Man usually starts with LF backward (or close) instead of LF forward in these eight elementary figures. Also mind
that it takes 1.5 bars to form a figure.
A few points to note before making
steps:
* mostly use inside edge of the feet
Figure 1: Basic in Place
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | Close LF to RF | 1 | Close RF to LF |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 2 | Replace weight to LF |
| 3a4 | Side Chasse LRL | 3a4 | Side Chasse RLR |
| 5a6 | Side Chasse RLR | 5a6 | Side Chasse LRL |
Figure 2: Fallaway Rock
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | Close LF to RF | 1 | RF back in fallaway |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |
| 3a4 | Side Chasse LRL | 3a4 | Side Chasse RLR |
| 5a6 | Side Chasse RLR | 5a6 | Side Chasse LRL |
Figure 3: Fallaway Throwaway
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | LF back in Fallaway | 1 | RF back in Fallaway |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP | 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP |
| 3a4 | LF diag fwd to chasse LRL. End in Closed Position | 3a4 | RF to side to chasse RLR to end RF side and slightly back in closed position |
| 5a6 | Fwd chasse RLR. End in Open Position | 5a6 | Backward chasse LRL end in open position. |
Figure 4: Link
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | LF back | 1 | RF back |
| 2 | Replace weight to RF | 2 | Replace weight to LF |
| 3a4 | Fwd chasse LRL. End in Closed Position | 3a4 | Fwd Chasse RLR. End in Closed Position |
| 5a6 | Side Chasse RLR | 5a6 | Side Chasse LRL |
Figure 5: Change of Places Right to
Left
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 2 | 1-2 of Fallaway Rock | 1 2 | 1-2 of Fallaway Rock |
| 3a4 | LF diag fwd to chasse LRL | 3a4 | Side Chasse RLR |
| 5a6 | Fwd chasse RLR. End in Open Position | 5a6 | LF diag back to chasse LRL, turning underarm to end LF back in Open Position |
Figure 6: Change of Places Left to
Right
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 2 | 1-2 of Link | 1 2 | 1-2 of Link |
| 3a4 | Compact chasse LRL | 3a4 | turning chasse underarm RLR |
| 5a6 | Fwd chasse RLR. End in Open Position | 5a6 | bwd chasse LRL, end in Open Position |
Figure 7: Change of Hands Behind Back
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 2 | 1-2 of Link | 1 2 | 1-2 of Link |
| 3a4 | Fwd chasse LRL, towards lady's R side | 3a4 | Fwd chasse RLR, towards Man's R side |
| 5a6 | Turning chasse RLR, to end RF back in Open Position | 5a6 | Turning chasse LRL, to end LF back in Open Position |
Figure 8: Hip Bump (Left Shoulder
Shove)
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 2 | 1-2 of Link | 1 2 | 1-2 of Link |
| 3a4 | LF fwd chasse LRL to end with LF to side in LSP | 3a4 | RF fwd to chasse RLR, to end RF to side in LSP |
| a | Hold position and bump L hip against lady's R hip | a | hold position and bump R hip with Man's L hip |
| 5a6 | RF to side to chasse RLR, to end RF back in Open Position | 5a6 | LF to side to chasse LRL, to end LF back in open position |