Bronze 1 Foxtrot | Learn to Dance Foxtrot | Foxtrot Dance Syllabus
Foxtrot is a slow ballroom dance that is characterized by long, smooth, continuous movements. It’s commonly danced to slow big band or jazz music. Its basic dance steps are easy to learn and provide the foundation for social dancing. In the American style of dance, Foxtrot is danced both in closed dance position as well as in open hand holds. In the International style of dance, Foxtrot remains in closed dance position.
Foxtrot Bronze 1 Syllabus
Forward & Back Walks | Heel Steps & Footwork | Ballroom Dance Frame | Right Turn | Left Turn | Promenade | Promenade Technique | Promenade Lady's Turn | Box Step
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Foxtrot Bronze 2 Syllabus
Sway Step | Brushing | Sway with Lady's Turn | Promenade Check | Inside Zig Zag | Alignments | Outside Walk | Promenade Zig Zag
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 1 - Forward & Back Walks
Timing: SSQQ SSQQ
Purpose: Beginner level Traveling Figure.
Notes: Evolves into Inside Zig Zag in Bronze 2 once Alignments are introduced.
Bronze - Technique - Heel Steps & Footwork
Goal: Develop proper use of feet for Ballroom dancing.
Bronze - Technique - Ballroom Dance Frame
Goal: Introduce beginner level Ballroom dance frame.
Notes: Evolves into Advanced Ballroom Frame in Bronze 3.
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 2 - Right Turn
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: First Turning Figure
Notes: Avoid using the Left Turn in corners as proper method of turning should be Forward Walk, Right Turn(s) to change alignment, Back Walk down the new wall.
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 3 - Left Turn
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Used primarily in Bronze 2 as a Left Turning Figure into Diagonal Center. For Bronze 1, use as an exercise or for small floor dancing.
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 4 - Promenade
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Beginner level Traveling Figure utilizing Promenade Position.
Bronze - Technique - Promenade
Goal: Understand and execute a proper Promenade Figure.
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 5 - Promenade Lady's Turn
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Variety for Promenade Walk Figures while trashing basic pivot actions.
Bronze 1 - Foxtrot - Figure 6 - Box Step
Timing: SQQ SQQ
Purpose: Additonal left turning figure and introduction to SQQ timing. Should be used Diagonal Center or on small dance floors.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 1 - Sway Step
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Makes for a good beginner starter step. Good figure to introduce Sway Actions. Good figure to stall on a busy dance floor.
Bronze - Technique - Brushing
Goal: Develop proper use of footwork for Foxtrot.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 2 - Sway with Lady’s Turn
Timing: SSQQ SSQQ
Purpose: Adds variety to the Sway Step and teaches basic pivot actions.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 3 - Promenade Check
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Traffic control figure for busy dance floors while in Promenade. Teaches basic checking action.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 4 - Inside Zig Zag
Timing: SSQQ SSQQ
Purpose: Considered the proper BASIC figure for Foxtrot. Evolves from Forward & Back walks once Alignments are introduced.
Note: Combine with Right Turns in corners in Forward Walk DW, Right Turn(s), Back Walk DS format for proper Bronze 2 execution.
Bronze - Technique - Alignments
Goal: Introduction of Alignments allows for proper execution of Foxtrot.
Notes: Alignments should be introduced only after Bronze 1 figures and footwork are comfortable.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 5 - Outside Walk
Timing: SSQQ
Purpose: Allows for a stronger Right Turn to proceed.
Notes: Inplace of any Forward Walk into DW.
Bronze 2 - Foxtrot - Figure 6 - Promenade Zig Zig
Timing: SSQQ SSQQ SSQQ SSQQ
Summary: Promenade DC, Left Turn(s), Promenade DW, Right Turn(s)
Notes: Beautiful amalgamation that properly executes previously introduced figures.
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