12. VARIATIONS OF THE FOX TROT

These descriptions of the steps are given for the masculine point of view and can be easily reversed for the lady. When a pivot turn is used in the Fox Trot, 2 is counted for each step, making a complete turn in 4 steps. The pivot steps are given in a separate section as they play such an important part in all the modern dances.

1

4 walking steps, commencing with the left foot and counting 1-2, so that 4 steps equal,  2 measures. 2 waltz steps, 2 measures.

Step forward on the left foot, counting 1-2.  Slide right foot to right side, counting 3. Close right foot to left foot, counting 4,         =1 measure. Step forward on right foot, counting 1-2. Slide left foot to left side, counting 3. Close right foot to left foot, counting 4, =1 measure. 4 walking steps forward, commencing with left foot, 2 measures. 2 waltz steps, making complete turn, 2 measures.

Step forward on left foot, making a f turn to the left, counting 1-2. Slide right foot to right side, continuing the turn to the left, counting 3. Close left foot to the right foot, completing 1/2 turn, count- ing 4, =1 measure. Step backward on right making 1/4 turn to the left, counting 1-2. Slide left foot to left side, continuing turn, counting 3. Close right foot to the left foot, completing turn and counting 4, =1 measure.

2

4 walking steps,             2 measures.
Complete pivot,             2 measures.
4 walking steps,             2 measures.
1 pivot,                    1 measure.
4 walking steps backward on line of direction,                    2 measures,
1/2 pivot,                   1 measure.
Again facing forward on line of direction.

3

4 walking steps,             2 measures.
2 waltz turnings,             2 measures.
2 waltz steps forward on line of direction,                          2 measures.
4 walking steps forward,       2 measures.

4

4 walking steps,             2 measures.
2 waltz steps,               2 measures.
4 walking steps,             2 measures.
2 waltz steps turning,         2 measures.

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