Ballroom Dancing for Beginners 1

VOLUME: 1International Style Standard [Modern] Ballroom Dancing

WALTZ- QUICKSTEP-TANGO- FOXTROT-VIENNESE WALTZ

Technical descriptions of popular introductory figures, WITH FOOT DIAGRAMS

This book will not teach you how to dance. This book is intended to serveas a reference in a Ballroom Dance instructional series. If only Waltz,Quickstep,and Tango are taught 80% of the figures in this manual can belearned in a 12 week series of 1 hour group courses, assuming 2 additionalhours of assisted practice is available each week.

Such a training routine is recommended for competitive collegiateballroom dance teams in their first semester of Ballroom training.

Dancers Notes 2001Kevin Buell

RevisionAugust 18 2001

2 International Standard

Introduction

Generally, this book was written to serve as an introductory reference manual for abeginner student of ballroom dancing. More specifically, this book is written to be usedas the guidebook for collegiate ballroom dance teams training first semester students.

It is my hope that by providing quality Ballroom Dancing guides to collegiate ballroomdance teams that these teams may grow and further promote the development of ballroomdance on college campuses.

In future volumes I will release similar guides for American Smooth BallroomDancing, as well as more advanced texts which will eventually include silver levelsyllabus.

On Foot Diagrams: While many other fine ballroom dance guides are commerciallyavailable, one feature which almost all these guides lack is the inclusion of diagramsindicating the placements of the fee. By including foot diagrams, it is hoped that the lessexperienced students who do not understand the tabular figure information will find thisguide most helpful. Foot diagrams are placed on a grid where each square represents a2’x2’ distance. The mens feet represent a length of 12 inches, and the ladies feet areslightly smaller.

Abbreviations Used in this Text

RhythmS=Slow, 2 beats of music.Q=Quick, 1 beat of music

Foot PositionRF= Right FootLF= Left FootSLT=slight(ly)TTI= Toe Turned InTTO= Toe Turned Out

Body PositionSLT=slightCBM=Contra-Body MotionCBMP= Contra-Body

Motion PositionR=RightL=Left

AlignmentLOD= Line of DanceDC= Diagonal CenterDW=Diagonal WallP= (foot) PointingA-LOD= Against LOD

Foot-WorkT=ToeH=HeelB=Ball of footHT= Heel, then ToeTH= Toe, then HeelF= foot (flat foot)LF= Left FootRF= Right FootW= whole (foot)IE= Inside Edge

TurnCom= CommenceE/O= (at) end ofCont= ContinueR=RightL=LeftBTL= Body Turns LessBCT= Body CompletesTurnBet= Between

RISE & FALLCom= CommenceE/O= (at) end ofCont= ContinueNFR= No-foot rise (BodyRise with heel on theground)R= RiseL= Lower

OtherPP= Promenade PositionCP= Closed PositionOP= Outside PartnerPO= Partner Outside


Waltz

Style: International (English) StyleCategory: Modern/Standard BallroomRhythm: 3/4 time (Accent on the 1)Tempo: 30 Bars per minute (Competition)

29-34 Bars per minute (Social)Phrasing: 8 Bar Phrasing

When people hear the phrase 'Ballroom Dance' they invariably thinkof the Waltz.

Waltz is THE fundamental Ballroom dance. Originating hundreds ofyears ago in Bavarian Europe, the original waltz had a much faster tempoand was more similar to our modern 'Viennese Waltz'. The danceexperienced significant opposition when it was popularized across Europe.The idea of a man holding a woman hip to hip and cavorting about seemedsomehow improper.

This modern 'Slow Waltz' is derived from an American version of theWaltz called 'The Boston' which was characterized by the slow tempo, longflowing steps, and the closed position which made our slow waltz what it istoday.

A strong foundation in Waltz is the basis of understandingInternational Standard and American Smooth dances. Most figures in otherdances such as foxtrot are merely steps from Waltz danced to a differentRhythm.

What distinguishes Waltz as Waltz then is the character, which hasbeen described as 'being in love- forever'.

WALTZTable Of Contents

Bronze SyllabusRF Closed change........................................................................................................................................... 6LF Closed change ........................................................................................................................................... 8Reverse Turn ................................................................................................................................................ 10Natural Turn ................................................................................................................................................. 12Whisk............................................................................................................................................................ 14Chasse from Promenade Position ................................................................................................................. 16Natural Spin Turn ......................................................................................................................................... 18Closed Impetus ............................................................................................................................................. 20Hesitation Change......................................................................................................................................... 22

Useful Amalgamations

[1] Facing DW:Natural TurnRF Closed ChangeReverse TurnLF Close Change

[2] Facing DW:WhiskChasseNatural Turn (Outside Partner on 1)

[3] Facing DW at corner:Natural TurnWhiskChasseNatural Turn (Outside Partner on 1)

[4]Natural Spin Turn4-6 of Reverse Turn(Underturned to face DC)

[5]Hesitation ChangeReverse Turn

[6]1-3 of Natural TurnClosed Impetus4-6 of Reverse Turn

(Underturned to face DC)Reverse Turn

Gentleman Waltz


RF Closed change(Natural to Reverse)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

RF FwdSlightCBM

FacingDC

HTCom Re/o 1

2 2LF Side& slightly

Fwd

SwayR

FacingDC

T Cont R

3 3RF

Closes toLF

SwayR

FacingDC

THCont R,L e/o 3

R=Rise,L=Lower

Waltz Lady

International Standard 7

RF Closed change(Natural to Reverse)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

