Natural Turn (PreBronze)
Man
Commence in Closed Position, facing DW
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | RF fwd | Com to turn R | Facing DW | DW |
2 | LF to side | 1/4 between 1-2 | Backing DC | DW |
3 | RF closes to LF | 1/8 between 2-3 | Backing LOD | Under Body |
4 | LF back | Com to turn R | Backing LOD | LOD |
5 | RF to side, small step (Heel Pull) | 3/8 between 4-5 | Facing DC | DW |
6 | LF fwd | Slight body turn to L | Facing DC |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | Closed | Rise e/o 1 | HT | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Up | R | T |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 3 | R | TH |
4 | 56 | S | Closed | TH | ||
5 | 78 | S | Closed | H, i/e of foot | ||
6 | 12 | S | Closed | HT |
1) When danced at a corner, 1/4 turn may be made between steps 4-5 to end facing new LOD
2) When danced at a corner, 1/8 turn may be made between steps 4-5 to end facing DC of new LOD
Lady
Commence in Closed Position, backing DW
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF back | Com to turn R | Backing DW | DW |
2 | RF to side | 3/8 between 1-2, body turns less | Pointing LOD | DW |
3 | LF closes to RF | Body completes turn | Facing LOD | Under Body |
4 | RF fwd | Com to turn R | Facing LOD | LOD |
5 | LF to side | 3/8 between 4-5 | Backing DC | DW |
6 | RF back | Slight body turn to L | Backing DC |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | Closed | Rise e/o 1, NFR | TH | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Up | L | T |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 3 | L | TH |
4 | 56 | S | Closed | HT | ||
5 | 78 | S | Closed | TH | ||
6 | 12 | S | Closed | TH |
1) When danced at a corner, 1/4 turn may be made between steps 4-5 to end facing new LOD
2) When danced at a corner, 1/8 turn may be made between steps 4-5 to end facing DC of new LOD
Preceding Figures
Commenced Facing DW | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Natural Turn (at a corner); Natural Pivot Turn (at a corner); 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; Rumba Cross |
Commenced Facing LOD | |
PreBronze | Natural Turn (at a corner); Natural Pivot Turn; 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; Rumba Cross |
Following Figures
Ended Facing DC | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Forward Lock |
Bronze | 2-3 Cross Chasse |
Ended Facing New LOD | At a corner |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to the R; Natural Turn; Natural Pivot Turn; Forward Lock |
Bronze | 2-3 Cross Chasse |
Gold | Tipsy to L |
Ended Facing DW of new LOD | At a corner |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to R; Natural Turn; Natural Turn with Hesitation; Natural Pivot Turn; Natural Spin Turn; Forward Lock |
Silver | Running Right Turn |
Gold | Tipsy to L |
Following Step 3 | Ended Backing DC |
Silver | V6 |
Following Step 3 | Ended Backing LOD |
Silver | Closed Impetus; Tipple Chasse to R |
Gold | Tipsy to R |
Following Step 3 | Ended Backing DW of New LOD |
Silver | Closed Impetus; Tipple Chasse to R |
Gold | Tipsy to R |
Following Step 5 | Ended Facing DC |
PreBronze | 2-4 Forward Lock |
Following Step 5 | Ended Facing New LOD |
PreBronze | 2-4 Forward Lock |
Gold | 2-4 Tipsy to L; Rumba Cross |
Following Step 5 | Ended Facing DW of New LOD |
PreBronze | 2-4 Forward Lock |
Gold | 2-4 Tipsy to L; Rumba Cross |