Curved Three Step

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Foxtrot Curved Three Step

Foxtrot Curved Three Step is Gold 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 fwd	Facing LOD	HT
2	Q	RF fwd, R shoulder leading	Center	T	Total 1/2 turn to L between 2-3	L		rise e/o 1
3	Q	LF fwd	Facing Against LOD	TH		L		up, lower e/o 2

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	Sway	CBM	Rise & Fall	Notes
1	S	RF back	BLOD	TH		R		rise e/o 1, NFR	More rotation, travels less. Follow the Man's center. Lower R shoulder to R ship. Avoid turning shoulder to L, which pulls away from Man and cross his tie line.
2	Q	LF back, L shoulder leading	Wall	TH	1/2 turn to L between 2-3	R		up, NFR, lower e/o 2	With shaping, head can open to R. But pay attention to not cross the tie line. (can keep head L as well)
3	Q	RF back	Backing Against LOD	T		S	CBM	--