Shadow Travelling Voltas (Bronze)
Left Foot Shadow Travelling Volta
Man
Commence in Shadow Position Facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
2 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
3 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
4 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
5 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
6 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
7 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | 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) Throughout this figure, the LF points toward Centre, the RF points down LOD, and the body faces DC
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
Lady
Commence in Shadow Position Facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
2 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
3 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
4 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
5 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | Facing Centre | Under Body | |
6 | RF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
7 | LF crosses in front of RF (Latin Cross) | 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) Throughout this figure, the LF points toward Centre, the RF points down LOD, and the body faces DC
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 | Curving 1/8 to L on step 1 to reach the correct alignment |
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 | Curving 1/4 to L on step 1 to reach the correct alignment |
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 | Curving 3/8 to L over steps 1-3 to reach the correct alignment |
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 | Curving 1/2 to L over steps 1-3 to reach the correct alignment |
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 | RF Shadow Circular Voltas |
Right Foot Shadow Travelling 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) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
2 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
3 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
4 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
5 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
6 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
7 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | 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) Throughout this figure, the RF points toward Wall, the LF points down LOD, and the body faces DW
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 RF 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
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) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
2 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
3 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
4 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
5 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | Facing Wall | Under Body | |
6 | LF to side & slightly back, part weight, toe turned out | Pointing LOD | LOD | |
7 | RF crosses in front of LF (Latin Cross) | 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) Throughout this figure, the RF points toward Wall, the LF points down LOD, and the body faces DW
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 RF 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 |