Commence in Closed or Contact Position
Man |
Foot Position |
Alignment |
Turn |
Foot-
work |
Lead & Shape |
Count |
1 |
RF fwd |
Facing LOD |
No turn |
HF |
Weight change |
1 |
2 |
LF fwd |
" |
Commence to turn L |
HF |
" |
2 |
3 |
RF to side |
Facing centre |
1/4 L between 2&3 |
B or BF |
" |
3 |
4 |
Close LF to RF |
" |
No turn |
B or BF |
" |
4 |
Lady |
Foot Position |
Alignment |
Turn |
Footwork |
Count |
1 |
LF back |
Backing LOD |
No turn |
BF |
1 |
2 |
RF back |
" |
Commence to turn L |
BF |
2 |
3 |
LF to side |
Backing centre |
1/4 to L between 2&3 |
B or BF |
3 |
4 |
Close RF to LF |
" |
No turn |
B or BF |
4 |
Notes to Man and Lady
1 |
Elevation may be used on 4, rising high on toes |
2 |
This figure may also commence DC or DW |
3 |
To achieve a desired alignment, 1/8 turn L may be used between 2&3 |
a |
3 Forward Walks RLR (Lady 3 Backward Walks LRL). Close LF to RF (Lady RF to LF). No turn |
b |
The Attack - Appel on 1, then continue as chart
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c |
Slip Attack - Slip Appel on 1 (up to 1/2 turn L may be used), then continue as chart. This figure is useful to achieve the necessary alignment for a following figure
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Preceding Figures
PreBronze - Gold |
Any syllabus figure ended with feet together, facing DC, LOD, or DW (Bronze - Slip attack may commence in other alignments) |
Following Figures
PreBronze - Gold |
Any syllabus figure commenced with feet together, depending on alignment |
Suggested Styling
Silver |
By count 2, lower joined hands in an outward circular movement to (or toward) hip. Return to normal hold over 3.4 |
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Alternatively, keep hands down on 3.4. Return to normal position on 1 of following figure |