This could start in closed position or outside partner position, depending on the previous step.
QuickStep Quarter Turn to Right
The QuickStep Quarter Turn to Right is Newcomer 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.
Starting direction: DW or LOD (depending on previous figure)
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
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RF fwd
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FDW |
HT
|
Start to turn R
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S
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CBM
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start to rise e/o 1
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Roll your foot, so it's not jerky.
When starting in closed position: step in between follower's legs.
When starting in outside partner position: step RF outside follower's R leg.
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2
|
Q
|
LF side
|
BC |
T
|
1/8 to R between 1-2
|
R
|
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cont to rise on 2 and 3
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3
|
Q
|
RF closes to LF
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BDC |
T
|
1/8 to R between 2-3
|
R
|
|
--
|
No rise & fall
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4
|
S
|
LF side/slightly back
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BDC
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TH
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Nil
|
S
|
|
Up, lower e/o 4 |
Don't let head and shoulder weight drop back. It's controlled action. |
Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment
|
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway
|
CBM
|
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S
|
LF back
|
BDW |
TH
|
Start to turn R
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S
|
CBM |
start to rise e/o 1, NFR
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When starting a dance, this is not OP.
After initial figure, this will always be OP.
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2
|
Q
|
RF side
|
PDC |
T
|
1/4 to R between 1-2, body turns less
|
L
|
|
cont to rise on 2 and 3
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Keep head to let, do not allow head and shoulder to start going to the right |
3
|
Q
|
LF close to RF
|
FDC |
T
|
slight body turn
|
L
|
|
-- |
No rise & fall
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4
|
S
|
RF diagonal fwd
|
FDC |
TH
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Nil
|
S
|
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Up, lower e/o 4
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Step in between leader's legs.
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Technique Notes
- If this figure starts facing LOD:
- Leader: turn 1/4 to R between 1-2, and 1/8 between 2-3.
- Follower: turn 3/8 to R between 1-2, body turns less, finish the turn on 3.
Connecting Figures
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