Basics (PreBronze)
Closed Basic (PreBronze)
Open Basic (PreBronze)
Basic in Place (PreBronze)
Alternative Basics (PreBronze)
Commence in Closed Position
Closed Basic (PreBronze)
| Man | Foot Position | Amount of Turn | Lead | Count |
| 1 | LF fwd | Weight change | 2 | |
| 2 | Transfer weight to RF | 1/8 to L over 2&3 | " | 3 |
| 3 | LF to side and slightly back | " | 4 1 | |
| 4 | RF back | " | 2 | |
| 5 | Transfer weight to LF | 1/8 to L over 5&6 | " | 3 |
| 6 | RF to side | " | 4 1 |
Study Alignment 1 To Wall 2.3 Turn over 2&3 to end backing DC against LOD 4 DC against LOD 5.6 Turn over 5&6 to end facing LOD
| Lady | Foot Position | Amount of Turn | Count |
| 1 | RF back | 2 | |
| 2 | Transfer weight to LF | 1/8 to L over 2&3 | 3 |
| 3 | RF to side | 4 1 | |
| 4 | LF fwd | 2 | |
| 5 | Transfer weight to RF | 1/8 to L over 5&6 | 3 |
| 6 | LF to side and slightly back | 4 1 |
Study Alignment 1 To Wall 2.3 Turn over 2&3 to end facing DC against LOD 4 DC against LOD 5.6 Turn over 5&6 to end backing LOD
Notes
| 1 | Amount of Turn Up to 1/4 turn L may be made over 2&3 and 5&6. Beginners and "below Bronze" medal candidates may find it easier to make no turn on the Closed Basic, in which case 3 and 6 will be to the side |
| 2 | Hold Although Closed Position is retained throughout, the arm connection must allow for a slight alteration of body alignment and distance in relation to the partner |
| 3 | The Closed Basic may end with Man and Lady taking 6 in Open CPP, Man turning 1/8 R and Lady 1/8 L |
Preceding Figures
| PreBronze | Closed or Open Basic - RF Cucaracha - New York to RSP ended facing partner - Spot Turn to L (Lady to R) - Underarm Turn to R - R Side Shoulder to Shoulder ended facing partner - Hand to Hand to LSP - Progressive Walks Forward - Side Step to L or R commenced with RF - RF Cuban Rock |
| Bronze | Progressive Walks Forward in LSP ended facing partner - Alemana - Opening Out to R and L |
| Silver | Reverse Top - Rope Spinning |
Preceding Figures to 4-6
| PreBronze | 1-3 Open Basic - LF Cucaracha - New York to LSP ended facing partner - Spot Turn to R (Lady to L) - Underarm Turn to L - L Side Shoulder to Shoulder ended facing partner - Hand to Hand to RSP - Progressive Walks Back - Side Step to L or R commenced with LF - LF Cuban Rock |
| Bronze | Progressive Walks Forward in RSP ended facing partner - Natural Opening Out Movement |
| Gold | RF Syncopated Cuban Rock |
Following Figures
| PreBronze | Closed or Open Basic - New York to LSP having turned to Open CPP on last step - Spot Turn to R (Lady to L) - Underarm Turn to L - L Side Shoulder to Shoulder - Side Step to L or R commenced with LF - Hand to Hand to RSP with alternative hold - LF Cuban Rock |
| Bronze | Fan |
| Gold | LF Syncopated Cuban Rock |
Following Figures from 1-3
| PreBronze | 4-6 Open Basic - Spot Turn to L (Lady to R) - Underarm Turn to R - Hand to Hand to LSP - Side Step to L or R commenced with RF - RF Cuban Rock |
| Bronze | Natural Top (3 LF to side, turning slightly R. Lady RF fwd) |
| Gold | RF Syncopated Cuban Rock |
Development
| Silver |
Turn 3/8 to L over 4-6 to Contact Position (3 RF side and slightly fwd. Lady LF behind RF, as Latin Cross) Follow with 4-6 Or 6-15 of Reverse Top |
Open Basic (PreBronze)
This figure is similar to the Closed Basic danced without turn, except that the foot position on 3 is LF back and 6 is RF fwd (Lady normal opposite). It may be danced in Closed or (Bronze) Open Position
(All levels) This figure may be danced with normal hold, L to R hand hold, or without hold
Preceding Figures: When danced in Closed Position
| PreBronze-Gold | As for Closed Basic |
Preceding Figures
when danced in Open Position
| Bronze | Progressive Walks Forward in Open Position - Hockey Stick - Closed Hip Twist ended in Open Position |
| Silver | Open Hip Twist, Spiral, or Curl (all ended in Open Position) |
| Gold | Advanced Hip Twist ended in Open Position |
Following Figures
when danced in Closed Position
| PreBronze | Closed or Open Basic - Progressive Walks Forward |
| Bronze | Fan |
Following Figures
when danced in Open Position
| Bronze | Progressive Walks Forward in Open Position - Alemana from Open Position (Lady RF back on 1) |
| Silver | Open Hip Twist - Curl |
| Gold | Three Threes |
Following Figuresfrom 1-3
when danced in Closed Position
| PreBronze | 4-6 Closed Basic - Progressive Walks Back |
Following Figures from 1-3
when danced in Open Position
| Bronze | Progressive Walks Back (L to R hand hold) - Natural Top (3 LF side turning slightly R. Lady RF fwd) |
Basic in Place (PreBronze)
This is a figure where three steps are danced in place with feet almost together, LF RF LF (LF Basic in Place) or RF LF RF (RF Basic in Place). Lady dances normal opposite. It is danced in Closed Position and there is no turn. This is a useful practice exercise for teaching beginners the weight changes and rhythm and may also be used as an occasional alternative to the normal Closed Basic. It is not listed separately in the Precedes and Follows
Alternative Basics (PreBronze)
These movements are danced in Closped Position and are commenced with feet apart, weight on RF when following with a LF Alternative Basic Movememnt. As the Man dances a LF Alternative Basic the Lady will dance a RF Alternative Basic and vice versa. As the name implies they may be danced in place of a normal Closed Basic, therefore they are not listed separately in the Precedes and Follows. They may be danced with normal hold, L to R hand hold, or without hold
Foot Positions of the LF Alternative Basic
| 1 | LF closes to RF (count 2) |
| 2 | 2 Transfer weight to RF (count 3) |
| 3 | 3 LF to side (count 4 1) |
Foot Positions of the RF Alternative Basic are the same, commenced with RF.
A suggested use would be to dance the Closed Basic followed by the LF Alternative Basic, then the RF Alternative Basic
The LF Alternative Basic may end in Open PP, man turning 1/8 L and Lady 1/8 R on 3. Likewise the RF Alternative Basic Movememnt may end in Open CPP, Man turning 1/8 R and Lady 1/8 L on 3
Development
| Silver |
A More advanced way of dancing this figure would be to close LF to RF without weight but with pressure (count 2) hold position with weight on RF (count 3) then LF to side (count 4 1). This may also be commenced with the other foot. The hip motion is very slight on 1 & 2. Footwork on 2 is flat (Lady normal opposite) The Man may dance the LF Alternative Basic (either method) In place of the first three steps of any figure commenced in Open Position or Fan Position, while leading Lady to dance her normal first three steps of the figure selected. When commenced in Fan Position, 3 will be very small to maintain the correct position in relation to the Lady When Man dances a LF Alternative Basic from Open Position as a precede to the Natural Top, he will turn slightly R on 3 When the figure is danced by Man, the Lady will dance "close fwd fwd" (RF LF RF) |
