Ballroom Dancing For Beginners 1

VOLUME: 1
International Style Standard [Modern] Ballroom Dancing
WALTZ- QUICKSTEP-TANGO- FOXTROT-VIENNESE WALTZ
Technical descriptions of popular introductory figures, WITH FOOT DIAGRAMS
This book will not teach you how to dance. This book is intended to serve
as a reference in a Ballroom Dance instructional series. If only Waltz,
Quickstep,and Tango are taught 80% of the figures in this manual can be
learned in a 12 week series of 1 hour group courses, assuming 2 additional
hours of assisted practice is available each week.
Such a training routine is recommended for competitive collegiate
ballroom dance teams in their first semester of Ballroom training.
Dancers Notes  2001
Kevin Buell
Revision
August 18 2001
Introduction
Generally, this book was written to serve as an introductory reference manual for a
beginner student of ballroom dancing. More specifically, this book is written to be used
as the guidebook for collegiate ballroom dance teams training first semester students.
It is my hope that by providing quality Ballroom Dancing guides to collegiate ballroom
dance teams that these teams may grow and further promote the development of ballroom
dance on college campuses.
In future volumes I will release similar guides for American Smooth Ballroom
Dancing, as well as more advanced texts which will eventually include silver level
syllabus.
On Foot Diagrams: While many other fine ballroom dance guides are commercially
available, one feature which almost all these guides lack is the inclusion of diagrams
indicating the placements of the fee. By including foot diagrams, it is hoped that the less
experienced students who do not understand the tabular figure information will find this
guide most helpful. Foot diagrams are placed on a grid where each square represents a
2’x2’ distance. The mens feet represent a length of 12 inches, and the ladies feet are
slightly smaller.
2 International Standard
Abbreviations Used in this Text
Rhythm Alignment RISE & FALL
S=Slow, 2 beats of music. LOD= Line of Dance Com= Commence
Q=Quick, 1 beat of music DC= Diagonal Center E/O= (at) end of
DW=Diagonal Wall Cont= Continue
Foot Position P= (foot) Pointing NFR= No-foot rise (Body
RF= Right Foot A-LOD= Against LOD Rise with heel on the
LF= Left Foot ground)
SLT=slight(ly) Foot-Work R= Rise
TTI= Toe Turned In T=Toe L= Lower
TTO= Toe Turned Out H=Heel
B=Ball of foot Other
Body Position HT= Heel, then Toe PP= Promenade Position
SLT=slight TH= Toe, then Heel CP= Closed Position
CBM=Contra-Body Motion F= foot (flat foot) OP= Outside Partner
CBMP= Contra-Body LF= Left Foot PO= Partner Outside
Motion Position RF= Right Foot
R=Right W= whole (foot)
L=Left IE= Inside Edge
Turn
Com= Commence
E/O= (at) end of
Cont= Continue
R=Right
L=Left
BTL= Body Turns Less
BCT= Body Completes
Turn
Bet= Between
Waltz
Style: International (English) Style
Category: Modern/Standard Ballroom
Rhythm: 3/4 time (Accent on the 1)
Tempo: 30 Bars per minute (Competition)
29-34 Bars per minute (Social)
Phrasing: 8 Bar Phrasing
When people hear the phrase 'Ballroom Dance' they invariably think
of the Waltz.
Waltz is THE fundamental Ballroom dance. Originating hundreds of
years ago in Bavarian Europe, the original waltz had a much faster tempo
and was more similar to our modern 'Viennese Waltz'. The dance
experienced significant opposition when it was popularized across Europe.
The idea of a man holding a woman hip to hip and cavorting about seemed
somehow improper.
This modern 'Slow Waltz' is derived from an American version of the
Waltz called 'The Boston' which was characterized by the slow tempo, long
flowing steps, and the closed position which made our slow waltz what it is
today.
A strong foundation in Waltz is the basis of understanding
International Standard and American Smooth dances. Most figures in other
dances such as foxtrot are merely steps from Waltz danced to a different
Rhythm.
What distinguishes Waltz as Waltz then is the character, which has
been described as 'being in love- forever'.
WALTZ
Table Of Contents
Bronze Syllabus
RF Closed change........................................................................................................................................... 6
LF Closed change ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Reverse Turn ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Natural Turn ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Whisk............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Chasse from Promenade Position ................................................................................................................. 16
