The Twists (Gold)

Commence in Closed or Contact Position

Man Foot Position Alignment Turn Foot-
work		 Lead & Shape Count
1 Appel on RF Facing wall No turn or slight body turn to L WF Commence PP Shape 1
2 LF to side in PP Along LOD, facing DW 1/8 to L between 1&2 HF Achieve PP Shape 2
3 RF fwd in PP and CBMP Facing DW Commence to turn R HF Maintain PP Shape 3
4 LF to side and slightly back Backing LOD 3/8 to R between 3&4 BF Achieve CPP Shape 4
5 Cross RF behind LF Backing DW 1/8 to R between 4&5 B Maintain CPP Shape 5
6 Twist to R with feet in place. End with weight on LF, slightly back End facing DC 1/4 to R between 5&6 Pressure on B of both feet. End with LF flat Achieve PP Shape, retracting both arms &
7 RF fwd, OP, in CBMP Facing LOD 1/8 to R between 6&7 HF Maintain PP Shape and extend both arms fwd 6
8 LF to side Backing DC 3/8 to R between 7&8 BF Achieve CPP Shape 7
9 Cross RF behind LF Backing LOD 1/8 to R between 8&9 B Maintain CPP Shape 8
10 Twist to R with feet in place. End with weight on LF, slightly back End facing DC 3/8 to R between 9&10 Pressure on B of both feet. End with LF flat Achieve PP Shape, retracting both arms &
11-14 Repeat 7-10, RLRL - - - - 1.2
3.&
15 Close RF to LF Facing DC No turn WF Return to normal position 4

Note

 Transference of weight is delayed on 7 and 11
Lady Foot Position Alignment Turn Footwork Count
1 Appel on LF Facing centre No turn or slight body turn to R WF 1
2 RF to side in PP Along LOD, facing DC 1/8 to R between 1&2 HF 2
3 LF fwd and across in PP Pointing LOD 1/8 to R between 2&3, body turns less HF 3
4 RF fwd Facing LOD Body completes turn HF 4
5 LF fwd, L side leading Facing DW 1/8 to R between 4&5 B 5
6 RF fwd in CBMP toward Man's R side Facing wall, end backing DC 1/8 to R between 5&6, then a further 1/8 (Pivot) BH &
7 LF back Backing LOD 1/8 to R between 6&7 BH 6
8 RF closes to LF (Heel Turn) Facing DC 3/8 to R between 7&8 HB 7
9 LF fwd, L side leading Down LOD, Facing DW 1/4 to R between 8&9 B 8
10 RF fwd in CBMP, toward Man's R side Facing wall, end backing DC 1/8 to R between 9&10, then a further 1/8 (Pivot) BH &
11-14 Repeat 7-10, LRLR - - - 1.2
3.&
15 LF to side, small step Backing DC No turn BF 4

Note

 Transference of weight is delayed on 6 and 10

Notes to Man and Lady

1 Beat value: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1
2 This figure could be counted "1, 2, 3, 4, QQSSQQSSQQS"
2 Elevation may be used on 6, 10, and 14, rising high on toes

Preceding Figures

Gold Any syllabus figure ended with feet together, facing wall

Following Figures

Gold Left Foot Variation, or any other method of changing feet