Progressive chassé
Second part of the basic movement
Steps (man)
0 Begin in closed hold, backing diagonally against the centre, weight on the LF.
1 Make a quarter turn to the left to let the partner pass,
while taking a step backward (RF). [slow]
2 Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (LF). [quick]
3 Close the RF to the LF. [quick]
4 Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (LF). [slow]
Steps (lady)
0 Begin in closed hold, facing diagonally to the centre, weight on the RF.
1 Take a step forward (LF), [slow]
while making a quarter turn to the left.
2 Take a step diagonally backward and to the right (RF). [quick]
3 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]
4 Take a step diagonally backward and to the right (RF). [slow]
Preceding figures
Following figures
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