Shadow Travelling Voltas (Bronze)

LF Shadow Circular Volta
RF Shadow Circular Volta

Left Foot Shadow Circular Volta

Man

Commence in Shadow Position Facing Centre
This figure uses Bounce Action

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

1) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
2) The final two steps may be replaced by steps 2-3 of a LF Bota Fogo
3) (Gold) The first step and/or the third step may be held for an additional beat, with a strong upward stretch before the step and a dropping of energy on the step itself, known as the Dropped Volta

Lady

Commence in Shadow Position Facing Centre
This figure uses Bounce Action

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

1) Because the Lady is being circled by the Man, her steps are significantly smallter than his, almost as if dancing a Spot Volta that turns slowly
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) The final two steps may be replaced by steps 2-3 of a LF Bota Fogo
4) (Gold) The first step and/or the third step may be held for an additional beat, with a strong upward stretch before the step and a dropping of energy on the step itself, known as the Dropped Volta

Precedes to This Figure

All preceding figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Commenced Facing Centre
PreBronze RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
 
Commenced Facing DC As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/8 turn overall
PreBronze RF Samba Walk; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold RF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing LOD As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/4 turn overall
PreBronze RF Samba Walk; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold RF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing DW As per note 2, turning 1 and 3/8 turn overall
PreBronze RF Samba Walk; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze 1-3 Shadow Bota Fogos; 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold RF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing Wall As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/2 turn overall
PreBronze RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Shadow Travelling Volta; 1-7 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta

Follows to This Figure

All following figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Ended Facing Centre
PreBronze RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Shadow Travelling Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
   
Ended Facing New LOD At a corner
PreBronze RF Samba Walk; RF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze RF Shadow Travelling Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver RF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold RF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
With an Extra Step After completing this figure, repeat step 6 before dancing the following figure
Silver LF Shadow Travelling Voltas

Right Foot Shadow Circular Volta

Man

Commence in Shadow 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 Shadow BF
2 a a Shadow i/e of T
3 2 S Shadow BF
4 a a Shadow i/e of T
5 1 S Shadow BF
6 a a Shadow i/e of T
7 2 S Shadow BF

1) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
2) The final two steps may be replaced by steps 2-3 of a RF Bota Fogo
3) (Gold) The first step and/or the third step may be held for an additional beat, with a strong upward stretch before the step and a dropping of energy on the step itself, known as the Dropped Volta

Lady

Commence in Shadow 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, small step, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DW against LOD Under Body
3 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to R Facing Centre Under Body
4 LF to side, small step, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DC against LOD Under Body
5 RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) 1/8 to R Facing LOD Under Body
6 LF to side, small step, part weight, toe turned out 1/8 to R Pointing DC Under Body
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 Shadow BF
a a Shadow i/e of T
3 2 S Shadow BF
4 a a Shadow i/e of T
5 1 S Shadow BF
6 a a Shadow i/e of T
7 2 S Shadow BF

1) Because the Lady is being circled by the Man, her steps are significantly smallter than his, almost as if dancing a Spot Volta that turns slowly
2) This figure may be extended, repeating the Volta action (steps 2-3) for an extra two or four beats
3) The final two steps may be replaced by steps 2-3 of a LF Bota Fogo
4) (Gold) The first step and/or the third step may be held for an additional beat, with a strong upward stretch before the step and a dropping of energy on the step itself, known as the Dropped Volta

Precedes to This Figure

All preceding figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Commenced Facing Centre As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/2 turn overall
PreBronze LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze LF Shadow Travelling Volta; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta; RF Shadow Circular Volta
 
Commenced Facing DC As per note 2, turning 1 and 3/8 turn overall
PreBronze LF Samba Walk; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze Shadow Bota Fogos; Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta; RF Shadow Circular Volta; Foot Change 5
Gold LF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing LOD As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/4 turn overall
PreBronze LF Samba Walk; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta; RF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold LF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing DW As per note 2, turning 1 and 1/8 turn overall
PreBronze LF Samba Walk; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1; Foot Change 3
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta; RF Shadow Circular Volta; Foot Change 5 (at a corner)
Gold LF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
Commenced Facing Wall
PreBronze LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze Corta Jaca; Foot Change 1
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta; RF Shadow Circular Volta

Follows to This Figure

All following figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Ended Facing Wall
PreBronze LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze LF Shadow Travelling Volta; 8-14 Corta Jaca; Foot Change 2
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta
   
Ended Backing New LOD At a corner
PreBronze LF Samba Walk; LF Stationary Samba Walk
Bronze LF Shadow Travelling Volta; Foot Change 2; Foot Change 4
Silver LF Shadow Circular Volta
Gold LF Cruzados Walks & Locks
 
With an Extra Step After completing this figure, repeat step 6 before dancing the following figure
Silver RF Shadow Circular Voltas