Fishtail (Silver)
Man
Commence in Closed Position, facing DC
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | RF fwd in CBMP | Facing DC | DC | |
2 | LF crosses behind RF | Com to turn R | Facing DC | Under Body |
3 | RF fwd diag fwd, small step | 1/8 between 2-3 | Facing LOD | DW |
4 | LF diag fwd | 1/8 between 3-4 | Facing DW | LOD |
5 | RF crosses behind LF | Facing DW | Under Body | |
6 | LF diag fwd | Facing DW | LOD |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | OP | Rise e/o 1 | HT | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Up | R | T |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
4 | 5 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
5 | 6 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
6 | 78 | S | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 4 | TH |
Step 1 of the following figure will be taken forward in CBMP, OP
1) Step 3 will be taken between the Lady's feet
2) This figure may be danced facing DC, LOD, or DW without turn, taking step 3 in CBMP, OP
Lady
Commence in Closed Position, backing DC
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF back in CBMP | Backing DC | DC | |
2 | RF crosses in front of LF | Com to turn R | Backing DC | Under Body |
3 | LF to side & slightly back | 1/8 between 2-3 | Backing LOD | DW |
4 | RF back | 1/8 between 3-4 | Backing DW | LOD |
5 | LF crosses in front of RF | Backing DW | Under Body | |
6 | RF diag back | Backing DW | LOD |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | OP | Rise e/o 1 | T | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Up | L | T |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
4 | 5 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
5 | 6 | Q | Closed | Up | T | |
6 | 78 | S | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 4 | TH |
Step 1 of the following figure will be taken back in CBMP with the Man OP
1) This figure may be danced backing DC, LOD, or DW without turn, taking step 3 in CBMP with the Man OP
Preceding Figures
Commenced Facing DC | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Progressive Chasse; Forward Lock |
Bronze | Tipple Chasse to R; Running Finish; Cross Chasse |
Silver | Fishtail; Running Right Turn; Four Quick Run; V6 |
Gold | Six Quick Run |
Commenced Facing LOD | Danced without Turn |
PreBronze | Progressive Chasse; Forward Lock |
Bronze | Tipple Chasse to R; Running Finish; Cross Chasse |
Silver | Fishtail; Running Right Turn (at a corner); Four Quick Run; V6 |
Gold | Six Quick Run |
Commenced Facing DW | Danced without Turn |
PreBronze | Progressive Chasse; Forward Lock |
Bronze | Tipple Chasse to R (at a corner); Running Finish (at a corner); Cross Chasse |
Silver | Fishtail; Running Right Turn (at a corner); Four Quick Run; V6; Closed Telemark |
Gold | Cross Swivel (at a corner); Six Quick Run |
Following Figures
Ended Facing DC | |
Bronze | Forward Lock |
Silver | Quick Open Reverse; Fishtail |
Ended Facing LOD | |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to the R; Natural Turn; Natural Pivot Turn; Forward Lock |
Fishtail | |
Gold | Tipsy to L |
Ended Facing DW | Along the Side of the Room |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to R; Natural Turn; Natural Turn with Hesitation; Natural Pivot Turn; Natural Spin Turn; Forward Lock |
Silver | Fishtail; Running Right Turn |
Gold | Tipsy to L |
Ended Facing DW | At a Corner |
PreBronze | Natural Turn; Natural Turn with Hesitation; Natural Pivot Turn; Natural Spin Turn |
Silver | Fishtail; Running Right Turn |
Gold | Tipsy to L |