Change of Direction
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SSS)(See Notes)
- Rotation
- Up to ½ to Left
Change of Direction
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (See Notes)
- Rotation
- Up to ½ to Left
Notes
Timing
There are three common timings used with the Change of Direction:
1. (SSS) As written in both ISTD and IDTA technique books, which end with a Man's LF forward preparing to dance a Feather Step or
Natural Weave. A common variation is to omit the Man's LF forward prep step and commence with e.g. a Three Step.
2. (SS) As outlined in The Foxtrot and Basic Principles, steps 1-2 of the
Change of Direction can proceed directly into a Hover Telemark.
3. (SSSS) A common variation is to elongate the Change of Direction by adding another (S). May end with Man's LF forward preparing to dance a Feather Step; or one could omit the Man's LF forward prep step and commence with e.g. a Three Step.
Timing
There are three common timings used with the Change of Direction:
1. (SSS) As written in both ISTD and IDTA technique books, which end with a Man's LF forward preparing to dance a Feather Step or
Natural Weave. A common variation is to omit the Man's LF forward prep step and commence with e.g. a Three Step.
2. (SS) As outlined in The Foxtrot and Basic Principles, steps 1-2 of the
Change of Direction can proceed directly into a Hover Telemark.
3. (SSSS) A common variation is to elongate the Change of Direction by adding another (S). May end with Man's LF forward preparing to dance a Feather Step; or one could omit the Man's LF forward prep step and commence with e.g. a Three Step.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-6A shows the Change of Direction turning ¼ along a wall.
-6B shows the Change of Direction turning ½ at a corner.
-6A shows the Change of Direction turning ¼ along a wall.
-6B shows the Change of Direction turning ½ at a corner.
Video Example 2
Notes
There is one Change of Direction turning ¼ in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:28
Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Exit Figure: None.
There is one Change of Direction turning ¼ in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:28
Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Exit Figure: None.
Video Example 3
Notes
There is one Change of Direction turning ½ in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:47
Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Exit Figure: Three Step
Note: The Change of Direction in this video exits on the Man's LF and is danced with an elongated (SSSS) timing.
There is one Change of Direction turning ½ in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:47
Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Exit Figure: Three Step
Note: The Change of Direction in this video exits on the Man's LF and is danced with an elongated (SSSS) timing.
Video Example 4
Notes
There are two Changes of Direction in this video:
1. Turns ½ and is counted (SSS) and occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Weave from PP
Exit Figure: Curved Feather
2. Turns ½ and is counted (SSSS) and occurs at 1:20
Entry Figure: Basic Weave
Exit Figure: None.
There are two Changes of Direction in this video:
1. Turns ½ and is counted (SSS) and occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Weave from PP
Exit Figure: Curved Feather
2. Turns ½ and is counted (SSSS) and occurs at 1:20
Entry Figure: Basic Weave
Exit Figure: None.