Natural Spin Turn ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Closed Impetus ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Hesitation Change......................................................................................................................................... 22
Useful Amalgamations
[1] Facing DW: [4]
Natural Turn Natural Spin Turn
RF Closed Change 4-6 of Reverse Turn
Reverse Turn (Underturned to face DC)
LF Close Change
[5]
[2] Facing DW: Hesitation Change
Whisk Reverse Turn
Chasse
Natural Turn (Outside Partner on 1) [6]
1-3 of Natural Turn
[3] Facing DW at corner: Closed Impetus
Natural Turn 4-6 of Reverse Turn
Whisk (Underturned to face DC)
Chasse Reverse Turn
Natural Turn (Outside Partner on 1)
Gentleman Waltz
RF Closed change
(Natural to Reverse)
Rhythm: 123
S Position Align- Turn Foot Rise Description
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Slight Facing Com R
RF Fwd HT
1 1 CBM DC e/o 1
LF Side
Sway Facing
2 2 & slightly
R DC
T Cont R
Fwd
RF
Sway Facing Cont R, R=Rise,
3 3 Closes to
R DC
TH
L e/o 3 L=Lower
LF
Waltz Lady
RF Closed change
Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Slight Backing Com R
LF Back TH
1 1 CBM DC e/o 1
RF Side
Backing
2 2 &slightly Sway L
DC
T Cont R
Back
LF closes Backing Cont R,
3 3 to RF
Sway L
DC
TH
L e/o 3
International Standard 7
Gentleman Waltz
LF Closed change
(Reverse to Natural)
Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
LF Fwd HT
1 1 CBM DW e/o 1
RF Side
Facing
2 2 & slightly Sway L
DW
T Cont R
Fwd
LF
Facing Cont R,
3 3 Closes to Sway L
DW
TH
L e/o 3
RF
Waltz Lady
LF Closed change
Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Slight Backing Com R
RF Back TH
1 1 CBM DW e/o 1
LF Side
Sway Backing
2 2 &slightly
R DW
T Cont R
Back
RF
Sway Backing Cont R,
3 3 closes to
R DW
TH
L e/o 3
LF
Gentleman Waltz
Reverse Turn
Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Facing Com Com R
LF fwd CBM HT
1 1 DC turning L e/o 1
Backing 1/4 L Bet
2 2 RF side Sway L
DW 1&2
T Cont R
LF close Backing 1/8 L bet Cont R,
3 3 to RF
Sway L
LOD 2&3
TH
L e/o 3
Backing Cont * Down on 4, Com to
4 2 RF Back CBM
LOD turning L
TH *
R e/o 4- NFR
Sway Pointing 3/8 L bet BTL=Body Turns
5 2 LF side
R DW 4&5, BTL
T Cont R
Less
RF close Sway Facing Cont R, BCT= Body
6 3 to LF R DW
BCT TH
L e/o 6 Completes Turn
Waltz Lady
Reverse Turn
Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Backing
RF Back CBM Com turn L TH e/o 1 NFR=No Foot Rise
1 1 DC
NFR
Sway Pointing 3/8 L bet BTL=Body Turns
2 2 LF Side
R to LOD 1&2, BTL
T Cont R
Less
RF
Sway Facing Cont R, BCT= Body
3 3 closes to
R LOD
BCT TH
LF
Facing *Down on 4,
4 2 LF Fwd CBM
LOD
Cont L HT *
Com to R e/o 4
Backing 1/4 L bet
5 2 RF side Sway L
Wall 4&5
T Cont R
LF close Backing 3/8 L Bet Cont R,
6 3 to RF
Sway L
DW 5&6
TH
L e/o 6
Gentleman Waltz
Natural Turn
Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
RF fwd CBM HT
1 1 DW turning R e/o 1
Sway Backing 1/4 R Bet
2 2 LF side
R DC 1&2
T Cont R
RF close Sway Backing 1/8 R bet Cont R,
3 3 to LF R LOD 2&3
TH
L e/o 3
Backing Cont * Down on 4, Com to
4 2 LF Back CBM
LOD turning R
TH *
R e/o 4- NFR
Pointing 3/8 R bet BTL=Body Turns
5 2 RF side Sway L
DC 4&5, BTL
T Cont R
Less
LF close Facing Cont R, BCT= Body
6 3 to RF
Sway L
DC
BCT TH
Waltz Lady
Natural Turn
Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com
Backing Com turn NFR=No Foot
LF Back CBM TH R e/o
1 1 DW R Rise
1 NFR
Pointin 3/8 R
RF Sway Cont BTL=Body Turns
2 2 g to bet 1&2, T
Side L R Less
LOD BTL
LF Cont
Sway Facing BCT= Body
3 3 closes BCT TH R, L
L LOD Completes Turn
to RF e/o 3
Facing *Down on 4,
4 2 RF Fwd CBM Cont R HT *
LOD Com to R e/o 4
1/4 R
Sway Backing Cont
5 2 LF side bet T
R Centre R
4&5
RF Cont
Sway Backing 3/8 R
6 3 close to TH R, L
R DC Bet 5&6
LF e/o 6
Gentleman Waltz
Whisk
Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
LF Fwd HT
1 1 CBM DW e/o 1
RF Side
Facing
2 2 & slightly Sway L
DW
T Cont R
Fwd
LF
Crosses Sway L Facing Up, PP= Promenade
3 3 behind PP DW
TH
L e/o 3 Position
RF in PP
Waltz Lady
Whisk
Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Slight Backing No turn on
RF Back TH e/o 1 NFR= No foot Rise
1 1 CBM DW 1
NFR
LF Diag Sway Pointing 1/4 R bet BTL= Body Turns
2 2 Back R DC 1&2, BTL
T Cont R
Less
RF
Sway Body
crosses Facing Up, PP= Promenade
3 3 behind
R
DC
completes TH
L e/o 3 Position
PP Turn
LF in PP
Gentleman Waltz
Chasse from Promenade Position