LF BackSlightCBM

BackingDC

THCom Re/o 1

2 2RF Side&slightly

BackSway L

BackingDC

T Cont R

3 3 LF closesto RF

Sway LBacking

DCTH

Cont R,L e/o 3

Gentleman Waltz


LF Closed change(Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

LF FwdSlightCBM

FacingDW HT

Com Re/o 1

2 2RF Side& slightly

FwdSway L

FacingDW

T Cont R

3 3LF

Closes toRF

Sway LFacing

DWTH

Cont R,L e/o 3

Waltz Lady


LF Closed change(Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

RF BackSlightCBM

BackingDW

THCom Re/o 1

2 2LF Side&slightly

Back

SwayR

BackingDW

T Cont R

3 3RF

closes toLF

SwayR

BackingDW

THCont R,L e/o 3

Gentleman Waltz


Reverse TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

LF fwd CBMFacing

DCCom

turning LHT

Com Re/o 1

2 2 RF side Sway LBacking

DW1/4 L Bet

1&2T Cont R

3 3 LF closeto RF Sway L

BackingLOD

1/8 L bet2&3 TH

Cont R,L e/o 3

4 2 RF Back CBMBacking

LODCont

turning L TH ** Down on 4, Com to

R e/o 4- NFR

5 2 LF sideSway

RPointing

DW3/8 L bet4&5, BTL

T Cont RBTL=Body Turns

Less

6 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

FacingDW

BCT THCont R,L e/o 6

BCT= BodyCompletes Turn

Waltz Lady


Reverse TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1RF Back CBM

BackingDC

Com turn L THCom Re/o 1NFR

NFR=No Foot Rise

2 2 LF SideSway

RPointingto LOD

3/8 L bet1&2, BTL T Cont R

BTL=Body TurnsLess

3 3RF

closes toLF

SwayR

FacingLOD



4 2 LF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

Cont L HT **Down on 4,

Com to R e/o 4

5 2 RF side Sway LBacking

Wall1/4 L bet

4&5T Cont R

6 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LBacking

DW3/8 L Bet

5&6TH

Cont R,L e/o 6

Gentleman Waltz


Natural TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

RF fwd CBMFacing

DWCom

turning RHT

Com Re/o 1

2 2 LF sideSway

RBacking

DC1/4 R Bet

1&2T Cont R

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

BackingLOD

1/8 R bet2&3 TH

Cont R,L e/o 3

4 2 LF Back CBMBacking

LODCont

turning R TH ** Down on 4, Com to

R e/o 4- NFR

5 2 RF side Sway LPointing

DC3/8 R bet4&5, BTL

T Cont RBTL=Body Turns

Less

6 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LFacing

DCBCT TH

Cont R,L e/o 6


Waltz Lady


Natural TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1LF Back CBM

BackingDW

Com turnR

THComR e/o

1 NFR

NFR=No FootRise

2 2RF

SideSway

L

Pointing toLOD

3/8 Rbet 1&2,

BTLT

ContR

BTL=Body TurnsLess

3 3LF

closesto RF

SwayL

FacingLOD BCT TH

ContR, Le/o 3


4 2 RF Fwd CBM FacingLOD

Cont R HT **Down on 4,

Com to R e/o 4

5 2 LF sideSway

RBackingCentre

1/4 Rbet4&5

TCont

R

6 3RF

close toLF

SwayR

BackingDC

3/8 RBet 5&6 TH

ContR, Le/o 6

Gentleman Waltz


WhiskRhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

LF FwdSlightCBM

FacingDW

HTCom Re/o 1

2 2RF Side& slightly

FwdSway L

FacingDW

T Cont R

3 3

LFCrossesbehind

RF in PP

Sway LPP

FacingDW TH

Up,L e/o 3

PP= PromenadePosition

Waltz Lady


WhiskRhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1RF Back

SlightCBM

BackingDW

No turn on1

THCom Re/o 1NFR

NFR= No foot Rise

2 2 LF DiagBack

SwayR

PointingDC

1/4 R bet1&2, BTL T Cont R

BTL= Body TurnsLess

3 3

RFcrossesbehind

LF in PP

SwayR

PP

FacingDC

Bodycompletes

TurnTH

Up,L e/o 3

PP= PromenadePosition

Gentleman Waltz


Chasse from Promenade PositionRhythm: 12&3

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1

1

RF Fwd&

across

CBMP &PP

AlongLOD,

FacingDW

HTComR e/o

1

No CBM, justCBMP

2 2

LF Side&

slightlyFwd

FacingDC

T ContR

Steps 2 & 3each consume1/2 a beat of

music

3 &RF

Closesto LF

TCont

R

4 3

LF sideand

slightlyFWD

FacingDC

THUp,L e/o

3

Follow with RFfwd in CBMP

OP into any NatFig

About the Chasse, What is an ‘&’ beat?

Waltz Lady


Chasse from Promenade PositionRhythm: 12&3

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1

LF Fwd&

across

CBMP&PP

AlongLOD,facing

DC

Start toturn L on

1HT

ComR e/o

1CBM & CBMP

2 2 RFSide

BackingWall

1/8 L bet1&2

T ContR

Steps 2 & 3each consume1/2 a beat of

music

3 &LF

closesto RF

BackingDW

1/8 L bet2&3 T

ContR

4 3

RF sideand

slightlyback

BackingDW

No turnon 4

THUp,

L e/o3

Gentleman Waltz


Natural Spin TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

RF fwd CBMFacing

DWCom

turning RHT

Com Re/o 1

2 2 LF sideSway

RBacking

DC1/4 R Bet

1&2T Cont R

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

BackingLOD

1/8 R bet2&3 TH

Cont R,L e/o 3

4 2 LF Back CBM

DownLOD,Toe

turned in

1/2 R(Pivot) THT

Downon 4

Heel in contact withfloor during turn

5 2 RF fwdCBM&CBMP

FacingLOD

Cont Rturn

HT R

6 3LF side &

slightlyback

BackingDC

3/8 R bet5&6

THUp,

L e/o 6

Waltz Lady


Natural Spin TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1LF Back CBM

BackingDW

Com turn R THCom Re/o 1NFR

NFR=No Foot Rise

2 2 RF SideSway

LPointingto LOD

3/8 R bet1&2, BTL T Cont R

BTL=Body TurnsLess

3 3 LF closesto RF

SwayL

FacingLOD



4 2 RF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

1/4 R(Pivot)

