Basic movement


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Diagram

Steps (man)

0 Begin in closed hold, facing the wall, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step forward (RF). [slow]
During the entire figure, make a quarter turn to the right.
2 Close the LF to the RF. [a]
3 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]
4 LF in place.
Take a step backward (LF). [slow]
LF in place.
5 Close the RF to the LF. [a]
6 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]

Steps (lady)

0 Begin in closed hold, facing the centre, weight on the RF.
1 During the entire figure, make a quarter turn to the right.
Take a step backward (LF). [slow]
LF in place.
2 Close the RF to the LF. [a]
3 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
4 Take a step forward (RF). [slow]
RF in place.
5 Close the LF to the RF. [a]
6 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]

Preceding figures

Reference Basic movement
Reference Whisk to the right

Following figures

Reference Basic movement
Reference Whisk to the right

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