Oversway (Gold)

Ending 1: Transfer to PP
Ending 2: Close to PP
Ending 3: Chasse, Whisk, and Promenade Link
Ending 4: Chasse, Whisk, and Close to PP
Ending 5: Natural Spin to PP
Ending 6: Natural Spin, Chasse, Whisk, and Promenade Link
Ending 7: Natural Spin, Chasse, Whisk, and Close to PP

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing DC

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 LF fwd in CBMP Com to turn L Facing DC DC
2 RF to side 1/4 between 1-2 Backing DW DC
3 LF back to end to side 1/8 between 2-3, then a further 1/4 on 3 Backing LOD to facing Wall LOD
4 Flex L knee and incline body to R   Facing Wall  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 Q Closed HF
2 2 Q Closed BH
3 34 S Closed i/e of BH
4 12 S Closed WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

1) On step 4, turn the head to look at the Lady
2) Step 4 may be held for an additional two beats
3) To dance the Drop Oversway, incline the body the the L on step 3 and keep the body still, then dance step 4 abruptly, ending again in stillness
4) The Oversway must be followed by one of seven endings

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing DC

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 RF back in CBMP Com to turn L Backing DW DC
2 L heel closes to R heel 3/8 between 1-2 Pointing LOD Under Body
3 RF fwd to end to side 1/4 to L on 3 Facing LOD to backing Wall LOD
4 Flex R knee and incline body to L   Backing Wall  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 Q Closed BH
2 2 Q Closed WF
3 34 S Closed BH
4 12 S Closed WF (RF), i/e f B (LF)

1) Turn head to R between steps 2-3, and return it to L on step 4
2) Step 4 may be held for an additional two beats
3) To dance the Drop Oversway, incline the body the the R on step 3 and keep the body still, then dance step 4 abruptly, ending again in stillness
4) The Oversway must be followed by one of seven endings

Preceding Figures

Commenced Facing DC  
PreBronze RF Walk
Silver Promenade Link; Outside Swivel; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot

Ending 1: Transfer to Promenade Position

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5  Transfer weight to RF   Facing Wall Against LOD
6 Place LF to side, L knee veering inward 1/8 to L, body turns less Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5  1 Q Closed   BH
6 2 Q PP   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 Transfer weight to LF   Backing Wall Against LOD
2 Place RF to side, R knee veering inward 1/8 to R, body turns less Facing DC  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5  1 Q Closed   BH
6 2 Q PP   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move LOD As described in the charts above
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 2: Close to Promenade Position

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5  Close RF to LF, slightly behind   Facing Wall Under Body
6 Place LF to side, L knee veering inward 1/8 to L, body turns less Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5  & & Closed   BH
6 12 S PP   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5  Close LF to RF, slightly in front   Backing Wall Under Body
6 Place RF to side, R knee veering inward 1/8 to R, body turns less Facing DC  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5  & & Closed   BH
6 12 S PP   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move LOD As described in the charts above
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 3: Chasse, Whisk, and Promenade Link

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
6 Close LF to RF, slightly behind   Facing Wall Under Body
7 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
8 Cross LF behind RF 1/8 to L between 3-4, body turns less Facing DW Against LOD
9 RF fwd in CBMP   Facing DW LOD
10 Place LF to side without weight Body turn to L Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed   BH
6 & & Closed   BH
7 2 Q Closed   BH
8 34 S PP   B
9 5 Q PP ✓ HF
10 6 Q Closed   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

1) Steps 5-6 are steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link
2) To end facing LOD, take step 5 Pointing LOD and complete body turn on step 6
3) To end in PP facing DW and ready to Move LOD, omit body turn on step 6 and place LF to side in PP, L knee veering inward

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
6 Close RF to LF, slightly in front   Backing Wall Under Body
7 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
8 Cross RF behind LF 11/8 to R between 3-4, body turns less Facing DC Against LOD
9 LF fwd in CBMP   Facing DC LOD
10 Place RF to side without weight 1/4 to L, body tuns less Backing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed   BH
6 & & Closed   BH
7 2 Q Closed   BH
8 34 S PP   B
9 5 Q PP ✓ HB (Foot flat)
10 6 Q Closed   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

1) Steps 5-6 are steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link
2) To end backing LOD, turn 3/8 to L on 6, body turns less
3) To end in PP facing DC and ready to Move LOD, omit turn on step 6 and place RF to side in PP, R knee veering inward

Following Figures

Ended Facing LOD  
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step
Silver Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot
   
Ended Facing DW Along the side of the floor
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step; Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Five Step;
   
Ended Facing DW At a corner
PreBronze Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot; Five Step; Contra Check
   
Ended Backing DC of new LOD At a corner
PreBronze Back Corte
Bronze LF Rock
   
Ended in PP Ready to Move LOD
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 4: Chasse, Whisk, and Close to PP

