Rock turn
Basic movement, including a forward walk
Steps (man)
0 Begin in closed hold, facing diagonally to the line of dance, weight on the RF.
1 Take a step forward (LF). [slow]
2 Take a step forward (RF). [slow]
3 LF in place. Make an eight turn to the right.
Take a step backward (LF), while turning an eighth to the right. [quick]
4 Take a step forward (RF). [quick]
5 LF in place. Make an eight turn to the right.
Take a step backward (LF), while turning an eighth to the right. [slow]
6 Take a step backward (RF), then make a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
RF in place. Make an eight turn to the left.
7 Take a small step to the left (LF), then make a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
LF in place. Make an eight turn to the left.
8 Close the RF to the LF. [slow]
Steps (lady)
0 Begin in closed hold, backing diagonally against the wall, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
2 Take a step backward (LF). [slow]
3 RF in place. Make an eight turn to the right.
Take a step forward (RF), while turning an eighth to the right. [quick]
4 LF in place.
Take a step backward (LF). [quick]
5 RF in place. Make an eight turn to the right.
Take a step forward (RF), while turning an eighth to the right. [slow]
6 LF in place.
Take a step forward (RF), then make a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
LF in place. Make an eight turn to the left.
7 Take a step to the right (RF) in front of the partner, then make a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
RF in place. Make an eight turn to the left.
8 Close the LF to the RF. [slow]
Preceding figures
Following figures
Verbal and animated descriptions of latin and ballroom dancing figures