Three Step
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- None.
Notes
In all editions of the Ballroom Technique, the Three Step is written as beginning with the Man's Right foot forward (Lady's Left foot backwards). We believe this is due to how Alex Moore has charted the Feather Step family: all of the figures include the subsequent step with the Man's Left foot forwards (Lady's Right foot backwards).
In terms of choreography, the Three Step doesn't behave like a figure that begins with the Man's Right foot forward (Lady's Left foot backwards). In general, it is taught as written in the Foxtrot and Basic Principles: beginning with the Man's Left foot forwards (Lady's Right foot backwards). Our choreographic representation of the Three Step reflects how it has been charted by the IDTA.
The Curved Three Step
The IDTA syllabus includes the Curved Three Step which turns up to 3/4 to Left.
In all editions of the Ballroom Technique, the Three Step is written as beginning with the Man's Right foot forward (Lady's Left foot backwards). We believe this is due to how Alex Moore has charted the Feather Step family: all of the figures include the subsequent step with the Man's Left foot forwards (Lady's Right foot backwards).
In terms of choreography, the Three Step doesn't behave like a figure that begins with the Man's Right foot forward (Lady's Left foot backwards). In general, it is taught as written in the Foxtrot and Basic Principles: beginning with the Man's Left foot forwards (Lady's Right foot backwards). Our choreographic representation of the Three Step reflects how it has been charted by the IDTA.
The Curved Three Step
The IDTA syllabus includes the Curved Three Step which turns up to 3/4 to Left.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-2A shows the Three Step taken towards Diagonal Wall.
-2B shows the Three Step turned 1/8 to Left to end down Line of Dance.
-2A shows the Three Step taken towards Diagonal Wall.
-2B shows the Three Step turned 1/8 to Left to end down Line of Dance.
Video Example 2
Notes
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:17
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
2. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:17
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
2. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Bounce Fallaway with Weave Ending
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
Video Example 3
Notes
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:15
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
2. Occurs at 0:51
Entry Figure: Change of Direction
Exit Figure: Feather Step
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:15
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
2. Occurs at 0:51
Entry Figure: Change of Direction
Exit Figure: Feather Step
Video Example 4
Notes
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:16
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
2. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Basic Weave
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
3. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Back Feather into Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Natural Twist Turn
There are two Three Steps in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:16
Entry Figure: Reverse Turn including Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
2. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Basic Weave
Exit Figure: Hover Cross
3. Occurs at 0:33
Entry Figure: Back Feather into Feather Finish
Exit Figure: Natural Twist Turn