Quickstep Heel Pivot (Quarter Turn to Left)
The Quickstep Heel Pivot (Quarter Turn to Left) is a Newcomer level figure (listed as additional figures that may be danced in Medal Tests). 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
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Alignment
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Footwork |
Turn |
Sway
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CBM
|
Rise & Fall
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Notes |
1
|
S
|
RF back
|
BDC
|
TH
|
start to turn L
|
S
|
CBM
|
--
|
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2
|
Q
|
LF closes towards RF
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towards alignment of 3
|
H
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cont to turn on R heel (Heel Pivot)
|
R
|
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slight rise between 1-3, NFR
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Close feet.
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3
|
Q
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LF closes to RF slightly fwd without weight
|
DW
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H (RF) with pressure on T of LF
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1/4 between 1-3
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R
|
|
--
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Drop heel.
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4
|
S
|
LF fwd
|
DW
|
H
|
--
|
S
|
CBM
|
--
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Make sure to do CBM.
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment
|
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway
|
CBM
|
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S
|
LF fwd
|
FDC
|
HT
|
Start to turn L
|
S
|
CBM |
start to rise e/o 1
|
|
2
|
Q
|
RF to side
|
BW
|
T
|
1/8 between 1-2
|
L
|
|
up |
|
3
|
Q
|
LF closes to RF
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BDW
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TH
|
1/8 between 2-3
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L
|
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up. Lower e/o 3
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Difference from Progressive Chasse, is that Man stops moving and lower, so Lady needs to drop the heel.
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4
|
S
|
RF back
|
BDW
|
T
|
--
|
S
|
CBM |
-- |
Toe release on LF.
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Technique Note:
- 3/8 turn can be made on this figure.
- This could end DC after underturned Natural Spin Turn or Closed Impetus.
Connecting Figures
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