HTDownon 4

5 2

LF backand

slightlyside

BackingLOD

Cont R T R

6 3RF brushLF then,Diag Fwd

FacingDC

3/8 R Bet5&6

THUp,

L e/o 6

Gentleman Waltz


Closed ImpetusRhythm: 1232

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

LF Back CBMBacking

LODCom R TH

2 2RF

closes toLF

Sway LFacing

DC3/8 R bet

1&2HT R e/o 2 Heel Turn

3 3LF side &

slightlyback

BackingDC

againstLOD

1/4 R bet2&3 TH

Up,Lowere/o 3

4 2 RF back CBM

BackingDC

againstLOD

TThis is the first step

of next figure

Waltz Lady


Closed ImpetusRhythm: 1232

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

RF fwd CBMFacingLOD

HT

2 2 LF sideSway

RBacking

DCCom R T

Risee/o 2

3 3RF brushLF, thendiag fwd

FacingDC

againstLOD

3/8 R bet1&2

THUp,

Lowere/o 3

4 2 LF fwd CBM

FacingDC

againstLOD

1/4 R bet2&3

HThis is the first step

of next figure

Gentleman Waltz


Hesitation ChangeRhythm: 123 223

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

RF Fwd CBMFacing

DWCom Turn

RHT

ComRisee/o 1

2 2 LF SideSway

RBacking

DC¼ R bet

1&2 T Cont RSteps 1-3 of anatural Turn

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

BackingLOD

1/8 R bet2&3

THUp.

Lowere/o 3

4 2 LF back CBMBacking

LODCom R TH Down

5 2RF pullsto side of

LFSway L

FacingDC

3/8 R btw4&5

H,IE F,whole foot

DownTurning from L heelon to RF(HEEL PULL)

6 3LF Closeto RF (noweight)

Sway LFacing

DCIE T Down

Waltz Lady


Hesitation ChangeRhythm: 123 223

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

LF back CBMBacking

DWCom R TH

Com Re/o 1NFR

2 2 RF side Sway LPointingto LOD

3/8 R bet1&2, BTL

T Cont RSteps 1-3 of aNatural Turn

3 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LFacingLOD

BCT THUp.

Lowere/o 3

4 2 RF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

Com turnR

HT Down

5 2 LF SideSway

RBacking

DC3/8 R bet

4&5TH Down

6 3RF Closeto LF (Noweight)

SwayR

BackingDC

IE T Down


QuickStep

Style: International (English) StyleCategory: Modern/Standard BallroomRhythm: 4/4 time (Accents on 1 & 3, 1 stronger)Tempo: 50-52 Bars per minute (Competition)

38-54 Bars per minute (Social)Phrasing:

Originally called 'Quick-Time Foxtrot' (and originally competed underthe category 'Quick-Time Foxtrot and Charleston'), the Quickstep developedfrom the slower Foxtrot. As bands began to play the Foxtrot rhythm in afaster and faster manner, dancers still wanted to dance their familiar Foxtrotsteps. After some adjustment Quickstep emerged as its own dance.

The 'Stand-Alone' in International Style, its closest American Styleequivalent is the Peabody, which is only very rarely seen in the US today.

The Charleston, which was a strong influence on the development ofQuickstep originated in Charleston South Carolina. Charleston wascharacterized by kicks, hops, foot Points, and fast movements with kneesbent inward. Charleston was not a ‘Ballroom dance’ by our moderndefinitions, and was not danced in the closed ballroom position.


QuickStep

Table Of Contents

Quarter Turn to Right ................................................................................................................................... 26Progressive Chasse ....................................................................................................................................... 28Forward Lock Step ....................................................................................................................................... 30Closed Impetus ............................................................................................................................................. 32Natural Spin Turn ......................................................................................................................................... 34Progressive Chasse to Right ......................................................................................................................... 36Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)................................................................................................................ 38Chasse Reverse Turn .................................................................................................................................... 40


[1]Quarter Turn to RightProgressive Chasse

[2]Quarter Turn to RightProgressive ChasseForward Lock-StepQuarter Turn to RightProgressive Chasse

[3]Natural Spin TurnProgressive Chasse

[4]1-3 Natural Spin TurnClosed ImpetusProgressive Chasse

[5]1-3 Natural Spin TurnTipple Chasse to RightChasse Reverse TurnProgressive Chasse

Gentleman Quickstep


Quarter Turn to RightRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

RF fwd CBMFacing

DWCom toturn R

HTCom Re/o 1

2 3-Q LF sideSway

RBackingCenter

1/8 Rbet 1&2

T Cont R

3 4-QRF

closes toLF

SwayR

BackingDC

1/8 Rbet 2&3

T Cont R

4 5,6-S

LF sideand

slightlyback

BackingDC None TH

Up,Lowere/o 4

Quarter Turn to Right(Man)

Quickstep Lady


Quarter Turn to RightRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF back CBMBacking

DWCom toturn R TH

Com Re/o 1,NFR

2 3-Q RF side Sway LPointing

DC

1/4 Rbetween1-2, Bodyturns less

T Cont R

3 4-Q LF closesto RF

Sway LFacing

DCslight

body turnT Cont R

4 5,6-S RF diagfwd

FacingDC

none THUp.

Lowere/o 4

Quarter Turn to Right(Lady)

Gentleman Quickstep


Progressive ChasseRhythm: SQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

RF back CMBBacking

DCCom toturn L

THCom Re/o 1NFR

2 3-Q LF sidePointing

DW

1/4 bet 1-2, Body

turns lessT Cont R

3 4-QRF

closes toLF

FacingDW

slightbody turn

T Cont R

4 5,6-SLF side &

slightlyforward

FacingDW - TH

Up.Lowere/o 4

5 7,8-S RF fwdOP

CMB&CBMP

FacingDW

H

Step 5 is not part ofChasse, but acts asfirst step of figure to

follow

Quickstep Lady


Progressive ChasseRhythm: SQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF fwd CMBFacing

DCCom toturn L

HTCom Re/o 1

2 3-Q RF sideBacking

W1/8 bet 1-

2T Cont R


BackingDW

1/8 bet 2-3, Body

turns lessT Cont R

4 5,6-SRF side,slightlyback

BackingDW Nil TH

Up.Lowere/ 4

5 7,8-S LF backPO

CMB&CBMP

BackingDW

- T

Step 5 is not part ofchasse, but acts asfirst step of figure to

follow

Gentleman Quickstep


Forward Lock StepRhythm:SQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1

1,2-SRF fwd,

OP

SlightCBM&CBMP

FacingDW

- HTCom Re/o 1

Although feet areDW, body faces alittle more towards

wall throughoutfigure

2 3-Q LF fwd &slt side

FacingDW

- T Cont R

3 4-QRF crossbehind

LF

FacingDW

- T Cont R

4 5,6-S LF fwd &slt side

FacingDW

- THUp.

