Diploma prep Waltz part 3

Question 1

what are some common faults for men or ladies when dancing the promenade chasse?

Answer 1

-not lowering completely at the end of step 3 and using the footwork of “toe” instead of “heel” on the 4th step

-allowing feet and hips to open too far over steps 5 to 7

• closing the feet too quickly on count of “and”

Question 2

What is important to remember when dancing forward or backward progressive twinkles?

Answer 2

The body turns less at the end of each twinkle in order to maintain correct positioning with partner and in preparation for stepping outside partner

Question 3

Dance and give the aligments for steps 1-6 of forward progressive twinkles

Answer 3

1. facing DW
2. facing LOD
3. facing DC
4. facing DC
5. Facing LOD
6. facing DW

Question 4

Dance and give the amounts of turn for steps 1-3 of the forward progressive twinkles as lady

Answer 4

-commence to turn left on 1
-1/4 left between one and 2, body turns less
- no turn on 3

Question 5

Step 2 of the forward progressive twinkles as a lady is given as pointing DW against LOD. Why is the term “pointing” used?

Answer 5

because the foot has turned more than the body, thus the body and feet are not in the same direction

Question 6

Why does the body not complete the turn-on figures of this type?

Answer 6

In order to keep the body position correct with relation to partner

Question 7

Give a description of the backward progressive twinkles as a man

Answer 7

-Commence facing LOD
-steps 1-3 of a 3/8 left turn ending backing DW
- RF back into 2 measures of backward progressive twinkles.
-RF back in CBMP into steps 4-6 of a 3/8 left turn ended facing wall

Question 8

Define Balance

Answer 8

correct distribution of weight of the body over the supporting foot (or feet)

Question 9

How many types of lead are utilized by the gentleman in ballroom dancing?

Answer 9

three
1. body lead
2. hand and arm
3. sight lead