Running Finish
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); Silver (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)(S) or (QQS)(S)(See notes)
- Rotation
- Between ¼ and ½ to Right
Checked Running Finish
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); (-)(IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)(SS) or (QQS)(SS)
- Rotation
- Between ¼ and ½ to Right
Running Finish to PP
- Level
- (-)(ISTD); Silver (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ) or (QQS)(See notes)
- Rotation
- Between ¼ and ½ to Right
Running Finish Quickstep
Notes
The Running Finish is the common terminology for Steps 4-6 of an
Open Natural Turn. It originally became part of the ISTD syllabus as a part of the amalgamations Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish and the
Natural Turn, Back Lock and Running Finish. The latter was split into two listed figures: the Natural Turn and Back Lock, and the Running Finish.
Timing
Both technique books offer two timings: SQQ or QQS.
The Checked Running Finish
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Running Finish may be checked on the 4th 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
The Ballroom Technique permits a Bridge Step (Man's RF Forwards OP)
to be taken into the following exit combinations:
-Quick Open Reverse
-Tipsy to Left
The Running Finish to PP
The Quickstep and Basic Principles permits this figure to be ended in
Promenade Position. Possible exit figures are: Passing Natural Turn,
Tipple Chassé to Left, or Tipsy to Left. There are no Promenade figures in ISTD Quickstep.
The Running Finish is the common terminology for Steps 4-6 of an
Open Natural Turn. It originally became part of the ISTD syllabus as a part of the amalgamations Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish and the
Natural Turn, Back Lock and Running Finish. The latter was split into two listed figures: the Natural Turn and Back Lock, and the Running Finish.
Timing
Both technique books offer two timings: SQQ or QQS.
The Checked Running Finish
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Running Finish may be checked on the 4th 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
The Ballroom Technique permits a Bridge Step (Man's RF Forwards OP)
to be taken into the following exit combinations:
-Quick Open Reverse
-Tipsy to Left
The Running Finish to PP
The Quickstep and Basic Principles permits this figure to be ended in
Promenade Position. Possible exit figures are: Passing Natural Turn,
Tipple Chassé to Left, or Tipsy to Left. There are no Promenade figures in ISTD Quickstep.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-8A shows the Running Finish turning 3/8 to the Right.
-8B shows the Running Finish turning 1/4 at a Corner.
-8A shows the Running Finish turning 3/8 to the Right.
-8B shows the Running Finish turning 1/4 at a Corner.
Video Example 2
Video Example 3
Notes
-32 shows the Running Finish turning to Promenade Position.
-32 shows the Running Finish turning to Promenade Position.
Video Example 4
Notes
There are three examples of the Running Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:19
Entry Figure: Back Lock
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
2. Occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Progressive Chassé to Right
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
3. Occurs at 1:06
Entry Figure: Back Lock
Exit Figure: Natural Turn w/Hesitation
There are three examples of the Running Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:19
Entry Figure: Back Lock
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
2. Occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Progressive Chassé to Right
Exit Figure: Natural Spin Turn
3. Occurs at 1:06
Entry Figure: Back Lock
Exit Figure: Natural Turn w/Hesitation
Video Example 5
Notes
This video features one Running Finish:
1. Occurs at 1:05
Entry Figure: Quick Open Reverse
Exit Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn
This video features one Running Finish:
1. Occurs at 1:05
Entry Figure: Quick Open Reverse
Exit Figure: 1-3 Natural Turn