"turn, hesitation change, or forward lock. Leader (man) Follower (woman) Open Telemark can lead to an open natural turn, chassé from promenade position, cross hesitation, wing, and left whisk from promenade position. Leader (man) Follower (woman) Telemark (waltz) The Telemark is a ballroom dance step; in waltz competition, it is in the Silver syllabus. Telemarks are reverse turns where the follower does a heel turn as the leader travels around her. There are similar Telemarks in foxtrot and quickstep. The term ""Telemark"" is a term borrowed from skiing, in which a turn is generated by a forward leg motion. The"
"back to the front foot while keeping it in place. In rock forward, the dancer steps forward with full weight transfer then transfers the weight to the back foot while keeping it in place. In some dances, e.g., East Coast Swing, the partners rock from opposite feet in opposite directions, i.e., both are doing rock back, e.g., during the basic step sequence: ""triple step, triple step, rock step"". In others the rocks are done from opposite feet, but in the same direction, i.e., when the leader rocks back, the follower rocks forward. In some dances (Tango, Argentine tango) the rock"
"step patterns phrased on 8 counts of the music. The 8 different steps include 6 moves with 2 pauses. The pattern of the dance is 1,2,3 and pause for 4, move for 5,6,7 and pause for 8. The basic steps are: (1) the forward and backward: in this step consist of two rock steps going in and out of the moves. The second step is known as the basic side dance step, it is similar to the first step except for this step, the moves are towards the side. The side to side feels and turns are of the significant"
"foot, the heel then lowering"". Like other forms of dance, Rock and Roll has evolved around the world over time. Depending on your location, the basic kick step style starts with the Basic 6 step: Leader starts with left foot kick ball change, kick step (left), kick step (right) Follower starts with right foot kick ball change, kick step (right), kick step (left) There is another form of tap step basic footwork that is quite easy to learn: Leader starts with their left foot and does a back step, then a tap step (left), tap step (right) Follower starts with"
"Promenade (dance move) Promenade is a basic dance move in a number of dances such as English Country Dance, contra dance, and square dance. The name comes from the French word for “walk”, and is a good basic description of the dance action. When executing the move, partners stand side-by-side in a promenade position, and act as a single unit. Customarily the man (or gent) stands to the left of the lady, his right hip touching or almost touching her left hip. Note that ""this"" promenade position is not the same as that promenade position defined in ballroom dances. They"
"dance starts moving right with a series of four lift-steps, followed by moving left: crossing the right foot in front of the left, transferring the weight onto the right foot while moving the left foot to the right (this is the characteristic movement of this dance, and is done four times). The dancers next move backwards using a series of four lift-steps. A number of variations can be seen among individual dancers. For example, instead of moving left with the right foot always crossing in front, a front and back pattern can be used, resulting in a basic grapevine step."
"that it progresses backward rather than forward. The back whisk begins with the leader backing diagonal center against line of dance and finishes with the follower in promenade position. The left whisk is a Gold syllabus variation on the whisk. Leader (man) Follower (woman) There are two variations on the left whisk. One begins with the man moving on the right foot. The other is a left whisk on the first beat. Whisk (ballroom dance) The whisk is a ballroom dance step used in the waltz or Viennese waltz. It is one of several ways to get into promenade position"
"direction. A single step, e.g., forward, is called just thus: 'step forward'. Walks can be done in various dance positions: in = Curved walks are done along a curve, rather than along a straight line. You can also just move forwards with your feet Glossary of dance moves The turn of a foot that is in fifth position. ""Same as Basic movement"" Basic movement is the very basic step that defines the character of a dance. Often it is called just thus: ""Basic Movement"" or ""Basic Step"". For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in"
"rock and roll dancing has experienced several important changes: the former 6-basic step was converted into the modern tournament's 9-basic step with its typical kick ball change. Other characteristics are techniques such as the man's body wave movement, that he uses to fling his partner from a sitting position upwards, and the throwing basic movement, where she steps onto his hands and is catapulted upwards into neck breaking jumps. Because of its demanding technique, high speed, and acrobatics, Rock and Roll is a straining high-performance dance and is most often performed by young dancers. The name of the basic comes"
"backwards with right foot 6# step to left side with left foot 7# bring feet together 8# to continue redo process from start. This dance was featured in an episode of ""Curious George"" called ""School of Dance"". George first saw the Renkins doing it, then he taught it to Bill, the Quints, the Man with the Yellow Hat, and at the end, Allie. Box step Box step is a basic dance step named after the pattern it creates on the floor, which is that of a square or box. It is used in a number of American Style ballroom dances:"
"Rock step Rock step (also called break step) may refer to one of similar dance moves. The name refers to the rocking action during the move: the weight is transferred from one foot to another and then back. It is used in a number of dances, such as East Coast Swing, Zydeco, Lindy Hop, Tango. Most often it is a two-step dance move executed in two beats of music. There are two basic versions: rock back and rock forward. They may start with any foot. In rock back, the dancer steps backwards with full weight transfer then transfers the weight"
"in toward the center then out again, in the basic step, as the line moves to the right. This pattern is repeated throughout the dance. There are several variations of the basic step, all have the form ""step, step, step, pause, step, pause"", where the ""pause"" may be replaced with variations detailed below. One common step is The styling is rather heavy and earthy, with the knees always slightly bent and flexing slightly with each step. The first two steps forward with the R foot are done with a peculiar sliding motion. The leader and tail dancer may hold up"
