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Bolero

BL - Intro - 1

Introduction to Bolero

General Information - Bolero is in the Latin-American section of ballroom

and round dancing. Bolero as a dance is actually a marriage of many influences - Standard Ballroom, Rumba, and Ballet - but it is not dominated by any of these root rhythms. The dance is characterized by a strong rise and fall action in the basic figures. The maximum rise is on the downbeat (slow) step but this rise is achieved with the use of the body and not the foot and ankle.

Musical Timing - The time signature for the Bolero is 4/4, with a normal

tempo range of 22 - 28 bars (measures) per minute. Normally we take three steps to each measure of music. The rhythm we normally interpreted as slow-quick-quick in the basic figures.

Footwork - Most of the steps are taken with a ball/flat action as in most other

Latin dances. There are exceptions to the ball/flat rule and will be listed in the charted figures.

Dance Positions - Most of the dance positions used in the Bolero are the

same as those used in the Latin dances with the exception of the closed position. The Closed Dance Position used in Bolero is similar to the standard (Waltz) position but it is slightly modified with the lady offset to the right at a slight angle.

Hand and Arm Positions - The hand and arm positions used in Bolero are

usually the same as those used in the other Latin dances. The use of the arms in Bolero is more of a blend of ballet and Rumba and appears to be very soft in action.

Turning Actions - The turns in Bolero combine the turns of Latin and

standard turns. In Closed Position we usually use the standard dance turn action e.g. slips. In any Open Position we normally use a Latin turn action e.g. spot turns.

Introduction (continued) Bolero

BL - Intro - 2

Bolero Table of Contents

BL - TOC - 1 S#9 2005

Introduction ……………………………………………..… BL-Int-1

Aida ……………………………………………..… BL-19

Back Basic ……………………………………………..… BL-02

Basic ……………………………………………..… BL-01

Contra Break ……………………………………………..… BL-17

Cross Body ……………………………………………..… BL-21

Cuddle ……………………………………………..… BL-26

Fencing Line (aka - Fence Line) ……………………………………………..… BL-10

Forward Break ……………………………………………..… BL-04

Half Moon ……………………………………………..… BL-24

Hand to Hand ……………………………………………..… BL-09

Hip Lift ……………………………………………..… BL-11

Hip Rocks ……………………………………………..… BL-18

Horseshoe Turn ……………………………………………..… BL-23

Left Pass ……………………………………………..… BL-06

Lunge Break ……………………………………………..… BL-05

New Yorker ……………………………………………..… BL-08

Open Break ……………………………………………..… BL-15

Opening Out ……………………………………………..… BL-27

Reverse Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… BL-14

Riff Turn ……………………………………………… BL-22

Right Pass ……………………………………………..… BL-07

Shadow New Yorker ……………………………………………..… BL-20

Shoulder to Shoulder ……………………………………………..… BL-12

Spot Turn ……………………………………………..… BL-16

Sweetheart ……………………………………………..… BL-28

Switch Rock ……………………………………………..… BL-25

Turning Basic ……………………………………………..… BL-03

Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… BL-13

Bolero Table of Contents

BL - TOC - 2 S#9 2005

Bolero

BL - Fig 19 - 39

Aida

1 & 1/2 measure - SQQS Level of Difficulty 3

MAN

ROP fcg WALL - sd L trng LF 1/8, -, thru R strtng RF trn, sd L comp 3/8 RF trn jn

M’s L & W’s R hnd; sd & bk R trng RF 1/8, -,

LADY

ROP fcg COH - sd R trng RF 1/8, -, thru L strtng LF trn, sd R comp 3/8 LF trn jn W’s

R & M’s L hnd; sd & bk L trng LF 1/8, -,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L DLC

1/8 LF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

DLW

thru R LOD

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3

Q

RLOD

sd L LOD

3/8 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

sd wlk trng

4

S

DRC

bk R DLC

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

bk wlk ck - Aida line

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R DLW

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wk trng

2

Q

DLC

thru L LOD

BF

lwr

fwd wk trng

3

Q

RLOD

sd R LOD

3/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

sd wlk trng

4

S

DRW

bk L DLW

1/8 LF

BF

bdy rise NFR

bk wlk ck - Aida line

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN

Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot turning

1/8 left face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step thru with the right foot starting

right face turn lowering. [Step 3.] Step side on the left foot completing 3/8 right

face turn to face RLOD joining man’s left and lady’s right hands commence to rise at

end of step. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot turning right face 1/8 with body

rise NFR in Aida line.

Aida (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 19 - 40

LADY

Start in Open Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot turning

1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step thru with the left foot starting

left face turn lowering. [Step 3.] Step side with the right foot completing 1/4 left

face turn to face RLOD joining lady’s right and man’s left hand commence to rise at

end of step. [Step 4.] Step back on the left foot turning left face 1/8 with body

rise NFR in Aida line.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions and from other positions.

The figure may be danced starting with the man’s right and lady’s left foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 2 - 5

Back Basic

1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

CP fcg WALL - sd L,-, bk R undr bdy, fwd L;

LADY

CP fcg COH - sd R,-, fwd L acrs bdy, bk R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd L LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise

NFR sd wlk

2

Q

-

bk R COH

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

-

fwd L WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd R LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise

NFR sd wlk

2

Q

-

fwd L COH

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

-

bk R WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot with

body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot under the body checking

and lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot commence to rise at end of

step.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing the COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot with

body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot across the body checking

and lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot commence to rise at end of

step.

