Basic in Place (PreBronze)
Commence in Closed Position with Closed Hold
Man
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | Close LF to RF | Closed | |
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to RF | Closed | |
3 | 4.1 | Transfer weight to LF | Closed | |
4 | 2 | Transfer weight to RF | Closed | |
5 | 3 | Transfer weight to LF | Closed | |
6 | 4.1 | Transfer weight to RF | Closed |
1) This figure is used primarily as an exercise to teach beginners rhythm
Lady
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | Close RF to LF | Closed | |
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to LF | Closed | |
3 | 4.1 | Transfer weight to RF | Closed | |
4 | 2 | Transfer weight to LF | Closed | |
5 | 3 | Transfer weight to RF | Closed | |
6 | 4.1 | Transfer weight to LF | Closed |
1) This figure is used primarily as an exercise to teach beginners rhythm
Preceding Figures
Commenced in Closed Position | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Basic in Place; Closed Basic; Alternative Basic; RF Cucaracha; New York to RSP; Spot Turn to L (Lady R); Underarm Turn to R; R Side Shoulder to Shoulder; Hand to Hand to LSP; Side Steps to L commenced with RF; Side Steps to R commenced with RF; RF Cuban Rock |
Bronze | Progressive Walks in LSP; Alemana; Natural Top; Opening Out to R and L |
Silver | Reverse Top; Aida with Double Spot Turn Ending; Rope Spinning |
Gold | LF Syncopated Cuban Rock; Fencing; Three Alemanas |
Preceding Step 4 | Commence the Basic in Place from step 4 |
PreBronze | 1-3 Closed Basic; 1-3 Alternative Basic; LF Cucaracha; New York to LSP; Spot Turn to R (Lady L); Underarm Turn to L; L Side Shoulder to Shoulder; Hand to Hand to RSP; Side Steps to L commenced with LF; Side Steps to R commenced with LF; LF Cuban Rock |
Bronze | Progressive Walks in RSP; 1-3 Opening Out to R and L |
Gold | RF Syncopated Cuban Rock; Kiki Walks |
Following Figures
Ended in Closed Position | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Basic in Place; Closed Basic; Alternative Basic; LF Cucaracha; L Side Shoulder to Shoulder; Hand to Hand to RSP; Side Steps to L commenced with LF; Side Steps to R commenced with LF; LF Cuban Rock |
Bronze | Fan |
Gold | LF Syncopated Cuban Rock |
Following Step 3 | Having danced only until step 3 of the Basic in Place |
PreBronze | 4-6 Closed Basic; 4-6 Alternative Basic; RF Cucaracha; Underarm Turn to R; R Side Shoulder to Shoulder; Hand to Hand to LSP; Side Steps to L commenced with RF; Side Steps to R commenced with RF; RF Cuban Rock |
Bronze | 4-6 Fan; Alemana |
Silver | Aida |
Gold | RF Syncopated Cuban Rock; Three Alemanas |