Count:
32
Wall:
2
Level:
Beginner (Line / Partner)
A Compact Foxtrot
Alt. music: Turn Out The Lights (Gene Watson) [118 bpm]; any slow to fast music suitable for foxtrot
Note: Steps are described for Lead, unless otherwise noted. Start in closed ballroom hold. When done as a line dance, follow Lead steps.
BASIC FORWARD AND BACK
1-4Step LF FWD (S), step RF FWD (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
1-4Step LF back (S), step RF back (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), step RF to LF (Q)
LEFT TURNING HALF BOX
1-4Step LF FWD with toe turned out to initiate a ¼ turn L (S), step RF to R finishing the ¼ turn L (Q), LF to RF (Q)
5-8Step RF back with toe in to initiate a ¼ turn L (S), step LF to L finishing the ¼ turn L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
SWAY LEFT AND SWAY RIGHT
1-2Step LF to L and raise arms on L side (so upper body curves away from step direction) and swing RF to LF (or touch R toe beside LF) (S)
3-4Step RF to R and lower arms on L side (so upper body curves away from step direction) and swing LF to RF (or touch L toe beside RF) (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
UNEVEN RHYTHM VINE L FOR LEAD (OUTSIDE TURN FOR FOLLOW)
1-2Step LF to L and raise R hand to lead an outside turn (Follow: Step ¼ turn R) (S)
3-4Step RF behind LF and circle R hand around Follow’s head (Follow: Step LF through and pivot ¾ R on ball of RF leaving R toe in place so end with R leg crossed in front of L leg) (S)
5-6Step LF to L and resume closed ballroom hold (Follow: Step RF to R) (Q), step RF to LF (Follow: Step LF to RF) (Q)
Variation: Even rhythm vine L (LF to L, RF behind LF, LF to L, RF in front of LF, LF to L, RF to LF)
START OVER
Alt. music: Turn Out The Lights (Gene Watson) [118 bpm]; any slow to fast music suitable for foxtrot
Note: Steps are described for Lead, unless otherwise noted. Start in closed ballroom hold. When done as a line dance, follow Lead steps.
BASIC FORWARD AND BACK
1-4Step LF FWD (S), step RF FWD (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
1-4Step LF back (S), step RF back (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), step RF to LF (Q)
LEFT TURNING HALF BOX
1-4Step LF FWD with toe turned out to initiate a ¼ turn L (S), step RF to R finishing the ¼ turn L (Q), LF to RF (Q)
5-8Step RF back with toe in to initiate a ¼ turn L (S), step LF to L finishing the ¼ turn L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
SWAY LEFT AND SWAY RIGHT
1-2Step LF to L and raise arms on L side (so upper body curves away from step direction) and swing RF to LF (or touch R toe beside LF) (S)
3-4Step RF to R and lower arms on L side (so upper body curves away from step direction) and swing LF to RF (or touch L toe beside RF) (S)
5-6Step LF to L (Q), RF to LF (Q)
UNEVEN RHYTHM VINE L FOR LEAD (OUTSIDE TURN FOR FOLLOW)
1-2Step LF to L and raise R hand to lead an outside turn (Follow: Step ¼ turn R) (S)
3-4Step RF behind LF and circle R hand around Follow’s head (Follow: Step LF through and pivot ¾ R on ball of RF leaving R toe in place so end with R leg crossed in front of L leg) (S)
5-6Step LF to L and resume closed ballroom hold (Follow: Step RF to R) (Q), step RF to LF (Follow: Step LF to RF) (Q)
Variation: Even rhythm vine L (LF to L, RF behind LF, LF to L, RF in front of LF, LF to L, RF to LF)
START OVER
