Closed Promenade
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQS)
- Rotation
- None
Closed Promenade Exit Backwards
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQS)
- Rotation
- None
Notes
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Man may turn square to the Lady to finish backing Diagonal Center. In this case, the Man turns
1/4 to Right on Step 3, and the Lady has no turn.
Exit Backwards
As with all Closed Finishes, the Closed Promenade may be followed by Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
The Ballroom Technique notes that the Man may turn square to the Lady to finish backing Diagonal Center. In this case, the Man turns
1/4 to Right on Step 3, and the Lady has no turn.
Exit Backwards
As with all Closed Finishes, the Closed Promenade may be followed by Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-5A shows the Closed Promenade moving down Line of Dance.
-5B shows the Closed Promenade moving to Center.
-5C shows the Closed Promenade where the Man turns square to the Lady.
-5A shows the Closed Promenade moving down Line of Dance.
-5B shows the Closed Promenade moving to Center.
-5C shows the Closed Promenade where the Man turns square to the Lady.
Video Example 2
Notes
Marcus and Karen Hilton examine the Closed Promenade.
Marcus and Karen Hilton examine the Closed Promenade.
Video Example 3
Notes
There are two Closed Promenades in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:09
Entry Figure: Five Step
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Note that this version has an extra (S) for a count of (SQQSS).
While this is technically not written in the syllabus, it can be considered to be in the gray area of musical interpretation.
2. Occurs at 1:19
Entry Figure: Natural Twist Turn
Exit Figure: LF and RF Walks
There are two Closed Promenades in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:09
Entry Figure: Five Step
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Note that this version has an extra (S) for a count of (SQQSS).
While this is technically not written in the syllabus, it can be considered to be in the gray area of musical interpretation.
2. Occurs at 1:19
Entry Figure: Natural Twist Turn
Exit Figure: LF and RF Walks
Video Example 4
Notes
There are two Closed Promenades in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:10
Entry Figure: Progressive Link
Exit Figure: Four Step
2. Occurs at 1:00
Entry Figure: Natural Twist Turn
Exit Figure: 3-4 Drop Oversway, transfer weight to RF and place LF to side in PP w/o weight (Entry B. and Exit I.)(IDTA)
There are two Closed Promenades in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:10
Entry Figure: Progressive Link
Exit Figure: Four Step
2. Occurs at 1:00
Entry Figure: Natural Twist Turn
Exit Figure: 3-4 Drop Oversway, transfer weight to RF and place LF to side in PP w/o weight (Entry B. and Exit I.)(IDTA)
Video Example 5
Notes
There are two Closed Promenades in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:51
Entry Figure: Five Step
Exit Figure: Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
2. Occurs at 1:06
Entry Figure: Five Step
Exit Figure: LF and RF Walks