Figures, Actions, Rhythms …
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Rhythms In Which Each Figure Is
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Cadensia
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Argentine Tango |
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| California Twirl |
Waltz |
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Camel Walks
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Jive, West Coast Swing
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Shall We Take A Walk? by Sears
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| Canter |
Waltz |
Glossary
Standard Figures from I to VI by Eum
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| Canter Telemark |
Viennese Waltz |
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| Canter Twirl |
Viennese Waltz |
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| Canter Vine |
Viennese Waltz |
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| Caress |
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Photo Essay |
| Castle Walk |
One
Step |
Shall We Take A Walk? by Sears
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| Catapult |
Jive |
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Center, Body
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Keeping It Simple by Finch |
| Center of Hall |
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Glossary |
| Cha Box |
Cha |
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| Cha
Rhythm |
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Cha Cha by Blackford
Cha Cha Cha by Easterday
Cha Cha and the Chase by Eum
Two Popular Rhythms -- Cha and Foxtrot by Collipi
Cha Cha Cha by Cantrell (PDF)
That Pesky "Other"
Cha-Cha Rhythm by Bahr
Chassé With Me by Finch
Music Clip
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| Châiné Turn |
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Glossary
Chainé Turns, A New Way To Rotate by Sandi & Dan Finch
by various dancers
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| Chair |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
Glossary
Dance Position List by Sears
One Figure,
the Chair by Sears
Standard Figures from I to VI by Eum
Photo Essay
Phase III Smooth
Figures by Steir
Squeeze the Trigger by Sears
Some Basics About Picture Figures by Rotscheid
Picture Figures, Fact and Fantasy by Plaisance
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| Chair And Slip |
Foxtrot,
Quickstep, Waltz |
Just A Slip by German (PDF)
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| Chair Change Sway |
Foxtrot |
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| Challenge Chase |
Cha |
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| Challenge Line |
Foxtrot |
Glossary
Picture Figures, Fact and Fantasy by Plaisance
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Change Feet
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Glossary |
| Change Hands Behind Back |
Jive,
Single Swing |
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| Change Of Direction |
Foxtrot,
Quickstep, Waltz |
Should we dance the figures
or dance the dance? by Sears
Phase IV Figures by Stier
Standard Figures from I to VI by Eum
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| Change Of Sway |
Waltz |
Dancing Or Just Standing There by Sears |
Change Of Weight
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Glossary |
| Change Places Left To Right |
Hustle, Jive,
Single Swing |
Jive Change Places by Sears
Tim
Eum Jive Tip |
| Change Places Right To Left |
Hustle, Jive,
Single Swing |
Jive and Swing Deserve Some
Care and Precision, too by Sears
Jive Change Places by Sears
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| Change Point |
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Glossary |
| Change Sides |
Two
Step, Waltz |
Glossary
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Change Sides Underarm
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Slow Two Step
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| Change Sway |
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Glossary
Quickstep Figures by Stier
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Changing Places
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Hustle |
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| Charleston |
One
Step, Two Step |
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| Charleston Crosses |
Quickstep |
Quickstep Figures by Stier
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| Charleston Kicks |
Lindy |
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| Charleston Points |
Quickstep |
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| Chase |
Cha,
Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, Tango |
Glossary
One Figure,
the Tango Chase by Sears
Tango: Go, Stop by Sears
Cha Cha and the Chase by Eum
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Chase Full Turn
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Cha, Mambo |
Cha Cha and the Chase by Eum
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| Chase Peek A Boo |
Cha,
Rumba |
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| Chase Peek A Boo Double |
Cha,
Rumba |
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Chase With Underarm Pass
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Cha, Mambo, Rumba
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Cha Cha and the Chase by Eum
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| Chasse |
Cha,
Foxtrot, Jive, Quickstep, Waltz |
Glossary
Chassé With Me by Finch
Let's Chasse by Sears
Phase III Smooth
Figures by Stier
Cha-Cha-Cha by Sears
Alternate Chasses in Cha Cha by Moore
Tipples, Ripples, & Body Rolls by Sears
Tim Eum Jive
Tip
More Jive Tips by Eum
Tim Eum Waltz Tip
Swing and Jive are Different by Sears
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| Chasse Cape |
Paso
Doble |
Paso Doble: Continued by Nobel
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| Chasse Reverse Turn |
Quickstep |
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| Chasse Roll |
Jive,
Quickstep |
Tim
Eum Jive Tip |
| Chasse Weave | Quickstep |
