Waltz Syllabus
These are the syllabus steps for the Waltz, as listed in the British Dance Council Rulebook here.
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Nomenclature
- RF: Right Foot
- LF: Left Foot
- R: Right
- PP: Promenade Position
- fwd: Forward
Closed Changes RF & LF
Closed Change RFClosed Change LFNatural Turn
Natural TurnReverse Turn
Reverse TurnNatural Spin Turn
Natural Spin TurnWhisk fwd (& at corner)
Whisk FwdWhisk at a cornerChasse from PP - Syncopated Chasse
Chasse from PPHesitation Change
Hesitation ChangeProgressive Chasse to R
Progressive Chasse to RClosed Impetus
Impetus TurnOutside Change
Outside ChangeReverse Corte
Reverse CorteBack Whisk
Back WhiskBasic Weave - Weave in Waltz Time
Basic WeaveDouble Reverse Spin
Double Reverse SpinDrag Hesitation
Drag HesitationBackward Lock Step
Backward Lock StepForward Lock Step
Forward Lock StepReverse Pivot
Reverse PivotClosed Telemark
Closed TelemarkOpen Telemark, Cross Hesitation
Open TelemarkCross HesitationOpen Telemark, Cross HesitationOpen Telemark, Wing
WingOpen Telemark, WingOpen Impetus Turn
Open Impetus TurnOpen Impetus, Cross Hesitation
Open Impetus, Cross HesitationOpen Impetus, Wing
Open Impetus, WingWeave from PP
Weave from PPWeave from PP after Open Impetus
Weave from PP after Open ImpetusWeave from PP after Whisk
Weave from PP after WhiskOutside Spin
Outside SpinUnder turned Outside Spin
Under turned Outside SpinTurning Lock
Turning LockTurning Lock to Right
Turning Lock to RightClosed Wing
Closed WingFallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot
Fallaway Reverse & Slip PivotHover Corte
Hover CorteFallaway Natural Turn
Fallaway Natural TurnRunning Spin Turn
Running Spin TurnFallaway Whisk (after 1-3 of Natural Turn)
Fallaway Whisk
