QuickStep Cross Swivel
The QuickStep Cross Swivel is a Gold Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, footwork, alignment, and movement; steps diagram; a list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and practice routines that include it.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S |
LF fwd |
Facing DW |
H |
start to turn L |
S |
CBM |
-- |
|
2
|
S |
RF closes (or nearly closes) to LF slightly back w/o weight |
Facing DC |
pressure on T of LF with foot flat and pressure on IE of T of RF |
1/4 to L between 1-2 |
L |
-- |
-- |
Alternatively for styling, RF to side, knees inward |
3
|
S
|
RF fwd in CBMP, OP |
Facing DC |
H |
-- |
S |
CBM |
-- |
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S |
RF back |
BDW |
TH |
start to turn L |
S |
CBM |
|
Heel of RF does not lower until the turn is completed. |
2
|
S |
LF closes to RF slightly fwd w/o weight |
Backing DC |
H then IE of T |
1/4 between 1-2 |
R |
-- |
|
Alternatively for styling, LF to side, knee inward
Body in a line, slanted straight to R, keep left side lifted. Give R side to Man. Stay connected.
Turn head to R. |
3
|
S
|
LF back in CBMP |
Backing DC |
T |
-- |
S |
CBM |
|
Arms "breathe", give arms to R. |
Connecting Figures
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