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| Chasses Left |
Paso
Doble |
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| Chasses Right |
Paso
Doble |
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| Check |
Two
Step, Waltz |
Check, Checking, Contra Check by Sears
Anticipate the Check by Sears
Glossary
Photo Essay
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| Check and Weave |
Foxtrot |
Two Foxtrot Weaves by Eum
Phase IV Figures by Stier
Movin' On UP! by Nelson
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| Checked Continuous Hover Cross |
Foxtrot |
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Checked Hockey Stick
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Rumba
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| Checked Natural Slip |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
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| Checked Reverse Slip |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
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Checked Right Pass
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Bolero |
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| Checking |
Two
Step |
Check, Checking, Contra Check by Sears
Glossary
Photo Essay
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| Cheek To Cheek |
West Coast Swing |
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| Cheerleader |
West Coast Swing |
WCS Figure Patterns by Sears
Four Problem Figures In West Coast Swing by Moore
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| Chicken Walks |
Jive,
Lindy |
Animal Figures by Sears
Shall We Take A Walk? by Sears
More Jive Tips by Eum
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Chopper
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Jive |
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Choreographer/ Choreography
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Glossary |
| Chug |
One
Step, Two Step |
Glossary |
| Circle Away |
Cha,
Two Step, Waltz |
Glossary |
| Circle Away And Together |
Cha,
Rumba, Polka, Two Step, Waltz |
Turning Away From Partner and Coming Back by Eum
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| Circle Away Two And A Two Step |
Five-Count,
Polka, Two Step |
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| Circle Away Two Triples |
Polka,
Two Step |
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| Circle Box |
Two
Step |
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| Circle Chase |
Two
Step |
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| Circle Four |
One
Step, Two Step |
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| Circle Pass |
Hustle |
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| Circle Pickup |
Two
Step |
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| Circle Together |
Cha |
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| Circular Cross Body |
Cha |
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| Circular Hip Twist |
Rumba |
Hip Twist Figures by Sears
Let's Learn to Twist by Finch
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| Circular Serpiente |
Rumba |
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Circular Three Alemanas
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Rumba
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| Circular Three Spirals |
Bolero |
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Circular Triple Traveler
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Slow Two Step
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| Circular Volta |
Samba |
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Classes & Clinics
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What Are the Benefits of Attending Special Dances by Cantrell (PDF) |
Classic Dances
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Our Round Dance Classics by Mick
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| Clockwise |
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Glossary |
Clockwise Runaround
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Unphased Figures by Stier
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| Close |
Hustle,
Two Step, Waltz |
Glossary |
| Close Point |
Foxtrot, Quickstep
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| Closed Basic |
Cha,
Mambo, Salsa |
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| Closed Change |
Waltz,
Viennese
Waltz |
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| Closed Finish |
Tango |
Tango Helps &
Figures by Rotscheid
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Closed Head
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Glossary
Oh My Aching Head by German (PDF)
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| Closed Hip Twist |
Cha,
Rumba |
Let's Learn to Twist by Finch
Changes Are A-Coming by Finch
3 Hip Twists by Sears
Rumba Tips by Eum
Rumba Hip Twists by Eum & Ray
Is A Hip Twist Just a Fancy Half Basic? by Sears
Hip Twist Figures by Sears
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| Closed Hover |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
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| Closed Impetus |
Foxtrot,
Quickstep, Waltz |
Spin &
Impetus Turns by Sears
Heel Turn -- Not Just Another Turn by Finch
Open and Closed Figures by Hilton
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| Closed Position |
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Closed Position by Herbison-Evans
Dance Position and Connection by Sears
Elevate Your Foxtrot by Macuci
The Foxy Foxtrot by Rotscheid
Could Dance Position Help? by German (PDF)
Arm Styling Tips by Cantrell (PDF)
The Latin Hold by Cantrell (PDF)
Latin Motion by Cantrell
Photo Essay by Sears
Smooth Dancing by Collipi
Tango: Go, Stop by Sears
On Body
Mechanics I by Stier
Oh My Aching Head by German (PDF)
Three Little Secrets by German (PDF)
Dancing Posture by Lamberty
Positions by Lieuallen
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| Closed Promenade |
Tango |
Introduction To Tango by Finch
Tango Helps &
Figures by Rotscheid
One Figure, Closed Promenade by Sears
Tango: Go, Stop by Sears