Lowere/o 4

5 7,8-SRF fwdCBMP,

OPCBM

FacingDW

- HStep 5 is first stepof figure to follow

Quickstep Lady


Forward Lock StepRhythm:SQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF backSlightCMB&CBMP

BackingDW

- THComNFRe/o 1

2 3-Q RF backBacking

DW- T Cont R

3 4-QLF crossin front of

RF

BackingDW

- T Cont R

4 5,6-SRF backand sltSide

BackingDW

- THUp.

Lowere/o 4

5 7,8-S LF backin CBMP

CBMBacking

DWT

Step 5 is first stepof figure to follow

Gentleman Quickstep


Closed ImpetusRhythm:SSSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF back CBMBacking

LODCom toturn R

TH

2 3,4-S RF closeto LF

Sway LFacing

DC3/8 bet 1-

2HT

Risee/o 2

(Heel turn)

3 5,6-SLF side &slightlyback

BackingDC

A-LOD

up to1/4bet 2-3

THUp,

Lowere/o 3

*(or backing DC ofnew LOD when

danced at corner.)

4 7,8-S RF Back CBMBacking

DCA-LOD

T

Quickstep Lady


Closed ImpetusRhythm:SSSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF fwd CBMFacingLOD

Com toturn R

HT

2 3,4-S LF sideSway

RBacking

DC

3/8between

1-2T

Risee/o 2

3 5,6-S

RF diagfwd,

havingbrushed

to LF

FacingDC

A-LOD

Up to 1/4bet 2-3

THUp,

Lowere/o 3

*(or DC of new LODwhen danced at

corner.)

4 7,8-S LF fwd SBMFacing

DCA-LOD

H

Gentleman Quickstep


Natural Spin TurnRhythm:SQQSSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

RF Fwd CBMFacing

DWCom Turn

RHT R e/o 1

Steps 1-3 Turn to Rto back LOD

2 3-Q LF SideSway

RBacking

DC¼ R bet

1&2T Up

Steps 2-4 are aChasse

3 4-QClose RF

to LFSway

RBacking

LOD1/8 R bet

2&3TH

Up,Lowere/o 3

4 5,6-SLF Back(Pivot)

CBM

DownLOD,TTI,End

facingLOD

½ R on 4(Pivot)

THTPivot to Right.Hold RF in front ofyou in CBMP

5 7,8-S RF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

Cont R HTRisee/o 5

5 & 6 are the spin

69,10-

S

LF Side&

Slightlyback

BackingDC

3/8 R bet5&6

THUp.

Lowere/o 6

*This figure can beunderturned at acorner

Quickstep Lady


Natural Spin TurnRhythm:SQQSSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF Back CBMBacking

DWCom R TH

NFRe/o 1

Steps 1-3 turn to Rto face LOD

2 3-Q RF Side Sway LPointing

LOD3/8 R bet1&2, BTL

T UpSteps 2-4 are aChasse

3 4-QLF Close

to RFSway L

FacingLOD

BCT THUp,

Lowere/o 3

4 5,6-S

RF FwdKeeping

LFBehind

you

CBMFacingLOD

½ R* HT * Pivot-like turn

5 7,8-SLF back

&Slt Left

NOCBM!

BackingLOD, endbacking

LOD

Cont R TRisee/o 5

5 & 6 are the spin

69,10-

S

RF diagFwd*

FacingDC

3/8 R bet5&6

THUp.

Lowere/o 6

* Brush RF to LFand then step diagforward

Gentleman Quickstep


Progressive Chasse to RightRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF Fwd CBMFacing

DCCom turn

LHT

Com Re/o 1

2 3-Q RF sideBacking

W1/8 bet 1-

2T Cont R


BackingDW

1/8 bet 2-3, body

turns lessT Cont R

4 5,6-SRF side& slightlyback

BackingDW

- THUp,

Lowere/o 4

Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:Man- 1/4 between 1 and 2, 1/8 between 2 and 3, 1/8 between 4 and first step offollowing figure.

Quickstep Lady


Progressive Chasse to RightRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF back CBMBacking

DCCom toturn L

THCom Re/o 1NFR

2 3-Q LF sidePointing

DW

1/4 bet 1-2, Body

turns lessT Cont R

3 4-QRFcloses toLF

FacingDW

Slightbody turn

T Cont R

4 5,6-S

LF sideandslightlyfwd

FacingDW

- THUp,

Lowere/o 4

Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:Lady- 3/8 between 1-2 (body turns less) body completes turn on 3: 1/8 between3-4 (body turns less)

Gentleman Quickstep


Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)Rhythm:SQQSQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF back CBMBacking

LODCom toturn R

THCom toR e/o 1

NFR

Preceded by 1-3 ofnatural turn

2 3-Q RF sideFacing

new LOD1/4 R bet

1&2 T Cont R

3 4-QLF closes

to RFFacingLOD

T Cont RSteps 2-4 are a

chasse

4 5,6-SRF side& slightly

fwd

FacingDW

1/8 R bet3&4

T Up

5 7-QLF diag

fwdL sideleading

FacingDW

T UpSteps 5-8 are 2-5 of

forward lock

6 8-QRF crossbehind

LF

FacingDW

T UpBody facing more

toward wall in steps5-7

79,10-S

LF diagfwd

preparingto step

OP

FacingDW

THUp

Lowere/o 7

810-11-S

RF fwd,OP

CBM&CBMP

FacingDW

H down

Quickstep Lady


Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)Rhythm:SQQSQQSS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF fwd CBMFacingLOD

