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The second half of the six-count pattern begins with a small leaping step (count 4) along the line of dance, so the leader faces forward on the line of dance. The left leg now reaches straight forward (count 5; pointing left toe, bending right knee, etc.), directly under the partner's right leg, which is extended back.
A couple waltzing in place, a zoopraxiscope picture; looks like fleckerl. A fleckerl (Austrian German: a square-shaped noodle or a rag [1]) is a dance step, most commonly found in the Viennese waltz. Unlike the natural and reverse turns, the fleckerl does not move forwards along the dance floor but instead rotates on the spot. [2]
Box step is a basic dance step named after the pattern it creates on the floor, which is that of a square or box. It is used in a number of American Style ballroom dances: rumba, [1] waltz, [2] bronze-level foxtrot. While it can be performed individually, it is usually done with a partner. This is the most common dance step in the waltz.
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Help. Pages in category "Waltz dance moves" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total ...
The natural spin turn is a ballroom dance step used in the waltz. It is typically used to advance a couple 5 ⁄ 4 of a turn down line of dance, although an underturned spin turn is also very useful for turning a corner. The natural spin turn is also considered an intermediary step toward learning pivots. [1]
For example, a basic practising variation in waltz goes as follows: Dance 1–6 steps of natural turn, then 1–3 steps of closed change from natural to reverse, then 1–6 steps of reverse turn, then 1–3 steps of closed change from reverse to natural, repeat until the music stops or partner drops.
There are several types of lock step in waltz dancing, including International Standard waltz. A "lock step" is when the moving foot approaches to the standing foot and crosses in front of or behind it, creating a "check" position. [1] There are several locking steps in waltz, including: the back lock, which is a Bronze syllabus figure; the ...
Four steps are taken forward, dipping on the fourth step (see Illustration 11), then back four steps and turn. Couple starts forward, the man with his left foot and the lady with her right, taking three steps, making a little skip as the third step is taken; this skip is on the man's right foot and the lady's left; they balance twice, then repeat.