Tango Tips by Eum
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Closed Telemark
(See also Telemark to CP)
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Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz |
The Telemark Figures
I by Stier
Telemark Talk by Moore
Telemarks by McGee
Telemarks by Slater
Open and Closed Figures by Hilton
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| Closed Turn |
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Glossary |
| Closed Wing |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
Phase VI Figures by Stier
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| Cluelessness |
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Keep
Dancing by Sears |
| Coaster |
West Coast Swing |
WCS -- Two-Count Figures by Sears
WCS -- To Anchor or to Coaster by Cantrell (PDF)
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| Coca Cola |
Salsa |
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| Coca Rola |
Jive |
Twists and Twist Turns by Sears
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| Collect |
| To Collect Or Not To Collect by Lamberty |
| Comma (,) |
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Glossary |
Commence
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Glossary |
| Compact Chasse |
Cha |
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Complete
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Glossary |
| Conga Break |
Merengue |
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| Conga Walks |
Merengue |
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| Connection |
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Dance Position and Connection by Sears
Smooth Dancing by Robinson
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Continue
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Glossary |
| Continuous |
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Glossary
Continuous Figures In Latin by Sears
Continuous Figures In Smooth by Sears
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Continuous Basic
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American Tango
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| Continuous Chasse |
Jive,
Quickstep |
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Continuous Circular Hip Twist
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Rumba |
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| Continuous Cross Bodies |
Bolero |
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| Continuous Double Cubans |
Cha |
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| Continuous Double Reverse Spin |
Waltz, Hesitation Canter Waltz |
Unphased Figures by Stier
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| Continuous Hip Twist |
Cha, Rumba |
Hip Twist Figures by Sears
Let's Learn to Twist by Finch
Rumba Hip Twists by Eum & Ray
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| Continuous Hover Cross |
Foxtrot, Waltz |
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Continuous Hover Cross with Rocks
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Foxtrot |
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| Continuous Natural Top |
Cha,
Rumba |
Some Three-Part Figures by Eum
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| Continuous Rolling Off the Arm |
Jive |
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| Continuous Sand Step |
Jive |
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| Continuous Spot Turn |
Cha |
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| Continuous Whip |
West Coast Swing |
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| Continuous Wing |
Waltz |
Unphased Figures by Stier
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| Contra Banjo Position |
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Glossary
It's More Than Banjo by Finch
Banjo and Sidecar by Armstrong
Contra-Body by Lieuallen
Photo Essay by Sears |
Contra Body Movement (CBM) and
Contra Body Movement Position (CBMP)
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Glossary
Dance Position List by Sears
Side Lead by Sears
It's A Side Show by Moore
Smooth Dancing by Fisher
Is It Really Banjo, or CBM and CBMP? by Blackford
Body Mechanics Versus Styling by Armstrong
Banjo and Sidecar by Armstrong
Finding Solutions for Common Problem Figures in Smooth Dancing by Finch
It's More Than Banjo by Finch
Contrary Body Movement by German and Lamberty (PDF)
To Turn Or Not To Turn by Hicks
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| Contra Bota Fogo |
Samba |
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| Contra Break |
Bolero |
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| Contra Check |
American Tango, Bolero, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Waltz |
Check, Checking, Contra Check by Sears
Picture Figures by Finch
Picture Figures by Hilton
A Waltz Clinic by Eum & Hadley
Phase VI Figures by Stier
Inching Along -- The Timing Of A Step by German (PDF)
Photo Essay by Sears
Give Her Leg A Nudge by Sears
Picture Figures, Fact and Fantasy by Plaisance
Movin' On UP! by Nelson
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| Contra Check and Slip |
American Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Waltz |
Contra Check and Slip by Eum
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| Contra Check and Switch |
American Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Viennese
Waltz, Waltz |
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| Contra Rocks |
Bolero |
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| Contra Sidecar Position |
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Glossary
Banjo and Sidecar by Armstrong
Photo Essay by Sears |
Contrary (see contra)
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Cooperation
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Round Dancing Is a Partnership by Sears |
| Copacabanas (Copas) |
Samba |
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Core, Body
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Keeping It Simple by Finch |
| Corta Jaca |
Samba |
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| Corte |