Back Basic (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 2 - 6

GENERAL NOTES


BL - Fig 1 - 3

Basic

2 measure - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fc WALL - sd L,-, bk R undr bdy, fwd L; sd R,-, fwd L acrs bdy, bk R;

LADY CP fc COH - sd R,-, fwd L acrs bdy, bk R; sd L,-, bk R undr bdy, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

-

bk R COH

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

-

fwd L WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk

4

S

-

sd R RLOD

-

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

5

Q

-

fwd L WALL

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

6

Q

-

bk R COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO6

bk wlk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

-

fwd L COH

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

-

bk R WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk

4

S

-

sd L RLOD

-

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

5

Q

-

bk R WALL

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

6

Q

-

fwd L COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO6

fwd wlk

Bolero

BL - Fig 1 - 4

Basic (continued)


MAN Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot under the body checking and lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot commence to rise at end of step. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot with body rise NFR. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot across body checking and lowering. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot commence to rise at end of step.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing the COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot across the body checking and lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot commence to rise at end of step. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot with body rise NFR. [Step 5.] Step back on the left foot under the body checking and lowering. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot commence to rise at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL - Fig 17 - 35

Contra Break


MAN

Handshake Pos fcg WALL - sd R, -, ck fwd L in CBM & CBMP, bk R;

LADY

Handshake Pos fcg WALL - sd L, -, ck bk R in CBM & CBMP, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd R RLOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp

2

Q

-

fwd L DRW

-

BF

lwr

fwd ck wlk in CBM & CBMP

3

Q

-

bk R DLC

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

sd L RLOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp

2

Q

-

bk R DRW

-

BF

lwr

bk ck wlk in CBM & CBMP

3

Q

-

fwd L DLC

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk


MAN

Start in handshake position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot

with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward checking on the left foot in CBM &

CBMP & lower. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot commence to rise at end of

step.

LADY

Start in handshake position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot with

body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot checking under the body in

CBM & CBMP lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot commence to rise

at end of step.

Contra Break (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 17 - 36

GENERAL NOTES The figure may be danced facing other directions.

Bolero

BL – Fig 21 - 43

Cross Body 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 3

MAN

CP fcng WALL - sd & bk L trng LF 1/8, -, slip R in bk comm LF trn, fwd L comp 3/8

LF trn;

LADY

CP fcng COH - sd & fwd R trng RF 1/8, -, fwd L comm LF trn, bk R comp 5/8 LF trn;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd & bk L DLC

1/8 LF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd & bk wlk opening out

2

Q

DLC

slp R in bk DRC

BF

lwr

slip in bk

3

Q

COH

fwd L DLC

3/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R DLC

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

fwd wlk trng

2

Q

RLOD

fwd L DLC

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3

Q

WALL

bk R DLC

5/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side and back on the left

foot turning left face 1/8 with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Slip the right foot back

under the body starting left face turn lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left

foot completing 3/8 left face to face COH commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right

foot turning 1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on

the left foot starting left face turn to face RLOD lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on

the right foot completing 1/8 left face turn commence to rise at end of step.

Bolero

Bolero – Fig 21 - 44

Cross Body (continued)

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL – Fig 26 - 1

S#9 2005

Cuddle 2 measures – SQQ SQQ

MAN

CP fcg WALL w/wt on L ft - Cl R and rise leading W to right side, -, fwd and sd L and

lower, rec R stay lowered; cl L and rise leading W to left side, -, fwd and sd R and

lower, rec L stay lowered;

LADY

CP fcg COH w/wt on R ft - Sd L to M’s right side and rise, -, bk and sd R trng RF and

lower, rec L trng to face ptr stay lowered; sd R to M’s left side and rise, -, bk and sd L

trng LF and lower, rec R trng to face ptr stay lowered;

MAN - Start in CP fcg wall - End in Cuddle Pos. fcg Wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

cl R

Body rise

Take weight to foot & then rise

2

Q

WALL / DRW

fwd & sd L

less then 1/8 LF

Lwr

Lower into step - Lead arms up and out

3 Q WALL rec R

Stay low - Lead arms in to cuddle position

4 S WALL cl L less then 1/8 RF

Body rise


5 Q WALL / DLW

fwd & sd R

Lwr

Lwr into step - Trailing arms up and out

6 Q WALL rec L

Stay low - Trailing arms to cuddle position

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S COH sd L Body rise


2 Q WALL / DLW

bk & sd R

1/8 to 1/4 RF Lwr

Lower into step - Lead arms up and out

3 Q COH rec L trn LF to face ptr

Stay low - Lead arms in to cuddle position

4 S COH sd R

Body rise


5 Q WALL / DRW

bk & sd L

1/8 to 1/4 LF

Lwr

Lower into step - Trailing arms up and out

6 Q COH rec R trn RF to face ptr

Stay low - Trailing arms in to cuddle position

Cuddle (Continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 26 - 2

S#9 2005


MAN

Start in CP facing wall in a lowered position with weight on the left foot. [Step 1.] Close right and rise leading partner to your right side. [Step 2.] Step forward and side left keeping body towards partner and lowering after step bringing lead arms up and out. [Step 3.] Recover to right bringing lead arms into Cuddle Position staying lowered. [Step 4.] Close left and rise leading partner to your left side. [Step 5.] Step forward and side right keeping body towards partner, lower after step raising trailing arms up and out. [Step 6.] Recover to left bringing trailing arms into Cuddle Position staying lowered.

LADY

Start in CP facing COH in a lowered position with weight on the right foot. [Step 1.] Side left to partner’s right side and rise. [Step 2.] Step back and side right turning right face but keeping body facing towards partner and lowering after stepping bringing lead arms up and out. [Step 3.] Recover to left turning to face partner and bringing lead arms into Cuddle Position staying lowered. [Step 4.] Step side right to partner’s left side and rise. [Step 5.] Step back and side left turning left face but keep body facing towards partner and lower after step bringing trailing arms up and out. [Step 6.] Recover to right turning to face partner and bringing trailing arms into Cuddle Position staying lowered.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions and from other starting positions.