"progressive chassé to right. Leader (man) Follower (woman) The turning lock is a Silver syllabus step. It transitions from a right turning figure into a left-turning one. Leader (man) Follower (woman) The turning lock to right is a Gold syllabus step. It was only added to the ISTD syllabus after 1966, due to its increasing popularity. Leader (man) Follower (woman) Lock (waltz) There are several types of lock step in waltz dancing, including International Standard Waltz. A ""lock step"" is when the moving foot approaches to the standing foot and crosses in front of or behind it, creating a ""check"""
"connection between the dancers in order to properly execute the move. Sometimes the terms ""rock step"" and ""break step"" are used interchangeably e.g., ""Forward Rock"" and ""Forward Break"". The stylistic difference is that in the ""rock step"" the emphasis is in the rocking action during the step, while the term ""break"" carries the meaning of the change of the direction into the opposite, i.e., the ""forward break"" changes the direction of the movement from forward to backward. Rock step Rock step (also called break step) may refer to one of similar dance moves. The name refers to the rocking action"
"Basic (dance move) The basic step, basic movement, basic pattern, or simply basic is the dance move that defines the character of a particular dance. It sets the rhythm of the dance; it is the default move to which a dancer returns, when not performing any other moves. For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in different handholds and dance positions to enjoy it socially. Most traditional partner dances have only one basic step which can be easily mastered. Others, such as West Coast Swing, have multiple basic steps, any of which can theoretically be"
"selected by the leader. Basic (dance move) The basic step, basic movement, basic pattern, or simply basic is the dance move that defines the character of a particular dance. It sets the rhythm of the dance; it is the default move to which a dancer returns, when not performing any other moves. For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in different handholds and dance positions to enjoy it socially. Most traditional partner dances have only one basic step which can be easily mastered. Others, such as West Coast Swing, have multiple basic steps, any of"
"a slight ""V"" between their torsos and allowing the feet and legs to offset to a greater degree than in ballroom styles. The balboa follower often dances in heels to get the proper ""forward"" connection. This can be misinterpreted however. The follower still has her own weight. Foot balance is neutral with slightly more pressure on the ball of the feet for the follow, but generally across the entire foot for the lead. There are many variations on how dancers move during the Basic step. Each variation looks different. Each variation communicates movement to the follower differently. Dancers can do"
"the next step it is the left one. After each step, they flex the knees. Thus, they dance forward to the accompaniment of drumbeats and invocatory song. When they have danced forward for some distance, they dance backward with the same movement. Thus they dance moving forward and backward. Sometimes they break away from the line formation and the four dancers standing in the four corners sing an invocatory song, play the musical instruments and dance flexing the knees and raising the right and left heel alternately and stamping these on the ground. Now and then they change positions dancing"
"involved in dancing games, such as ""Dance Dance Revolution"" or ""In the Groove"". Often moves are referred to as Reebok step moves in reference to one of the first makers of the plastic step commonly used in gyms. The ""basic"" step involves raising one foot onto the step, then the other so that they are both on the step, then stepping the first foot back, followed by the second. A ""right basic"" would involve stepping right foot up, then the left, then returning to the floor alternating right then left. Some instructors switch immediately between different moves, for example between"
"connection should not change from the basic closed position. The lady's left hand and forearm must be on the man's upper arm. This connection should also not change from the basic closed position. In ballroom dances their common trait is that when in promenade position, the dance couple moves (or intends to move) essentially sidewise to the leader's left while partners nearly face each other. Steps of both partners are basically sidewise or diagonally forward with respect to their bodies. Normally the dancers look in the direction of the intended movement. In the International Standard and American Smooth dance categories"
"basically maintained during the turning. The turn starts with the right foot raised from the floor. While continuously revolving, on each strong beat (downbeat) the right foot is stepped flat and on each weak beat (upbeat) the left foot is stepped on the ball (by the right heel). Various types of pivot turns are performed in ballroom dance, including slip pivot, reverse pivot, chains of pivot turns, half pivot (as in fourth step of a natural spin turn), man's first step of an outside spin, and man's third step (toe pivot) of a double reverse spin. Pivot turn In dance,"
"such as the straight, tuck, star, straddle and pike jumps. Intermediate moves include dive rolls, tuck front, pike front, and straight front somersaults, while advanced moves include straight halves, straight fulls and doubles. Backward moves such as tuck backs, straight backs or whip backs are not usually performed on a trampette because the gymnast approaches the trampette at a forward run, making it difficult to land such moves. Again, here there are three runs (rounds) involved. One of which has to include all six gymnasts doing a forwards series. Another run also has to include the gymnasts completing the same"
"the body sinks toward the floor, and meanwhile, the right leg swings around toward the front of the body. The right (sweeping) leg remains straight throughout. By the time the right leg has swung around to point directly ahead, the left knee should be fully bent and the hands are ready to hit the floor and bear the body's weight. The swinging momentum continues into a 6-step or any other move. A Coin Drop is a transition made from Toprock directly into a Backspin, or more commonly into Windmills. It requires that the dancer shifts his/her weight from the left"
"Glossary of dance moves The turn of a foot that is in fifth position. ""Same as Basic movement"" Basic movement is the very basic step that defines the character of a dance. Often it is called just thus: ""Basic Movement"" or ""Basic Step"". For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in different handholds and dance positions to enjoy it socially. ""Same as Basic movement."" A basic step is just a step that is easy to do. Box Step is a dance figure named so because the steps rest in the four corners of a square."