HTCom toR e/o 1

2 3-Q LF sideBacking

new LOD1/4 R bet

1&2T Cont R

3 4-QRF

closes toLF

BackingLOD

T Cont RSteps 2-4 are a

chasse

4 5,6-S

LF sideand

slightlyback

BackingDW

1/8 R bet3&4

T Up

5 7-Q RF backR sideleading

BackingDW T Up

Steps 5-8 are 2-5 offorward lock

6 8-Q

LFcrosses

in front ofRF

BackingDW

T UpBody facing more

torwards center 5-7

79,10-S

RF diagback

BackingDW

THUp

Lowere/o 7

810-11-S

LF backCBM&CBMP

BackingDW

T down

Gentleman Quickstep


Chasse Reverse TurnRhythm:SQQSQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF Fwd CBMFacingLOD or

DC

ComTurn L

HTRisee/o 1

2 3-Q RF Side Sway LBacking

DW¼ L bet

1&2 T Up

3 4-QLF close

to RFSway L

BackLOD

1/8 L bet2&3

THUp,

Lowere/o 3


4 5,6-S Back RF CBM TH

5 7-QClose LF

to RFSway

R3/8 L bet 4

& 6H

5 & 6 are a heelpivot (Man takes 1step, lady takes 2)

6 8-QTurn L on

R heelSway

RH-RF Toe pressure on L

Foot

79,10-

SLF Fwd CBM

FacingDW

H

*Note:Steps 4-7 are a heel pivot and can be danced separately (SeeHeel Pivot)

Quickstep Lady


Chasse Reverse TurnRhythm:SQQSQQS

PositionStep

Beat&

Rhythm Foot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1,2-SRF Back CBM

BeginBackingLOD or

DC

ComTurning L TH

Risee/o 1NFR


2 3-Q LF SideSway

RPointing

LOD3/8 L bet1&2, BTL

T Up

3 4-QClose RF

to LFSway

R

EndfacingLOD

BCT THUp

Lowere/o 3

4 5,6-S LF Fwd CBM HT

5 7-Q RF Side Sway L T

6 8-QClose LF

to RFSway L TH

79,10-

SRF Back CBM

BackingDW

T

*Note:Steps 4-7 are a heel pivot and can be danced separately (SeeHeel Pivot)


Tango

Style: International (English) StyleCategory: Modern/Standard BallroomRhythm: 4/4 time (Beats of Equal Intensity) (Rarely, 2/4 Time)Tempo: 33 Bars per minute (Competition)

28-34 Bars per minute (Social)Phrasing:

“Although many different interpretations have appeared, at no time have these deviatedfrom the theme of a partnership in which the man is dominant.”–Peggy Spencer, MBE Fellow and examiner or the Imperial Society of Teachers

of Dance.

The tango is a departure from the other standard dances. The tango exhibits no Rise &Fall, so characteristic of the other standard dances. The tango exhibits no Sway or Lilt.What then does the Tango have?Contra-body Staccato movement, and lots of it!The American Tango is characterized by the use of drum rhythm, and legato

movement, with a wide variety of character and emotion. Very different from itsAmerican counterpart, the International Tango is best described as Fierce in character,and an intensely powerful dance.

While American Tango is the dance of ‘Yes!’, ‘No’, and ‘Maybe.’, the Internationaltango is the dance of ‘Now!’ and ‘Immediately.’

The International Tango is a dance with frequent sharp snaps and twists, where it mayappear that the woman is nearly about to be broken in two by the powerful man. But infact this is the ‘softest’ of the standard dances, where there is no force exchangedbetween partners and the speed that is felt is much, much less than that which is seen.

If tango feels ‘hard’ or ‘tense’, then you are doing it wrong.

Tango


Table Of Contents

Bronze Syllabus

Forward Walk............................................................................................................................................... 44Progressive Side Step ................................................................................................................................... 46Progressive Link ........................................................................................................................................... 48Closed Promenade ........................................................................................................................................ 50Rock Turn..................................................................................................................................................... 52Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside, Closed Finish ....................................................................................... 54Back Corte’................................................................................................................................................... 56LF Rocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 58RF Rocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 58


[1]Forward WalkProgressive Side-Step

[2]Forward WalkProgressive LinkClosed PromenadeForward Walk

[3]Forward WalkProgressive LinkClosed PromenadeRock Turn

[4]Forward Walk (CurvingLeft)Open Reverse Turn,lady outside partner,closed finishForward Walk

[5]Forward WalkProgressive LinkClosed PromenadeBack Corte’Progressive LinkClosed Promenade

Gentleman Tango


Forward WalkRhythm: SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF fwd Y Facing DWNil or

curved LH

2 3,4-S RF fwdR sideleading

Facing DWNil or

curved LH

Tango Lady


Forward WalkRhythm: SS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF Back Y Backing DW - BH

2 3,4-S LF BackL sideleading

Backing DW - BH

Gentleman Tango


Progressive Side StepRhythm: QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1-Q

LF fwd Y DWNil or

Curved LH

2 2-QRF side

& sltback

Facing DWNil or

curved LIE of

FIE= Inside

Edge

3 3,4-S LF fwd Y DW H

Tango Lady


Progressive Side StepRhythm: QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Foot

Gentleman Tango


Progressive LinkRhythm: QQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1-Q

LF fwd Y DW H

2 2-QRF Side

& Sltback

PPFacing

DW

RF- IEof

FootLF- IFof B

Body TurnsSlightly to R

Tango Lady


Progressive LinkRhythm: QQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1-Q

RF Back Y DW - BH

2 2-QLF Side

& sltBack

PromenadePosition

(PP)

FacingDC

¼ R bet1&2

LF-IEof BHRF-IEof B

Gentleman Tango


Closed PromenadeRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF side PPPointing

DWnone H

Foot movesalong LOD

pointing DW

2 3-QRF Fwd

andacross

Y PPPointing

DW- H

Step acrossLF in CBMP

3 4-Q LF side &slt Fwd

PointingDW

-IE offoot

Lead womanto turn left

4 5,6-S

RFcloses to

LF,slightlyback

End inclosed

Position

FacingDW

-Whole

foot

Turning bodyto L, RF

closes to RFslightly back.

