Natural Turn and Back Lock

Quickstep Natural Turn and Back Lock

The Quickstep Natural Turn and Back Lock is a Bronze 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

1. S: RF fwd | Facing DW | HT | Start to turn R | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1

2. Q: LF to side | Backing DC | T | 1/4 between 1-2 | Sway(R) | Up

3. Q: RF closes to LF | Backing LOD | TH | 1/8 between 2-3 | Sway(R) | Up, lower e/o 3

4. S: LF back | Backing LOD | TH | Sway(S) | CBM | Start to rise e/o 4, NFR

   • The Man may use foot rise on step 4, see Back Lock.

5. Q: RF back, right side leading | Backing LOD | T | Sway(S) | Continue to rise on 5 and 6

6. Q: LF crosses in front of RF | Backing LOD | T | Sway(S)

7. S: RF diagonally back | Backing LOD | TH | SwayS)

   • The right side retains its position from step 5

8. S: LF back in CBMP | Backing LOD | T | Sway(S) | CBM

Follower

1. S: LF back | Backing DW | TH | Start to turn R | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1, NFR

2. Q: RF to side | Pointing LOD | T | 3/8 between 1-2, Body turns less. | Sway(L) | Up

3. Q: LF closes to RF | Facing LOD | TH | Body completes turn | Sway(L) | Up, lower e/o 3

   • This is in closed position.

4. S: RF fwd | Facing LOD | HT | Sway(S) | CBM | Start to rise e/o 4, NFR

   • Step in between Man's legs. This is not outside partner.

   • Really drive this step, big step.

5. Q: LF fwd, L side leading | Facing LOD | T | Sway(S) | Continue to rise on 5 and 6

6. Q: RF crosses behind LF | Facing LOD | T | Sway(S)

7. S: LF diagonally fwd, preparing to step OP | Facing LOD | TH | Sway(S)

8. S: RF fwd in CBMP, OP | Facing LOD | H | Sway(S) | CBM

Notes

• At corner, 1-3 Natural Turn may be danced to end backing DW of new LOD to follow with Back Lock

Preceding Figures

1. Closed Telemark

2. Cross Chasse

3. Fish Tail

4. Forward Lock

5. Four Quick Run

6. Heel Pivot (Quarter Turn To Left)

7. Natural Pivot Turn

8. Natural Turn

9. Progressive Chasse

10. Running Finish

11. Running Right Turn

12. Tipple Chasse To Right

13. V6

14. Zig-Zag, Back Lock And Running Finish

Following Figures

1. Closed Impetus

2. Tipple Chasse To Right

3. Running Finish

4. Tipsy To R