Maypole (Silver)

Maypole Turning to Left
Maypole Turning to Right

Maypole Turning to Left

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/4 to L Facing LOD Under Body
2 RF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to L Pointing DW Varies
3 LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to L Facing Centre Under Body
4 RF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to L Pointing DC Varies
5 LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to L Facing against LOD Under Body
6 RF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to L Pointing DC against LOD Varies
7 LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to L Facing Wall Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 S   BF
a a   i/e of T
3 2 S   BF
4 a a   i/e of T
5 1 S   BF
6 a a   i/e of T
7 2 S Closed BF

1) The Man's steps are a Circular Volta
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) If commenced in Open PP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 less throughout
4) If ended in Open CPP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 more throughout

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, facing Centre
This figure used Bounce Action

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 RF in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to R Facing Wall Under Body
2 LF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
3 RF in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to R over 2-3 Facing Centre Under Body
4 LF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
5 RF in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to R over 4-5 Facing Wall Under Body
6 LF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
7 RF in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to R over 6-7 Facing Centre Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 S   BF
a a   i/e of T
3 2 S   BF
4 a a   i/e of T
5 1 S   BF
6 a a   i/e of T
7 2 S Closed BF

1) The Lady's steps are a Continuous Solo Spot Volta, turning underarm
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) If commenced in Open PP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 less throughout
4) If ended in Open CPP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 more throughout
5) The Lady may make up to one full turn per beat

Precedes to This Figure When Commenced in Closed Position

Commenced Facing Centre  
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R; Whisk to R; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Solo Spot Volta; RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing DC
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver Rolling off the Arm with Spin Ending 1; Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing LOD
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R (at a corner); Whisk to R (at a corner); RF Stationary Samba Walk (at a corner)
Bronze RF Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); 1-7 Corta Jaca; 1-3 Closed Rocks; Foot Change 2
Silver  Argentine Crosses (at a corner); Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing DW
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; 1-6 Travelling Bota Fogos Forward
Bronze Reverse Turn; 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing Wall
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R; Whisk to R; Side Samba Walk; RF Stationary Samba Walk; Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Bronze Criss Cross Voltas; RF Solo Spot Volta; RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; Reverse Turn; 1-7 Corta Jaca; 1-3 Closed Rocks (at a corner); Foot Change 2
Silver Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing DW against LOD
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze Reverse Turn (at a corner); 1-6 Travelling Bota Fogos Forward (at a corner); 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2 (at a corner)
Silver Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing against LOD
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R (at a corner); Whisk to R (at a corner); Side Samba Walk (at a corner); RF Stationary Samba Walk (at a corner); Criss Cross Bota Fogos (at a corner)
Bronze Criss Cross Voltas (at a corner); RF Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2 (at a corner)
Silver Argentine Crosses (at a corner); Maypole turning R
 
Commenced Facing DC against LOD
PreBronze 1-3 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze 1-7 Corta Jaca
Silver Maypole turning R

Precedes to This Figure When Commenced in Open PP

As described in Note 3

Commenced Facing DW Lady Facing DC
PreBronze Side Samba Walk; Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Bronze Criss Cross Voltas
Silver Maypole turning R

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Closed Position

Ended Facing Centre  
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R; Whisk to R; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Solo Spot Volta; RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver 4-12 Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning R
 
Ended Facing DC
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning R
Gold Natural Roll
 
Ended Facing LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca; Closed Rocks; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning R; Open Rocks
Gold Natural Roll
 
Ended Facing DW
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic; Progressive Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning R
Gold Natural Roll; Promenade & Counter Promenade Runs
 
Ended Facing Wall
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to R; Whisk to R; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Solo Spot Volta; RF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver 4-12 Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning R
 
Ended Facing DW against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca
Silver Maypole turning R
 
Ended Facing against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca
Silver RF Plait; Maypole turning R
 
Ended Facing DC against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 4-6 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca
Silver RF Back Rock; RF Plait; Maypole turning R

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Open CPP

As described in Note 4

Ended Facing DC Lady Facing DW
PreBronze 4-6 Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Bronze 8-14 Criss Cross Voltas; Foot Change 3
Silver Maypole turning R

Maypole Turning to Right

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/4 to R Facing against LOD Under Body
2 LF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DW against LOD DW against LOD
3 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to R Facing Centre Under Body
4 LF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DC against LOD DC against LOD
5 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to R Facing LOD Under Body
6 LF to side, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DC DC
7 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to R Facing Wall Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 S   BF
a a   i/e of T
3 2 S   BF
4 a a   i/e of T
5 1 S   BF
6 a a   i/e of T
7 2 S Closed BF

1) The Man's steps are a Circular Volta
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) If commenced in Open CPP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 less throughout
4) If ended in PP or Open PP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 more throughout
5) (Silver) If ended in RSP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/4 more at the end of the figure