Bolero

BL - Fig 10 - 21

Fence Line (aka - Fencing Line) 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

BFLY pos fc WALL - sd L strtng trng LF,-, ck thru R comp 1/8 LF trn, bk L trng 1/8

RF fc WALL;

LADY

BFLY pos fc COH - sd R strtng trng RF,-, ck thru L comp 1/8 RF trn, bk R trng 1/8

RF fc COH;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd L LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp trng

2

Q

DLW

XRIF LOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

WALL

bk L RLOD

1/8 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

Sd R LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp trng

2

Q

DLC

XLIF LOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

COH

Bk R RLOD

1/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng


MAN

Start in Butterfly Position facing the WALL . [Step 1.] Step side on left foot

starting left face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross right foot in front of left

foot pointing DLW completing 1/8 left face turn lowering with checking action.

[Step 3.] Step back on the left turning 1/8 right face to face lady and WALL

commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Butterfly Position facing the COH. [Step 1.] Step side on right foot

starting right face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross left foot in front of

right foot pointing DLW completing 1/8 right face turn lowering with checking action.

Fence Line (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 10 - 22

[Step 3.] Step back on the right turning 1/8 left face to face man and COH


GENERAL NOTES The figure may be danced facing other directions and from other positions.

The figure may be danced starting with the man’s right and the lady’s left foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 4 - 9

S#5 2001

Forward Break


MAN

CP fcg WALL - Sd & fwd R, - fwd L across bdy, bk R;

LADY

CP fcg COH - Sd & bk L, -, bk R undr bdy, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd & fwd R

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

“

fwd L WALL

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

“

rec bk R COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd & bk L

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

“

bk R WALL

-

BF

lwr

ck bk in CBMP

3

Q

“

rec fwd L COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk


MAN

Start in Closed position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the

right foot with body rise, no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot across

body checking and lowering. [Step 3.] Recover back on the right foot commence to

rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Closed position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side & back on the left foot

with body rise, no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot well under the

body with Contra Check action. [Step 3.] Recover forward on the left foot


Forward Break (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 4 - 10

S#5 2001

GENERAL NOTES The figure may be danced facing other directions and often from other positions such

as LOP facing.

This figure is the same as steps 4, 5, 6 of the Turning Basic.

Bolero

BL – Fig 24 - 1

S#9 2005

Half Moon

2 measures – SQQ; SQQ;

MAN In OP POS fcg WALL with right hands joined sd & fwd R, -, trn RF to shadow fwd L checking, rec bk R & trn LF to face ptr; bk & sd L trng LF 1/8, -, slip R in bk comm LF trn, fwd L comp 3/8 LF trn;

LADY In OP POS fcg COH with right hands joined sd L, -, trn LF to shadow fwd R checking, rec bk L & turn RF to face ptr; sd & fwd R trng RF 1/8, -, fwd L comm LF trn, bk R comp 5/8 LF trn;

MAN - Start in OP POS fcg ptr & wall w/R hnds jnd - End in OP POS fcg ptr & COH

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd & fwd R

BF

Body rise

Sd trn to shadow

2

Q

WALL to RLOD

trn RF & fwd L

1/4 turn to face RLOD

BF

Lwr & Ck

3

Q

RLOD to WALL

rec R & trn LF to face ptr

1/4 turn to face WALL

BF

Stay lowered

4

S

WALL

sd & bk L DLC

1/8 LF

BF

body rise

sd & bk opening out

5

Q

DLC

slip R in bk DRC

1/8 LF

BF

Lwr

slip in bk

6

Q

COH

fwd L DLC

1/4 LF

BF

Fwd trng to face ptr. Stay lowered

LADY

Step# Timing

Facing Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn Footwork Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd L

BF

Body rise

Sd trn to shadow

2

Q

COH to RLOD

trn LF & fwd R

1/4 turn to face RLOD

BF

Lwr & Ck

3

Q

RLOD to COH

rec L & trn RF to face ptr


BF

Stay lowered

Half Mood (continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 24 - 2

S#9 2005

4

S

COH

sd & fwd R

1/8 LF

BF

body rise

sd & bk opening out

5

Q

COH to WALL

fwd L


BF

Lwr

6

Q

WALL

bk R

BF

Stay lowered


MAN Start in facing position with right hands joined facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot with body rise. [Step 2.] Turning right face 1/4 step forward left with lowering and checking action to shadow position with right hands still joined. [Step 3.] Recover back on the right foot turning 1/4 left face to face partner remaining lowered. [Step 4.] Step side and back on the left foot turning left face 1/8 with body rise [Step 5.] Slip the right foot back under the body starting left face turn with lowering. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot completing 3/8 left face turn to face COH with right hands still joined remaining lowered.

LADY Start in facing position with right hands joined facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot with body rise. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face step forward right with lowering and checking action to shadow position with right hands still joined. [Step 3.] Recover back on the left foot and the turn 1/4 right face to face partner remaining lowered. [Step 4.] Step side and forward on the right foot turning 1/8 right face with body rise. [Step 5.] Step side and forward on the left foot starting a left face turn to face RLOD with lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot completing 5/8 left face turn remaining lowered.

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL - Fig 9 - 19

Hand to Hand 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

LOP fc lady & WALL - sd L strtng RF trn, -, ck bk R comp 1/4 RF trn, fwd L trng LF

1/4 fc WALL;

LADY

LOP fc man & COH - sd R strtng LF trn, -, ck bk L comp 1/4 LF trn, fwd R trng RF

1/4 fc COH;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd L LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

strt trng to LOP RLOD

2

Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

WALL

fwd L RLOD

1/4 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng LF

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

sd R LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

strt trng to LOP RLOD

2

Q

RLOD

bk L LOD

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

COH

fwd R RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

FWD wlk trng RF


MAN

Start in Left Open Position facing lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Step side left starting

right face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on right foot completing

1/4 RF turn lowering with checking action. [Step 3] Step forward on left foot

turning left face 1/4 to face lady and WALL commence to rise at end of step. LADY

