Learn the figures of the International Style Waltz. They arranged by level below:
PRE-BRONZE
#1. Feather Step - Free to all
#2. Three Step - Free to all
#3. Natural Turn - Free to all
#4. Reverse Turn with Feather Finish - Free to all
#5. Closed Impetus with Feather Finish
BRONZE
#6. Change of Direction
#7. Basic Weave
#8. Natural Weave
SILVER
#9. Closed Telemark
#10. Natural Telemark
#11. Open Telemark and Feather Ending
#12. Hover Feather
#13. Hover Telemark To PP
#14. Top Spin
#15. Open Impetus
#16. Natural Weave From PP
#17. Open Telemark, Natural Turn, Outside Swivel, Feather Ending
#18. Reverse Wave
#19. Weave From PP
#20. Hover Cross
GOLD
#21. Curved Feather To Back Feather
#22. Natural Hover Telemark
#23. Natural Twist Turn
#24. Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending
#25. Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
#26. Natural Zig Zag From PP
The natural telemark is where the partners rotate to the right and then finish in a feather ending. This figure has really quick direction changes after the first 2 turning steps.
Dance: Foxtrot
Figure: Natural Telemark
Level: Silver
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The hover telemark to promenade position figure is a great and simple way to get into promenade position.
Dance: Foxtrot
Figure: Hover Telemark (To PP)
Level: Silver
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The hover feather step is a nice figure that allows the couple to get into a feather ending. Notice the timing here is Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick.
Dance: Foxtrot
Figure: Hover Feather
Level: Silver
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The Closed Telemark in Foxtrot is a movement where both partners rotate together to the left. This is the most fundamental way of doing the Telemark in Foxtrot.
Dance: Foxtrot
Figure: Closed Telemark
Level: Silver
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The basic weave is similar to Natural weave, but you go into the 6 quick steps without a right turn in the beginning. Check it out below.
Dance: Foxtrot (International Style)
Figure: Basic Weave
Level: Bronze
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The change of direction figure in Foxtrot is exactly what it sounds like. You can under turn or over turn this figure to face any amount you want to end up where you need.
Dance: Foxtrot (International Style)
Figure: Change of Direction
Level: Bronze
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This is a figure both partners do a series of 6 quick steps across the floor – creating a lot of movement across the dance floor!
Dance: Foxtrot (International Style)
Figure: Natural Weave
Level: Bronze
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