Quarter turn to the left
Second part of the basic movement, as an alternative to the progressive chassé. The quarter turn to the left is usually danced instead of the progressive chassé when followed by a reverse figure.
Steps (man)
0 Begin in closed hold, backing diagonally against the centre, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
2 Close the LF to the RF while making a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
3 Turn the rest of the way and put your weight on the RF. [quick]
4 Take a step forward (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]
2 while making a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
while making a quarter turn to the left. [quick]
3 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]
4 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
Preceding figures
Following figures
Verbal and animated descriptions of latin and ballroom dancing figures
Quarter turn to the right