Fishtail
- Level
- Silver (ISTD); Gold (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQQQS)(S)
- Rotation
- Up to 1/4 to Right
Checked Fishtail
- Level
- Silver (ISTD);(-)(IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQQQS)(SS)
- Rotation
- Up to 1/4 to Right
Fishtail Quickstep
Notes
The Fishtail is in essence a check Outside Partner into a running Forward Lock.
It is generally begun in one of two alignments:
-Facing DC: 1/4 turn to Right is then made between the Check and the Lock.
-Facing DW: No turn is made -- Check and Lock stay facing DW.
The Checked Fishtail
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Fishtail may be checked on the
7th Step (S)(Man's RF OP). The Man continues back on LF (S)
(Lady RF fwd OP), into a Four Quick Run, a V6, or a Six Quick Run.
Bridge Step (S)
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Quickstep and Basic Principles make use of a Bridge Step into a Tipsy to Left (IDTA).
The Fishtail is in essence a check Outside Partner into a running Forward Lock.
It is generally begun in one of two alignments:
-Facing DC: 1/4 turn to Right is then made between the Check and the Lock.
-Facing DW: No turn is made -- Check and Lock stay facing DW.
The Checked Fishtail
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Fishtail may be checked on the
7th Step (S)(Man's RF OP). The Man continues back on LF (S)
(Lady RF fwd OP), into a Four Quick Run, a V6, or a Six Quick Run.
Bridge Step (S)
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Quickstep and Basic Principles make use of a Bridge Step into a Tipsy to Left (IDTA).
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-16A shows the Fishtail turning 1/4 to Right.
-16B shows the Fishtail without turn.
-16A shows the Fishtail turning 1/4 to Right.
-16B shows the Fishtail without turn.
Video Example 2
Notes
Victor Fung and Partner demonstrate and explain the Fishtail.
Victor Fung and Partner demonstrate and explain the Fishtail.
Video Example 3
Notes
This video features one instance of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 1:01
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Left
Note that this Fishtail has been overturned to 3/8 to Right.
This video features one instance of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 1:01
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Tipple Chassé to Left
Note that this Fishtail has been overturned to 3/8 to Right.
Video Example 4
Notes
This video features one example of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:43
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: 1-5 Natural Turn
This video features one example of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:43
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: 1-5 Natural Turn
Video Example 5
Notes
This video features one example of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:37
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
This video features one example of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:37
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
Video Example 6
Notes
This video features one instance of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:57
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
This video features one instance of the Fishtail:
1. Occurs at 0:57
Entry Figure: Cross Swivel
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn