iaon)s, there is a %a$k t%o to ban!o checking; %ha$etai$;; %a$k t%o; running for%ard $ocks;;4o0er phase ///ss; s/n ban!o or c$osed position, step for%ard on the $ead, for%ard and side, rising to the ba$$ of the trai$ foot and brushing the $ead foot to the trai$ %ithout taking %eight. +ina$$#, step out on the $ead in semi-c$osed position, diagona$ $ine and center. The ho0er has a $itt$e E+ rotation and is genera$$# fo$$o%ed b# $eft-turning figures.6o a ho0er to semi, thru to ban!ochecking; %ha$etai$;; %a$k and face; %hisk, %ing;;;>ack 4o0er phase ///ss; s/n c$osed position, step back :) f%d;, -,step side and back :) sd C f%d and brush free foot to supporting foot; %ith a $itt$e rise, -; and reco0er to c$osed position, -, ?a# begin %ith either foot. The startingand ending positions can 0ar#, and the %oman ma# ha0e some bod# turn. +or instance, in a >ack 4o0er to &emi, she %i$$ turn 2+.4o0er +a$$a%a# phase ////n semi-c$osed position, step for%ard %ith trai$ feet, -, for%ard on $ead %ith rising action, -; and reco0er back on trai$ sti$$ in semi, -, The *fa$$a%a#* action is stepping back in semi position.ss; s(atura$ 4o0er +a$$a%a# phase /=ss; s/n semi-c$osed position, step thru %ith the trai$ feet beginning to turn 2+. &tep for%ard E on toe turning to the right %ith s$o% ho0ering rise :%oman for%ard 2 bet%een man7s feet;. Fn third step, reco0er back to%ard $ine or $ine and center on trai$ feet, sti$$ in semi-c$osed. The tota$ turn during the fa$$a%a# is 1/4 to 1/2 2+. (ote that a$$ steps progress.2e0erse +a$$a%a# phase /=sqq;/n c$osed position, $ine of dance, step for%ard E turning E+ :%oman back 2;, -, side 2, cross E in back of 2 to semi-c$osed position facing re0erse and center; 'an a$so be done in semi-c$osed position beginning %ith the trai$ feet. &tep thru 2 turning E+ :%oman thru E;,-, for%ard E turning, reco0er back 2 to semi re0erse and center;*+a$$a%a#* is a step back to semi-c$osed position./n 0elly Roll b# 4urd %e dance qtr trn C prog chasse ;;; ,, manu0 sd c$ , ; ,, bk chasse to 'D, ; ; re0 fa$$a%a#; feather fin; nat fa$$a%a#; feather fin;2e0erse +a$$a%a# from &emi phase =sqq;/n &'D step thru %ith the trai$ feet and %ith s$ight bod# turn E+, -, f%d E :) bk 2; comp$eting ,/G turn, reco0er backto tight &'D;-ou might start facing 6E' and end facing 2EF6.2e0erse +a$$a%a# and &$ip phase =sqq; s/n c$osed position, facing $ine and center, step for%ard E turning E+ :%oman back 2;, -, back 2 to fa$$a%a# position facing 2EF6, back E %e$$ under bod# in tight fa$$a%a#; s$ip 2 pastE and step back 2 :%oman s$ips for%ard E; turning to c$osed position facing $ine and %a$$, -, +otrot timing of sqCq or sqqC can a$so be used.The *s$ip* is rea$$# a s$ip pi0ot, so the figure name is a bit of an abbre0iation.4o0er 'orte phase /=ss; s/n c$osed position norma$$# facing re0erse, step back 2 beginning to turn E+ :%oman for%ard E;, -, step side and for%ard E turning E+ and %ith a rising ho0ering action, -; and then reco0er 2 to ban!o position facing $ine and %a$$, -,&tarting and ending directions can 0ar#./n the Noss7 ,i"e 1uys %ae) &oe, there is a quick open re0erse to a s$o% ho0er corte;;; back ho0er; and in C out runs;;2e0erse 'orte phase =/ss; s/n c$osed position, step back 2 :%oman f%d E; turning E+, -, continue upper bod# roatation %ith $eft side stretch $eading %oman to step f%d 2 turning, -;finish 1/2 turn and touch E to 2 :%omanc$oses E to 2; in ban!o, -, (ote %oman has three %eight changes; man on$# one./n Lazy Crazy /ays b# the =ogts, there is an open impetus -quick open re0erse;;; re0erse corte - back; to running bk $ks;;4o0er Te$emark phase /=ss; s/n c$osed position, step for%ard E :%oman back 2;, step diagona$$# side and for%ard 2 %ith a rising ho0ering action and turning 1/G to 1/4 2+, and for%ard E on toes to semi-c$osed position. /n &an Wante) b# 4urd, there isa s$o% pi0ot , to %a$$ , ;; 2 qk sdc$oses EF6; sd dra% c$ose &'D ;qk s%a# change , 2E2 no %t chg ; s$o ho0er te$emark ; ,, in Cout runs , ;; ,, s$o open natura$ , ;;)hisk phase ///ss; s/n ban!o or c$osed position, facing %a$$,step for%ard on the $ead, for%ard and side, rising to the ba$$ of the trai$ foot and brushing the $ead foot to the trai$. Fn the third *s$o%,* both cross the $ead feet behind and turn s$ight$# to semi-c$osed position and fu$$# risen on the ba$$s of the feet./n the @squedas7 Quickstep ,or ', part ' begins %ith a %hisk - thru chassee to semi;;; to in C out runs;; open natura$ - impetusto ha$f open;;;Eeft )hisk phase /=Fften in semi-c$osed position, step thru %ith the trai$ feet, side and for%ard :%oman side and back; to c$osed position, and cross trai$ behind $ead footto end in re0erse semi-c$osed position. ss; s 9s #ou take steps 2 C ,, #our hips %i$$ be turning 2+ :%oman E+;, but #our upper bod# shou$d $ag behind, producing a strong E+ *%ind-up* in the torso. &ta# f$at - does not ha0e the rise of the norma$ %hisk.>ack )hisk phase /=ss; s/n c$osed position, step back E :%oman for%ard 2;, -, back and side 2, -; and then both cross $ead feet behind trai$ to end in semi-c$osed position, -, &ometimes danced qqs;>ack Turning )hisk phase =ss; s>egin in c$osed or ban!o position. -ou might be facing re0erse and center. &tepback E beginning to turn 2+ %ith s$ight right-side stretch :%oman f%d 2 turning;, -, side and back 2 :%oman side and f%d E; continuing upper bod# turn, -; cross E in back of 2 :%oman J2/> of E; to tight semi-c$osed position facing $ine and center, -, -ou ma# dance this figure from other starting positions and turn it 1/4 to ,/G 2+. &ometimes danced sqq;4airpin phase =sqq;8sua$$# in c$osed position facing EF6, step for%ard 2 :%oman bk C sd E; turning 2+, -, f%d E %ith $eft-side stretch and banking into the turn, f%d 2to tight contra-ban!o and upper-bod# rotation to face 2EF6 or e0en re0erse and center; This shou$d be a tight$# banked turn, much as a *hairpin* is sharp$# bent. The'ur0ed +eather in fotrot is more gent$e.Di0ot To 4airpinphase =//n c$osed position facing 2EF6, step back E :%oman f%d 2; pi0oting 1/2 2+,-, f%d 2 bet%een her feet, -; f%d E cur0ing strong$# 2+, f%d 2 to >HF facing re0erse and %a$$ but bod# facing /n the 'ase#s7 #t &ichel$s Quickstep, there is a natura$ turn; pi0ot to a hairpinMtipp$e chasse;;; f%d $ock f%d; natura$ turn; spin turnM=-1Mf%d;;;; f%d ss; qq2EF6 or e0en re0erse and centerHF. / don7t kno% L$k f%d;'hair and &$ip phase /=sqq;/n semi-c$osed position facing diagona$ $ine and %a$$, check through %ith trai$ feet %ith a $unging action as in dancing a chair :e.g., see fotrot figures;, -, reco0er E rising and turning E+ :%omanreco0ers 2;, back 2 :%oman s%i0e$s E+ on her 2 and steps for%ard E outside man7s right foot to c$osed position;?a# a$so be danced ss; s o0er 1 1/2 measures. 'uer %i$$ cue *s$o% chairC s$ip* or *chair C s$ip , s$o%s.