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	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	Sway	CBM	Rise & Fall	Notes
1	S	RF back	BDC	TH	start to turn L	S	CBM	--
2	Q	LF closes towards RF	towards alignment of 3	H	cont to turn on R heel (Heel Pivot)	R		slight rise between 1-3, NFR	Close feet.
3	Q	LF closes to RF slightly fwd without weight	DW	H (RF) with pressure on T of LF	1/4 between 1-3	R		--	Drop heel.
4	S	LF fwd	DW	H	--	S	CBM	--	Make sure to do CBM.

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	BDW	TH	1/8 between 2-3	L		up. Lower e/o 3	Difference from Progressive Chasse, is that Man stops moving and lower, so Lady needs to drop the heel.
4	S	RF back	BDW	T	--	S	CBM	--	Toe release on LF.

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