Lock (waltz)

There are several types of lock step in waltz dancing, including International Standard Waltz. A "lock step" is when the moving foot approaches to the standing foot and crosses in front of or behind it, creating a "check" position.[1]

There are several locking steps in waltz, including: the back lock, which is a Bronze syllabus figure; the turning lock, of the Silver syllabus; and the turning lock to right, of the Gold syllabus.[2]

Back lock

The back lock is a Bronze syllabus step. It is a progressive figure borrowed from quickstep. It is commonly used as the ending to a progressive chassé to right.[2]

Leader (man)

Step # Foot position Alignment Amount of turn Footwork
1 LF back in CBMP Backing DW TH
2 (1/2 beat) RF BW Backing DW T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses in front of RF Backing DW T
3 RF diagonal and back Backing DW TH

Follower (woman)

Step # Foot position Alignment Amount of turn Footwork
1 RF forward in CBMP, OP Facing DW HT
2 (1/2 beat) LF diagonal forward Facing DW T
& (1/2 beat) RF cross behind LF Facing DW T
3 LF diagonal forward Facing DW TH

Turning Lock

The turning lock is a Silver syllabus step. It transitions from a right turning figure into a left-turning one.

Leader (man)

Step # Foot position Alignment Amount of turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) RF back, R side leading Backing DC T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses in front of RF Backing DC T
2 RF back and slightly R Backing DC Start to turn L T
3 LF to side and slightly fwd Pointing DW 1/4 between 3-4, body turns less TH
1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP Facing DW H

Follower (woman)

Step # Foot position Alignment Amount of turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) LF forward, L side leading DC T
& (1/2 beat) RF crosses behind LF DC T
2 LF forward and slightly L DC Start to turn L T
3 RF to side and slightly back Backing DW 1/4 btwn 3-4, body turns less TH
1 LF back in CBMP Backing DW T

Turning lock to right

The turning lock to right is a Gold syllabus step. It was only added to the ISTD syllabus after 1966, due to its increasing popularity.[3]

Leader (man)

Step # Foot position Alignment Amount of turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) RF back R side leading LOD T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses loosely in front of RF Facing C 1/4 to R between 1-2 T
2 RF to side and slightly forward, small step, between partner's feet Facing DC 1/8 between 2-3 T
3 LF diagonal forward, left side leading in PP Pointing DC, body facing LOD Slight body turn to R TH

Follower (woman)

Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) LF forward L side leading LOD T
& (1/2 beat) RF crosses loosely behind LF Backing C 1/4 to R between 1-2 T
2 LF to side and slightly back Backing DC 1/8 between 2-3 T
3 RF to side in PP, having brushed towards LF Pointing to center, moving DC 3/8 between 3-4, body turns less TH

References

  1. ↑ DanceCentral.info
  2. 1 2 The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing ASIN: B000PH46KI.
  3. ↑ BallroomIndex.weebly.com
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