Weight on RF.End facing

DW in line w/woman

Tango Lady


Closed PromenadeRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF side PP DC HRF movesalong LODpointing DC

2 3-QLF Fwd

andAcross

Y Y PP DC Com L H

Step across RFin CBMP. CBMwhen squaring

to partner

3 4-QRF side

& sltback

Backing DW¼ L bet

2&3,BTL

IE ofBH

4 5,6-SLF closesto RF &slt fwd

End inClosedPosition

Backing DW BCTWhole

foot

End weight onL foot. BackingDW in line with

man

Gentleman Tango


Rock TurnRhythm: SQQSQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1,2-S

RF FwdR sideleading

DW H

2 3-Q LF side &slt back

BackingCenter

IE BH

3 4-QWeighttransfer

fwd to RF

R sideleading

DWA-LOD

¼ R bet1&3

IE BH

4 5,6-SLF back,

Smallstep

L sideleading

DC nil IE BH

5 7-Q RF back Y Y To Center BH

6 8-Q LF side &slt fwd Pointing DW

¼ L bet5&6 IE of

Wholefoot

5-6 is backclosed ending

7 9,10-S

RF closeto LF &slt back

Facing DWWholeFoot

Tango Lady


Rock TurnRhythm: SQQSQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF BackL Sideleading

DWIE ofBH

2 3-Q RF fwd &slt side

FacingCenter

H

3 4-Q LF back& slt side

L Sideleading

DWA-LOD

¼ R bet1&3

IE ofBH

4 5,6-SRF fwd,smallstep

R sideleading DC Nil H

5 7-Q LF Fwd Y Y To Center H

6 8-Q RF side&slt back

Backing DW

¼ L bet5&6 IE of

BH

7 9,10-S

LF closeto RF slt

fwdBacking DW

Wholefoot

Gentleman Tango


Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,Closed FinishRhythm: QQS,QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1-Q

LF Fwd Y Y DC Com L H

2 2-Q RF side BDW Cont L BH

3 3,4-S LF back YPartnerOutside

(PO)

BackingDown LOD

Nil BH

4 5-Q RF back Y Down LOD Com L BH

5 6-Q LF side &slt Fwd

Pointing DWCont L,

BTLIE offoot

Body FacingWall, Left toefacing slightly

leftwards

6 7,8-SRF closeto LF, slt

backFacing DW BCT

Wholefoot

* ¾ Turn L over whole figure

Tango Lady


Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,Closed FinishRhythm: QQS,QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1-Q

RF Back Y Y Backing DC Com L BH

2 2-Q LF side &slt fwd

PointingLOD

Cont LWholeFoot

1-3 Turn L toFace LOD. LFpointing down

LOD,Releasing R

heel

3 3,4-S RF fwd YOutsidePartner,

facing LODDown LOD H

4 5-Q LF fwd Y Down LOD Com L H

5 6-QRF side

& sltback

Backing DW Cont LIE ofBH

6 7,8-SLF closeto RF, slt

fwdBacking DW

WholeFoot

* ¾ Turn L over whole figure

Gentleman Tango


Back Corte’Rhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF BackL sideleading

Down newLOD

IE ofBH

2 3-Q RF Back Y Y DC BH


Pointing DWUp to ¼

L bet2&3

IE offoot

4 5,6-S

RFcloses toLF& sltback

Facing DWWhole

foot

*This step is often used in a corner. This is what the ‘NEW’ LOD indicates. If not used ata corner, the man simply begins backing down LOD and ends facing DW.

Tango Lady


Back Corte’Rhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF FwdR sideleading

Down newLOD

H

2 3-Q LF Fwd Y Y DC H

3 4-Q Rf side &slt back

Backing DWUp to ¼

L bet2&3

IE ofBH

4 5,6-QLF closeto RF &slt fwd

Backing DWWholeFoot

*This step is often used in a corner. This is what the ‘NEW’ LOD indicates. If not used ata corner, the man simply begins backing down LOD and ends facing DW.

Gentleman Tango


LF RocksRhythm: QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1-Q

LF BackL sideleading

Down LOD NoneIE ofBH

2 2-QTransferweight

fwd to RF

R sideleading

Against LOD - H

3 3,4-QLF back,

smallstep

L sideleading

Down LOD -IE ofBH

RF RocksRhythm: QQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Man1 1-Q

RF back Y Down LOD None BH

2 2-QTransferweight

fwd to LFY Against LOD - H

3 3,4-QRF back,

smallstep

Y Down LOD - BH

Tango Lady


LF RocksRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1-Q

RF fwdR sideleading

Down LOD None H

2 2-Q

Transferweightback to

LF

L sideleading

Against LOD -IE ofBH

3 3,4-SRF fwd,smallstep

R sideleading

Down LOD - H

RF RocksRhythm: SQQS

PositionStep

BeatFoot

CBMP

CBM

Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Description

Lady1 1-Q

LF Fwd Y Down LOD None H

2 2-Q

Transferweightback to

RF

Y Against LOD - BH

3 3,4-SLF Fwd,

smallstep

Y Down LOD - H


Foxtrot

Style: International (English) StyleCategory: Modern/Standard BallroomRhythm: 4/4 time (Beats 1 and 3 accentuated, 1 more strongly)Tempo: 30 Bars per minute (Competition)

28-36 Bars per minute (Social)

The Foxtrot is the worlds most popular ballroom dance. This danceoriginated in the United States in 1913 when a Vaudeville stage performernamed Harry Fox would perform the trot as part of his act.

Foxtrot revolutionized ballroom danceThe Foxtrot was a huge leap forward for ballroom dance inasmuch as it

was the first dance to incorporate both Slow (two beat) and quick (one beat)steps.