Rhythm: 12&3
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Along
RF Fwd CBM Com
1 LOD, No CBM, just
& P& HT R e/o
1 Facing CBMP
across PP 1
DW
LF Side Steps 2 & 3
& Facing Cont each consume
2 2 T
slightly DC R 1/2 a beat of
Fwd music
RF
Cont
3 & Closes T
R
to LF
LF side Follow with RF
Up,
and Facing fwd in CBMP
4 3 TH L e/o
slightly DC OP into any Nat
3
FWD Fig
About the Chasse, What is an ‘&’ beat?
Waltz Lady
Chasse from Promenade Position

Rhythm: 12&3
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Along
LF Fwd CBM Start to Com
LOD,
& P& turn L on HT R e/o CBM & CBMP
1 1 facing
across PP 1 1
DC
Steps 2 & 3
RF Backing 1/8 L bet Cont each consume
2 2 T
Side Wall 1&2 R 1/2 a beat of
music
LF
Backing 1/8 L bet Cont
3 & closes T
DW 2&3 R
to RF
RF side
Up,
and Backing No turn
4 3 TH L e/o
slightly DW on 4
3
back
Gentleman Waltz
Natural Spin Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
RF fwd CBM HT
1 1 DW turning R e/o 1
Sway Backing 1/4 R Bet
2 2 LF side
R DC 1&2
T Cont R
RF close Sway Backing 1/8 R bet Cont R,
3 3 to LF R LOD 2&3
TH
L e/o 3
Down
LOD, 1/2 R Down Heel in contact with
4 2 LF Back CBM
Toe (Pivot)
THT
on 4 floor during turn
turned in
CBM& Facing Cont R
5 2 RF fwd
CBMP LOD turn
HT R
LF side &
Backing 3/8 R bet Up,
6 3 slightly
DC 5&6
TH
L e/o 6
back
Waltz Lady
Natural Spin Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Backing
LF Back CBM Com turn R TH e/o 1 NFR=No Foot Rise
1 1 DW
NFR
Sway Pointing 3/8 R bet BTL=Body Turns
2 2 RF Side
L to LOD 1&2, BTL
T Cont R
Less
LF closes Sway Facing Cont R, BCT= Body
3 3 to RF L LOD
BCT TH
Facing 1/4 R Down
4 2 RF Fwd CBM
LOD (Pivot)
HT
on 4
LF back
and Backing
5 2 slightly LOD
Cont R T R
side
RF brush
Facing 3/8 R Bet Up,
6 3 LF then,
DC 5&6
TH
L e/o 6
Diag Fwd
Gentleman Waltz
Closed Impetus
Rhythm: 1232
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man LF Back CBM
Backing
Com R TH
1 1 LOD
RF
Facing 3/8 R bet
2 2 closes to Sway L HT R e/o 2 Heel Turn
DC 1&2
LF
Backing
LF side & Up,
DC 1/4 R bet
3 3 slightly TH Lower
against 2&3
back e/o 3
LOD
Backing
DC This is the first step
4 2 RF back CBM T
against of next figure
LOD
Waltz Lady
Closed Impetus
Rhythm: 1232
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady RF fwd CBM
Facing
HT
1 1 LOD
Sway Backing Rise
2 2 LF side Com R T
R DC e/o 2
Facing
RF brush Up,
DC 3/8 R bet
3 3 LF, then TH Lower
against 1&2
diag fwd e/o 3
LOD
Facing
DC 1/4 R bet This is the first step
4 2 LF fwd CBM H
against 2&3 of next figure
LOD
Gentleman Waltz
Hesitation Change
Rhythm: 123 223
t Beat ment work & Fall
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man Com
Facing Com Turn
RF Fwd CBM HT Rise
1 1 DW R
e/o 1
Sway Backing ¼ R bet Steps 1-3 of a
2 2 LF Side
R DC 1&2
T Cont R
natural Turn
Up.
RF close Sway Backing 1/8 R bet
3 3 to LF R LOD 2&3
TH Lower
e/o 3
Backing
4 2 LF back CBM
LOD
Com R TH Down
H,
RF pulls Turning from L heel
Facing 3/8 R btw IE F,
5 2 to side of Sway L
DC 4&5 whol
Down on to RF
LF (HEEL PULL)
e foot
LF Close
Facing
6 3 to RF (no Sway L
DC
IE T Down
weight)
Waltz Lady
Hesitation Change
Rhythm: 123 223
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Backing
LF back CBM Com R TH e/o 1
1 1 DW
NFR
Pointing 3/8 R bet Steps 1-3 of a
2 2 RF side Sway L
to LOD 1&2, BTL
T Cont R
Natural Turn
Up.
LF close Facing
3 3 to RF
Sway L
LOD
BCT TH Lower
e/o 3
Facing Com turn
4 2 RF Fwd CBM
LOD R
HT Down
Sway Backing 3/8 R bet
5 2 LF Side
R DC 4&5
TH Down
RF Close
Sway Backing
6 3 to LF (No
R DC
IE T Down
weight)
QuickStep

Rhythm: 4/4 time (Accents on 1 & 3, 1 stronger)
Tempo: 50-52 Bars per minute (Competition)
Phrasing:
Originally called 'Quick-Time Foxtrot' (and originally competed under

the category 'Quick-Time Foxtrot and Charleston'), the Quickstep developed
from the slower Foxtrot. As bands began to play the Foxtrot rhythm in a
faster and faster manner, dancers still wanted to dance their familiar Foxtrot
steps. After some adjustment Quickstep emerged as its own dance.
The 'Stand-Alone' in International Style, its closest American Style
equivalent is the Peabody, which is only very rarely seen in the US today.
The Charleston, which was a strong influence on the development of

Quickstep originated in Charleston South Carolina. Charleston was
characterized by kicks, hops, foot Points, and fast movements with knees
bent inward. Charleston was not a ‘Ballroom dance’ by our modern
definitions, and was not danced in the closed ballroom position.
QuickStep
Table Of Contents
Quarter Turn to Right ................................................................................................................................... 26
Progressive Chasse ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Forward Lock Step ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Closed Impetus ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Natural Spin Turn ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Progressive Chasse to Right ......................................................................................................................... 36
Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)................................................................................................................ 38
Chasse Reverse Turn .................................................................................................................................... 40
[1] [3] [5]

Quarter Turn to Right Natural Spin Turn 1-3 Natural Spin Turn
Progressive Chasse Progressive Chasse Tipple Chasse to Right
Chasse Reverse Turn
[2] [4] Progressive Chasse
Quarter Turn to Right 1-3 Natural Spin Turn
Progressive Chasse Closed Impetus
Forward Lock-Step Progressive Chasse
Quarter Turn to Right
Progressive Chasse
Gentleman Quickstep

Rhythm: SQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man RF fwd CBM
Facing Com to
HT
Com R
1 1,2-S DW turn R e/o 1
Sway Backing 1/8 R
2 3-Q LF side T Cont R
R Center bet 1&2
RF
Sway Backing 1/8 R
3 4-Q closes to T Cont R
R DC bet 2&3
LF
LF side
Up,
and Backing
4 5,6-S None TH Lower
slightly DC
e/o 4
back
(Man)
Quickstep Lady

Rhythm: SQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Backing Com to
LF back CBM TH e/o 1,
1 1,2-S DW turn R
NFR
1/4 R
Pointing between
2 3-Q RF side Sway L T Cont R
DC 1-2, Body
turns less
LF closes Facing slight
3 4-Q Sway L T Cont R
to RF DC body turn
Up.
RF diag Facing
4 5,6-S none TH Lower
fwd DC
e/o 4
(Lady)
Gentleman Quickstep
Progressive Chasse
Rhythm: SQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man Com R
Backing Com to
RF back CMB TH e/o 1
1 1,2-S DC turn L
NFR
1/4 bet 1-
Pointing
2 3-Q LF side 2, Body T Cont R
DW
turns less
RF
Facing slight
DW body turn
LF
LF side & Up.
Facing
4 5,6-S slightly - TH Lower
DW
forward e/o 4
Step 5 is not part of
RF fwd CMB& Facing Chasse, but acts as
5 7,8-S H
OP CBMP DW first step of figure to
follow
Quickstep Lady
Progressive Chasse
Rhythm: SQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady LF fwd CMB
Facing Com to
HT
Com R
1 1,2-S DC turn L e/o 1
Backing 1/8 bet 1-
2 3-Q RF side T Cont R
W 2
1/8 bet 2-
LF closes Backing
3 4-Q 3, Body T Cont R
to RF DW
turns less
RF side, Up.
Backing
4 5,6-S slightly Nil TH Lower
DW
back e/ 4
Step 5 is not part of
LF back CMB& Backing chasse, but acts as
5 7,8-S - T
PO CBMP DW first step of figure to
follow
Gentleman Quickstep
Forward Lock Step

Rhythm:SQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man Although feet are
1 Slight DW, body faces a
RF fwd, Facing Com R
CBM& - HT little more towards
1,2-S OP DW e/o 1
CBMP wall throughout
figure
LF fwd & Facing
2 3-Q - T Cont R
slt side DW
RF cross
Facing
3 4-Q behind - T Cont R
DW
LF
Up.
LF fwd & Facing
4 5,6-S - TH Lower
slt side DW
e/o 4
RF fwd
Facing Step 5 is first step
5 7,8-S CBMP, CBM - H
DW of figure to follow
OP
Quickstep Lady
Forward Lock Step

