Quarter turn to the right


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First part of the basic movement
Diagram

Steps (man)

0 Begin in closed hold, facing diagonally to the line of dance, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step forward (RF), [slow]
making a quarter turn to the right while passing the partner.
2 Take a step diagonally backward and to the left (LF). [quick]
3 Close the RF to the LF. [quick]
4 Take a step diagonally backward and to the left (LF). [slow]

Steps (lady)

0 Begin in closed hold, backing diagonally against the wall, weight on the RF.
1 Make a quarter turn to the right to let the partner pass,
taking a small step to the side (RF) to keep up with the partner. [slow]
2 Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (RF). [quick]
3 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]
4 Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (RF). [slow]

Preceding figures

Reference Quarter turn to the left
Reference Progressive chassé
Reference Forward lock

Following figures

Reference Quarter turn to the left
Reference Progressive chassé
Reference Natural spin turn

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