Back Lock
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); Pre-Bronze (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQS)(S)
- Rotation
- None
2-4 Back Lock
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); Pre-Bronze (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQS)(S)
- Rotation
- None
Back Lock Quickstep
Man's Backward Lock Step/Lady's Forward Lock Step
Notes
Alex Moore and Guy Howard note in their respective techniques that the lock step action is the same forwards and backwards for both the Man and the Lady. The term Back Lock is choreographic shorthand for the combination of a Man's backward locking action with a Lady's forward locking action.
The Back Lock as part of other Amalgamations
The Back Lock is part of several basic amalgamations that have merited separate sections in both technique books:
-Natural Turn and Back Lock (ISTD)
-Natural Turn, Backward Lock Step and Running Finish (IDTA)
-Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish (ISTD)(IDTA)
As our aim is to break each amalgamation into its smallest usable parts, we have listed the Back Lock individually.
2-4 Forward Lock
Several figures, most notably the Tipple Chassé to Left, and the
Tipsy to Left, already include the first step of the Back Lock. In this case, the Back Lock will begin with the Man's RF back (Lady's RF diagonally forward).
Bridge Step
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Quickstep and Basic Principles permit a Bridge Step (Man's LF Backward OP) into a Tipsy to Right.
Alex Moore and Guy Howard note in their respective techniques that the lock step action is the same forwards and backwards for both the Man and the Lady. The term Back Lock is choreographic shorthand for the combination of a Man's backward locking action with a Lady's forward locking action.
The Back Lock as part of other Amalgamations
The Back Lock is part of several basic amalgamations that have merited separate sections in both technique books:
-Natural Turn and Back Lock (ISTD)
-Natural Turn, Backward Lock Step and Running Finish (IDTA)
-Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish (ISTD)(IDTA)
As our aim is to break each amalgamation into its smallest usable parts, we have listed the Back Lock individually.
2-4 Forward Lock
Several figures, most notably the Tipple Chassé to Left, and the
Tipsy to Left, already include the first step of the Back Lock. In this case, the Back Lock will begin with the Man's RF back (Lady's RF diagonally forward).
Bridge Step
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Quickstep and Basic Principles permit a Bridge Step (Man's LF Backward OP) into a Tipsy to Right.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-4B shows the Back Lock danced down Line of Dance.
-4B shows the Back Lock danced down Line of Dance.
Video Example 2
Video Example 3
Notes
There are two examples of Steps 2-4 of the Back Lock in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:18
Entry Figure: Tipsy to Left
Exit Figure: Running Finish
2. Occurs at 1:05
Entry Figure: Tipple Chassé to L
Exit Figure: Running Finish
There are two examples of Steps 2-4 of the Back Lock in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:18
Entry Figure: Tipsy to Left
Exit Figure: Running Finish
2. Occurs at 1:05
Entry Figure: Tipple Chassé to L
Exit Figure: Running Finish
Video Example 4
Notes
This video features one Back Lock:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Right
This video features one Back Lock:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Right
Video Example 5
Notes
This video has one Back Lock:
1. Occurs at 0:47
Entry Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Right
This video has one Back Lock:
1. Occurs at 0:47
Entry Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Right