Dance Workshops
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Rumba August 2016
Start in Handshake Hold
Basic Movement
Side close Side
Cuban Rock
1-3 Basic into Under Arm Turn to Right
New Yorker x 3 with hand shake hold
Man Cucaracha Lady Spot turn to Right
Open Hip Twist with Curl (right to left hand hold)
Alternative Hockey Stick
Top with Turn to Left for lady and man
Continuous Closed Hip Twist
Closed hip Twist with Spiral
Alemana
Rope Spin
Under Arm Turn to Right
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Ronde’ Chasse’ Cha Cha Cha
Basic Movement
Under arm turn to right
Fallaway basic into 3 Cha Cha Cha locks
Spot Turn
2 New Yorkers
Spot Turn to Left
Shoulder to Shoulder
Under arm turn to right
2 X Kick Swivels
Under Arm Turn to Right
Turkish Towel
Open Hip Twist
Hockey Stick
Open Basic
2nd Open Basic (Back Basic lady, (Foot Change for man)
Ronde Chasse
Hip Twist Chasse
Cuban Break on Left Foot
Spot Turn 1 Cha Cha Cha Chasse (With “Russell Grant” arms)
2 Cha Cha Cha Chasse’s (With “Russell Grant” arms)
Spot Turn for Lady, Man does another foot change
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
PASO DOBLE 2017
Chasse’ to right High (1234) Drag (5678)
Twist Turn (12345678)
Promenade (12345678)
Slip Appel and Fallaway Whisk with a Promenade Close (12345678)
Chasse’s to Right, 2 High & 2 Low (12345678)
Slip Appel and Open Telemark with a Promenade Close (12345678)
Sixteen (12345678 + 12345678)
** 8 Sur Place turning to Right ( 12345678 ) (Pronounced, Soor Pla)
Separation (12345678)
Syncopated Separation, (End in Press Line) (1234 5678 ,1234 5678)
Travelling Turns (12345678)
Under Arm Turn and Challenge Steps (Last step without weight) 1234-5&6-7&8
Appel and Chasse’ (1234)
Spanish Line ( 5678 )
Flamenco Taps (1&234)
Spanish Line (5678)
Flamenco Taps (1&234)
Promenade Close (5678)
** 8 Sur Place turning Left (12345678)
Note ** 8 Sur Place; (Translated, meaning “In Place”) Turning Left or Right in this
routine only applies when at a corner and you need to be on your next Line of
Dance (LOD). If you are not at a corner do the 8 Sur Place on the spot.
Chasse’s High; Danced on the ball of the foot, body shaping toward the direction
you are heading.
Chasse’s Low; Danced with a ball flat foot, body shaping opposite the direction you
are heading.
Appel; Sharp movement to attain promenade position with a rotation of the wrist /
hand all on step 1.
Any other questions …. Just ask !
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Tango 2017
2 Walks & Progressive Link (SSQQ)
Closed Prom Finish (SQQS)
Two Forward Walks (L-R) End in Lunge position / Good Poise !! (SS)
2 Rocks (QQ)
Closed Prom Finish (SQQS)
5 Step (QQQQQ)
Open Promenade (SQQS)
3 Outside Swivels Followed by Steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link (S&S&S&QQ)
Closed Prom Finish. (SQQS)
Start Again………. More to come!
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Samba 2016
Reverse Basic – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Whisk and Whisk into Prom – -1a2 Samba Bounce
Prom Samba Walks – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Side Samba Walk – 1a2 Slight Bounce
Prom Samba Walks – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Side Samba Walk – -1a2 Slight Bounce
Botofogos x4 – 1a2 Slight Bounce
Travelling Voltas – 1a2a3a4 Samba Bounce
Botofogos x4 – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Travelling Voltas – 1a2a3a4 Samba Bounce
Volta Turn to R – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Volta Turn (LADY) to L end side by side in cuddle hold 1a2 Samba Bounce
Prom Samba Walks x2 Lady Roll Off the Arm x2 (man whisk) 1a2 2a2 Samba Bounce
Repeat above end in double hand hold – 1a2 2a2 Samba Bounce
Whisk x2 end in Prom – 1a2 Samba Bounce
Samba locks x4 – SQQ SQQ SQQ SQQ No Bounce
Circular Volta Turn R and Left – 1a2a3a4 Samba Bounce
Start over
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Beginners Waltz 2016
Whisk
Chasse in PP
Passing Natural
Open Impetus Turn
Wing
1-3 Reverse Turn
Weave
Spin Turn **
456
** Alternatively (Instead of Spin Turn)
1-3 Natural Turn + Open Impetus Turn
Cross Hesitation + Outside Spin
Alternative Natural Turn + Right Foot Closed Change + Reverse Turn…..
