Underarm Turn (PreBronze)
Underarm Turn to Left
Commence in Open CPP with L to R Hand Hold
Man
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | LF fwd (Checked Fwd Walk) | ||
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to RF | ||
3 | 41 | LF to side | Closed | 1/8 to R between 2-3 |
Lady
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | RF fwd & across to end back & slightly to side | 1/8 to L before 1, then 3/8 at the end of 1 (Fwd Walk Turning), turning underarm | |
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to LF | ||
3 | 41 | RF to side | Closed | 3/8 to L between 2-3 |
1) The Lady's steps are a Spot Turn
2) Step 2 may be danced as "RF fwd, having brushed to LF"
Preceding Figures
Commenced in Open CPP | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Closed Basic; Alternative Basic; 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 R commenced with RF; RF Cuban Rock |
Bronze | Progressive Walks in LSP; Alemana; Natural Top |
Silver | Reverse Top; Aida with Double Spot Turn Ending; Rope Spinning |
Gold | LF Syncopated Cuban Rock; Fencing; Three Alemanas |
Following Figures
Ended in Closed Position | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | 4-6 Basic in Place; 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 |
Ended in Open PP | Man turns 1/8 to L on step 3, Lady turns only 1/4 between steps 2-3 |
PreBronze | New York to RSP; Spot Turn to L (Lady R) |
Underarm Turn to Right
Commence in Closed Position with Closed Hold
Man
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | RF back | ||
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to LF | ||
3 | 41 | RF to side | Closed |
1) The Man's steps are 4-6 of the Closed Basic
Lady
Step_# | Count | Steps | Position | Turn |
1 | 2 | LF fwd & across to end back & slightly to side | 1/8 to R before 1, then 3/8 at the end of 1 (Fwd Walk Turning), turning underarm | |
2 | 3 | Transfer weight to RF | ||
3 | 41 | LF to side | Closed | 3/8 to R between 2-3 |
1) The Lady's steps are a Spot Turn
2) Step 2 may be danced as "LF fwd, having brushed to RF"
Preceding Figures
Commenced in Closed Position | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | 1-3 Basic in Place; 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 | |
Silver | LF Syncopated Cuban Rock | |
Ended in Open CPP | Man turns 1/8 to R on step 3, Lady turns only 1/4 between steps 2-3 | |
PreBronze | New York to LSP; Spot Turn to R (Lady L); Underarm Turn to L |