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Fallaway Runs

Commence facing DW in Contact Hold, preparing to step OP with L Sway. Maintain Contact Hold throughout

Man Lead Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 Leading Lady backward RF forward, OP, changing from L to R Sway, body inclination backward No turn, facing DW HB S
2 Leading Lady to side, turning to R Turning to R, LF diag forward with R Sway, maintaining body inclination backward 1/8 to R, facing wall BH Q
3 Leading Lady to turn to R, then backward Turning to R, RF diag back in Fallaway Position with R Sway, maintaining body inclination backward 1/8 to R, backing DC BH Q
4 Leading Lady backward and then to turn to L LF back and slightly across in Fallaway Position, straightening Sway and slight inclination forward No turn, backing DC BH S
5 Leading Lady forward and then to turn to L Turning to L, RF back and slightly across, small step with L sway, body inclination forward. Slip Pivot 1/8 to L, backing centre BH Q
6 Leading Lady sideways to turn to L LF to side and slightly forward with L Sway, body inclination forward, preparing to step OP 1/8 to R, facing DW BH  

Commence backing DW in Contact Hold, preparing for Man to step outside, with Sway and Head Weight to R. Maintain Contact Hold throughout.

Lady Foot/Body Position Turn/Alignment Footwork Count
1 LF back with Man outside, changing from R to L Sway, Head Weight changing to L, body inclination forward No turn, backing DW BH S
2 Turning to R, RF to side, maintaining Sway and Head Weight to L, body inclination forward 1/4 to R, facing DC B Q
3 Turning to R, LF back and slightly to side in Fallaway Position, maintaining Sway and head Weight to L, body inclination forward 1/4 to R, backing DC against LOD BH Q
4 RF back and slightly across in Fallaway Position, straightening Sway and slight body inclination backward, then turn to L. Slip Pivot Backing DC against LOD, then 1/4 to L on RF, facing DC BH S
5 LF forward and slightly across, small step, Sway and Head Weight to R, body inclination backward No turn, facing DC BH Q
6 Turning to L, RF to side and slightly back, with Sway and Head Weight to R, body inclination backward, preparing for Man to step OP 1/4 to L, backing DW BH Q

Notes

1 This figure may be commenced in PP
2 Steps 1-6 may be repeated

Suggested Popular Combination

Precede

 Botafogo, turning to L to end with required body shape

Follow

 Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs

Suggested Advanced Combination

Precede

 Commence in line from Developed Whisks & Pivots

Follow

 Running Lock with Lady's Running Zigzag

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