DANce StepsNotes from Dan

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Beginner

Waltz                                      # of Bars

1. Natural Turn               2
2. RF Closed Change      1
3. Reverse Turn              2
4. Whisk                          1
5. Chasse from PP          1

Quickstep – At Corners:

1. 1-3 Natural Turn         SQQ
2. Tipple Chasse to R     SQQS QQS

Tango

1. Two Curved Walks                 SS
2. Reverse Turn, Lady Outside  QQS QQS

Rumba/Cha Cha: Review

Jive: Under Arm Turns

Bronze

Tango

1. Leader turns to promenade position with his top; Follower with her base (and head)
2. Leader closes partner from PP with R hip turning R.
3. All outside partner steps turn to the R. Ex: Step 3 of Reverse Turn, Lady Outside

Foxtrot: Review

Quickstep: Review, then add Natural Turn, Back Lock and Running Finish at corner #1 (SQQ SQQS QQS); and 1-3 Natural Turn and Tipple Chasse to R at corner #2 (SQQ SQQS QQS).

Rumba: Full Bronze routine

Jive

1. Whip Throwaway
2. Whip
3. Mooch
4. Walks
5. Change of Places R to L

Jive Technique

1. Keep energetic posture at all times.
2. Tic with music and partner at all times.
3. Point toe on flicks. Eventually, use a more relaxed ankle for greater speed.
4. Accent the inward retraction on flicks, unlike the outward emphasis on kicks.

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