Waltz Prep Step
The Prep Step is not a figure (and is thus not normally listed in the Syllabus), but a way of commencing Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The purpose of the Prep Step is for the Man to ensure the Lady is following his movement and on the correct foot, and also to initiate movement in order that the following figure may be danced smoothly.
Although the Prep Step differs among Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep in Timing, Rhythm, Alignment, and Direction, the movement is essentially the same.
Go to the Foxtrot Prep Step
Go to the Quickstep Prep Step
Man
Commence in Closed Position, facing DW
| Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
| 1 | LF to side, wide step | Body turns to R | Facing DW | DC |
| 2 | RF to side, wide step, then brush LF to RF | Body turns to L | Facing DW | DW against LOD |
| 3 | LF fwd | Facing DW | DW |
| Step_# | Timing | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
| 1 | 123 | Closed | i/e of foot to WF | ||
| 2 | 12 | Closed | i/e of foot to WF | ||
| 3 | 3 | Closed | Lower e/o 3 | HT |
1) Although it is possible to commence at other alignments, the alignment given in the charts is almost always used
Lady
Commence in Closed Position, backing DW
| Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
| 1 | RF to side, wide step | Body turns to R | Backing DW | DC |
| 2 | LF to side, wide step, then brush RF to LF | Body turns to L | Backing DW | DW against LOD |
| 3 | RF back | Backing DW | DW |
| Step_# | Timing | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
| 1 | 123 | Closed | i/e of foot to WF | ||
| 2 | 12 | Closed | i/e of foot to WF | ||
| 3 | 3 | Closed | Lower e/o 3 | TH |
1) Although it is possible to commence at other alignments, the alignment given in the charts is almost always used
Following Figures
| Ended Facing DC | |
| PreBronze | RF Closed Change |
| Ended Facing DW | As described in the charts above |
| PreBronze | Natural Turn; Natural Spin Turn |
| Bronze | Hesitation Change |