*'ontra 'heck phase =s/n c$osed position, $ead feet free, $o%er into #our right knee :%oman $eft;, beginE+ rotation, and s$ide the $eft foot for%ard. -our $eft foot is mo0ing for%ard as #our right side is $eading strong$#. This is the contra bod# action. Ff course, the %oman is $o%ering and stepping back 2, a$$o%ing her toe to s$ip across the f$oor. 4is $eft thigh is actua$$# pushing into her right thigh. Fn$# %hen she fee$s the man stop and begin to change %eight, %i$$ she stop that s$ipping foot mo0ement and take %eight herse$f. &he must %ait. The E+ rotation causes the man to turn his $eft foot out. /f he is facing 6E), his toes %i$$ be pointing EF6. This ang$ed foot p$acement he$ps a great dea$ in maintaining ba$ance. The %oman steps straight back 2, but her '>? causes her $eft foot to ang$e out and ma# turn her right foot a bit in. 9$$ four feet end up prett# much in one straight ro% :her 2, his E, her E, his 2;, but the foot ang$es and the tight contact at the thighshe$ps maintain ba$ance. 4ips are in of E;. -ou7$$ be *duck-toed* in a $ock position. 2epeat number of times specified, usua$$# 4-G times.?a# mo0e to the $eft if $ead feet are free. ?a# be done in tandem or skaters if same feet are free.Te$emark to &emi-'$osed Dosition phase /=ss; s/n c$osed position, $ine and center, $ead feet free, step for%ard beginning a E+ turn. &tep for%ard and side comp$eting a 1/2 turn to c$osed re0erse; %oman does a hee$ turn. Turn to semi-c$osed, and step for%ard to%ard $ine and %a$$./n the Dierces7 '(n) #treet, there is a %a$k 2; te$emark to semi andstep thru;; side, tap, side, tap; %a$k C pickup; repeat;;;; to quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;;Te$emark to >an!o Dosition phase /=ss; s/n c$osed position, $ine and center, $ead feet free, step for%ard beginning a E+ turn. &tep for%ard and side continuing to turn; %oman does a hee$ turn. &tep for%ard and side to ban!o $ine and %a$$./n the )or$ocks7 #hall We Quickstep I3, there is a $eft turn;s$o% ho0er corte and back;; s$o%open finish and te$emark to ban!o;;; maneu0er side c$ose; t%o right turns;;Te$espin To '$osed phase =/ss; sCs; ss;8sua$$# begins in c$osed position facing$ine and center. &tep for%ard E turning E+ and %ith $eft s%a# :) bk 2 %ith right s%a#;, -, f%d C sd 2 turning :) dra% E to 2 for hee$ turn and change %eight;, -; /n the second measure, the man steps sdC bk E %ith on$# partia$ %eight maintaining s%a# and keeping $eft side for%ard :) f%d 2 trng;. 9t this point, the %oman has done an open te$emark, but the man has he$d back and not takenthat third step. The ) ma# open her head at this point or ma# keep it c$osed throughout. Fn the C-count, ? maintains partia$ %eight on his E and continues upper-bod# E+ rotation $eading ) to step f%d E %ith right shou$der in to partner. Fn the second *s$o%* he fina$$# takes %eight on his E and spins E+ :) f%d 2 beginning E+ toe spin;. /n the third measure, he steps side 2 turning, -, :) c$oses E at end of toe spin; bk E turning :) f%d 2; to 'D 2EF6 :) c$oses head here if it has not been c$osed throughout;, -;(ote that the man has fi0e %eight changes; the %oman se0en. The tota$ turn is usua$$# 1 ,/G E+./ be$ie0e that this represents the first description of the te$espin that %e ha0e had in round dancing. ?ore common$#, %e no% dance a te$espin to semi or a te$espin to ban!o :see be$o%;.?ini Te$espin phase =ss; sCqq;>egin in c$osed position facing $ine andcenter. &tep for%ard E turning E+ and %ith $eft s%a# :%oman bk 2 %ith right s%a#; , -, f%d C sd 2 turning :%oman dra% E to 2 for