Considered by many to be the most challenging dance to learn, theInternational Style Bronze syllabus only includes 8 Bronze level figures.

The Foxtrot exhibits a lilting characteristic with slow gradual rise and fall.Swing and Sway are part of this dance as well.


Foxtrot

Bronze SyllabusFeather Step .................................................................................................................................................. 62Three Step..................................................................................................................................................... 64Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish................................................................................................................... 66Change of Direction...................................................................................................................................... 68Closed Impetus W/ Feather Finish ............................................................................................................... 70


[1]Feather StepThree Step

[2]Three StepReverse Turn W/ Feather FinishChange of Direction

[3]Feather StepChange of DirectionFeather -OR- Reverse turn W/ FF

[4]Three StepReverse Turn w/ FFThree Step

[5]1-3 Natural TurnClosed Impetus w/ FFThree Step

Gentleman Foxtrot


Feather StepRhythm: SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

RF fwd CBMFacing

DCHT R e/o 1

2 3-Q LF fwd*Sway

RFacing

DCT Up *L Shoulder leading

3 4-Q RF fwd,OP

CBMP,Sway

R

FacingDC

THUp,

L e/o 3OP= Outside

Partner

Foxtrot Lady


Feather StepRhythm: SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

LF Back CBMBacking

DC- TH

NFRe/o 1

NFR= No Foot Rise

2 3-Q RF Side*Sway

LBacking

DC- TH Up *R Shoulder leading

3 4-Q LF BackCBMP,Sway L

BackingDC

- THUp,

L e/o 3

Gentleman Foxtrot


Three StepRhythm: SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF fwd CBM*Facing

DW- H -

*Slight Body Turn Lbet 1&3

2 3-Q RF fwd Sway LFacing

DW- HT R e/o 2

3 4-Q LF fwd Sway LFacing

DW- TH

Up,L e/o 3

Foxtrot Lady


Three StepRhythm: SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF Back CBMBacking

DW- TH

2 3-Q LF BackSway

RBacking

DW- TH

NFRe/o 2

3 4-Q RF BackSway

RBacking

DW- TH

Up,L e/o 3

Gentleman Foxtrot


Reverse Turn W/ Feather FinishRhythm: SQQ,SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF Fwd CBMFacing

DCCom L HT R e/o 1


DW¼ L bet

1&2T Up

3 4-Q LF Back Sway LBacking

LOD1/8 L bet

2&3TH

Up, Le/o 3

4 1,2-S RF Back CBMBacking

LOD Cont L THT R e/o 4


SwayR

PointingDW

3/8 L bet4&5, BTL T Up

BTL= Body TurnsLess

6 4-Q RF fwd,OP

CBMP,Sway

R

FacingDW

THUp,

L e/o 6OP= Outside

Partner

Foxtrot Lady


Reverse Turn W/ Feather FinishRhythm: SQQ,SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF Back CBMBacking

DCCom L TH

NFRe/o 1

NFR= No Foot Rise

2 3-Q LF Closeto RF *

SwayR

FacingLOD

3/8 L bet1&2

HT Up *Heel Turn

3 4-Q RF FwdCBMP,Sway

R

FacingLOD

Nil THUp,

L e/o 3

4 1,2-S LF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

Com L HT R e/o 4


Wall¼ L bet

4&5TH Up

6 4-Q LF BackCBMP,Sway L

BackingDW

1/7 L bet5&6, BTL

THUp,

L e/o 3BTL= Body Turns

Less

Gentleman Foxtrot


Change of DirectionRhythm: SSS

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF fwd CBMFacing

DWCom L H -

2 3,4-S

RF diagfwd, LFclose toRF w/oweight

*SwayL

PointingLOD,End

facingDC

¼ L bet1&2

IE ofTH,thenLF IEof T

-* R shoulder

leading

3 5,6-S LF fwd CBMPFacing

DC- H -

Foxtrot Lady


Change of DirectionRhythm: SS

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF Back CBMBacking

DWCom L TH -

2 3,4-S

LF diagBack,

then RFclose toLF w/oweight

*SwayR

BackingDW, endbacking

DC

¼ L bet1&2

T,thenRF

IE ofT

- *L Shoulder leading

3 5,6-S RF Back CBMPBacking

DC- TH -

Gentleman Foxtrot


Closed Impetus W/ Feather FinishRhythm: SQQ,SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1,2-S

LF back CBMBacking

LODCom R TH -

2 3-Q RF Closeto LF*

Sway LFacing

DC3/8 R bet

1&2HT R e/o 2 *Heel Turn

3 4-Q LF side &slt back

BackingDC

A-LOD

¼ R bet2&3

THUp,

Lowere/o 3

4 1,2-S RF back CBMBacking

DCA-LOD

Com L THT R e/o 4


SwayR

Point DC¼ L bet

4&5, BTLT Up

6 4-Q RF fwd,OP

CBMP,Sway

R

FacingDC

THUp,

Lowere/o 6

Foxtrot Lady


Closed ImpetusW/ Feather FinishRhythm: SQQ,SQQ

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1,2-S

RF Fwd CBMFacingLOD

Com R HT -

2 3-Q LF SideSway

RBacking

DC3/8 R bet

1&2T R e/o 2

3 4-Q RF diagFwd*

FacingDC

A-LOD

¼ R bet2&3

THUp,

Lowere/o 3

* RF brushed LFbefore stepping

diag Fwd

4 1,2-S LF Fwd CBMFacing

DCA-LOD

Com L HT R e/o 4

5 3-Q RF side Sway LBacking

LOD1/8 L bet

4&5TH Up

6 4-Q LF backCBMP,Sway L

BackingDC

1/8 L bet5&5, BTL

TH

UpNFR,Lowere/o 6


Viennese WaltzStyle: International StyleCategory: Modern Standard BallroomRhythm: 3/4 time (Accent on 1)Tempo: International

Competition 60 Bars per minuteSocial 56-60 Bars per minute

These ‘preferred’ tempos notwithstanding, the basic figures may bedanced to any waltz played between 44 and 64 bars per minute.

