BallroomGuide

Contra Check (Gold) -------------------

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing DW

Step_#	Steps	Turn	Alignment	Moving
1	LF fwd in CBMP, knees flexed	Strong body turn to L	Facing DW	DW
2	Transfer weight to RF	Slight body turn to R	Backing DC against LOD	DC against LOD
3	Place LF to side without weight, knee veering inward	Body turn to R	Facing DW

Step_#	Timing	Rhythm	Position	Footwork
1	12	S	Closed	HF
2	3	Q	Closed	BH
3	4	Q	PP	i/e of B

1) Man may turn 1/8 to L on step 3 (Body turns less) to end ready to move DC
2) The timing S&S may be used

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing DW

Step_#	Steps	Turn	Alignment	Moving
1	RF back in CBMP, knees flexed	Strong body turn to L	Backing DW	DW
2	Transfer weight to LF	Slight body turn to R	Facing DC against LOD	DC against LOD
3	Place RF to side without weight, knee veering inward	1/4 to R, body turns less	Facing DC

Step_#	Timing	Rhythm	Position	Footwork
1	12	S	Closed	B
2	3	Q	Closed	Flat
3	4	Q	PP	i/e of B

1) Lady may turn 1/8 less on step 3 to end ready to move DC
2) The timing S&S may be used

Preceding Figures

Commenced Facing DW	As described in the charts above
PreBronze	RF Walk; Closed Promenade; Rock Turn; Open Reverse Turn; Back Corte
Bronze	Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
Silver	Promenade Link; Outside Swivel; Reverse Outside Swivel; Four Step Change (at a corner); Brush Tap (at a corner)
Gold	Basic Reverse Turn; Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot
Commenced Facing Wall
PreBronze	RF Walk; Closed Promenade
Silver	Promenade Link; Outside Swivel; Reverse Outside Swivel; Brush Tap (at a corner)
Gold	Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot (at a corner)

Following Figures

Ended Ready to Move DC
PreBronze	Closed Promenade
Bronze	Open Promenade
Silver	Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade
Ended Ready to Move LOD	As described in the charts above
PreBronze	Closed Promenade
Bronze	Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver	Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold	The Chase
Ended Ready to Moved DW
PreBronze	Closed Promenade
Bronze	Open Promenade; Natural Twist Turn; Natural Promenade Turn
Silver	Promenade Link; Back Open Promenade; Fallaway Promenade
Gold	The Chase

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