Start in Left Open Position facing man and COH. [Step 1.] Step side on right foot

starting left face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on left foot

completing 1/4 left face turn with checking action lowering. [Step 3.] Step

forward on right foot turning right face 1/4 to face man and COH commence to rise

Hand to Hand (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 9 - 20

at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES


The figure may be danced starting with the manes right and the lady’s left foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 11 - 23

Hip Lift 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

CP fcg WALL - sd R, -, bring L to R with knee bent then straighten left leg with heel

off of floor, bend left knee;

LADY

CP fcg COH - sd L, -, bring R to L with knee bent then straighten right leg with heel

off of floor, bend right knee;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd R RLOD

-

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp

2

Q

WALL

cl L to R partial wgt

-

B

straighten left knee

hip lift

3

Q

WALL

in pl R

-

F

bend left knee

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

SD L RLOD

-

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd stp

2

Q

COH

cl R to L partial wgt

-

B

straighten right knee

hip lift

3

Q

COH

in pl L

-

F

bend right knee


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the Wall. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot with

body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Bring the left foot alongside the right foot with the knee

bent and the ball of the left foot in contact with the floor and straighten the left knee

without lowering the left heel. [Step 3.] Bend the left knee and replace weight to

the right foot.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing the COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot with

Bolero

BL - Fig 11 - 24

body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Bring the right foot alongside the left foot with the knee

bent and the ball of the right foot in contact with the floor and straighten the right

knee without lowering the right heel. [Step 3.] Bend the right knee and replace

weight to the left foot.

GENERAL NOTES


The figure may be danced starting with the man’s left and the lady’s right foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 18 - 37

Hip Rocks 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

BFLY fcg WALL - sd L, -, rec R, rec L;

LADY

BFLY fcg COH - sd R, -, rec L, rec R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L LOD

nil

BF

sd rk no rise

sd wlk

2

Q

-

in pl R

-

BF

-

rec stp

3

Q

-

in pl L

-

BF

-

rec stp

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R LOD

nil

BF

sd rk no rise

sd wlk

2

Q

-

in pl L

-

BF

-

rec stp

3

Q

-

in pl R

-

BF

-

rec stp


MAN

Start in BFLY Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot leaving

the right foot in place and settle into the left hip. [Step 2.] Recover on the right

foot leaving the left foot in place and settle into the right hip. [Step 3.] Recover on

the left foot leaving the right foot in place and settle into the left hip.

LADY

Start in BFLY Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot leaving

the left foot in place and settle into the right hip. [Step 2.] Recover on the left foot

leaving the right foot in place and settle in to the left hip. [Step 3.] Recover on the

right foot leaving the left foot in place and settle in to the right hip.

GENERAL NOTES



Hip Rocks (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 18 - 38

The figure may be danced with different timings and number of steps.

The figure may be danced forward and back.

Bolero

BL – Fig 23 - 1

S#9 2005

Horseshoe Turn 2 measures – SQQ SQQ

MAN BFLY fcg WALL sd & fwd R, -, XLIF checking and releasing man’s right and lady’s left hands, rec R; fwd L trng LF 1/8 leading lady under joined lead hand, -, fwd R cont LF trn, fwd L comp LF trn to face COH and ptr in BFLY;

LADY BFLY fcg COH sd L, -, XRIF checking and releasing man’s right hand, rec L; fwd R going under joined hands, -, fwd L, fwd R to face ptr & WALL in BFLY;

MAN - Start in BFLY fcg wall - End in BFLY fcg COH

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn Footwork Action Used Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd R RLOD

Body rise


2

Q

WALL/ DRW XLIF

Less then 1/8

Lwr & Ck

Lower into step

3

Q

WALL / DRW

rec R

Keep Lowered

4

S

WALL to RLOD

fwd L otsd ptr

1/8 to 1/4 LF

Body rise

Rise after fwd step is taken

5

Q

RLOD

fwd R

up to 1/8

Lower & Step fwd

6

Q

COH

fwd L

up to 1/4

Keep Lowered

LADY

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd L RLOD

Body rise


2

Q

COH / DRC XRIF

less then 1/8

Lwr & Ck

Lower into step

3

Q

COH / DRC

rec L

Stay Lowered

4

S

COH to RLOD

fwd R under M’s arm

1/8 to 1/4 RF

Body rise

Rise after fwd step is taken

5 Q RLOD Fwd L up to 1/8

Step fwd & lower

6

Q

WALL

Fwd R

up to 1/4

Stay Lowered

Horseshoe Turn (continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 23 - 2

S#9 2005


MAN Start in Butterfly position facing wall in a lowered position. [Step 1.] Step side right and rise in body. [Step 2.] Turning 1/8 right face place left foot forward with slight crossing action and lower into foot changing weight. [Step 3.] Recover to right foot staying lowered and checking. [Step 4.] Forward left and rise while commencing left face turn. Lady passes under joined lead hands. [Step 5.] Place right foot forward and lower changing weight continuing left face turn. [Step 6.] Forward left staying lowered and continue turn to face partner and center of hall.

LADY Start Butterfly position facing center of hall in a lowered position. [Step 1.] Step side left and rise in body. [Step 2.] Turning 1/8 left face place right foot forward with slight crossing action and lower into foot changing weight. [Step 3.] Recover to left foot staying lowered and checking. [Step 4.] Forward right and rise while commencing right face turn under joined lead hands. [Step 5.] Place left foot forward and lower changing weight continuing right face turn. [Step 6.] Forward right staying lowered and continue turn to face wall and partner.