hee$ turn and change %eight;, -; sd C bk E %ith on$# partia$ %eight maintaining s%a# and keeping $eft side for%ard, -, :%oman f%d 2, -/f%d E turning,; f%d E to c$osed position :%oman f%d 2; spinning E+, c$ose 2 :%oman c$ose E; f$eing knees in c$osed position 2EF6; ho$d, -,(ote that the man has four %eight changes; the %oman si. The figure turns E+ 1C1/4 to 1C,/G.Te$espin To >an!o phase =/ss; sCs; ss;8sua$$# begins in c$osed position facing$ine and center. &tep for%ard E turning E+ and %ith $eft s%a# :) bk 2 %ith right s%a#;, -, f%d C sd 2 turning :) dra% E to 2 for hee$ turn and change %eight;, -; /n the second measure, the man steps sdC bk E %ith on$# partia$ %eight maintaining s%a# and keeping $eft side for%ard :) f%d 2 trng;. 9t this point, the %oman has done an open te$emark, but the man has he$d back and not takenthat third step. The ) ma# open her head at this point or ma# keep it c$osed throughout. Fn the C-count, ? maintains partia$ %eight on his E and continues upper-bod# E+ rotation $eading ) to step f%d E %ith right shou$der in to partner. Fn the second *s$o%* he fina$$# takes %eight on his E and spins E+ :) f%d 2 beginning E+ toe spin;. /n the third measure, he steps side 2 turning, -, :) c$oses E at end of toe spin; side C f%d E turning :) sd C bk 2; to ban!o position facing $ine and %a$$ :) c$oses head here if it has not been c$osed throughout;, -;The tota$ turn is usua$$# 1 ,/4 E+.Te$espin To &emi-'$osed phase =/ss; sCs; ss;8sua$$# begins in c$osed position facing$ine and center. &tep for%ard E turning E+ and %ith $eft s%a# :) bk 2 %ith right s%a#;, -, f%d C sd 2 turning :) dra% E to 2 for hee$ turn and change %eight;, -; /n the second measure, the man steps sdC bk E %ith on$# partia$ %eight maintaining s%a# and keeping $eft side for%ard :) f%d 2 trng;. 9t this point, the %oman has done an open te$emark, but the man has he$d back and not takenthat third step. The ) ma# open her head at this point or ma# keep it c$osed throughout. Fn the C-count, ? maintains partia$ %eight on his E and continues upper-bod# E+ rotation $eading ) to step f%d E %ith right shou$der in to partner. Fn the second *s$o%* he fina$$# takes %eight on his E and spins E+ :) f%d 2 beginning E+ toe spin;. /n the third measure, he steps side 2 turning, -, :) c$oses E at end of toe spin; side C f%d E turning :) sd C f%d 2; to &'D %ith $eft s%a# facing $ine and %a$$ :) opens head here if it has been danced c$osed to this point;, -;The tota$ turn is usua$$# 1 ,/4 E+.6e0e$ope phase /=ss;(orma$$#, the man steps for%ard outside partner. &he steps back and thenraises the free foot up the supporting $eg to the knee and then straightens that $eg in a contro$$ed kick. The actua$ de0e$ope is the $ifting of the knee and the kick, and it ma# be done %ith either $eg and b# either or both partners.6o a te$emark to ban!oOfor%ard $ad# de0e$ope %ith right footOdrag hesitationOand impetus to semi;;;;;Dromenade &%a# phase /=ss;&tep side and for%ard %ith the $ead foot, turning to semi-c$osed position, and stretching the bod# up to $ook o0er the !oined $ead hands :$eft s%a# for the man;. 