Rhythm:SQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady Slight Com
Backing
LF back CMB& - TH NFR
1 1,2-S DW
CBMP e/o 1
Backing
2 3-Q RF back - T Cont R
DW
LF cross
Backing
3 4-Q in front of - T Cont R
DW
RF
RF back Up.
Backing
4 5,6-S and slt - TH Lower
DW
Side e/o 4
LF back Backing Step 5 is first step
5 7,8-S CBM T
in CBMP DW of figure to follow
Gentleman Quickstep
Closed Impetus
Rhythm:SSSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man LF back CBM
Backing Com to
TH
1 1,2-S LOD turn R
RF close Facing 3/8 bet 1- Rise
2 3,4-S Sway L HT (Heel turn)
to LF DC 2 e/o 2
LF side & Backing Up, *(or backing DC of
up to1/4
3 5,6-S slightly DC TH Lower new LOD when
bet 2-3
back A-LOD e/o 3 danced at corner.)
Backing
4 7,8-S RF Back CBM DC T
A-LOD
Quickstep Lady
Closed Impetus
Rhythm:SSSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady RF fwd CBM
Facing Com to
HT
1 1,2-S LOD turn R
3/8
Sway Backing Rise
2 3,4-S LF side between T
R DC e/o 2
1-2
RF diag
fwd, Facing Up, *(or DC of new LOD
Up to 1/4
3 5,6-S having DC TH Lower when danced at
bet 2-3
brushed A-LOD e/o 3 corner.)
to LF
Facing
4 7,8-S LF fwd SBM DC H
A-LOD
Gentleman Quickstep
Natural Spin Turn

Rhythm:SQQSSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man RF Fwd CBM
Facing Com Turn
HT R e/o 1
Steps 1-3 Turn to R
1 1,2-S DW R to back LOD
Sway Backing ¼ R bet Steps 2-4 are a
2 3-Q LF Side T Up
R DC 1&2 Chasse
Up,
Close RF Sway Backing 1/8 R bet
3 4-Q TH Lower
to LF R LOD 2&3
e/o 3
Down
LOD,
Pivot to Right.
LF Back TTI, ½ R on 4
4 5,6-S CBM THT Hold RF in front of
(Pivot) End (Pivot)
you in CBMP
facing
LOD
Facing Rise
5 7,8-S RF Fwd CBM Cont R HT 5 & 6 are the spin
LOD e/o 5
LF Side
Up. *This figure can be
9,10- & Backing 3/8 R bet
6 TH Lower underturned at a
S Slightly DC 5&6
e/o 6 corner
back
Quickstep Lady
Natural Spin Turn

Rhythm:SQQSSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady LF Back CBM
Backing
Com R TH
NFR Steps 1-3 turn to R
1 1,2-S DW e/o 1 to face LOD
Pointing 3/8 R bet Steps 2-4 are a
2 3-Q RF Side Sway L T Up
LOD 1&2, BTL Chasse
Up,
LF Close Facing
3 4-Q Sway L BCT TH Lower
to RF LOD
e/o 3
RF Fwd
Keeping
Facing
4 5,6-S LF CBM ½ R* HT * Pivot-like turn
LOD
Behind
you
Backing
LF back
NO LOD, end Rise
5 7,8-S & Cont R T 5 & 6 are the spin
CBM! backing e/o 5
Slt Left
LOD
RF diag Up. * Brush RF to LF
9,10- Facing 3/8 R bet
6 Fwd* TH Lower and then step diag
S DC 5&6
e/o 6 forward
Gentleman Quickstep
Progressive Chasse to Right

Rhythm: SQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man LF Fwd CBM
Facing Com turn
HT
Com R
1 1,2-S DC L e/o 1
Backing 1/8 bet 1-
W 2
1/8 bet 2-
LF closes Backing
3 4-Q 3, body T Cont R
to RF DW
turns less
RF side Up,
Backing
4 5,6-S & slightly - TH Lower
DW
back e/o 4
Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:

Man- 1/4 between 1 and 2, 1/8 between 2 and 3, 1/8 between 4 and first step of
following figure.
Quickstep Lady
Progressive Chasse to Right

Rhythm: SQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady Com R
Backing Com to
RF back CBM TH e/o 1
1 1,2-S DC turn L
NFR
1/4 bet 1-
Pointing
2 3-Q LF side 2, Body T Cont R
DW
turns less
RF
Facing Slight
DW body turn
LF
LF side
Up,
and Facing
4 5,6-S - TH Lower
slightly DW
e/o 4
fwd
Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:

Lady- 3/8 between 1-2 (body turns less) body completes turn on 3: 1/8 between
3-4 (body turns less)
Gentleman Quickstep
Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)

Rhythm:SQQSQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man Com to
Backing Com to Preceded by 1-3 of
1 1,2-S LF back CBM TH R e/o 1
LOD turn R natural turn
NFR
Facing 1/4 R bet
new LOD 1&2
LF closes Facing Steps 2-4 are a
3 4-Q T Cont R
to RF LOD chasse
RF side
Facing 1/8 R bet
4 5,6-S & slightly T Up
DW 3&4
fwd
LF diag L side Facing Steps 5-8 are 2-5 of
5 7-Q T Up
fwd leading DW forward lock
RF cross Body facing more
Facing
6 8-Q behind T Up toward wall in steps
DW
LF 5-7
LF diag
fwd Up
9,10 Facing
7 preparing TH Lower
-S DW
to step e/o 7
OP
10-
RF fwd, CBM& Facing
8 11 H down
OP CBMP DW
-S
Quickstep Lady
Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)

Rhythm:SQQSQQSS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady RF fwd CBM
Facing
HT
Com to
1 1,2-S LOD R e/o 1
Backing 1/4 R bet
2 3-Q LF side T Cont R
new LOD 1&2
RF
Backing Steps 2-4 are a
LOD chasse
LF
LF side
and Backing 1/8 R bet
4 5,6-S T Up
slightly DW 3&4
back
R side Backing Steps 5-8 are 2-5 of
5 7-Q RF back T Up
leading DW forward lock
LF
crosses Backing Body facing more
6 8-Q T Up
in front of DW torwards center 5-7
RF
Up
9,10 RF diag Backing
7 TH Lower
-S back DW
e/o 7
10-
CBM& Backing
8 11 LF back T down
CBMP DW
-S
Gentleman Quickstep
Chasse Reverse Turn

