Cross Chasse
Quickstep Cross Chasse
The Quickstep Cross Chasse is a Bronze Level figure, listed as an additional step that can be danced in Medal Tests. 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
S: RF fwd, OP | FDW | H
Man steps OP.
S: LF fwd | FDW | HT | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1
Q: RF to side | FDW | T | -- | Sway(L) | up
Q: LF closes to RF | FDW | TH | -- | Sway(L) | up, lower e/o 3
At the end of this, the body is wound up perfect for leading natural turning figures (with first step CBMP , OP)
S: RF fwd in CBMP, OP | FDW | H | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | --
Continue into Forward Lock in Outside Partner Position. Use CBM as you take the step.
Follower
S: LF back, CBMP | BDW | TH
Lengthen R side.
S: RF back | BDW | TH | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1, NFR
Lady connects R should down.
Q: LF to side | BDW | T | -- | Sway(R) | up
Maintain the shape, push on RF/thigh.
Styling option: turn head to R
Q: RF closes to LF | BDW | TH | -- | Sway(R) | up, lower e/o 3
S: LF back in CBMP | BDW | T | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | --
Running Cross Chasse
In stead of closing feet above, keep moving ('running") forward:
Leader
S: RF fwd, CBMP, OP | FDW | HT
S: LF fwd | FDW | T | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1
Q: RF diagonally fwd | FDW | T | -- | Sway(L) | up
Q: LF fwd, L shoulder leading | FDW | TH | -- | Sway(L) | up, lower e/o 3
S: RF fwd in CBMP, OP | FDW | H | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | --
Follower
S: LF back, CBMP | BDW | TH
Pay attention not to do a lot rotation through shoulders.
S: RF back | BDW | T | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | Rise e/o 1, NFR
R shoulder connects down.
Q: LF diagonally back | BDW | T | -- | Sway(R) | up
Do not rotate L shoulder.
Stretch L side.
Q: RF back, R shoulder leading | BDW | TH | -- | Sway(R) | up, lower e/o 3
S: LF back in CBMP | BDW | T | -- | Sway(S) | CBM | --
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