6uring the second s$o% count, re$a the $ead knee, a$$o%ing the trai$ $eg to etend in a strong, straight $ine. This is a picture figure, so #our bodies shou$d be toned, para$$e$, gracefu$.Thro%a%a# F0ers%a# phase =/s/n semi-c$osed position, step side C f%d E :%oman sd C f%d 2; pointing his$eft toe %here he %ants her to *thro%* her $eft foote $ight. 9nother technique that gi0es this figure $ightness and ease is $eft-shou$der$ead :$adies 2 shou$der back;. This 2+ upper-bod# rotation or *s$icing* action makes the $ocking steps happen so much more easi$#. (ote5 /f %e are progressing do%n EF6, the man7s shou$ders %i$$ be facing 6E) and $ad#7s shou$ders %i$$ be facing 62'.Auarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;; to running for%ard $ocks;; /n >assett7s !onaparte$s Retreat,part > has a %a$k 2 to ban!o; running f%d $ks;; maneu0er; o0erspin turn to a bo finish ands$o% ho0er;;;; pickup, -, side, c$ose;2unning >ack Eocks phase /=qqqq; qqs;/n ban!o position facing re0erse $ine of dance, step bk 2 :) f%d 2;, $k, bk, bk; bk, $k, bk -;2emember to use side- or shou$der-$ead. The ?7s 2 shou$der is back, a$$o%ing the $ocking steps to happen more smooth$#./n the Dro%s7 &usic Cube), part > begins %ith re0erse turn 1/2; progressi0e chasse and f%d tipp$e chassee;;;; running back $ocks;; open impetus to semi andpickup;;Turning Eock phase =qqs; s/n ban!o position facing re0erse and %a$$, step back 2 :%oman f%d E; %ith right-side $ead and right-side stretch, $ock E in front of 2 :%oman $ocks in back;, step back 2 beginning to turn E+,-; step side and f%d E turning to ban!o $ine and %a$$, -,/n the 2others7 ,ortuocity, there is a maneu0er side c$ose; open impetus C face;; chasse ro$$Mturning $ock;;; maneu0er side c$ose; pi0ot to a hesitationMand si quick t%ink$es;;;;2o$$ing Eocks s; qqs; qqs;This is not a standard figure, and so far, / on$# kno% it from #t4 &ichel$s Quickstep. /n that dance, it is essentia$$#a thru and pickup to a f%d, $k, f%d, -; turn $eft to a bk, $k, bk; 8sua$$#, / describe a figure as though it /n #t4 &ichel$s Quickstep b# the 'ase#s, part > begins %ith a natura$ turn; open impetus to ro$$ing $ocks;;;; outside change to semi; open natura$ turn;is begun at the start of a measure, but here / am beginning ha$f-%a# through ameasure so that the $ocking steps %i$$ be *on the measure.*/n &'D, the man steps thru 2 :) thru E beginning to turn E+;, -; Sone s$o% countT f%d E :) sd 2 to 'D;, $k 2/> of E %ith strong E sd $ead :) $k E/+ of 2;,f%d E to contra ban!o 6E', -; trn E+ step sd 2, $k E/+ of 2 :) $k 2/> of E;, bk 2 to tight contra ban!o 2EF6, -;= 1 phase =/qqs; sqq;/n ban!o facing re0erse and %a$$, step back 2 %ith strong right side $ead and $eft s%a# :%oman f%d E;, $ock E/+ of 2 :%oman 2/> of E;, bk 2, -; bk E, -, bk 2 no s%a# turning 1/4 E+, side C f%d E to contra ban!o facing $ine and %a$$; Auickstep is fast, and %hen #ou get mo0ing in one direction, it can get to fee$ing $ike a runa%a# train < it7s hard to check #our motion in time and get mo0ing in another direction. Fn the fifth step of this figure :and a$%a#s;, keep #our head %eight o0er the supporting foot. 2each back %ith the 2 but don7t actua$$# go back. 2each and push. Ieep #our bod# %eight for%ard. /n this %a#, #ou %on7t ha0e an# back%ard momentum to fight, no runa%a# train./n the )or$ocks7 #hall We Quickstep, there is a rumba cross; hairpin; running finish; f%d tipp$e chasseM=-1Mmaneu0er side c$oseMpi0ot;;;;; toa rudo$ph ronde and s$ip;=-G qqqq; ss;; qqThis is not the be0erage but a =-1 preceded b# an etra *back, $ock.