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, facing Centre
This figure used Bounce Action

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 LF in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to L Facing Wall Under Body
2 RF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
3 LF in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to L over 2-3 Facing Centre Under Body
4 RF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
5 LF in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to L over 4-5 Facing Wall Under Body
6 RF to side & slightly back, small step, part weight, toe turned out     Varies
7 LF in front of RF (Latin Cross) 1/2 to L over 6-7 Facing Centre Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 S   BF
a a   i/e of T
3 2 S   BF
4 a a   i/e of T
5 1 S   BF
6 a a   i/e of T
7 2 S Closed BF

1) The Lady's steps are a Continuous Solo Spot Volta, turning underarm
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) If commenced in Open CPP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 less throughout
4) If ended in PP or Open PP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/8 more throughout
5) (Silver) If ended in RSP, the Man and Lady will both turn 1/4 more at the end of the figure
6) The Lady may make up to one full turn per beat

Precedes to This Figure

Commenced Facing Centre  
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L; Whisk to L; LF Stationary Samba Walk; 1-3 Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Bronze 1-7 Criss Cross Voltas; LF Solo Spot Volta; LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver 1-9 Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning L
Gold Samba Locks
 
Commenced Facing DC  
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Travelling Bota Fogos Forward; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver Maypole turning L
 
Commenced Facing LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L (at a corner); Whisk to L (at a corner); LF Stationary Samba Walk (at a corner); 1-3 Criss Cross Bota Fogos (at a corner)
Bronze 1-7 Criss Cross Voltas (at a corner); LF Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); Corta Jaca; Closed Rocks; Foot Change 2
Silver 1-9 Argentine Crosses (at a corner); Maypole turning L
Gold Samba Locks (at a corner)
 
Commenced Facing DW
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Progressive Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver Maypole turning L
 
Commenced Facing Wall
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L; Progressive Basic; Whisk to L; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze LF Solo Spot Volta; LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; Corta Jaca; Closed Rocks (at a corner); Foot Change 2
Silver 1-9 Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning L
 
Commenced Facing DW against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2 (at a corner)
Silver Maypole turning L
 
Commenced Facing against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L (at a corner); Whisk to L (at a corner); LF Stationary Samba Walk (at a corner)
Bronze LF Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta (at a corner); Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2 (at a corner)
Silver  1-9 Argentine Crosses (at a corner); Maypole turning L
 
Commenced Facing DC against LOD
PreBronze Natural Basic; 1-3 Reverse Basic
Bronze Corta Jaca
Silver Maypole turning L

Precedes to This Figure When Commenced in Open CPP

As described in Note 3

Commenced Facing DC Lady Facing DW
PreBronze 1-3 Criss Cross Bota Fogos
Bronze 1-7 Criss Cross Voltas
Silver Maypole turning L
Gold Three Step Turn; Samba Locks

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Closed Position

Ended Facing Centre
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L; Whisk to L; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze LF Solo Spot Volta; LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; 8-14 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning L
 
Ended Facing DC
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze Reverse Turn; 8-14 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning L
Gold Reverse Roll
 
Ended Facing LOD
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze Travelling Bota Fogos Forward; Reverse Turn; 8-14 Corta Jaca; 4-6 Closed Rocks; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning L; 4-9 Open Rocks
Gold Reverse Roll
 
Ended Facing DW
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze Reverse Turn; 8-14 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Maypole turning L
Gold Reverse Roll
 
Ended Facing Wall
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic; Side Basic to L; Whisk to L; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze Bota Fogos to PP & CPP; LF Solo Spot Volta; LF Continuous Solo Spot Volta; 8-14 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver Argentine Crosses; Maypole turning L
 
Ended Facing DW against LOD
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze 8-14 Corta Jaca
Silver LF Back Rock; LF Plait; Maypole turning L
 
Ended Facing against LOD
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze 8-14 Corta Jaca
Silver  LF Plait; Maypole turning L
Gold 4-6 Natural Roll
 
Ended Facing DC against LOD
PreBronze 4-6 Natural Basic; Reverse Basic
Bronze 8-14 Corta Jaca
Silver Maypole turning L
Gold 4-6 Natural Roll

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Promenade Position

As described in Note 4

Ended Facing DW Lady Facing DC
PreBronze LF Samba Walk

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Open PP

As described in Note 4

Ended Facing DW Lady Facing DC
PreBronze Criss Cross Bota Fogos; Foot Change 3
Bronze Criss Cross Voltas

Follows to This Figure When Ended in RSP (Silver)

As described in Note 5

Ended Facing LOD
PreBronze LF Samba Walk; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Silver Rolling off the Arm