Open Impetus and Cross Hesitation

Waltz Open Impetus and Cross Hesitation

The Waltz Open Impetus and Cross Hesitation is a Silver 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. Count 1: LF back | BLOD | TH | start to turn R | Sway(S) | CBM | -

   • This is "Open Impetus".

   • Main the sway from previous Natural Turn and transition into PP. See Open Impetus to Wing Notes

2. Count 2: RF closes to LF (Heel Turn) | FDC | HT | 3/8 btwn 1-2 | Sway(L) | rise e/o 2

3. Count 3: LF diag. fwd in PP, L side leading | Pointing DC, body facing LOD | TH | slight body turn to R | Sway(S) | up, lower e/o 3

   • Think about a diagonal line to come out in PP.

4. Count 1: RF fwd in PP and CBMP | Pointing DC, body facing LOD | HT | -- | Sway(S) | rise e/o 4

   • This is "Cross Hesitation".

5. Count 2: LF closes to RF w/o weight | FDC | Toes of both feet | body turn to L | Sway(S) | cont to rise 5 and 6

   • As you bring feet together, rise on toes.

   • Different from leading Wing, in which, Man allows upper body to do extra rotation to allow Lady to pass from one side of body to another.

   • In this Cross Hesitation, Man's arms remain on his right side, you want Lady to stay in your right front.

6. Count 3: Position held | FDC | TH (RF) | -- | Sways(S) | lower e/o 6

Follower

1. Count 1: RF fwd | FLOD | HT | start to turn R | Sway(S) | CBM | --

   • This is "Open Impetus"

   • See Open Impetus to Wing Notes

   • Big step. Depending on Man's lead, may have big swooping action here.

2. Count 2: LF to side | BDC | T | 3/8 btwn 1-2 | Sway(R) | rise e/o 2

   • Allow feet to turn, delay head.

   • Step should be adequately large in order to keep balance , keep extending left side, then lift left side to turn head to the right at end of 2

3. Count 3: RF to side in PP having brushed to LF | Pointing Center, moving DC | TH | 3/8 btwn 2-3, body turns less | Sway(S) | up, lower e/o 3

   • Keep shoulders/arms toward Man.

   • Lift the left side of hip to Man, which makes Lady feel like the shoulder line is tilted upward.

   • Extension: shoulder and chest - "rotate up" feel like high jump. Head: do not break the neck.

4. Count 1: LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP | Pointing Center, moving DC | HT | start to turn L | Sway(S) | CBM | start to rise e/o 4

   • This is "Cross Hesitation"

   • Shape to left. stay with Man. Don't peel R shoulder off Man.

5. Count 2: RF to side | BLOD | T | 1/4 btwn 4-5 | Sway(L) | cont to rise on 5 and 6

   • Monitor Man's position.

   • Do not step big. Turn feet underneath the body.

6. Count 3: LF closes to RF | BDC | TH | 1/8 btwn 5-6 | Sway(L) | lower e/o 6

Connecting Figures for Cross Hesitation

See Open Telemark and Cross Hesitation.

Preceding Figures for Open Impetus

1. Back Lock

2. Drag Hesitation

3. Left Whisk

4. Natural Turn

5. Progressive Chasse To R

6. Reverse Corte

Following Figures for Open Impetus

1. Chasse From Promenade Position

2. Weave From Promenade Position

3. Cross Hesitation

4. Wing

5. Left Whisk