American
Tango, Rumba, Tango |
Glossary
One Figure, Tango Back Corte by Sears
Move Your Body First by Sears
Some Basics About Picture Figures by Rotscheid
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Corte Lady Lean
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Argentine Tango
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| Count |
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Glossary |
| Counter Promenade Position |
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Dance Position by Sears
Tim
Eum Dance Position Tips
Photo Essay by Sears
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| Counterclockwise |
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Glossary |
Counterpart
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Glossary |
| Coup De Pique |
Paso
Doble |
Paso Doble: Continued by Nobel
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Couple
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Glossary |
Covid Pandemic (see Pandemic)
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A Little Hard Work Ahead by Finch |
| Crab Walks |
Bolero, Cha,
Rumba |
Tim Eum Crossing Steps
Tip
Animal
Figures by Sears
Shall We Take A Walk? by Sears
Rumba Tips by Eum
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| Crackerjack |
Quickstep |
Unclassified Quickstep Figures II by Stier
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| Cradle |
Argentine
Tango |
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| Criss Cross |
American Tango, Argentine Tango, Tango |
Tango Tips by Eum
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| Criss Cross Volta |
Samba |
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| Cross |
One Step,
Two Step, Waltz |
Glossary
Photo Essay by Sears
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| Cross Basic |
Cha,
Rumba |
Rumba Tips by Eum
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| Cross Behind |
Two
Step, Waltz |
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| Cross Body |
Bolero,
Cha, Mambo, Rumba, Salsa |
Whip Her Across by Sears
Rumba Tips by Eum
Bolero Tips by Eum
Bolero Cross Body and
Left Pass by Sears
Is It a Cross Body, a Turning Basic, or a Left Pass? by Finch
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| Cross Body with Inside Underarm Turn |
Salsa |
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| Cross Chasse |
Quickstep |
Tim Eum Crossing Steps
Tip
Tim Eum Slow Two Step
Tips |
Cross Hand Underarm Turn
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Bolero
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| Cross Hesitation |
Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz |
Phase IV Figures by Stier
Some Waltz Figures by Eum
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| Cross Hover |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
Standard Figures from I to VI by Eum
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| Cross In Back |
Two Step, Waltz |
Glossary |
| Cross In Front |
Two Step, Waltz |
Glossary |
| Cross Pivot |
Foxtrot, Waltz |
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| Cross Swivel |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
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| Cross Walk |
One
Step, Two Step |
Glossary |
| Cross Wrap |
Waltz |
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| Cruzado |
Samba |
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| Cruzado Walks and Locks | Samba |
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| Cuban Action |
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Glossary
Rumba and the Latin Hip by Sears
Latin Motion & Technique by Eum
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| Cuban Break |
Cha |
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Cuban Break Chasse
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Cha
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Alternate Chasses in Cha Cha by Moore |
| Cucaracha |
Cha,
Rumba |
Animal Figures by Sears
Mini-Picture Figures by Sears
Rumba Tips by Eum
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Cucaracha Cross
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Rumba |
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| Cuddle |
Bolero, Cha, Mambo, Rumba |
Glossary
Let's Cuddle by Sears |
| Cuddle Position |
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Dance Position List by Sears
Photo Essay by Sears
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| Cue Sheet |
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Glossary |
| Cue Sheet Shorthand |
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Timing Shorthand by Sears |
| Cueing |
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What's In A Name by Finch
Helper Cues by Sears
Adding Cues to an MP3 by Eum (PDF)
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Cuer
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Glossary |
| Cues |
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Glossary
What's In A Name by Finch
Helper
Cues by Sears
Words Get in the Way by Lieuallen
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| Cumbia |
Salsa |
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| Curl |
Cha,
Rumba |
Glossary |
| Curly Whip |
Jive |
More Jive Tips by Eum
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| Curtsy |
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Glossary |
| Curve |
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Glossary |
| Curved Feather |
Foxtrot,
Waltz |
Feathers by Sears
What About
Feathers? by Stier
Tim Eum Tips
The Look Alikes by Stier
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| Curving Basic |
American
Tango |
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| Curving Progressive Tango Rocks |
Argentine
Tango |
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| Curving Three Step |
Foxtrot |
Foxtrot Tips by Tim Eum
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| Curving Volta |
Samba |
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| Cut |
One Step,
Two Step |
Glossary |
| Cut Back |
Two Step |
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