The Viennese Waltz is the classic waltz, more often featured in films thanthe more modern ‘slow Waltz’. This dance is a quick rotating dance with asubtle rise and fall. It is considered a very difficult dance to do properly,even in its simplest forms.

<Note: Write more on history>

Alignments: The Viennese Waltz is a fast-rotating dance, and thereforesome of the alignments given are slightly confusing. In the Viennese Waltza figure may begin with a certain alignment, then rotate 1/8’th of a turnbefore the first step touches the floor.

The alignments listed are the alignments for the feet when they firsttouch the floor.

<I am not really satisfied with these foot diagrams or alignments, do amore careful analysis of alignments and step lengths when I have time>

Phrasing: 8-bar phrases, so do 4 reverse turns, and 4 natural turns in arow

Viennese Waltz


Table Of Contents

Bronze Syllabus

Left Closed Change ...................................................................................................................................... 74Right Closed Change .................................................................................................................................... 76Reverse Turn / Left Turn ............................................................................................................................ 78Natural Turn / Right Turn............................................................................................................................. 80

At Corner,Underturned Natural TurnOverturned Reverse Turn

Useful Amalgamations[1]4 Reverse Turns (8 bars)1 Left Closed Change3 Natural Turns (6 Bars)1 Right Closed Change<Repeat>

[2]4 Natural Turns (8 Bars)1 Right Closed Change3 Reverse Turns (6 Bars)1 Left Closed Change<Repeat>

Gentleman Viennese Waltz


Left Closed Change(Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man

1 1LF Fwd

SltCBM

ComfacingLOD

* HTRiseE/o 1

* turn 1/8 L through1 & 3

2 2 RF side& slt fwd Sway L * T Up

3 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LEnd

FacingDC

* THUp,

L e/o 3

Viennese Waltz Lady


Left Closed Change (Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1RF back Slt cbm

Combacking

LOD* TH

RiseE/o 1

* turn 1/8 L through1 & 3

2 2 LF side &slt back

SwayR

* T Up

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

EndBacking

DC* TH

Up,L e/o 3



Right Closed Change(Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man

1 1RF Fwd

SltCBM

Comfacing

DC* HT

RiseE/o 1

* turn 1/8 R through1 & 3

2 2 LF side &slt fwd

SwayR * T Up

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

EndFacingLOD

* THUp,

L e/o 3

Viennese Waltz Lady


Right Closed Change(Natural to Reverse)

Rhythm: 123

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

LF back Slt cbmCom

backingDC

* THRiseE/o 1

* turn 1/8 R through1 & 3

2 2RF side

& sltback

Sway L * T Up

3 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LEnd

BackingLOD

* THUp,

L e/o 3



Reverse Turn / Left TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

LF fwd CBMFacingLOD

Com L HTRisee/o 1

2 2RF side

& sltback

Sway LBacking

Wall¼ L bet

1&2T Up

3 3LF crossin front of

RFSway L

BackingLOD

¼ L bet2&3 TH

Up,L e/o

3

4 2 RF Back& slt R

CBMBacking

LODCom L TH

Risee/o 4

(NFR)

5 2 LF sideSway

R

Pointingbet DW &

LOD

Slt morethan 3/8 Lbet 4&5

BTL

TBodyrise

BTL=Body TurnsLess

6 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

FacingLOD

Slt lessthan 1/8 Lbet 5&6,

BCT

FlatBodyRise,

L e/o 6


Viennese Waltz Lady


Reverse Turn / Left TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady1 1

RF Back CBMBacking

LODCom turn

LTH

R e/o1 NFR

NFR=No FootRise

2 2 LF Side SwayR

Pointbet DW& LOD

Slt morethan 3/8bet 1&2,

BTL

TBodyRise

3 3RF

closesto LF

SwayR

FacingLOD

Slt lessthan 1/8bet 2&3,

BCT

FlatBody

R on3,L e/o 3

4 2 LF Fwd CBM FacingLOD

Com L HTR e/o

4

5 2 RF side SwayL

BackingWall

1/4 bet4&5

T Up

6 3LF

close toRF

SwayL

BackingLOD

¼ bet5&6 TH

Up,L e/o 6



Natural Turn / Right TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Man1 1

RF FWD CBMDownLOD

1/8 Rbefore 1

HTRisee/o 1

Com Facing DC

2 2 LF SideSway

RBackingCenter

¼ R bet1&2

T Up

3 3 RF closeto LF

SwayR

BackingDC

1/8 R bet2&3 TH

Up, Le/o 3

4 2LF backand Slt

sideCBM

BackingLOD

1/8 R bet3&4

THNFRe/o 4

5 2 RF Side Sway LPointing

DC3/8 R bet4&5 BTL

TBodyRise

6 3 LF closeto RF

Sway LFacing

DCBCT Flat

BodyRise,

L e/o 6

Viennese Waltz Lady


Natural Turn / Right TurnRhythm: 123223

PositionStep

BeatFoot Body

Align-ment

Turn Footwork

Rise& Fall

Description

Lady

1 1

LF Back& sltside

CBMBacking

LOD1/8 R

before 1TH

NFRe/o 1

Com Backing DC

2 2 RF side SwayL

PointDC

3/8 R bet1&2 BTL T

BodyRise

3 3LF

Closeto RF

SwayL

FacingDC BCT Flat

BodyRise,

L e/o 3

4 2 RF fwd CBM FacingLOD

1/8 Rbet 3&4

HTRisee/o 4

5 2 LF side SwayR

BackingCenter

¼ R bet4&5

T Up

6 3RF

close toLF

SwayR

BackingDC

1/8 Rbet 5&6

THUp, Le/o 6

Ballroom DancingFor Beginners

Volume: 1

WALTZ- TANGO- FOXTROT-QUICKSTEP-VIENNESE WALTZ

This book will serve as an excellent introductory reference to the practice of ballroomdancing. Many excellent and more comprehensive books have been written on thesubject, and the enthusiastic student is encouraged to seek them out.

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