Shadow Travelling Voltas (Bronze)

LF Shadow Travelling Volta
RF Shadow Travelling Volta

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
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
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

Commenced Facing Centre Curving 1/2 to R over steps 1-3 to reach the correct alignment
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 Curving 3/8 to R over steps 1-3 to reach the correct alignment
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 Curving 1/4 to R on step 1 to reach the correct alignment
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 Curving 1/8 to R on step 1 to reach the correct alignment
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