* /n ban!o facing re0erse and %a$$, step back 2 %ith strong right side $ead :%oman f%d E;, $ock E/+ of 2 :%oman 2/> of E;, back 2, $ock E/+ of 2; bk 2,-, bk E, -; bk 2 turning 1/4 E+, sideC f%d E to >HF facing $ine and %a$$;/n Hit That 0i"e 0ack b# the ?oores, there is a maneu0er sidec$ose; o0erturn spin turn to a =-G;;;; quarter turn chasse ending;;;maneu0er;6oub$e 2e0erse &pin +or the man, the timing is better thought of as ss; s. 4e steps for%ard E phase =ss; qqturning E+, -, side 2 turning, -; and thenhe dra%s E to 2 and spins E+ on the third *s$o%* count, ha0ing taken on$# t%o %eight-changes. The %oman steps back 2 turning, -, dra%s E to 2 and eecutes a hee$ turn of1/2 and changes %eight, -; steps side and back 2 turning, and crosses E in front of 2, for a tota$ of four %eight-changes. The $ast *side, cross* for the %oman is %hat spins the man during histhird *s$o%.*-ou might begin this figure in c$osed position facing $ine and center. 9 *fu$$* 6oub$e 2e0erse turns fu$$ around and #ou end in c$osed position $ine and center. /t is often underturned to 3/G or e0en ,/4.Top &pin phase =C; qqqq;/n contra ban!o position, $ead feet free and etended back, use upper bod# rotation to spin on the trai$ foot 1/G E+ :on the *C*;, and step back E on the first *A* :%oman for%ard 2;. Then the man steps back 2 turning and %ith $eft side stretch, for%ard E turning, and for%ard 2 to contra ban!o, for a tota$ rotation E+ of 1/2; The figure can a$so begin %ith the trai$ feet free and %ith a count of qqs; s/n c$osed position, step bk 2 turning E+,step sd C f%d E turning to contra ban!o,f%d 2 outsd ptr and spinning E+ on 2 toe, -; bk E to ban!o, -,The first form of the top spin is taken from fotrot, and the second from %a$t".2umba 'ross Dhase =//n c$osed position facing $ine of dance, step for%ard E :%oman back 2;. Inees are soft. 8se strong $eft side $ead and $eft side stretch. Fn the second *quick* cross right in back of $eft :) $eft in qqs; sfront of right;. 8se a $atin cross action %ith the hee$ $eading, 2 toe to E hee$, making a momentar# *3* and turning 2+ up to 1/2. The $eft side $ead %i$$ cause/a$$o% the %oman to cross in front. &$ip back E %ith no s%a# pi0oting 2+ :&;. Fn the second *&,* step for%ard 2 to c$osed position :no s%a#;. &tandard amount of tota$ turn is a fu$$ turn but ma# be under or o0erturned.>ig Top phase =/ss; s/n semi-c$osed position, trai$ feet free, step thru %ith right side stretch, commencing a E+ spin. The man $ea0eshis $eft $eg etended back %ith the $eft knee tucked behind his right knee. 9s he spins on his right, his $eft rotates *as one* and remains etended behind. 6uring the second s$o%, the %oman steps quick$# for%ard around the man7s $eft side %ith strong $eft head, continuing the spin, and then the man steps back, crossing his $eft %e$$ under his bod#. 6uring the third s$o%, he rises, no s%a#, and s$ips back 2 :she for%ard E; to c$osed position. Tota$ rotation is about ,/4 E+. (otice that the timing is a $itt$e differentfor the man and the %oman. &he takes her second step at the beginning of the second s$o%, and he de$a#s taking his step unti$ the end of the second s$o%. /t is hard to get the fu$$ spin. The man needs to use strong upper bod# rotation and right s%a# to $ead the %oman7s second step and to c$ose her head, and he needs to sta# do%n during the spin. 2ise on$# at the end of the spin and thens$ip back.?a# be danced sqq;2unning +inish phase =/n a contra-ban!o position facing 2EF6, step back E :%oman f%d 2 outside of partner; beginning to turn 2+, -, side and f%d 2 turning, f%d E to contra-ban!o facing $ine and center; 6o an open natura$; running finish; f%d, -, f%d, $k; f%d, -, to quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;;sqq; /t fee$s something $ike an impetus turn or ma#be an in and out run, but he turns$ess and so doesn7t get to semi-c$osed./n other smooth rh#thms, %e are used tothe term *running* being used to indicate s#ncopation and the insertion of an etra, quick step. Auickstep is a$read# quick, so here the *running* on$# refers to the t%o quicks in the figure, passing steps. 