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL - Fig 6 - 13

S#5 2001

Left Pass 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 3

MAN

LOP fcg lady & WALL - Sd & bk L RF bdy trn, -, slip R bk w/LF trn, fwd L comp 3/8

LF trn; * See General Notes

LADY

LOP fcg man & COH - Fwd R trn bdy RF, -, slip L fwd comm LF trn, bk R comp 1/2

LF trn;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd & bk L LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

bk wlk

2

Q

DRW

bk R COH 3/8 LF

BF

lwr

slip R bk undr bdy trng LF

3

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

fwd R COH

1/8 RF bdy trn

BF

bdy rise NFR

fwd wlk

2

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

1/2 LF

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3 Q DRC sd & bk R DLC BF

comm to rise EO3 bk wlk trng


MAN

Start in Left Open Position facing the lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Step side & back

on the left foot with right face body turn shaping to lady and body rise no foot rise.

[Step 2.] Step back on the right foot with slip action small step under the body

turning left face lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot continue 3/8 left

face turn commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Left Open Position facing the man and COH. [Step 1.] Step forward on

the right foot turning upper body 1/8 right face shaping body away from man with

body rise no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot with slip action

starting a left face turn lowering. [Step 3.] Step side and back on the right foot

Left Pass (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 6 - 14

S#5 2001

completing 1/2 left face turn commence to rise at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

* When danced from Closed Position, the man’s first step is different from that when

danced from LOP. From Closed Position the man’s first step will be forward L to

SCAR (small step) turning body left face (shaping toward lady), steps 2 and 3 remain

the same. The lady’s steps remain the same.

Body turn is in the hip and upper body only, the foot alignment is not altered.


The figure may be danced with turn from 1/4 to 1/2 LF turn.

Bolero

BL - Fig 5 - 11

S#5 2001

Lunge Break


MAN LOP fcg lady & WALL - Sd & fwd R, -, hold, hold;

LADY LOP fcg man & COH - Sd & bk L, -, ck bk R in CBMP, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd & fwd R

nil

BF

slt bdy rise NFR

sd lunge

2

Q

“

-

-

- depress

lwr into R leg extnd L sd & bk

3

Q

“

-

-

-

comm to rise EO3

-

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd & bk L

nil

BF

slt bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

“

bk R WALL

-

BF

lwr

bk ck in CBM & CBMP

3

Q

“

rec fwd L COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk


MAN

Start in LOP facing the lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the

right foot with body rise, no foot rise. [Step 2.] Extend joined hands to lead the

lady to step back as depress into the right leg and extend left leg side and back.

[Step 3.] Retract joined hands leading lady to recover forward as rise on right leg

and draw left foot to the right foot.

LADY

Start in LOP facing the man and COH. [Step 1.] Step side & back on the left foot

with body rise, no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot checking under

the body in CBMP lowering. [Step 3.] Recover forward on the left foot commence

to rise at end of step.

Lunge Break (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 5 - 12

S#5 2001

GENERAL NOTE


Bolero

BL - Fig 8 - 17

New Yorker 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

ROP fc lady & WALL - sd L stg LF trn, - , ck fwd R comp 1/4 LF trn, bk L trng RF 1/4

fc WALL;

LADY

ROP fc man & COH - sd R stg RF trn, -, ck fwd L comp 1/4 RF trn, bk R trng LF 1/4

fc COH;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd L LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

strt trng OP LOD

2

Q

LOD

fwd R LOD

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

WALL

bk L RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng RF end fc WALL

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

sd R LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

strt trng OP LOD

2

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

COH

bk R RLOD

1/4 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng LF end fc COH


MAN

Start in Open Position facing lady and WALL [Step 1.] Step side on the left

starting a left face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2,] Step forward on the right

completing 1/4 left face turn lowering with checking action to face LOD. [Step 3,]

Step back on the left foot turning right face 1/4 to face lady and WALL commence to


LADY

Start in Open Position facing man and COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot

starting a right face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left

New Yorker (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 8 - 18

foot completing 1/4 RF turn lowering with checking action to face LOD. [Step 3.]

Step back on the right foot turning left face 1/4 to face COH commence to rise at end

of step.

GENERAL NOTES



Bolero

BL - Fig 15 - 31

Open Break


MAN

LOP fcg WALL - sd R, -, bk L, fwd R;

LADY

LOP fcg COH - sd L, -, bk R, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd R RLOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

-

bk L COH

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

-

fwd R WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd L RLOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

2

Q

-

bk R WALL

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

-

fwd L COH

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk


MAN

Start in LOP facing WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot with body rise

NFR. [Step 2.] Step back on the left foot under the body in Sit Line position

lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot small step toward WALL


LADY

Start in LOP facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot with body rise NFR.

[Step 2.] Step back on the right foot under the body in Sit Line position lowering.

[Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot small step toward COH commence to rise at

end of step.

Open Break (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 15 - 32


Bolero

BL – Fig 27 - 1

S#9 2005

Opening Out

2 measures – SQQ SQQ

MAN BFLY fcg WALL - Cl L and rise leading W to left side, -, point sd R and lower, draw R to L stay lowered; cl R and rise leading W to right side, -, point sd L and lower, draw L to R stay lowered

LADY BFLY fcg COH - Sd R to M’s left side and rise, -, bk and sd L trng LF and lower, rec R trng to face ptr stay lowered; sd L to M’s right side and rise, -, bk and sd R trng RF and lower, rec L trng to face ptr stay lowered;

MAN - Start in BFLY fcg wall - End in BFLY fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S WALL cl L

Body rise


2 Q WALL pt sd R

Lwr Lower into point

3 Q WALL draw R to L

Stay Lowered

4 S WALL cl R

Body rise


5 Q WALL pt Sd L Lwr Lower into point

6 Q WALL draw L to R

Stay Lowered

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S COH sd R

Body rise


2 Q WALL / DLW

bk & sd L

1/8 to 1/4 RF

Lwr Lower into step

3 Q COH rec R LF to fc ptr

Keep Lowered

4 S COH sd L

Body rise


5 Q WALL / DRW

bk & sd R

1/8 to 1/4 LF

Lwr Lower into step

6 Q COH rec L RF to fc ptr

Stay Lowered

Opening Out (Continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 27 - 2

S#9 2005


MAN Start in Butterfly facing wall in a lowered position with weight on the right foot. [Step 1.] Close left and rise leading partner to your left side. [Step 2.] Point side right keeping body towards partner and lower staying in Butterfly but lowering trailing arms. [Step 3.] Draw right to left bringing partner to face in Butterfly and stay lowered. [Step 4.] Close right and rise leading partner to your right side. [Step 5.] Point side left keeping body towards partner and lower staying in Butterfly but lowering lead arms. [Step 6.] Draw left to right bringing partner to face in Butterfly and stay lowered.

