Questions And Answers For Ballroom Examinations
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Questions And Answers For Ballroom Examinations - Alex Moore
WALTZ
QUESTIONS FOR ASSOCIATES,
MEMBERS AND FELLOWS
Ql. Dance the Basic amalgamation of the Waltz.
A1. This is always asked, Dance:— Natural Turn, Closed Change, Reverse Turn, Closed Change. Watch the alignment very carefully and be sure that the 4th step of each turn is taken down the L.O.D.
Q2. What is the Time and Tempo of the Waltz? Which beat is accented?
A2. Time 3/4. Tempo 31. The first beat is accented.
Q3. What is the normal rise in the Waltz?
A3. Commence to rise at e/o 1, continue to rise on 2 and 3. (With the addition of No foot rise
on inside turns.)
Q4. Which Basic figures have unusual Waltz rise?
A4. Hesitation Change; Spin Turn; Double Reverse Spin; Reverse Corte. Backward Passing Change. Syncopated Chasse.
Q5. Which Basic figures have not normal Sway?
A5. Spin Turn; Double Reverse Spin. (Note. It is easy to remember that there is no sway on any figure—or part of figure—where the word Spin
occurs). Syncopated Chasse.
Q6. Give the alignment of the Natural Turn. Man.
A6. 1, Facing D.W.; 2, Backing D.C.; 3, Backing L.O.D.; 4, Backing L.O.D.; 5, Pointing D.C.; 6, Facing D.C.
Q7. Give the amount of turn in Reverse Turn. Lady.
A7. 3/8 between 1 and 2, body turns less. Body completes the turn on 3. 1/4 between 4 and 5; 1/8 between 5 and 6.
Q8. Give the Rise and Fall in the Reverse Turn as Man.
A8. Commence to rise at e/o 1; continue to rise on 2 and 3; lower at e/o 3. Commence to rise at e/o 4, no foot rise; continue to rise on 5 and 6. Lower at the e/o 6.
Q9. When the 2nd step is in position in the Natural Turn, is the weight taken entirely on to that step?
A9. No. Some weight is retained on the R.F. There should be pressure on the Toe of R.F. as it closes for 3.
Q10. What are the differences between the 2nd and 5th Steps of the Natural Turn? Man.
A10. 2nd step is wider than Sth. 2nd step moves across L.O.D. and Sth step is on the same L.O.D. Man continues to turn on 2nd step as 3rd step closes. 5th step is placed with the Toe pointing to the finishing position. There is no foot swivel on it.
Q11. What can precede a Natural Turn?
A11. L.F. Closed Change; A Natural Turn at a corner, ended diag. to wall of the new L.O.D.; Reverse Corte. Syncopated Chasse. (M) Telemark; Outside Spin; Outside Change; Turning Lock.
Q12. What can precede a Reverse Turn?
A12. R.F. Closed Change; Hesitation Change; Double Reverse Spin, commenced and ended D.C.; Underturned Spin (or Impetus) followed by 4, 5, 6 of Reverse Turn ended D.C. (M) Wing. Cross Hesitation taken after an Open Impetus (not good).
Q13. Give the Foot Positions of a L.F. Closed Change.
A13. 1, L.F. forward; 2, R.F. to side and slightly forward; 3, L.F. closes to R.F.
Q14. Is C.B.M. used in a Closed Change?
A14. Yes, but very slight.
Q15. Name the Basic figures which change you from Natural to Reverse.
A15. Closed Change, Backward Passing Change, Spin Turn, Hesitation Change.
Q16. Which figures change you from Reverse to Natural?
A16. Closed Change, Backward Passing Change, Reverse Corte.
Q17. On which figures in the Waltz is a Hesitation used?
A17. Hesitation Change; Reverse Corte (Man)—Some examiners think that Double Reverse Spin (Man) should be mentioned. (M) Cross Hesitation; Drag Hesitation, Wing.
Q18. What is the difference between the Hesitation in the Reverse Corte and the Hesitation in the Hesitation Change?
A18. Answer usually required is that the former is a two beat and the latter a one beat Hesitation. Corte has a Rise on the Hesitation.
Q19. Are you still swaying to the R. when the feet are closed on the 3rd step of a Natural Turn?
A19. Yes. Sway is lost gradually as L.F. commences to move back on 4.
Q20. When the feet are closed on 6 of the Natural Turn (Man) what happens to the feet and body as the 1st step of a Closed Change is taken?
A20. L. Heel lowers lightly and the body immediately commences to move forward. Knees relax very slightly. (Sitting down must be avoided.)
Q21. What can precede a Reverse Corte?
A21. 1, 2, 3 of Reverse Turn; Spin Turn; Backward Passing Change (Natural to Reverse). Impetus Turn can be used.
Q22. Show and explain the various alignments that can be used on a Reverse Corte.
A22. From backing L.O.D.:—(1) 3/8 on Corte, No Turn on 4, 5, 6. (2) 1/2 on Corte, 1/8 to R. on 4, 5, 6. (3) 5/8 on Corte, 1/4 R. on 4, 5, 6. From backing D.C. after a Spin Turn:—(4) 1/4 on Corte and no turn on 4, 5, 6. These are the most important alignments. Another good one is an underturned Spin (or an Impetus) to back D.C. against the L.O.D. and then make a 1/2 turn on the Corte to back diag. to wall. Follow with a Back Lock, or for Associates, follow with 4, 5, 6 of Natural Turn making a 1/4 turn to R. to face D.C.
Q23. Give the Footwork of the Corte as Man.
A23. 1, T.H.; 2, H. (L.F.) then Toes both feet; 3, T.H. (R.F.); 4, T.H.; 5, T.; 6, T.H.
Q24. Would the Footwork be the same if you turned on Ball of R.F.?
A24. No. First 2 steps would be: 1, T.H.T.; 2, Toes (Both feet).
Q25. When the Man turns on Ball of R.F. is the rise earlier or later?
A25. Theoretically the same, but Man will tend to rise a little earlier.
Q26. What is the technical name for steps 2 and 3 of the Corte (Man)?
A26. A Hesitation. (Not a Toe Pivot or Heel Pivot.)
Q27. What is the technical name for the last