Quickstep Syllabus

These are the syllabus steps for the Quickstep, as listed in the British Dance Council Rulebook here.

Videos are by Ballroom Guide, Egils Smagri and Andy Wong - many thanks for these excellent resources! Step descriptions can also be found on Ballroom Guide here.

Nomenclature

• R: Right
• L: Left
• PP: Promenade Position

Walk

Quarter Turn to R

Progressive Chasse

Natural Turn (at a corner)

Natural Turn with Hesitation

Natural Pivot Turn

Natural Spin Turn

Progressive Chasse to R

Forward Lock

Backward Lock

Reverse Pivot

Tipple Chasse to R

Tipple Chasse to R (after 1-3 Natural Turn at corner)

Tipple Chasse to R (after 4 of Back Lock)

Running Finish & Open Running Finish (to PP)

Natural Turn & Back Lock, Tipple Chasse to R

Natural Turn & Back Lock, Running Finish

Double Reverse Spin

Closed Impetus

Impetus Turn

Quick Open Reverse

Zig-Zag, Back Lock, Running Finish

Fishtail

Running Right Turn

Four Quick Run

V6

Closed Telemark

Tipple Chasse to L

Cross Swivel

Running Cross Chasse

Passing Natural Turn (Open Natural Turn)

Six Quick Run

Rumba Cross

Tipsy to R & Tipsy to L

Tipsy followed by 2-4 of Forward Lock

Hover Corte