Start over
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Jane’s New Waltz 2016
Whisk
Chasse in PP
Passing Natural
Open Impetus Turn
Wing
1-3 Reverse Turn
Weave
Spin Turn
456
Start over
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Cha Cha Cha
Basic Movement
Under arm turn to right
Fallaway basic into 3 Cha Cha Cha locks
Spot Turn
2 New Yorkers
Spot Turn to Left
Shoulder to Shoulder
Under arm turn to right
2 X Kick Swivels
Under Arm Turn to Right
Open Hip Twist
Hockey Stick
Open Basic
2nd Open Basic (Back Basic lady, Foot Change for man)
Ronde Chasse
Hip Twist Chasse
Cuban Break on Left Foot
Spot Turn 1 Cha Cha Cha Chasse
2 Cha Cha Cha Chasse
Spot Turn for Lady, Man does another foot change
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Paso Doble Routine
Hold first 4 beats 4 Sur Place (12345678)
Chasse to right High (1234) Drag (5678)
Twist Turn (12345678)
Promenade (12345678)
Slip Appel and Fallaway Whisk with a Promenade Close (12345678)
Chasse to Right 2 High 2 Low (12345678)
Slip Appel and Open Telemark (12345678)
Sixteen (12345678 + 12345678)
Separation (12345678)
Separation with Fallaway Ending & x 2 Chasse’s High (12345678)
Slip Appel & Open Telemark Turn with a Promenade Close (12345678)
Promenade to Counter Promenade (12345678)
Grand Circle (12345678)
Slip Appel and Fallaway Whisk ( 1234 )
1-4 Spanish Line down LOD (5678)
Flamenco Taps
1-4 Spanish Line against LOD (5678)
Flameco Taps with a Promenade Close (12345678)
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Jive Routine
Basic In Place x 2
Basic in Fallaway
Change of Place ( Right to Left then Left to Right)
American Spin x2
Stop & Go x2
Change of Hands Behind Back
Whip Step and Basic in Fallaway
Promenade Walk (Slow)
Steps 3-6 of Promenade Walk (Quick) ( 4 twist walks)
Teapot Step (Chasse forward then back)
Change of Place ( Right to Left then Left to Right)
Catapult Step (Start Again)
Note; The Jive Basic comprises 8 actual “steps”
Man = Left foot back (small step) then replace fwd (Rock / Step – Count 1-2)
Then Chasse to the left (Side Close Side – Count 3 a 4)
Then Chasse to the right (Side Close Side – Count 3 a 4)
FULL COUNT = 1-2- 3 a 4, – 3 a 4 (Lady does natural opposite)
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Saunter Together Steps
Start In Ballroom Hold Facing Line of Dance
Two Walks (Start on Lf) – (S-S)
Zig – Zag – (QQQQ)
Check (Lf) – (S)
Then half Zig-Zag – (QQ)
Check (Rf) – (S)
Transfer weight and close – (QQ)
Repeat all Of The Above Against LOD, but end in Promenade (QQ)
Prom Walks to Fallaway (SSQQS)
Left Sided Whisk (QQS)
Twist Turn (QQQQ)
Chasse sways lady turn to shadow Hold (QQS QQS)
Both Step (LF) and Point Right Foot (SS)
Closed Finish (QQQQ)
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Sally Anne Cha Cha
Basic 1-10
Alemana with Left to Right Hand Hold
Hand to Hand (Backward on L/F (Man) R/F (Lady)
Cha Cha Chasse (Facing each other) side close side.
Cha Cha Chasse (Forward lock step).
Cha Cha Chasse (Facing each other) side close side.
Spot Turn to the Left (Man) to Right (Lady)
Chase
New Yorker (Down LOD)
New Yorker (Against LOD)
Zig – Zag
Check Forward and Replace (Rf Man / Lf Lady)
Man does Cha Cha Cha behind partner – Lady in front of partner,
Man does Lf Check to DW and Cha Cha Cha behind partner.
Lady does Rf Check to DC and Cha Cha Cha in front of partner.
Spot turn to the Left (Man) Right (Lady)
Cha Cha Chasse (Facing each other) side close side.
Start Again
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Rumba 1
1-3 Basic Movement
Under Arm Turn to the Right
Shoulder to Shoulder x 3
Fence Line down LOD
Spot Turn to Right
3 Backward walks curving to Centre
3 Cuban Rocks
3 Forward Walks curving to LOD
Cucarachas x2 Left then Right
Chasse along LOD adopt Shadow hold
6 Rumba Walks
Spot Turn to Left & Start Again.
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
October Waltz
Travelling Contra Check, (123)
Fallaway, Slip Pivot. (123-123)
Forward Lock Step (1 2&3)
Natural Hesitation (123-123)
1 to 3 of a Reverse Turn (With a Cross) (123)
Progressive Chasse’ Along LOD (1 2 & 3)
Zig – Zag (123)
Swivel to face D/W (123)
Curved Feather to face against LOD (123)
Open Impetus to Face D/C in Prom Pos (123)
Forward Slow Lock Step (123)
Ronde’ & Slip Pivot to D/C (123)
Reverse Turn (123-123)
Start Again
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Foxtrot Workshop
The Foxtrot is a smooth progressive dance characterised by long continuous steps.