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
6 Close LF to RF, slightly behind   Facing Wall Under Body
7 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
8 Cross LF behind RF 1/8 to L between 3-4, body turns less Facing DW Against LOD
9 Close RF to LF, slightly behind 1/8 to R between 4-5, body turns less Facing DW Under Body
10 Place LF to side, L knee veering inward 1/8 to L, body turns less Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed   BH
6 & & Closed   BH
7 2 Q Closed   BH
8 34 S PP   B
9 & & Closed   BH
10 12 S PP   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
6 Close RF to LF, slightly in front   Backing Wall Under Body
7 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
8 Cross RF behind LF 1/8 to R between 3-4, body turns less Facing DC Against LOD
9 Close LF, slightly behind 1/8 to L between 4-5, body turns less Facing DC Under Body
10 Place RF to side, R knee veering inward 1/8 to R, body turns less Facing DC  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed   BH
6 & & Closed   BH
7 2 Q Closed   BH
8 34 S PP   B
9 & & Closed   BH
10 12 S PP   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move LOD As described in the charts above
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 5: Natural Spin to PP

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 RF fwd, R side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Facing against LOD Against LOD
6 LF back, L side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Backing against LOD Against LOD
7 RF back & slightly to side 1/8 to R between 2-3 Backing DC against LOD Against LOD
8 Place LF to side, L knee veering inward Body turns to R Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ HB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ BH
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 4 Q PP   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 LF back, L side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Backing against LOD Against LOD
6 RF fwd, R side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Facing against LOD Against LOD
7 LF fwd & slightly to side 1/8 to R between 2-3 Facing DC against LOD Against LOD
8 Place RF to side, R knee veering inward 1/4 to R, body turns less Facing DC  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ BHB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ HB
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 4 Q PP   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move LOD As described in the charts above
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 6: Natural Spin, Chasse, Whisk, and Promenade Link

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 RF fwd, R side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Facing against LOD Against LOD
6 LF back, L side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Backing against LOD Against LOD
7 RF to side 1/4 to R between 2-3 Facing Wall Against LOD
8 Close LF to RF, slightly behind   Facing Wall Under Body
9 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
10 Cross LF behind RF 1/8 to L between 5-6, body turns less Facing DW Against LOD
11 RF fwd in CBMP   Facing DW LOD
12 Place LF to side without weight, knee veering inward Body turn to L Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ HB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ BH
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 & & Closed   BH
9 4 Q Closed   BH
10 56 S PP   B
11 7 Q PP ✓ HF
12 8 Q Closed   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

1) Steps 7-8 are steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link
2) To end facing LOD, take step 7 Pointing LOD and complete body turn on step 8
3) To end in PP facing DW and ready to Move LOD, omit body turn on step 8 and place LF to side in PP, L knee veering inward

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 LF back, L side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Backing against LOD Against LOD
6 RF fwd, R side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Facing against LOD Against LOD
7 LF to side 1/4 to R between 2-3 Backing Wall Against LOD
8 Close RF to LF, slightly in front   Backing Wall Under Body
9 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
10 Cross RF behind LF 1/8 to R between 5-6, body turns less Facing DC Against LOD
11 LF fwd in CBMP   Facing DC LOD
12 Place RF to side without weight, knee veering inward 1/4 to L, body tuns less Backing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ BHB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ HB
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 & & Closed   BH
9 4 Q Closed   BH
10 56 S PP   B
11 7 Q PP ✓ HB (Foot flat)
12 8 Q Closed   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

1) Steps 7-8 are steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link
2) To end backing LOD, turn 3/8 to L on 8, body turns less
3) To end in PP facing DC and ready to Move LOD, omit turn on step 8 and place RF to side in PP, R knee veering inward

Following Figures

Ended Facing LOD  
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step
Silver Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot
   
Ended Facing DW Along the side of the floor
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step; Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Five Step;
   
Ended Facing DW At a corner
PreBronze Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot; Five Step; Contra Check
   
Ended Backing DC of new LOD At a corner
PreBronze Back Corte
Bronze LF Rock
   
Ended in PP Ready to Move LOD
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase

Ending 7: Natural Spin, Chasse, Whisk, and Close to PP

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 RF fwd, R side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Facing against LOD Against LOD
6 LF back, L side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Backing against LOD Against LOD
7 RF to side 1/4 to R between 2-3 Facing Wall Against LOD
8 Close LF to RF, slightly behind   Facing Wall Under Body
9 RF to side   Facing Wall Against LOD
10 Cross LF behind RF 1/8 to L between 5-6, body turns less Facing DW Against LOD
11 Close RF to LF   Facing DW Under Body
12 Place LF to side, L knee veering inward   Facing DW  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ HB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ BH
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 & & Closed   BH
9 4 Q Closed   BH
10 56 S PP   B
11 & & Closed   BH
12 78 S PP   WF (RF), i/e of B (LF)

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing Wall, having danced steps 1-4 of the Oversway

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
5 LF back, L side leading 1/4 to R before step 1 Backing against LOD Against LOD
6 RF fwd, R side leading 1/2 to R between 1-2 Facing against LOD Against LOD
7 LF to side 1/4 to R between 2-3 Backing Wall Against LOD
8 Close RF to LF, slightly in front   Backing Wall Under Body
9 LF to side   Backing Wall Against LOD
10 Cross RF behind LF 1/8 to R between 5-6, body turns less Facing DC Against LOD
11 Close LF to RF   Facing DC Under Body
12 Place RF to side, R knee veering inward   Facing DC  
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position CBM Footwork
5 1 Q Closed ✓ BHB
6 2 Q Closed ✓ HB
7 3 Q Closed   BH
8 & & Closed   BH
9 4 Q Closed   BH
10 56 S PP   B
11 & & Closed   BH
12 78 S PP   WF (LF), i/e of B (RF)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move LOD As described in the charts above
PreBronze Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold The Chase