Quickstep Running Finish
The Quickstep Running Finish 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
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S
|
LF back in CBMP
|
Backing DW
|
T
|
Start to turn R
|
S
|
CBM
|
Rise e/o 1
|
|
| 2 |
Q |
RF to side and slightly fwd
|
Pointing to LOD
|
T |
3/8 between 1-2, body turns less
|
L
|
|
Up
|
Man can turn 1/4 to end DW on new LOD.
Man should shape left to allow lady to pass and to make the turn easier.
|
3
|
Q
|
LF fwd preparing to step OP left side leading
|
Facing LOD
|
TH
|
Body turn to R
|
L
|
|
Up, lower e/o 3
|
|
4
|
S
|
RF fwd in CBMP, OP
|
Facing LOD
|
H
|
|
S
|
CBM
|
|
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM
|
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
S
|
RF fwd in CBMP, OP
|
Facing DW
|
HT
|
Start to turn R
|
S
|
CBM
|
Rise e/o 1
|
Really drive the step, go through Man |
2
|
Q
|
LF to side
|
Backing DC
|
T
|
1/4 between 1-2
|
R
|
--
|
Up
|
L side is very stretched, lift L hip
Can shape to R, head goes with shape, to R
Lady can turn 1/8, will end BDW on new LOD
|
3
|
Q
|
RF back, R side leading
|
Backing LOD
|
TH
|
1/8 between 2-3
|
R
|
--
|
Up, lower e/o 3
|
Lower and push off standing R leg, bigger next step. |
4
|
S
|
LF back in CBMP
|
Backing LOD
|
T
|
|
S
|
|
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Technique Notes
- Timing can also be: QQSS
- Can be commenced in other alignments, e.g. starting BLOD, ending DC.
- Man may turn 1/4 between 1-2 when a facing alignment would be used. Lady would turn 1/8 between 1-2 and 1/8 between 2-3.
Connecting Figures, Videos
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