Ballroom Guide

LF Stationary Samba Walk

Man

Commence in Closed Position with Closed Hold or Double Hand Hold, Facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action

1) The amount the foot moves on step 3 should be no more than half the length of the dancer's foot
2) When this figure follows another Stationary Samba Walk, a Side Samba Walk, or Criss Cross Bota Fogos, the LF will close slightly in front of the RF on step 1 in order for the dancers to move closer together
3) The Man may raise his L hand and move it leftward, releasing hold with the R hand, leading the Lady to dance one full turn to her R in place of dancing a Stationary Samba Walk
4) When this figure is danced facing Centre, the Man may turn 1/8 to R over steps 2-3 and release the L hand to end in Open CPP
5) This figure may be danced in Shadow Position, with both dancers performing the Man's steps

Lady

Commence in Promenade Position with Closed Hold or Double Hand Hold, Facing Centre
This figure uses Bounce Action

1) The amount the foot moves on step 3 should be no more than half the length of the dancer's foot
2) When this figure follows another Stationary Samba Walk, a Side Samba Walk, or Criss Cross Bota Fogos, the RF will close slightly in front of the LF on step 1 in order for the dancers to move closer together
3) The Lady may dance a Spot Volta, turning one full turn to R under arm in place of her Stationary Samba Walk, ended in Closed Position
4) When this figure is danced Facing Wall, the Lady may turn 1/8 to L over steps 2-3 and release the R hand to end in Open CPP
5) This figure may be danced in Shadow Position, with both dancers performing the Man's steps

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in Closed Position

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in Shadow Position (Bronze)

All preceding figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in RSP (Silver)

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Closed Position

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Open CPP

As described in Note 4

Follows to This Figure When Danced in Shadow Position (Bronze)

All following figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Follows to This Figure When danced in RSP (Silver)

RF Stationary Samba Walk

Man

Commence in Closed Position with Closed Hold or Double Hand Hold, Facing Wall
This figure uses Bounce Action

1) The amount the foot moves on step 3 should be no more than half the length of the dancer's foot
2) When this figure follows another Stationary Samba Walk, a Side Samba Walk, or Criss Cross Bota Fogos, the RF will close slightly in front of the LF on step 1 in order for the dancers to move closer together
3) The Man may raise his L hand and move it rightward, releasing hold with the R hand, leading the Lady to dance one full turn to her R in place of dancing a Stationary Samba Walk
4) When this figure is danced facing Wall, the Man may turn 1/8 to L over steps 2-3 and release the R hand to end in Open CPP
5) The Man may raise his L hand and move it leftward, releasing hold with the R hand, leading the Lady to dance 7/8 turn to her L in place of dancing a Whisk, and turn himself 1/8 to L over steps 2-3, ended in Promenade Position
6) (Bronze) This figure may be danced in Shadow Position, with both dancers performing the Man's steps
7) (Silver) The Man may raise his L hand and move it leftward, releasing hold with the R hand, leading the Lady to dance 3/4 turn to her L in place of dancing a Whisk, and turn himself 1/4 to L over steps 2-3, ended in RSP

Lady

Commence in Closed Position with Closed Hold or Double Hand Hold, Facing Centre
This figure uses Bounce Action

1) The amount the foot moves on step 3 should be no more than half the length of the dancer's foot
2) When this figure follows another Stationary Samba Walk, a Side Samba Walk, or Criss Cross Bota Fogos, the LF will close slightly in front of the RF on step 1 in order for the dancers to move closer together
3) The Lady may dance a Spot Volta, turning one full turn to L under arm in place of her Stationary Samba Walk, ended in Closed Position
4) When this figure is danced Facing Centre, the Lady may turn 1/8 to R over steps 2-3 and release the L hand to end in Open PP
5) The Lady may dance a Spot Volta, turning 7/8 to R under arm in place of her Stationary Samba Walk, ended in Promenade Position
6) (Bronze) This figure may be danced in Shadow Position, with both dancers performing the Man's steps
7) (Silver) The Lady may dance a Spot Volta, turning 3/4 to R under arm in place of her Stationary Samba Walk, ended in RSP

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in Closed Position

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in Shadow Position (Bronze)

All preceding figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Precedes to This Figure When Danced in RSP (Silver)

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Closed Position

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Open PP

As described in Note 4

Follows to This Figure When Ended in Promenade Position

As described in Note 5

Follows to This Figure When Danced in Shadow Position (Bronze)

All following figures will be danced in Shadow Position

Follows to This Figure When Danced in RSP (Silver)

As described in Note 7