Shadow Travelling Voltas (Bronze)
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 |
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) 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
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 |
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) 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
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 |