Basics (PreBronze)

Natural Basic (PreBronze)
Reverse Basic (PreBronze)
Side Basic (PreBronze)
Progressive Basic (PreBronze)

Natural Basic (PreBronze)

Commence in Closed Position. Use Bounce action

Man Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Foot-
work		 Lead Count
1 RF fwd According to previous figure No turn, or up to 1/4 to R over 1-6 BF Weight change 1
2 Close LF to RF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
3 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF Weight change 2
4 LF back BF " 1
5 Close RF to LF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
6 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF Weight change 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Natural Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 RF fwd (BF) 1
2 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 LF back (BF) 1
4 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Lady Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork Count
1 LF back According to previous figure No turn, or up to 1/4 to R over 1-6 BF 1
2 Close RF to LF without weight B a
3 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF 2
4 RF fwd BF 1
5 Close LF to RF without weight B a
6 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Natural Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 LF back (BF) 1
2 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 RF fwd (BF) 1
4 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Preceding Figures

PreBronze Any syllabus figure ended facing partner with weight on LF

Preceding Figures to 4-6

PreBronze Whisk to R
Bronze Corta Jaca
Silver RF Back Rock
Gold Plait (ended on RF)

Following Figures

PreBronze Any syllabus figure commenced with RF when facing partner, depending on alignment

1-3 of Natural Basic may precede any syllabus figure to be commenced with LF, when facing partner, depending on alignment

Note

When used as a Precede to Travelling Bota Fogos Fwd, commence the Natural Basic facing LOD and turn 1/8 L over 2 and 3. 4-6 are then danced with lady outside

When used as a Follow to Travelling Bota Fogos Fwd the first step is outside partner. Turn 1/8 R over 2 and 3 to face partner.

Reverse Basic (PreBronze)

Commence in Closed Position. Use Bounce action

Man Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Foot-
work		 Lead Count
1 LF fwd According to previous figure No turn, or up to 1/4 to L over 1-6 BF Weight change 1
2 Close RF to LF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
3 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF Weight change 2
4 RF back BF " 1
5 Close LF to RF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
6 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF Weight change 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Reverse Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 LF fwd (BF) 1
2 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 RF back (BF) 1
4 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Lady Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork Count
1 RF back According to previous figure No turn, or up to 1/4 to L over 1-6 BF 1
2 Close LF to RF without weight B a
3 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF 2
4 LF fwd BF 1
5 Close RF to LF without weight B a
6 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Reverse Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 RF back (BF) 1
2 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 LF fwd (BF) 1
4 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Preceding Figures

PreBronze Any syllabus figure ended facing partner with weight on RF

Preceding Figures to 4-6

PreBronze Whisk to L
Silver LF Back Rock
Gold Plait (ended on LF)

Following Figures

PreBronze Any syllabus figure commenced with LF when facing partner, depending on alignment

1-3 of Reverse Basic may precede any syllabus figure to be commenced with RF, when facing partner, depending on alignment

Side Basic (PreBronze)

This figure may be danced in place of the Natural or Reverse Basics taking the first step to the side. All other technical details are the same

(This is a useful introductory figure for beginners and for Social dance and PreBronze Tests)

Progressive Basic (PreBronze)

Commence in Closed Position. Use Bounce action

Man Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Foot-
work		 Lead Count
1 RF fwd According to previous figure No turn BF Weight change 1
2 Close LF to RF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
3 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF Weight change 2
4 LF to side BF " 1
5 Close RF to LF without weight B Retain tone in arms a
6 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF Weight change 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Progressive Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 RF fwd (BF) 1
2 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 LF to side (BF) 1
4 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Lady Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork Count
1 LF back According to previous figure No turn BF 1
2 Close RF to LF without weight B a
3 Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF BF 2
4 RF to side BF 1
5 Close LF to RF without weight B a
6 Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF BF 2

May be repeated

Note

 If preferred the Progressive Basic may be danced using four steps as follows
1 LF back (BF) 1
2 Close RF to LF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2
3 RF to side (BF) 1
4 Close LF to RF with pressure but without weight (BF) 2

The Bounce action is minimal

Preceding Figures

PreBronze Any syllabus figure ended facing partner with weight on LF, facing DW

Following Figures

PreBronze Natural Basic - Progressive Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca
Gold Natural Roll