6on7t tr# to s#ncopate it.2udo$ph 2onde phase =/s/n c$osed position, $o%er and step for%ard 2 bet%een the %oman7s feet rather $ike dancing a chair, and she %i$$ step back. Eea0e the $eft $eg side and back, but $ift and rotate the upper bod# 2+ %ith $eft side stretch to $ead her to $ift her 2 $eg from the hip and ronde it '). Ieep the right $eg soft. The $ad#7s head shou$d fo$$o% her foot and so mo0e from c$osed position to strong$# right. Fne %eight change on$#.2udo$ph 2onde and &$ip phase =/sqq; or ss; s/n c$osed position, $o%er and step for%ard 2 bet%een the %oman7s feet, and she %i$$ step back E. Eea0e the $eft $eg side and back, but $ift and rotate the upper bod# 2+ to $ead her to $ift her 2 $eg from the hip and ronde it '). Fn the first quick, rise from #our chair-$ike $unge and reco0er back on the $eft, and she steps back 2 beginning a E+ pi0ot on the fa$$ of the right foot. 9s she pi0ots, she keeps her thighs $ocked and her $eft $eg etended. Fn the second quick, he steps back 2 rising, and she steps for%ard E in a s$ipping action, both rotating a bit E+ :up to ,/G;.+$icker phase /=CqCq&tand on both feet, up on toes, hee$s together, knees re$aed. Auick$# in on$#ha$f a measure, turn the hee$s out/bring them in, out/in,9ctua$$#, #ou ha0e a bit more than ha$f a measure. -ou ha0e 2 1/2 beats, as the first action occurs during the *C* of the6o a hesitation change to a f$icker;; and then te$emark to ban!o, maneu0er, back;;; bk, $k, bk, -;pre0ious beat :the $ast beat of the pre0ious figure;.&coop phase =ss;/n c$osed position, perhaps facing %a$$, step $ong side E :%oman side 2; %ith right s%a#, -, c$ose 2 maintaining s%a# and turning 1/G E+, -;/n I Can Cook Too b# the +i$ardos, part 9 begins %ith quarter turn progressi0e chasse;;;; four quick run; hitch 4; scoop to ban!o; fishtai$; to side stairs G;;&i Auick T%ink$e phase =qqqq; qq/n c$osed position or in ban!o, step sdC f%d E %ith right s%a# b$ending to >HF if not there a$read# :) sdC bk 2;, c$ 2,bk E %ith no s%a# comm 2+ turn :) f%d 2;, c$ 2 %ith $eft s%a#; f%d E %ith $eft-side $ead, $k 2/> of E :) $k E/+ of 2;,The =a$entas7 It /on$t &ean a Thing begins %ith a s$o% f$icker :CsCs;; s$o% si quick t%ink$e;;; to quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;;Truco T%ink$eqqq/n &'D step sd C f%d E :) sd C f%d 2;, c$ 2 to E c$osing hips to ptnr, JE/> of 2 to &'D,+igure shou$d progress to%ard EF6 %ith no progression to 2EF6./n 0elly Roll b# 4urd %e dance achasse to &'D; Ak thru to truco t%ink$e ,J;;; pu sd c$;+our Auick 2un phase =/qqqq;>egin in ban!o or in c$osed position. &tep for%ard E :%oman bk 2;, $ock 2/> of E :%oman E/+ of 2;, f%d E, f%d 2 ending in contra ban!o %ith strong $eft side $ead; The $ocking step ma# be done on step 4./n the Noss7 #hall We /ance, there is a spin turnMstep back;; chasse to ban!o; f%d to a quick open re0erse;; back and turn E+ to four quick runMto a f%d;; and tipp$e chasse;>unn# 2uns qqqq; qqqq;/n ban!o position facing 2EF6, $ead feet free, run back on #our toes %itha s$ight $i$t and bod# turn on each step.