Feather Finish
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- ⅜ to Left
Checked Feather Finish
- Level
- Silver (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- ⅜ to Left
Notes
The Feather Finish is part of the Feather Step family outlined by
Alex Moore in the Ballroom Technique. In addition to following the
Reverse Turn, Closed Impetus, and the Back Feather, it also forms the ending to the Basic Weave, Weave from PP, Natural Weave, Top Spin,
Quick Natural Weave from PP, and Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending.
Feather Finish commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side
There are two instances in syllabus Foxtrot where a Feather Finish would be commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side:
-Hover Cross
-Natural Zig Zag from PP
The Feather Finish commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side may only be danced at the respective level of the Hover Cross and
Natural Zig Zag from PP.
Checked Feather Finish
The Feather Finish can be checked Outside Partner into Top Spin or Outside Swivel.
The Feather Finish is part of the Feather Step family outlined by
Alex Moore in the Ballroom Technique. In addition to following the
Reverse Turn, Closed Impetus, and the Back Feather, it also forms the ending to the Basic Weave, Weave from PP, Natural Weave, Top Spin,
Quick Natural Weave from PP, and Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending.
Feather Finish commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side
There are two instances in syllabus Foxtrot where a Feather Finish would be commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side:
-Hover Cross
-Natural Zig Zag from PP
The Feather Finish commenced Outside Partner on the Left Side may only be danced at the respective level of the Hover Cross and
Natural Zig Zag from PP.
Checked Feather Finish
The Feather Finish can be checked Outside Partner into Top Spin or Outside Swivel.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-20A shows the Feather Finish danced in line with Partner.
-20B shows the Feather Finish begun Outside Partner on the Left Side.
-20A shows the Feather Finish danced in line with Partner.
-20B shows the Feather Finish begun Outside Partner on the Left Side.
Video Example 2
Notes
Victor Fung and Partner demonstrate and explain the Feather Finish.
Victor Fung and Partner demonstrate and explain the Feather Finish.
Video Example 3
Notes
There are four Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:13
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:22
Entry Figure: Closed Impetus
Exit Figure: Hover Telemark
3. Occurs at 0:41
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
4. Occurs at 1:15
Entry Figure: Back Feather
Exit Figure: Top Spin
There are four Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:13
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:22
Entry Figure: Closed Impetus
Exit Figure: Hover Telemark
3. Occurs at 0:41
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
4. Occurs at 1:15
Entry Figure: Back Feather
Exit Figure: Top Spin
Video Example 4
Notes
There are two Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:13
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:43
Entry Figure: Closed Impetus
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
There are two Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:13
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:43
Entry Figure: Closed Impetus
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Video Example 5
Notes
There are two Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:14
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:58
Entry Figure: Back Feather
Exit Figure: Three Step
There are two Feather Finishes in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:14
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Three Step
2. Occurs at 0:58
Entry Figure: Back Feather
Exit Figure: Three Step