BASIC DANCE STEPS IN 3/4 TIME SIGNATURE

Summary

This dance tutorial introduces a variety of basic waltz steps in 3/4 time signature, providing detailed instructions for movements such as the waltz step, cross waltz, mazurka step, and sway balance with different variations. Each step is explained with clear directions for foot placement, timing, and movement flow, including additional techniques like brush, hop, and close steps. The tutorial is designed to guide dancers through fundamental waltz patterns, with rhythmic cues to enhance timing and coordination, making it ideal for beginners looking to master these graceful and flowing dance steps.

Takeaways

• 😀 Waltz step: Step right foot forward, sideward, or backward, then close left foot to right, followed by stepping in place with the right foot, in a 3/4 time signature.
• 😀 Cross waltz: Cross step right foot across left, close left foot to right, and raise both heels.
• 😀 Waltz balance: Step right foot sideward or forward, close left foot to right foot, and trace both heels down.
• 😀 Mazurka step: Slide right foot, cut right foot with left foot, then cut left foot with right foot.
• 😀 Redoba step: Slide right foot diagonally forward, cut right foot with left foot, and cut left foot with right foot.
• 😀 Sway balance with a point: Step right foot diagonally forward, cross step left foot across right, step right foot backward, and point left foot forward.
• 😀 Sway balance with a raise: Step right foot diagonally forward, cross step across with right foot, and raise and swing left foot in front.
• 😀 Sway balance with a brush: Step right foot diagonally forward, cross step left foot across right, and brush the foot forward.
• 😀 Sway balance with a hop: Step right foot diagonally forward, cross step left foot across right, and hop on the right foot.
• 😀 Sway balance with a close: Step right foot diagonally forward, cross step left foot across right, and close right foot to left foot.

Q & A

What time signature is used in the dance steps described in the transcript?

The dance steps are all performed in a 3/4 time signature, commonly known as a waltz rhythm.

What is the basic movement for the waltz step in the transcript?

The basic waltz step involves stepping the right foot forward, sideward, or backward, then closing the left foot to the right, followed by stepping the right foot in place.

What does the 'cross waltz' step involve?

The 'cross waltz' step involves crossing the right foot across the left, closing the left foot to the right, and raising both heels before lowering them.

What is the purpose of the 'sway balance' steps in the transcript?

The 'sway balance' steps are a set of variations involving movements like pointing, raising, brushing, hopping, or closing, often incorporating diagonal foot movements to create a flowing and dynamic dance style.

How does the mazurka step differ from the waltz step?

The mazurka step is different from the waltz because it involves sliding the right foot in a cutting motion with the left foot, then cutting the left foot with the right, adding more complexity to the rhythm.

What is the 'redoba step' and how is it performed?

The 'redoba step' involves sliding the right foot diagonally forward, then cutting the right foot with the left and cutting the left foot with the right, all while maintaining the 3/4 time signature.

What is the sequence in the 'sway balance with a point' step?

The 'sway balance with a point' step includes stepping the right foot diagonally forward, crossing the left foot over the right, stepping the right foot backward, and pointing the left foot in front.

What distinguishes the 'sway balance with a raise' step?

The 'sway balance with a raise' step involves stepping the right foot diagonally forward, crossing the left foot over the right, stepping backward, and raising and swinging the left foot in front.

In what way is the 'sway balance with a hop' step unique?

The 'sway balance with a hop' step is unique because, after stepping right foot diagonally forward and crossing left over right, the dancer hops on the right foot during the backward movement.

What is the final action in the 'wall step'?

The final action in the 'wall step' involves stepping right foot diagonally forward, crossing left foot over right, stepping right foot backward, and closing the left foot to the right before stepping the right foot in place.