Rhythm:SQQSQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Man Facing
Com Rise
1 1,2-S LF Fwd CBM LOD or HT
Turn L e/o 1
DC
Backing ¼ L bet
DW 1&2
Up,
LF close Back 1/8 L bet Steps 2-4 are a
3 4-Q Sway L TH Lower
to RF LOD 2&3 Chasse
e/o 3
4 5,6-S Back RF CBM TH
5 & 6 are a heel
Close LF Sway 3/8 L bet 4
5 7-Q H pivot (Man takes 1
to RF R &6
step, lady takes 2)
Turn L on Sway H-RF Toe pressure on L
6 8-Q
R heel R Foot
9,10- Facing
7 LF Fwd CBM H
S DW
*Note:Steps 4-7 are a heel pivot and can be danced separately (See
Heel Pivot)
Quickstep Lady
Chasse Reverse Turn

Rhythm:SQQSQQS
&
e Rhythm Foot Body
p
Lady Begin
Rise
Backing Com Steps 1-3 are a
RF Back CBM TH e/o 1
1 1,2-S LOD or Turning L Chasse
NFR
DC
Sway Pointing 3/8 L bet
2 3-Q LF Side T Up
R LOD 1&2, BTL
End Up
Close RF Sway
3 4-Q facing BCT TH Lower
to LF R
LOD e/o 3
4 5,6-S LF Fwd CBM HT
5 7-Q RF Side Sway L T

Close LF
6 8-Q Sway L TH
to RF
9,10- Backing
7 RF Back CBM T
S DW
*Note:Steps 4-7 are a heel pivot and can be danced separately (See
Heel Pivot)
Tango
Rhythm: 4/4 time (Beats of Equal Intensity) (Rarely, 2/4 Time)
Phrasing:
“Although many different interpretations have appeared, at no time have these deviated
from the theme of a partnership in which the man is dominant.”
–Peggy Spencer, MBE Fellow and examiner or the Imperial Society of Teachers
of Dance.
The tango is a departure from the other standard dances. The tango exhibits no Rise &
Fall, so characteristic of the other standard dances. The tango exhibits no Sway or Lilt.
What then does the Tango have?
Contra-body Staccato movement, and lots of it!
The American Tango is characterized by the use of drum rhythm, and legato
movement, with a wide variety of character and emotion. Very different from its
American counterpart, the International Tango is best described as Fierce in character,
and an intensely powerful dance.
While American Tango is the dance of ‘Yes!’, ‘No’, and ‘Maybe.’, the International
tango is the dance of ‘Now!’ and ‘Immediately.’
The International Tango is a dance with frequent sharp snaps and twists, where it may
appear that the woman is nearly about to be broken in two by the powerful man. But in
fact this is the ‘softest’ of the standard dances, where there is no force exchanged
between partners and the speed that is felt is much, much less than that which is seen.
If tango feels ‘hard’ or ‘tense’, then you are doing it wrong.
Tango
Table Of Contents
Bronze Syllabus
Forward Walk ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Progressive Side Step ................................................................................................................................... 46
Progressive Link ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Closed Promenade ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Rock Turn..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside, Closed Finish ....................................................................................... 54
Back Corte’................................................................................................................................................... 56
LF Rocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
RF Rocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
[1] [3] [5]

Forward Walk Forward Walk Forward Walk
Progressive Side-Step Progressive Link Progressive Link
Closed Promenade Closed Promenade
[2] Rock Turn Back Corte’
Forward Walk Progressive Link
Progressive Link [4] Closed Promenade
Closed Promenade Forward Walk (Curving
Forward Walk Left)
Open Reverse Turn,
lady outside partner,
closed finish
Forward Walk
Gentleman Tango
Forward Walk
Rhythm: SQQ
Position Align- Turn Foot Description
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF fwd Y Facing DW
Nil or
H
1 1,2-S curved L
R side Nil or
2 3,4-S RF fwd Facing DW H
leading curved L
Tango Lady
Forward Walk
Rhythm: SS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF Back Y Backing DW - BH
1 1,2-S
L side
2 3,4-S LF Back Backing DW - BH
leading
Gentleman Tango
Progressive Side Step

Rhythm: QQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF fwd Y DW
Nil or
H
1 1-Q Curved L
RF side
Nil or IE of IE= Inside
2 2-Q & slt Facing DW
curved L F Edge
back
3 3,4-S LF fwd Y DW H
Tango Lady
Progressive Side Step

Rhythm: QQS
Position Align- Turn Foot
S
C ment
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Gentleman Tango
Progressive Link
Rhythm: QQ
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF fwd Y DW H
1 1-Q
RF- IE
RF Side of
Facing Body Turns
2 2-Q & Slt PP Foot
DW Slightly to R
back LF- IF
of B
Tango Lady
Progressive Link
Rhythm: QQ
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF Back Y DW - BH
1 1-Q
LF-IE
LF Side Promenade
Facing ¼ R bet of BH
2 2-Q & slt Position
DC 1&2 RF-IE
Back (PP)
of B
Gentleman Tango
Closed Promenade
Rhythm: SQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man Foot moves
Pointing
1 1,2-S LF side PP none H along LOD
DW
pointing DW
RF Fwd
Pointing Step across
2 3-Q and Y PP - H
DW LF in CBMP
across
LF side & Pointing IE of Lead woman
3 4-Q -
slt Fwd DW foot to turn left
Turning body
to L, RF
RF
closes to RF
closes to End in
Facing Whole slightly back.
4 5,6-S LF, closed -
DW foot Weight on RF.
slightly Position
End facing
back
DW in line w/
woman
Tango Lady
Closed Promenade
Rhythm: SQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF moves
1 1,2-S RF side PP DC H along LOD
pointing DC
Step across RF
LF Fwd
in CBMP. CBM
2 3-Q and Y Y PP DC Com L H
when squaring
Across
to partner
RF side ¼ L bet
IE of
3 4-Q & slt Backing DW 2&3,
BH
back BTL
End weight on
LF closes End in
Whole L foot. Backing
4 5,6-S to RF & Closed Backing DW BCT
foot DW in line with
slt fwd Position
man
Gentleman Tango
Rock Turn
Rhythm: SQQSQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man RF Fwd
R side
DW H
1 1,2-S leading
LF side & Backing ¼ R bet
2 3-Q IE BH
slt back Center 1&3
Weight
R side DW
3 4-Q transfer IE BH
leading A-LOD
fwd to RF
LF back,
L side
4 5,6-S Small DC nil IE BH
leading
step
5 7-Q RF back Y Y To Center BH
¼ L bet
5&6 IE of
LF side & 5-6 is back
6 8-Q Pointing DW Whole
slt fwd closed ending
foot
RF close
9,10 Whole
7 to LF & Facing DW
-S Foot
slt back
Tango Lady
Rock Turn
Rhythm: SQQSQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady LF Back
L Side
DW
IE of
1 1,2-S leading BH
RF fwd & Facing ¼ R bet
2 3-Q 1&3 H
slt side Center
LF back L Side DW IE of
3 4-Q
& slt side leading A-LOD BH
RF fwd,
R side
4 5,6-S small DC Nil H
leading
step
5 7-Q LF Fwd Y Y To Center H
¼ L bet
RF side& 5&6 IE of
6 8-Q Backing DW
slt back BH
LF close
9,10 Whole
7 to RF slt Backing DW
-S foot
fwd
Gentleman Tango
Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,

