Waltz Syllabus Figures 25-30

internet source: basic waltzing
If you google 'waltz' there will be a lot of basic waltz how to videos; 
however, seldom the demonstration goes with proper frame. 
Let's study this couple's beautiful frame and foot work. 
Check this one out too if you are keen, technique is never old but many see it 'boring'

Figure 25: Left Whisk
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP 1 LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP
2 LF to side and slightly fwd 2 RF to side and slightly back
3 RF crosses behind LF 3 LF back in CBMP

Figure 26: Contra Check
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 LF fwd in CBMP 1 RF back in CBMP
2 Transfer weight back to RF 2 Transfer weight fwd to LF
3 LF to side in PP 3 RF to side in PP

Figure 27: Closed Wing
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP 1 LF back in CBMP
2 LF starts to close to RF 2 RF to side and slightly back (small step)
3 LF closes to RF w/o weight 3 LF fwd in CBMP, OP on L side

Figure 28: Turning Lock to R
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 RF back R side leading 1 LF fwd L side leading
& LF crosses loosely in front of RF & RF crosses loosely behind LF
2 RF to side and slightly fwd, small step, btwn partner's feet 2 LF to side and slightly back
3 LF diag. fwd, left side leading in PP 3 RF to side in PP, having brushed towards LF

Figure 29: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 LF fwd 1 RF back
2 RF back in Fallaway, R side leading 2 LF back in Fallaway, L side leading
3 LF back in CBMP and Fallaway 3 RF back in CBMP and Fallaway (small step), LF held in CBMP
& RF back, LF held in CBMP & LF fwd in CBMP, RF held in CBMP

Figure 30: Hover Corte
Man Lady
Count Movement Count Movement
1 RF back 1 LF fwd
2 LF to side and slightly fwd 2 RF side and LF brushes towards RF
3 Transfer weight to RF side and slightly back 3 LF diag. fwd
1 LF back in CBMP 1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP


internet source: waltz dancing
Get back to the 'Kandykane's Dance Learning Notes' or go to the 'Dance Glossary'.
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