Learn the figures of the International Style Waltz. They arranged by level below:
PRE-BRONZE
#1. Closed Changes - Free to all
#2. Natural Turn - Free to all
#3. Reverse Turn - Free to all
#4. Natural Spin Turn
#5. Whisk
#6. Chasse from PP
BRONZE
#7. Closed Impetus
#8. Hesitation Change
#9. Outside Change
#10. Reverse Corte
#11. Back Whisk
#12. Basic Weave
#13. Double Reverse Spin
#14. Reverse Pivot
#15. Back Lock
#16. Progressive Chasse to Right
In this basic weave, both partners use passing of the feet to create a very flowy movement and turn to left.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Basic Weave
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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Both partners do “Chasse'” step moving along line of dance with the timing of 1,2 & 3. Enjoy playing with the timing in this one.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Progressive Chasse To Right
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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In this Waltz Back Lock figure the men do a back lock while the ladies do a forward lock. Please keep in mind that the lock has syncopated timing.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Back Lock
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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In this figure both partners simple pivot sharply to the left – about a laf a turn. This step works great when combined with other figures to add extra turn and sharpness.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Reverse Pivot
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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This figure is all about turning sharply to the left practically on one spot. Both partners stay in hold the entire time.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Double Reverse Spin
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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Similar to the “Whisk”, in this video both partners end up crossing their feet behind the other and facing promenade position. It’s just how you get into it that is different and more advanced.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Back Whisk
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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Another Bronze level Waltz figure where the man leads the ladies across his body as he does a turn on the spot.
Dance: Waltz
Figure: Reverse Corte
Level: Bronze (Advanced Beginner)
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