Closed Finish
Rhythm: QQS,QQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF Fwd Y Y DC Com L H
1 1-Q
2 2-Q RF side BDW Cont L BH
Partner
Backing
3 3,4-S LF back Y Outside Nil BH
Down LOD
(PO)
4 5-Q RF back Y Down LOD Com L BH
Body Facing
LF side & Cont L, IE of Wall, Left toe
5 6-Q Pointing DW
slt Fwd BTL foot facing slightly
leftwards
RF close
Whole
6 7,8-S to LF, slt Facing DW BCT
foot
back
* ¾ Turn L over whole figure
Tango Lady
Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,

Closed Finish
Rhythm: QQS,QQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF Back Y Y Backing DC Com L BH
1 1-Q
1-3 Turn L to
Face LOD. LF
LF side & Pointing Whole pointing down
2 2-Q Cont L
slt fwd LOD Foot LOD,
Releasing R
heel
Outside
3 3,4-S RF fwd Y Partner, Down LOD H
facing LOD
4 5-Q LF fwd Y Down LOD Com L H
RF side
IE of
5 6-Q & slt Backing DW Cont L
BH
back
LF close
Whole
6 7,8-S to RF, slt Backing DW
Foot
fwd
* ¾ Turn L over whole figure
Gentleman Tango
Back Corte’
Rhythm: SQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF Back
L side Down new IE of
1 1,2-S leading LOD BH
2 3-Q RF Back Y Y DC BH
Up to ¼
LF side & IE of
3 4-Q Pointing DW L bet
slt fwd foot
2&3
RF
closes to Whole
4 5,6-S Facing DW
LF& slt foot
back
*This step is often used in a corner. This is what the ‘NEW’ LOD indicates. If not used at
a corner, the man simply begins backing down LOD and ends facing DW.
Tango Lady
Back Corte’
Rhythm: SQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF Fwd
R side Down new
H
1 1,2-S leading LOD
2 3-Q LF Fwd Y Y DC H
Up to ¼
Rf side & IE of
3 4-Q Backing DW L bet
slt back BH
2&3
LF close
Whole
4 5,6-Q to RF & Backing DW
Foot
slt fwd
*This step is often used in a corner. This is what the ‘NEW’ LOD indicates. If not used at
a corner, the man simply begins backing down LOD and ends facing DW.
Gentleman Tango
LF Rocks
Rhythm: QQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Man LF Back
L side
Down LOD None
IE of
1 1-Q leading BH
Transfer
R side
2 2-Q weight Against LOD - H
leading
fwd to RF
LF back,
L side IE of
3 3,4-Q small Down LOD -
leading BH
step
RF Rocks
Rhythm: QQS
S ment work
t C
Beat C
e B
Foot B Body
p M
M
P
Man RF back Y Down LOD None BH
1 1-Q
Transfer
2 2-Q weight Y Against LOD - H
fwd to LF
RF back,
3 3,4-Q small Y Down LOD - BH
step
Tango Lady
LF Rocks
Rhythm: SQQS
S
C ment work
t C
Beat B
e Foot B
M Body
p M
P
Lady RF fwd
R side
Down LOD None H
1 1-Q leading
Transfer
weight L side IE of
2 2-Q Against LOD -
back to leading BH
LF
RF fwd,
R side
3 3,4-S small Down LOD - H
leading
step
RF Rocks
Rhythm: SQQS
S ment work
t C
Beat C
e B
Foot B Body
p M
M
P
Lady LF Fwd Y Down LOD None H
1 1-Q
Transfer
weight
2 2-Q Y Against LOD - BH
back to
RF
LF Fwd,
3 3,4-S small Y Down LOD - H
step
Foxtrot
Rhythm: 4/4 time (Beats 1 and 3 accentuated, 1 more strongly)
The Foxtrot is the worlds most popular ballroom dance. This dance
originated in the United States in 1913 when a Vaudeville stage performer
named Harry Fox would perform the trot as part of his act.
Foxtrot revolutionized ballroom dance
The Foxtrot was a huge leap forward for ballroom dance inasmuch as it
was the first dance to incorporate both Slow (two beat) and quick (one beat)
steps.
Considered by many to be the most challenging dance to learn, the
International Style Bronze syllabus only includes 8 Bronze level figures.
The Foxtrot exhibits a lilting characteristic with slow gradual rise and fall.
Swing and Sway are part of this dance as well.
Foxtrot
Bronze Syllabus
Feather Step .................................................................................................................................................. 62
Three Step..................................................................................................................................................... 64
Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish................................................................................................................... 66
Change of Direction...................................................................................................................................... 68
Closed Impetus W/ Feather Finish ............................................................................................................... 70
[1] [4]
Feather Step Three Step
Three Step Reverse Turn w/ FF
Three Step
[2]
Three Step [5]
Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish 1-3 Natural Turn
Change of Direction Closed Impetus w/ FF
Three Step
[3]
Feather Step
Change of Direction
Feather -OR- Reverse turn W/ FF
Gentleman Foxtrot
Feather Step
Rhythm: SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man RF fwd CBM
Facing
HT R e/o 1
1 1,2-S DC
*Sway Facing
2 3-Q LF fwd T Up *L Shoulder leading
R DC
CBMP,
RF fwd, Facing Up, OP= Outside
3 4-Q Sway TH
OP DC L e/o 3 Partner
R
Foxtrot Lady
Feather Step
Rhythm: SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady LF Back CBM
Backing
- TH
NFR
NFR= No Foot Rise
1 1,2-S DC e/o 1
*Sway Backing
2 3-Q RF Side - TH Up *R Shoulder leading
L DC
CBMP, Backing Up,
3 4-Q LF Back - TH
Sway L DC L e/o 3
Gentleman Foxtrot
Three Step
Rhythm: SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man LF fwd CBM*
Facing
- H -
*Slight Body Turn L
1 1,2-S DW bet 1&3
Facing
2 3-Q RF fwd Sway L - HT R e/o 2
DW
Facing Up,
3 4-Q LF fwd Sway L - TH
DW L e/o 3
Foxtrot Lady
Three Step
Rhythm: SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady RF Back CBM
Backing
- TH
1 1,2-S DW
Sway Backing NFR
2 3-Q LF Back - TH
R DW e/o 2
Sway Backing Up,
3 4-Q RF Back - TH
R DW L e/o 3
Gentleman Foxtrot
Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish

