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