DANce StepsNotes from Dan

Download Dan Calloway’s Class Notes – GUBDT – 20131016

Advanced

Two new Tango Figures

1. Basic Reverse Turn (Gold; Leader only crosses)                   QQ& QQS
2. Viennese Crosses (Open level, Follower crosses also)           QQ& QQ&

Technique

1. Progressive Link for follower: Quickity-Quick

RF Back, turn feet, R heel down as L heel releases, R heel up as LF steps to side

1. Stay down, especially when turning to PP and when closing the feet.

Rumba

Three Threes (4 Bars)

Beginner (See video of new figures!)

Waltz Amalgamation (Prep step on count 3)

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

Recommence with Natural Turn, but outside partner.
*No turn for leader, ¼ turn to right for follower on Whisk and Chasse.

Quickstep: Review Tipple Chasse to Right. Be able to dance it four times consecutively.

Tango Group 1 (to be alternated with original tango group, now referred to as “Group 2”)

1. Two Walks                             SS
2. Progressive Link*                   QQ
3. Closed Promenade*                SQQS

*No turn for leader, ¼ turn for follower on Link and Closed Promenade.

Rumba/Cha Cha

Start in Open Position.                                               # of Measures

1. Alemana                                                                      2
2. Closed Hip Twist                                                       2
3. Hockey Stick                                                              2
4. Three Cha Cha Chas (Cha Cha only)                         4

Recommence.

Samba

1. Basic Movement (1a2 3a4 5a6 7a8)
2. Four Whisks (1a2 3a4 5a6 7a8)

Intermediate

Tango Group 6

1. Progressive Link                                 QQ
2. Natural Twist Turn                            SQQ SQQ (or SQQQQS to irritate invigilators)
3. Closed Promenade to center of room  SQQS
4. Reverse Turn, Lady in Line                QQS QQS

Four Requirements for Stability

1. All steps start and end with the weight between the feet, not on a foot. (There will be exceptions.)
2. Keep center of gravity low.
3. Use correct/advantageous foot positions. (See book if in doubt!)
4. Keep back straight/vertical.

Jive: Bronze routine

Technique

1. Use the bounce action on flicks for the quickest possible action.
2. Stay close to your partner and keep connections low and stable.
3. Open out the hips on back rocks, especially before an American Spin
4. Double spot the American Spin

Cha Cha: Bronze routine

1. “Stab” the foot into the floor on every step.
2. The connected hands should be as stable as if having the hands on a ballet barre.
3. Keep the head and neck isolated from the actions.

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