LADY Start in Butterfly facing COH in a lowered position with weight on the left foot. [Step 1.] Side right to men’s left side and rise. [Step 2.] Step back and side left turning left face but keeping body facing towards partner and lowering after step staying in Butterfly but lowering trailing arms. [Step 3.] Recover to right turning to face partner and staying lowered. [Step 4.] Step side left to partner’s right side and rise. [Step 5.] Step back and side right turning right face but keeping body facing towards partner and lowering after step staying in Butterfly but lowering lead arms. [Step 6.] Recover to left turning to face partner and staying lowered.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions and starting with either foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 14 - 29

Reverse Underarm Turn


MAN

CP fcg Wall - sd R, -, XLIF of R ck fwd, rec bk R;

LADY

CP fcg COH - sd L trng LF 1/8, -, XRIF of L trng LF 5/8, fwd L trng LF 1/4 to fc man;

MAN

Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd R RLOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

raise L hand palm dawn over lady’s head

2

Q

WALL

XLIFR DRW

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk- lead lady to trn under jnd hnds

3

Q

WALL

bk R DCL

-

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk

LADY

Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot

work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd L RLOD

1/8 LF

BF

bdy rise NFR

Spot trn to left

2

Q

LOD

XRIFL RLOD

5/8 LF

BF

lwr

3

Q

COH

fwd L LOD

1/4 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the WALL [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot

bringing the left hand over the lady’s head with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross

left in front of right and lead lady to turn left face under joined hands lowering.

[Step 3.] Step back on right foot under the body commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot turning

left face 1/8 with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross right in front of left foot turning

5/8 left face under the joined hands lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward with the left

foot turning 1/4 left face to face COH commence to rise at end of step

Reverse Underarm Turn (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 14 - 30

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL – Fig 22 - 1

S#8 2004

Riff Turn

1 measure - QQQQ

MAN

BFLY fcg WALL - sd L leading lady to turn RF under joined lead hands, cl R, sd L

leading lady to turn RF under joined lead hands, cl R;

LADY

BFLY fcg COH - sd R comm full RF turn under joined lead hands, cl L completing

turn to face ptr, sd R comm full RF turn under joined lead hands, cl L completing

turn to face ptr;

MAN - Start BFLY fcg wall - End BFLY fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

Q

WALL

Sd L LOD

No trn

Sd L

Step sd L leading ladies to step sd R then spin full trn RF undr joined lead hands

2

Q

WALL

CL R

No trn

Cl R

Cl R to L

3

Q

WALL

Sd L

No trn

Sd L

Step sd L leading ladies to step sd R then spin full trn RF under joined lead hands

4

Q

WALL

Cl R

No trn

Cl R

Cl R to L

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

Q

COH

Sd R

Spin RF full trn to fc ptr

Step sd R and spin

full trn

Step sd R then spin full trn RF under joined lead hands

2

Q

COH

Cl L

No trn

Cl L to R

Cl L to R fcg ptr

3

Q

COH Sd R

Spin RF full trn to fc ptr

Step sd R and spin

full trn

Step sd R then spin full trn RF under joined lead hands

4

Q

COH

Cl L

No trn

Cl L to R

Cl L to R fcg ptr

Riff Turn (continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 22 - 2

S#8 2004


MAN

Start in Butterfly position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side left with body rise

leading ladies to turn under joined lead hands. [Step 2.] Close right foot to left

foot. [Step 3.] Step side left leading ladies to turn under joined lead hands. [Step

4.] Close right foot to left foot.

LADY

Start in Butterfly position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side right with body rise

turning one full turn right face under joined lead hands. [Step 2.] Close left foot to

right foot. [Step 3.] Step side right turning one full turn right face under joined

lead hands. [Step 4.] Close left foot to right foot.

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL – Fig 7 - 15

S#5 2001

Right Pass 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN

LOP fcng lady & WALL – Sd & bk L w/RF bdy trn*, -, bk R cont RF trn, fwd L comp

RF trn; * See General Notes

LADY

LOP fcng man & COH - Fwd R trn bdy 1/8 RF, -, fwd L comm LF trn, bk R comp 3/4

LF trn;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd & bk L LOD*

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk, bdy trns more, lead W to stp fwd

2

Q

DRW

bk R LOD

3/8 to 1/2 RF

BF

lwr

bk wlk trng, raise ld hnds to lead W’s rev. undr arm trn

3

Q

DRC

fwd L DRC

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

fwd R COH

1/8 RF bdy trn

BF

bdy rise NFR

fwd wlk

2

Q

DLC

fwd L DRC

1/2 to 3/4 LF

BF

lwr

fwd wlk w/slip action trng undr jnd hnds

3 Q DLW bk R DRC

BF comm to rise EO3 bk wlk trng


MAN

Start in Left Open Position facing the lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Step side & back

on left foot starting a right face body turn shaping to the lady raising the joined

hands with body rise no foot rise. See General Notes. [Step 2.] Step back on the

right foot small step under the body continuing right face turn lead lady to turn left

face under joined hands lowering. This step may be taken crossing the right foot

loosely in back of the left foot. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot completing

3/8 right face turn commence to rise at end of step.

