Lock (Waltz)

There are several types of Lock Step in International Standard Waltz. A "lock step" is when the moving foot approaches to the standing foot and crosses in front of or behind it, creating a "check" position.[1]

There are several locking steps in Waltz, including the Back Lock, which is a Bronze syllabus figure, the Turning Lock, which is a Silver syllabus figure, or the Turning Lock to Right, which is a Gold syllabus figure.[2]

Back Lock

The Back Lock is a Bronze syllabus step. It is a progressive figure borrowed from Quickstep. It is commonly used as the ending to a Progressive Chasse to Right.[2]

Leader (Man)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 LF back in CBMP Backing DW TH
2 (1/2 beat) RF BW Backing DW T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses in front of RF Backing DW T
3 RF diag and back Backing DW TH
Follower (Woman)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP Facing DW HT
2 (1/2 beat) LF diag fwd Facing DW T
& (1/2 beat) RF cross behind LF Facing DW T
3 LF diag fwd Facing DW TH

Turning Lock

The Turning Lock is a Silver syllabus step. It transitions from a right turning figure into a left-turning one.

Leader (Man)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) RF back, R side leading Backing DC T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses in front of RF Backing DC T
2 RF back and slightly R Backing DC Start to turn L T
3 LF to side and slightly fwd Pointing DW 1/4 btwn 3-4, body turns less TH
1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP Facing DW H
Follower (Woman)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) LF fwd, L side leading DC T
& (1/2 beat) RF crosses behind LF DC T
2 LF fwd and slightly L DC Start to turn L T
3 RF to side and slightly back Backing DW 1/4 btwn 3-4, body turns less TH
1 LF back in CBMP Backing DW T

Turning Lock to Right

The Turning Lock to Right is a Gold syllabus step. It was only added to the ISTD Syllabus after 1966, due to its increasing popularity. [3]

Leader (Man)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) RF back R side leading LOD T
& (1/2 beat) LF crosses loosely in front of RF Facing C 1/4 to R btwn 1-2 T
2 RF to side and slightly fwd, small step, btwn partner's feet Facing DC 1/8 btwn 2-3 T
3 LF diag fwd, left side leading in PP Pointing DC, body facing LOD Slight body turn to R TH
Follower (Woman)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 (1/2 beat) LF fwd L side leading LOD T
& (1/2 beat) RF crosses loosely behind LF Backing C 1/4 to R btwn 1-2 T
2 LF to side and slightly back Backing DC 1/8 btwn 2-3 T
3 RF to side in PP, having brushed towards LF Pointing to Center, moving DC 3/8 btwn 3-4, body turns less TH

References

  1. DanceCentral.info
  2. 1 2 The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Published by ISTD ASIN: B000PH46KI.
  3. BallroomIndex.weebly.com

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