&tep back E :%oman f%d 2; turning s$ight$# 2+, bk 2 turning s$ight$# E+, and repeat for a tota$ of eight steps. -oucan think of it as a back run %ith contra action, but don7t thro% the side back; becute, not 0io$ent./n the Noss7 We Are In Lo"e, there is a spot pi0ot 4 to c$osed position facing 62);; side 2 to 6', -, drag E to 2, -; c$ose E to 2, -, back 2 to ban!o 62), -; bunn# run G;; outside change to semi; pick-up $ock;&tutter phase =qqs; qq/n contra ban!o, step f%d E :%oman bk 2; %ith $eft-side $ead, $ock 2 in back of E, f%d E, -; side 2 %ith right-side stretch to c$osed position, f%d E %ith $eft-side $ead to contra ban!o, /n *uttin$ +n the Ritz b# the 2others :1994;, part 9 begins %ith a s$ight$# modified quarter turns and progressi0e chasse;;;; fishtai$ to a for%ard $ock for%ard;; stutter 4 quick; orqCqqq; qCq9 more *stutter#* timing is qCqqq; qCq&tep f%d E/J2/> of E, f%d E, sd 2 to c$osed, c$ E; f%d 2 outside ptr/JE/> of 2, f%d 2 to contra ban!o,maneu0er side c$ose; 4ere, the *stutter* is simp$# f%d 2, sd C f%d E, sdC f%d 2, f%d E; :%e see a $ot of 0ariabi$it# outthere;Hete Doint phase =qCThe actua$ Hete Doint itse$f is 0er# quick, !ust one beat of music. (orma$$# in semi-c$osed position, step for%ard E :%oman f%d 2; turn to c$osed position/ $o%er %ith a springing action/ s%a# right :%oman s%a# $eft;/ etend trai$ feet %ith inside edge of big toe on the f$oor/ and $ook to%ard etended foot, /n practice, a measure is usua$$# gi0en to the figure. -ou might ha0e the trai$ feet free, and the cue might be, *thru to Hete Doint* :s$o% quick/C ho$d;. -ou cou$d be in c$osed position for a *for%ard C Hete Doint.* Fther orientations and positions are possib$e.This *for%ard and point* cou$d be done %ith either foot. &%a# to%ard the etended foot.Tips# Doint phase =sCs;/n semi-c$osed position, the man steps for%ard 2 and the %oman steps for%ardE in contra bod# mo0ement position :'>?D;. That is, each steps for%ard %ith the trai$ foot but has $eft-side $ead for the man and right-side $ead for the %oman. >egin 1/4 2+ turn. Auick$# step side on $ead foot on the *C* count, and tap the trai$ toe behind the $ead foot%ith $eft s%a#. 4o$d the $ast beat. &o it7s a thru, -, side/tap, -; turning up to1/4 2+./n Lazy Crazy /ays b# the =ogts, there is an outside changeto semi; thru chasse to semi - thru; tips# point and ho$d; to a 0-1;;Tumb$e Turn phase =//n c$osed position facing 2EF6, trai$ feet free, step back 2 $o%ering and beginning to turn E+. &tep side and back E %ith 2 s%a#; the %oman strong$# side and for%ard 2 to remain ss; qqin c$osed position. Fn the first quick, the man sneaks his 2 across to a contra ban!o $ine of dance and rises %ith right side stretch, opening her head; she crosses behind. Eead feet brush up to trai$ as both s%i0e$ on the trai$ foot to face center, and he steps for%ard E and $o%ers into a *contra* c$osed position facing 'F4 or 62'. This $ast step contains the *tumb$e* action. /t is a $itt$e $ike a contra check. The actua$ step is shorter, but she has stepped side and back to mo0e from tight contra ban!o to c$osed, and he steps for%ard into her %ith right side $ead :contra;, $o%ering.)oodpeckers phase =Cq&tanding on either foot, usua$$# in c$osed position, hop and tap the toe of the free foot behind in one-and-a-ha$f counts of music. 4op up on a ha$f count, the end of the pre0ious beat, and $and and tap on the quick. 2are$# %ou$d#ou do !ust one %oodpecker