Right Pass (continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 7 - 16

S#5 2001

LADY

Start in Left Open Position facing the man and COH. [Step 1.] Step forward on

the right foot turning the upper body 1/8 right face shaping to the man with body

rise no foot rise. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot using slipping action

starting to turn left face under joined hands lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the

right foot completing 1/2 to 3/4 left face turn commence to rise at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

* The figure may be danced facing other directions and from other positions, as

described here the figure is danced from LOP and frequently named and/or cued as

an Open Right Pass. If danced from CP the man’s first step will be taken forward and

slightly side to “L” position with respect to the lady. The lady will take her first step

forward in either case.

Body turn is in the hip and upper body only, the foot alignment is not altered.

The figure may be danced with man’s turn from 3/8 to 1/2 RF, lady’s turn from 1/2

to 3/4 LF.

Bolero

BL - Fig 20 - 41

Shadow New Yorker 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 3

MAN

Handshake Pos fc WALL - Sd R stg RF trn jnd hnds in front of man L hnd in bk of

lady, -, ck fwd L comp 1/4 RF trn, bk R trn 1/4 LF to fc;

LADY

Handshake Pos fc COH - Sd L stg LF trn jnd hnds in front of man L hnd to sd, -, ck

fwd R comp 1/4 LF trn, bk L trng RF 1/4 to fc;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

WALL

sd R RLOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

RLOD

ck fwd L RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

WALL

bk R LOD

1/4 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S

COH

sd L RLOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

RLOD

ck fwd R RLOD

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

3

Q

COH

bk L LOD

1/4 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng


MAN

Start in Handshake Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot

starting right face turn with body rise NFR joined hands in front of man and left hand

behind the lady. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot completing 1/4 right face

turn with checking action lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot turning

1/4 left face to face WALL commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Handshake Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot

starting left face turn with body rise NFR joined hands in front of man left hand out

to side. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot completing 1/4 left face turn with

Shadow New York (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 20 - 42

checking action lowering. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot turning right face

1/4 to face COH commence to rise at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions.

The figure may be danced starting with the man’s left and lady’s right foot.

Bolero

BL - Fig 12 - 25

Shoulder To Shoulder 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 2

MAN

BFLY fcg WALL - sd L strtng LF trn to BFLY BJO,-, ck fwd R comp 1/8 LF trn, rec bk

L trng RF 1/8 to BFLY;

LADY

BFLY fcg COH - sd R strtng LF trn to BFLY BJO,-, ck bk L comp 1/8 RF trn, rec fwd

R trng RF 1/8 to BFLY;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk comm trng

2

Q

DLW

fwd R DLW

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk trng

3

Q

WALL

bk L DRC

1/8 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R LOD

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk comm trng

2

Q

DRC

bk L DLW

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk trng

3

Q

COH

fwd R DRC

1/8 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng


MAN

Start in BFLY Position facing the Wall. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot starting

a left face turn with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot

completing 1/8 left face turn to BFLY BJO lowering with checking action. [Step 3.]

Step back on the left foot turning right face 1/8 to face lady and WALL commence

to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in BFLY Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot starting a

left face turn with body rise NFR [Step 2.] Step back on the left foot completing

Bolero

BL - Fig 12 - 26

Shoulder to Shoulder (continued)

1/8 left face turn to BFLY BJO lowering with checking action. [Step 3.] Step

forward on the right foot turning right face 1/8 to face man and COH commence to


GENERAL NOTES


The figure may be danced starting with the man’s right and lady’s left foot then you

would step to SCAR position with the man still checking forward and the lady

checking back.

Bolero

BL - Fig 16 - 33

Spot Turn


MAN

BFLY fcg WALL - sd L trng LF 1/8, -, XRIFL trng 5/8 LF, fwd L trng LF 1/4 fc WALL;

LADY

BFLY fcg COH - sd R trng RF 1/8, -, XLIFR trng 5/8 RF, fwd R trng RF 1/4 to fc

COH;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S DLW

sd L LOD

1/8 LF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng- rel hnds as trn is made

2

Q

RLOD

XRIF DLC

5/8 LF

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3

Q

WALL

fwd L RLOD

1/4 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S DLC

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

RLOD

XLIF DLW

5/8 RF

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3

Q

COH

fwd R RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng


MAN

Start in BFLY Position facing the WALL [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot turning

1/8 left face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross the right foot in front of the left

foot turning 5/8 left face to face RLOD lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left

foot turning left face 1/4 to face WALL commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in BFLY Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot turning

1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross left foot in front of right

turning 5/8 right face to face RLOD lowering. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right

foot turning 1/4 right face to face COH commence to rise at end of step.

Spot Turn (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 16 - 34

GENERAL NOTES



Bolero

BL – Fig 28 - 1

S#9 2005

Sweetheart

2 measure - SQQ SQQ

MAN Tandem pos fcg WALL - Sd L with body rise, -, fwd R with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking, rec bk L staying lowered; Sd R with body rise, -, fwd L with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking, rec bk R staying lowered;

LADY Tandem pos fcg WALL - Sd R with body rise, -, bk L with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking, rec fwd R staying lowered; Sd L with body rise, -, bk R with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking, rec fwd L staying lowered;

MAN - Start in Tandem Pos fcg wall - End in Tandem Pos fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S WALL sd L BF Body rise

2 Q WALL fwd R BF Lwr & Ck Contra body rotation RF

3 Q WALL rec bk L

BF Stay lowered

4 S WALL sd R BF Body rise

5 Q WALL

fwd L BF Lwr & Ck Contra body rotation LF

6 Q WALL rec bk R BF Stay lowered

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S WALL sd R BF Body rise Sd trn to shadow

2 Q WALL bk L BF Lwr & Ck Contra body rotation RF

3 Q WALL rec fwd

R BF

Stay lowered

4 S WALL sd L BF body rise sd & bk opening out

5 Q WALL bk R BF Lwr & Ck Contra body rotation LF

6 Q WALL rec fwd

L BF Stay lowered

Sweetheart (Continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 28 - 2

S#9 2005


MAN Start in Tandem position facing WALL partner in front. [Step 1.] Side left with body rise. [Step 2.] Forward right with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking. [Step 3.] Recover back left staying lowered. [Step 4.] Step side right with body rise. [Step 5.] Forward left with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking. [Step 6.] Recover back right staying lowered.

