Note from Dan Calloway: These routines are designed primarily for training and development, although they may be ideal for performance use for some couples. Do not assume one routine in any particular dance suits all people, couples, or purposes. Feel free to modify any routine for better individual use. These modifications should include the deletion of underdeveloped choreography, the addition of omitted figures, and the rearrangement of the ordering of figures for more personally appropriate ease of use. The third use of choreography, besides training and performance, is personal enjoyment. Don't forget to have fun.
Bronze Waltz |
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# of Bars |
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Long Side |
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1 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | 2 |
2 | 4-6 Reverse Turn | 1 |
3 | Double Reverse Spin (optional) | 1 (1 2 3&) |
4 | Reverse Turn | 2 |
5 | Whisk | 1 |
6 | Chasse from PP | 1 |
7 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | 2 |
Short Side |
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8 | Reverse Corte | 1 |
9 | Back Whisk | 1 |
10 | Chasse from PP | 1 |
11 | 1-3 Underturned Natural Turn | 1 |
12 | Outside Change | 1 |
13 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | 2 |
Long Side |
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14 | 4-6 Reverse Turn, end facing LOD | 1 |
15 | 1-3 Reverse Turn, end backing DW | 1 |
16 | Basic Weave | 2 |
17 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | 2 (1 2 3 1&2) |
18 | Reverse Pivot (count 3) | |
19 | Double Reverse Spin, end facing LOD (optional) | 1 |
20 | Progressive Chasse to Right (3/8 to Left) | 1 |
21 | Back Lock | 1 |
22 | Back Whisk, turning 1/4 to Right | 1 |
Short Side |
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23 | Chasse from PP | 1 |
24 | Hesitation Change | 2 |
25 | 1-3 Reverse Turn | 1 |
26 | Reverse Corte (3/8 to Left) | 1 |
27 | Outside Change | 1 |
Bronze Quickstep |
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Timing |
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Long Side |
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1 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | SQQ SSS |
2 | Heel Pivot | SQQ |
3 | Double Reverse Spin (optional) | SSQQ |
4 | Chasse Reverse Turn | SQQ |
5 | Progressive Chasse | SQQS |
6 | Forward Lock (optional) | SQQS |
7 | Natural Turn and Back Lock | SQQ SQQS |
8 | Running Finish | QQS |
Short Side |
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9 | Forward Lock (optional) | SQQS |
10 | 1-3 Natural Turn | SQQ |
11 | Tipple Chasse to Right | SQQS QQS |
Long Side |
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12 | Underturned Natural Spin Turn | SQQ SSS |
13 | Heel Pivot (or Reverse Pivot: S) | SQQ |
14 | Double Reverse Spin (optional) | SSQQ |
15 | Progressive Chasse to Right | SQQS |
16 | Back Lock | SQQS |
17 | Tipple Chasse to Right (1/2 to Right) | SQQS QQS |
18 | Natural Spin Turn | SQQ SSS |
(OR Natural Turn with Hesitation [Underturned at Corner] SQQ SSS | ||
and Chasse Reverse Turn SQQ) | ||
Short Side |
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19 | Progressive Chasse | SQQS |
20 | 1-3 Natural Turn | SQQ |
21 | Tipple Chasse to Right | SQQS QQS |
Bronze Tango |
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Group |
Figure |
Timing |
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1 | 1 | 2 Walks, Curving 1/4 to Left at corner (optional) | SS |
2 | Progressive Link | ||
3 | Closed Promenade | SQQS | |
2 | 1 | 2 Walks, Curving 1/4 to Left | SS |
2 | Reverse Turn, Lady Outside | QQS QQS | |
3 | 1 | Progressive Link | |