"rhythm slow (two counts), slow (two counts), quick (one count), quick (one count). Examples include: the basic movement forward and back, the alternating quarter turns (zig-zag), the rock turns right and left, the promenade, the promenade twist (12 counts), the promenade pivot (12 counts), and the sway step. Social dancers generally use the alternating quarter turns to progress in a zig-zag pattern around the room, alternating for variety with the promenade. Rock turns are used for changes of direction in corners and to avoid collisions. Both the rock turns and balance step can be danced entirely in place, if necessitated"
"step outside partner, e.g., into the forward lock (SQQS). Essentially a back lock followed by an outside change. Possible preceding figures: Anything ending with Man's weight on left foot, backing diagonal centre - such as: Possible following figures: Anything beginning with Man's step on right foot outside partner, such as: V6 (Quickstep) V6 is a ""silver"" level dance pattern of the quickstep International Standard Ballroom dance syllabus. The couple moves diagonally to the center (DC) and then diagonally to the wall (DW), thus sweeping a V-shape on the floor. The pattern starts with the leader backing DC, e.g., after the"
"all of the following (from the lead's point of view): Regardless of basic variation, the ""Basic"" is done in place without any traveling on the floor. The Maxie Basic is performed to 8 counts of the music, with typical footwork as follows (assuming both dancers shift forward and back between two positions on the floor 4 to 8 inches or 10 to 20 cm apart): ""Lead:"" ""Follow:"" Note that the lead and follow footwork is identical, although offset by four beats. That is, both perform the same footwork when moving backwards and forwards. In the Original Balboa the dancers do"
"first learnt. The forward roll is started from a standing position and then the gymnast crouches down, places their hands shoulder wide apart and hands facing forward. They tuck their chin to their chest and place the back of their head onto the floor. They then push off of the floor with their legs and rotate over their head onto their back. The gymnast then presses their feet onto the floor and whips the arms forward to stand up. The backward roll is similar to the forward roll, but in reverse. The gymnast starts in a standing position and bends"
"Direction of movement (ballroom dancing) In ballroom dancing (and in some other types of partner dance), directions of (progressive) movement, in particular, directions of steps, can be indicated either ""in relation to the room"" or ""in relation to the body position"". Directions of turns, although there are only two of them, may also be indicated in several ways. These directions may be taken either facing or backing. For example, ""backing DC against LOD"". These are described in one of the following ways. The direction of a turn is indicated in one of the following ways. While the first two ways"
"takes 4 beats (for the 4 steps the person takes). Similarly, the ""knee up"" move also takes 4 beats. Another common move, the repeater knee, is an 8-beat move. Classes vary in the level of choreography. Basic level classes will tend to have a series of relatively basic moves strung together into a sequence. More advanced classes incorporate dance elements such as turns, mambos, and stomps. These elements are put together into 2–3 routines in each class. One learns the routines during the class and then all are performed at the end of the class. Regardless of the complexity of"
"dance. The second category is known as the Cha Cha Chá side basic. This step is the most often used basic move of the dance. It is pretty similar to the previous one except for this step you have to do the triple step to the side rather than in place, and this introduces us to the third stage which is known as “underarm in Cha Cha Chá”. This step teaches how to do lady’s underarm turn to the right. Base on the previous step, guys might not struggle but the ladies might because ladies have to know the exact"
"the dance. Also, it serves a purpose of ""establishing notation"" to more complex tango elements. Basic step (eight count basic, 8CB) is composed of back step, side step, cross for the lady (leader steps outside of his partner with his right leg), forward step, and side step. Basic steps can also be divided into four phases: salida – position 1 and 2 and transition from position 2 to position 3; caminata (position 3 and 4), cross (position 5), and resolution (positions 6,7,8). There are variants of the basic step. Baldosa (tile) or cuadrado (square) is a six-step figure similar to"
"from the number of separate actions. With the 6-basic one counts ""(1)step (2)step (3)kick (4)settle (5)kick (6)settle"" or ""(1)kick (2)settle (3)kick (4)settle (5)kick (6)settle"", with the 9-basic it is ""(1)kick (2)ball (3)change (4)kick (5)settle (6)settle (7)kick (8)settle (9)settle."" This means that a correct rock and roll kick will have the supporting foot settling on the floor a tiny moment before the kicking foot settles. The World Rock'n'Roll Confederation recognizes the following dance categories for international competitions: National associations usually have additional classes (e.g. a C class for beginning competitive dancers). However, all have the four classes listed above (though some"