LADY Start in Tandem position facing WALL ladies in front of partner. [Step 1.] Step side right with body rise. [Step 2.] Step back left with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking. [Step 3.] Recover forward right staying lowered. [Step 4.] Step side left with body rise. [Step 5.] Step back right with Contra Body rotation lowering and checking. [Step 6.] Recover forward left staying lowered.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions and starting with either foot.

Bolero

BL – Fig 25 - 1

S#9 2005

Switch Rock

1 measure - SQQ

MAN

ADIA Pos fcg DLC with trailing hands joined turn 3/8 RF to face ptr & step sd R and

rise, -, sd L with hip rk action lowering, sd R with hip rk action staying lowered;

LADY

ADIA Pos fcg DRW with trailing hands joined turn 3/8 LF to face ptr & step sd L and

rise, -, sd R with hip rk action lowering, sd L with hip rk action staying lowered;

MAN - Start in Aida Pos fcg DLC - End in low dbl hnd hld fcg ptr & wall Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S DC sd R to RLOD

3/8 RF to face WALL

BF

bdy rise NFR

Body trn to face then step side

2 Q WALL rk sd L BF lower Bring hands between bodies

3 Q WALL rk sd R BF

stay lowered

LADY

Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of

Turn Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 S DLW sd L to RLOD

3/8 LF to face COH BF

bdy rise NFR

Body trn to face then step side

2 Q COH rk sd R BF lower Bring hands between bodies

3

Q

COH

rk sd L

BF

stay lowered


MAN

Start in Aida position with right hand joined with lady’s left facing DLC. [Step 1.]

Turn approximately 3/8 RF on the left foot to face partner then step side on the right

foot with body rise. [Step 2.] Step side left with lowering action staying in facing

position and join lead hands bringing hands between partners at hip level. [Step 3.]

Step side right with hip action and stay lowered.

LADY

Start in Aida position with left hand joined with man’s right facing DLW. [Step 1.]

Turn approximately 3/8 LF on the right foot to face partner then step side on the left

Switch Rock (continued) Bolero

BL – Fig 25 - 2

S#9 2005

foot with body rise. [Step 2.] Step side right with lowering action staying in facing

position and join lead hands bringing hands between partners at hip level. [Step 3.]

Step side left with hip action and stay lowered.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure may be danced facing other directions and from other positions and with

opposite feet.

Bolero

BL - Fig 3 - 7

Turning Basic

2 measure - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 3

MAN CP WALL - sd L 1/8 RF trn, -, slp R in bk stg LF trn, fwd L comp 5/8 LF trn; sd R, -, fwd L acrs bdy, bk R;

LADY CP COH - sd R 1/8 RF trn,-, fwd L stg LF trn, bk R comp 5/8 LF trn; sd L,-, bk R undr bdy, fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L LOD

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

DRW

slip RIBL COH

BF

lwr

slip

3

Q

COH

fwd L COH

5/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

4

S

-

sd R LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

5

Q

-

fwd L COH

-

BF

lwr

ck fwd wlk

6

Q

-

bk R WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO6

bk wlk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk trng

2

Q

DLC

fwd L COH

BF

lwr

fwd wlk trng

3

Q

WALL

bk R COH

5/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

bk wlk trng

4

S

-

sd L LOD

nil

BF

bdy rise NFR

sd wlk

5

Q

-

bk R COH

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

6

Q

-

fwd L WALL

-

BF

comm to rise EO6

fwd wlk

Turning Basic (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 3 - 8


MAN

Start in Closed position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot

turning 1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Slip the right foot in back of

the left foot starting left face turn lowering. [Step 3] Step forward on the left foot

completing 5/8 left face turn commence to rise at end of step. [Step 4.] Step side

on the right foot with body rise NFR. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot across

body checking and lowering. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot commence to

rise EO6.

LADY

Start in Closed position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot turning

1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot starting

left face turn lowering. [Step 3] Step back on the right foot completing 5/8 left face

turn commence to rise at end of step. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot with body

rise NFR. [Step 5.] Step back on the left foot under the body checking and

lowering. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot commence to rise at end of step.

GENERAL NOTES


Bolero

BL - Fig 13 - 27

Underarm Turn


MAN

CP fcg WALL - sd L trng RF 1/8, -, ck bk R under bdy, fwd L trng LF 1/8 fc Wall;

LADY

CP fcg COH - sd R trng RF 1/8, -, XLIF trng RF 5/8 fc LOD, fwd R trng RF 1/4 to fc

COH;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S WALL

sd L LOD

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

raise left hand palm down over lady’s head

2

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

-

BF

lwr

ck bk wlk

3

Q

WALL

fwd L DRW

1/8 LF

BF

comm to rise EO3

fwd wlk trng

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S COH

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

bdy rise NFR

spot trn to R

2

Q

RLOD

XLIF LOD

5/8 RF

BF

lwr

3

Q

COH

fwd R RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

comm to rise EO3


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot

raising left hand over lady’s head turning right face 1/8 with body rise NFR. [Step

2.] Step back on right foot under body lowering, [Step 3.] Step forward on left

foot turning 1/8 left face to face lady & WALL commence to rise at end of step.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot turning

1/8 right face with body rise NFR. [Step 2.] Cross left foot in front of right on the

right foot turning 5/8 right face under joined hands to face RLOD lowering. [Step

3.] Step forward on the right foot turning right face 1/4 to face man and WALL


Underarm Turn (continued) Bolero

BL - Fig 13 - 28


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