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Figure: Backward Steps to Natural Top (FP-LFbwd)

LEADER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



 Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



 Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.



Action usedAction usedAction used



 Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position



FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.



 Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
1 2 1 LF back Bwd Step FP B flat
2 3 1 RF back Bwd Step FP B flat
3 4-1 2 LF to side Side Step FP B flat 1/4R
 
FOLLOWER
StepStepSequential number of the step or action.



TimingTimingThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.



 Beat ValueBeat ValueThe amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.



 Feet PositionsFeet PositionsThis refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.



Action usedAction usedAction used



 Body PositionsBody PositionsThe body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP = Facing Position
OP = Outside Partner
OPL = Outside Partner on left side
PP = Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP = Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position



 FootworkFootworkThe part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.



 Body TurnBody TurnBody movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
1 2 1 RF fwd Fwd step FP B flat
2 3 1 LF fwd Fwd step FP B flat
3 4-1 2 RF fwd between partners feet Fwd step FP B flat 1/4R


Note:

Preceding Figures Following Figures
Backward Steps RLR (FP-RFbwd)
Breaks or Cucarachas RLR (FP-RFsws)
Check RLR from open PP (PP-RFfwd)
Close Basic Backward (FP-RFbwd)
Cross Body Lead RLR (PP-RFbwd-3/8L)
Cross Over Break in PP (FP-RFsws)
Natural Top (FP-RFcrossed)
Open Basic Backward (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic Backward to oCPP (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic RLR to Side to FP (FP-RFbwd)
Side Cucaracha RLR (FP-RFsws)
Slow Underarm Turn RLR (FP-RFsws)
Spot Turn to Right (FP-RFbwd)
Sur Place RLR (FP-RFpl-00-0)
Underarm Turn Lady to L and Man to R (oCPP-LFfwd and across)
Underarm Turn LRL to Right (PP-RFfwd)
Whisk to R RLR (CPP-RFbwd)
Backward Steps RLR (FP-RFbwd)
Close Basic Backward (FP-RFbwd)
Cross Over Break in PP (FP-RFsws)
Natural Top (FP-RFcrossed)
Open Basic Backward (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic Backward to oCPP (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic RLR to Side to CPP (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic RLR to Side to FP (FP-RFbwd)
Open Basic RLR to Side to PP (FP-RFbwd)
Side Cucaracha RLR (FP-RFsws)
Slow Underarm Turn RLR (FP-RFsws)
Spot Turn to Right (FP-RFbwd)
Sur Place RLR (FP-RFpl-00-0)
Underarm Turn LRL to Right (PP-RFfwd)
Whisk to R RLR (CPP-RFbwd)
Preceding Figures at Corner Following Figures at Corner