Basic movement
Steps (man)
0 Start on the second beat in closed hold, weight on the RF.
1 Take a step forward (LF). [slow]
2 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]
3 Take a step backward (LF).
Take a step to the left (LF). [quick]
4 Close the RF to the LF. [quick]
5 Take a step to the left (LF). [slow]
6 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
7 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
8 Take a step forward (RF).
Take a step to the right (RF). [quick]
9 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]
10 Take a step to the right (RF). [slow]
Steps (lady)
0 Start on the second beat in closed hold, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
2 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
3 Take a step forward (RF).
Take a step to the right (RF). [quick]
4 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]
5 Take a step to the right (RF). [slow]
6 Take a step forward (LF). [slow]
7 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]
8 Take a step backward (LF).
Take a step to the left (LF). [quick]
9 Close the RF to the LF. [quick]
10 Take a step to the left (LF). [slow]
Preceding figures
Following figures
Verbal and animated descriptions of latin and ballroom dancing figures