Rhythm: SQQ,SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man LF Fwd CBM
Facing
Com L HT R e/o 1
1 1,2-S DC
Backing ¼ L bet
DW 1&2
Backing 1/8 L bet Up, L
3 4-Q LF Back Sway L TH
LOD 2&3 e/o 3
Backing
4 1,2-S RF Back CBM Cont L THT R e/o 4
LOD
LF side & Sway Pointing 3/8 L bet BTL= Body Turns
5 3-Q T Up
slt fwd R DW 4&5, BTL Less
CBMP,
RF fwd, Facing Up, OP= Outside
6 4-Q Sway TH
OP DW L e/o 6 Partner
R
Foxtrot Lady
Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish

Rhythm: SQQ,SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady RF Back CBM
Backing
Com L TH
NFR
NFR= No Foot Rise
1 1,2-S DC e/o 1
LF Close Sway Facing 3/8 L bet
2 3-Q HT Up *Heel Turn
to RF * R LOD 1&2
CBMP,
Facing Up,
3 4-Q RF Fwd Sway Nil TH
LOD L e/o 3
R
Facing
4 1,2-S LF Fwd CBM Com L HT R e/o 4
LOD
Backing ¼ L bet
5 3-Q RF Side Sway L TH Up
Wall 4&5
CBMP, Backing 1/7 L bet Up, BTL= Body Turns
6 4-Q LF Back TH
Sway L DW 5&6, BTL L e/o 3 Less
Gentleman Foxtrot
Change of Direction
Rhythm: SSS
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man LF fwd CBM
Facing
Com L H -
1 1,2-S DW
RF diag Pointing IE of
fwd, LF LOD, TH,
*Sway ¼ L bet * R shoulder
2 3,4-S close to End then -
L 1&2 leading
RF w/o facing LF IE
weight DC of T
Facing
3 5,6-S LF fwd CBMP - H -
DC
Foxtrot Lady
Change of Direction
Rhythm: SS
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady RF Back CBM
Backing
Com L TH -
1 1,2-S DW
LF diag
T,
Back, Backing
then
then RF *Sway DW, end ¼ L bet
2 3,4-S RF - *L Shoulder leading
close to R backing 1&2
IE of
LF w/o DC
T
weight
Backing
3 5,6-S RF Back CBMP - TH -
DC
Gentleman Foxtrot
Closed Impetus W/ Feather Finish

Rhythm: SQQ,SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man LF back CBM
Backing
Com R TH -
1 1,2-S LOD
RF Close Facing 3/8 R bet
2 3-Q Sway L HT R e/o 2 *Heel Turn
to LF* DC 1&2
Backing Up,
LF side & ¼ R bet
3 4-Q DC TH Lower
slt back 2&3
A-LOD e/o 3
Backing
4 1,2-S RF back CBM DC Com L THT R e/o 4
A-LOD
LF side & Sway ¼ L bet
5 3-Q Point DC T Up
slt fwd R 4&5, BTL
CBMP, Up,
RF fwd, Facing
6 4-Q Sway TH Lower
OP DC
R e/o 6
Foxtrot Lady
Closed ImpetusW/ Feather Finish

Rhythm: SQQ,SQQ
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady RF Fwd CBM
Facing
Com R HT -
1 1,2-S LOD
Sway Backing 3/8 R bet
2 3-Q LF Side T R e/o 2
R DC 1&2
Facing Up, * RF brushed LF
RF diag ¼ R bet
3 4-Q DC TH Lower before stepping
Fwd* 2&3
A-LOD e/o 3 diag Fwd
Facing
4 1,2-S LF Fwd CBM DC Com L HT R e/o 4
A-LOD
Backing 1/8 L bet
5 3-Q RF side Sway L TH Up
LOD 4&5
Up
CBMP, Backing 1/8 L bet NFR,
6 4-Q LF back TH
Sway L DC 5&5, BTL Lower
e/o 6
Viennese Waltz
Style: International Style
Category: Modern Standard Ballroom
Rhythm: 3/4 time (Accent on 1)
Tempo: International
Competition 60 Bars per minute
Social 56-60 Bars per minute
These ‘preferred’ tempos notwithstanding, the basic figures may be

danced to any waltz played between 44 and 64 bars per minute.
The Viennese Waltz is the classic waltz, more often featured in films than
the more modern ‘slow Waltz’. This dance is a quick rotating dance with a
subtle rise and fall. It is considered a very difficult dance to do properly,
even in its simplest forms.
<Note: Write more on history>
Alignments: The Viennese Waltz is a fast-rotating dance, and therefore

some of the alignments given are slightly confusing. In the Viennese Waltz
a figure may begin with a certain alignment, then rotate 1/8’th of a turn
before the first step touches the floor.
The alignments listed are the alignments for the feet when they first
touch the floor.
<I am not really satisfied with these foot diagrams or alignments, do a
more careful analysis of alignments and step lengths when I have time>
Phrasing: 8-bar phrases, so do 4 reverse turns, and 4 natural turns in a

row
Viennese Waltz
Table Of Contents
Bronze Syllabus
Left Closed Change ...................................................................................................................................... 74

Right Closed Change .................................................................................................................................... 76
Reverse Turn / Left Turn ............................................................................................................................ 78
Natural Turn / Right Turn............................................................................................................................. 80
At Corner,
Underturned Natural Turn
Overturned Reverse Turn
[1] [2]
4 Reverse Turns (8 bars) 4 Natural Turns (8 Bars)
1 Left Closed Change 1 Right Closed Change
3 Natural Turns (6 Bars) 3 Reverse Turns (6 Bars)
1 Right Closed Change 1 Left Closed Change
<Repeat> <Repeat>
Gentleman Viennese Waltz
Left Closed Change

Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Com
Slt Rise * turn 1/8 L through
LF Fwd facing * HT
1 1 CBM E/o 1 1&3
LOD
RF side
2 2 & slt fwd
Sway L * T Up
End
LF close Up,
3 3 to RF
Sway L Facing * TH
L e/o 3
DC
Viennese Waltz Lady
Left Closed Change (Reverse to Natural)

Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com
Rise * turn 1/8 L through
RF back Slt cbm backing * TH
1 1 E/o 1 1&3
LOD
LF side & Sway
2 2 slt back R
* T Up
End
RF close Sway Up,
3 3 to LF R
Backing * TH
L e/o 3
DC
Right Closed Change

Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Com
Slt Rise * turn 1/8 R through
RF Fwd facing * HT
1 1 CBM E/o 1 1&3
DC
LF side & Sway
2 2 slt fwd R
* T Up
End
RF close Sway Up,
3 3 to LF R
Facing * TH
L e/o 3
LOD
Viennese Waltz Lady
Right Closed Change

Rhythm: 123
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Com
Rise * turn 1/8 R through
LF back Slt cbm backing * TH
1 1 E/o 1 1&3
DC
RF side
2 2 & slt Sway L * T Up
back
End
LF close Up,
3 3 to RF
Sway L Backing * TH
L e/o 3
LOD
Reverse Turn / Left Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Facing Rise
LF fwd CBM Com L HT
1 1 LOD e/o 1
RF side
Backing ¼ L bet
2 2 & slt Sway L
Wall 1&2
T Up
back
LF cross Up,
Backing ¼ L bet
3 3 in front of Sway L
LOD 2&3
TH L e/o
RF 3
Rise
RF Back Backing
4 2 & slt R
CBM
LOD
Com L TH e/o 4
(NFR)
Slt more
Pointing
Sway than 3/8 L Body BTL=Body Turns
5 2 LF side
R
bet DW &
bet 4&5
T
LOD rise Less
BTL
Slt less Body
RF close Sway Facing than 1/8 L BCT= Body
6 3 to LF R LOD bet 5&6,
Flat Rise,
Completes Turn
BCT L e/o 6
Viennese Waltz Lady
Reverse Turn / Left Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady Backing Com turn R e/o NFR=No Foot
RF Back CBM TH
1 1 LOD L 1 NFR Rise
Slt more
Point
Sway than 3/8 Body
2 2 LF Side bet DW T
R bet 1&2, Rise
& LOD
BTL
Slt less
RF Body
Sway Facing than 1/8
3 3 closes Flat R on3,
R LOD bet 2&3,
to LF L e/o 3
BCT
Facing R e/o
4 2 LF Fwd CBM Com L HT
LOD 4
Sway Backing 1/4 bet
5 2 RF side T Up
L Wall 4&5
LF
Sway Backing ¼ bet Up,
6 3 close to TH
L LOD 5&6 L e/o 6
RF
Natural Turn / Right Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Man Down 1/8 R Rise
RF FWD CBM
LOD before 1
HT Com Facing DC
1 1 e/o 1
Sway Backing ¼ R bet
2 2 LF Side
R Center 1&2
T Up
RF close Sway Backing 1/8 R bet Up, L
3 3 to LF R DC 2&3
TH
e/o 3
LF back
Backing 1/8 R bet NFR
4 2 and Slt CBM
LOD 3&4
TH
side e/o 4
Pointing 3/8 R bet Body
5 2 RF Side Sway L
DC 4&5 BTL
T
Rise
Body
LF close Facing
6 3 to RF
Sway L
DC
BCT Flat Rise,
L e/o 6
Viennese Waltz Lady
Natural Turn / Right Turn

Rhythm: 123223
t ment work & Fall
Beat
e Foot Body
p
Lady LF Back
Backing 1/8 R NFR
& slt CBM TH Com Backing DC
1 1 LOD before 1 e/o 1
side
Sway Point 3/8 R bet Body
2 2 RF side 1&2 BTL
T
L DC Rise
LF Body
Sway Facing
3 3 Close BCT Flat Rise,
L DC
to RF L e/o 3
Facing 1/8 R Rise
4 2 RF fwd CBM HT
LOD bet 3&4 e/o 4
Sway Backing ¼ R bet
5 2 LF side T Up
R Center 4&5
RF
Sway Backing 1/8 R Up, L
6 3 close to TH
R DC bet 5&6 e/o 6
LF
Ballroom Dancing
For Beginners
Volume: 1
WALTZ- TANGO- FOXTROT-QUICKSTEP-VIENNESE WALTZ

This book will serve as an excellent introductory reference to the practice of ballroom
dancing. Many excellent and more comprehensive books have been written on the
subject, and the enthusiastic student is encouraged to seek them out.

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VOLUME: 1

International Style Standard [Modern] Ballroom Dancing

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Technical descriptions of popular introductory figures, WITH FOOT DIAGRAMS

Chasse from Promenade Position

About the Chasse, What is an ‘&’ beat?

Chasse from Promenade Position

Natural Spin Turn

Natural Spin Turn

Style: International (English) Style

Originally called 'Quick-Time Foxtrot' (and originally competed under

The Charleston, which was a strong influence on the development of

[1] [3] [5]

Quarter Turn to Right

Quarter Turn to Right

Forward Lock Step

Forward Lock Step

Natural Spin Turn

Natural Spin Turn

Progressive Chasse to Right

Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:

Progressive Chasse to Right

Note: If 1/2 turn is made on Chasse, amount of turn will be:

Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)

Tipple Chasse to Right (at corner)

Chasse Reverse Turn

Chasse Reverse Turn

5 7-Q RF Side Sway L T

[1] [3] [5]

Progressive Side Step

Progressive Side Step

Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,

Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside,

Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish

Reverse Turn W/ Feather Finish

Closed Impetus W/ Feather Finish

Closed ImpetusW/ Feather Finish

These ‘preferred’ tempos notwithstanding, the basic figures may be

Alignments: The Viennese Waltz is a fast-rotating dance, and therefore

Phrasing: 8-bar phrases, so do 4 reverse turns, and 4 natural turns in a

Left Closed Change ...................................................................................................................................... 74

Left Closed Change

Left Closed Change (Reverse to Natural)

Right Closed Change

Right Closed Change

Reverse Turn / Left Turn

Reverse Turn / Left Turn

Natural Turn / Right Turn

Natural Turn / Right Turn

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