Solo Spot Volta

Samba Solo Spot Volta

The Samba Solo Spot Volta is Bronze Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, and movement, technique; 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

Starting positions:

• Normally, in Open Position.

• Solo Spot Volta to Left may start in Open PP: Turn 7/8 L (Lady 7/8 R) on the Spot Volta.

• Solo Spot Volta to Right may start in Open CPP: Turn 7/8 R (Lady 7/8 L) on the Spot Volta.

Use bounce action. L to R hand hold

• 1: LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross) | 1/2 to L | BF

  • Spot Volta to Left

  • Move LH slightly to L to turn Lady to R, then release hold

• a: RF to side and slightly back w/o weight. Toe turned out | 1/2 to L over 2 & 3 | I/E of T (pressure)

  • No lead

• 2: Take part of weight to RF and swivel on ball of LF, keeping it in place. End LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross) in Closed Position | BF

  • Regain required hold at end of turn

  • Heel lowers at end of turn

Follower

• 1: RF in front of LF (Cuban Cross) | 1/2 to R | BF

  • Spot Volta to Right

  • Start with LF in front, RF cuban cross in back

  • Lady's RH patty cake with Man's LH.

  • '&': straighten legs and start to turn

  • 'a': turn 1/2 to R (like body is unwinding)

  • '1': weight on RF, RF is now crossed in front of LF, L knee is 'tucked' behind R knee.

• a: LF to side and slightly back w/o weight. Toe turned out. | 1/2 to R over 2&3 | I/E of T (pressure)

  • &': straighten legs and start to turn

  • 'a': turn 1/2 to R, step L leg side, slightly back (because body is already turning). It feels more like a fwd step.

• 2: Take part of weight to LF and swivel on ball of RF, keeping it in place. | End RF in front of LF (Cuban Cross) in Closed Position | BF

  • To shorten the distance with Man, slide RF a bit fwd. L knee tucked behind R knee.

  • Heel lowers at end of turn

  • Could follow with a Spot Volta to Left or Continuous with step 2-3 to do continuous spot volta.

Note:

• Man and Lady can switch, i.e. Man does Lady's part and vice versa.

• Continuous Spot Voltas: Can repeat 2&3 twice for an additional bar of music, completing another full turn. Count "a1 a2". Continue 'pedaling' with the foot (stepping fwd) while keeping the other foot at same place.

• Combination: whisk to underarm turn to R for Lady, then start turning L for Solo Spot Volta. Normally does it in 2's or 4's in same direction and then switch direction.

Preceding Figures for Solo Spot Volta to Right (Lady to Left)

1. Maypole

2. Natural Basic Movement

3. Reverse Basic Movement

4. Samba Locks

5. Samba Walk: Stationary

6. Side Basic Movement

7. Solo Spot Volta to Left (Lady to Right)

8. Whisk To Left

Following Figures for Solo Spot Volta to Right (Lady to Left)

1. Whisk To Left

2. Samba Walk: Stationary (LF)

3. Solo Spot Volta to Left (Lady to Right)

4. Argentine Crosses

Preceding Figures for Solo Spot Volta to Left (Lady to Right)

1. Argentine Crosses

2. Corta Jaca

3. Natural Basic Movement

4. Reverse Basic Movement

5. Samba Walk: Side

6. Samba Walk: Stationary

7. Side Basic Movement

8. Solo Spot Volta to Right (Lady to Left)

9. Whisk To Right

Following Figures for Solo Spot Volta to Left (Lady to Right)

1. Whisk To Right

2. Samba Walk: Stationary (RF)

3. Solo Spot Volta to Right (Lady to Left)

4. Argentine Crosses (started with RF)

5. Promenade And Counter Promenade Runs