Hesitation Change

Waltz figure

Hesitation Change
Level
Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
Timing
(123456)
Rotation
½ to ¾ to Right
4-6 Hesitation Change
Level
Bronze (IDTA); (-) (ISTD)
Timing
(123)
Rotation
⅛ to ⅜ to Right
Notes
4-6 Hesitation Change
The IDTA syllabus alludes to the fact that 4-6 of the Hesitation Change can be used as an independent figure, e.g. after a Progressive Chassé to Right or Back Lock.

IDTA Note: The IDTA Syllabus refers to the Hesitation Change as Natural Turn with Hesitation - referring to the fact the it includes 1-3 Natural Turn.

Video examples

Video Example 1

Notes
-6A shows a Hesitation Change along a wall (¾ Turn).
-6B shows a Hesitation Change in a corner (½ Turn).

Video Example 2

Notes
There is one Hesitation Change featured in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:04
Entry Figure: Chassé from PP
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Waltz figures