There is a continuing passing of feet from step to step without closing or chasse
action. The lady’s feet will come together on heel turns which bring her back in line
with partner.
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Terms common in Foxtrot
Contra Body Movement Position (CBMP)
The placing of the stepping foot forward or back, or forward and across the line of the
standing foot. Forward and across is used in PP steps.
CBMP is used on all outside partner steps to ensure a good line of contact.
Tip; CBMP refers to leg movement
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Contra Body Movement (CBM)
A rotation of the opposite side of the body to the leading leg usually used to initiate a
turn. When taking a forward step using CBM toe will turn slightly out. When
stepping back the toe will turn in.
Tip; CBM is the upper body movement which commences swing and continues
smoothly into sway.
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Outside Partner (OP)
A forward step where the right foot moves forward to the outside of partner’s right
foot. It must be in CBMP, body contact should remain the same.
Tip; think outside from knee down
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Side Lead
This is the opposite of CBM and is when the same side of the body move with the
stepping foot either forward or backward. Used when the next step is taken outside
partner, i.e. step 2 as man in a Feather Step.
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Workshop Foxtrot Routine SSQQ
Open Telemark Feather Ending (End facing DW) SQQ SQQ
Three Step (End facing DW) SQQ
Natural Turn (End facing DC) SQQ SSS
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Catherine Waltz
4 x Quarter Turns, (123- 123-123-123)
3 Walks Fwd (Outside Partner) to face DW . (123)
Natural Spin Turn (123-123)
456 of a Reverse Turn (123)
Whisk & Wing (123-123)
Closed Telemark Turn, to face DW (123)
4 & 5 of a Reverse Turn then two outside Checks (123- 123)
Start Again
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Blackpool Bossa Nova
Box Step x 2 (Fwd Side Close – Back Side Close & Turn)
4 x Samba Locks (Opening Out Then Palm to Palm)
4 x Samba Whisks
1 Samba Walk
2 x Bota Fogos ( Lady Does U/Arm Turn)
Start over
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Argentine Stroll Tango
Start Facing down LOD (Man on L/F)
1: 2Walks Fwd (S-S)
2: Lock Step (QQ-S)
3: Side Step (QQ)
4: 1 Walk Fwd + Contra Check & Recover(S-S-S)
5: Lady Does U/Arm Turn (Man, Cross R/F in Front of L/F and Side Step – Lunge To The Side &
Close (QQ- SS)
6: Small Side Step to the Left (Drop the L/H hold to Waist Height) & Lady Hooks (S-S)
7: Man Rotates – Lady Ronde’s (S)
8: Lady Zig-Zags (Ocho) (QQ-S) Man Stationary.
9: Lady Slow Zig-Zag (SSSS) Man Joins in on 3rd Slow (S) (R/F Back behind L/F)
10: Lady Does Syncopated Zig Zag & Hook Between Mans Legs, (QQQQ) Man 2 Quick Fwd Walks
and Check Fwd on R/F, (Also QQQ Hold)
11: Recover to Side by Side Position Facing Down LOD (QQ),
12: Lunge Away From Partner, Recover & Return to Closed Position Facing Down LOD (S-QQ-S)
13: 1 Walk Fwd + Contra Check (S-S)
14: Natural Rock Turn (S-S-S-S)
START AGAIN… On L/F Fwd.
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
Melody Foxtrot
Melody Foxtrot (Start Facing LOD)
Box Step (Man on LF, SQQ-SQQ)
LF Walk & Check RF Fwd. (SS)
Twinkle & Lock (QQQQ)
Box Step (SQQ-SQQ)
LF Walk & Check RF Fwd. (SS)
**Twinkle & Lock (QQQQ) (Change Hold)
LF Walk & Check RF Fwd. (SS, End Facing DC)
Turning Twinkle to the Right (QQS)
RF Walk & Check on LF, *OP
Turning Twinkle to the Left (QQS)
LF Walk & Check RF Fwd. (SS Down LOD)
Backward Three Step and Close RF to LF (Against LOD, QQQQ)
Two Walks Fwd, (LF-RF, SS)
Forward Closing Steps (LF FWD, Close RF to LF, LF to the Side and close RF to LF;
QQQQ)
Start Over
*OP = Outside Partner,
*Twinkle, Is just a closing step, bringing feet together quickly to allow a foot change
to take place.
Ballroombasics with Stewart and Jane
2017 Tango
2 Walks & Progressive Link (SSQQ)
Closed Prom Finish (SQQS)
Two Forward Walks (L-R) End in Lunge position / Good Poise !! (SS)
2 Rocks (QQ)
Closed Prom Finish (SQQS)
5 Step (QQQQQ)
Open Promenade (SQQS)
3 Outside Swivels Followed by Steps 2-3 of a Promenade Link (S&S&S&QQ)
Closed Prom Finish. (SQQS)
Start Again………. More to come!
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