2 | Natural Promenade Turn | SQQS | |
3 | Rock Turn | QQS QQS | |
(1/2 to Right on Rock along wall) | |||
(1/4 to Right on Rock at corners) | |||
4 | 1 | Progressive Link | |
2 | Open Promenade | SQQS | |
3 | Rock Turn, Outside Partner (not turn on Rock at corner) | QQS QQS | |
5 | 1 | Progressive Link | |
2 | Open Promenade | SQQS | |
3 | Back Corte | SQQS | |
4 | Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn | QQSS QQS QQS | |
6 | 1 | Progressive Link | |
2 | Natural Twist Turn | SQQ SQQ | |
3 | Closed Promenade, DC | SQQS | |
4 | Reverse Turn, Lady in Line | QQS QQS | |
(omit Reverse Turn at corners) | |||
Bronze Foxtrot |
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Timing |
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Long Side |
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1 | Feather Step, DC | SQQ | |
2 | Reverse Turn | SQQ SQQ | |
3 | Three Step, DW | SQQ | |
4 | 1-3 Natural Turn | SQQ | |
5 | Closed Impetus | SQQ | |
6 | Feather Finish | SQQ | |
7 | Reverse Turn | SQQ SQQ | |
8 | 1-4 Reverse Turn, End Backing DW | SQQS | |
(in corner #1) | |||
Short Side |
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9 | Basic Weave | QQ QQ QQ | |
10 | Three Step, DW of new LOD | SQQ | |
11 | 1-3 Natural | SQQ | |
12 | Underturned Closed Impetus (1/2 to Right) | SQQ | |
(in corner #2) | |||
Long Side |
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13 | Feather Finish, end facing DC of new LOD | SQQ | |
14 | Reverse Turn | SQQ SQQ | |
15 | Three Step | SQQ | |
16 | Natural Weave | SQQ QQQQ | |
17 | Three Step | SQQ | |
18 | Natural Turn, underturned | SQQ SSS | |
(in corner #3) | |||
Short Side |
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19 | Feather Step, DC of new LOD | SQQ | |
20 | Reverse Turn | SQQ SQQ | |
21 | Change of Direction (1/2 to Left) | SSS | |
(in corner #4) | |||
Bronze Cha Cha |
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# of Bars |
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1 | Alemana | 2 |
2 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
3 | Overturned Hockey Stick | 2 |
4 | 3 New Yorks | 3 |
5 | Alemana | 1 |
6 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
7 | Hockey Stick | 2 |
8 | 3 Cha Cha Chas, Backward and Forward | 4 |
9 | 1/2 Basic | 1 |
10 | Natural Top | 1 or 3 |
11 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
12 | Alemana | 2 |
13 | 3 Hand to Hands | 3 |
14 | 3 Cha Cha Chas, Forward in RSP | 1 |
15 | 2 New Yorks | 2 |
16 | Solo Spot Turn | 1 |
Bronze Rumba |
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# of Bars |
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1 | Alemana | 2 |
2 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
3 | Overturned Hockey Stick | 2 |
4 | 3 New Yorks | 3 |
5 | Alemana | 1 |
6 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
7 | Hockey Stick | 2 |
8 | 1-3 Open Basic | 1 |
9 | Backward Progressive Walk | 2 |
10 | Natural Top | 1 or 3 |
11 | Closed Hip Twist | 2 |
12 | Alemana | 2 |
13 | 3 Hand to Hands | 3 |
14 | Forward Progressive Walk in RSP | 2 |
15 | 2 New Yorks | 2 |
16 | Solo Spot Turn | 1 |
Bronze Samba |
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Timing |
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1 | 1-3 Reverse Basic | 1a2 |
2 | Foot Change to Right Shadow Position | M:1,2 L:1a2 |
3 | RF Traveling Volta | 1a2a3a4 |
4 | 2 Botafogos | 1a2 1a2 |
5 | LF Traveling Volta | 1a2a3a4 |
6 | Foot Change to Closed Position | M:1,2 L:1a2 |
7 | Whisk to Right | 1a2 |
8 | Lady's Spot Volta | 1a2 |
9 | Corta Jaca | 1 2&3&4&5&6& |
10 | Lady's Spot Volta | 1a2 |
11 | Whisk to Right, turning to PP | 1a2 |
12 | Walk in PP | 1a2 |
13 | Side Samba Walk | 1a2 |
14 | Criss Cross Voltas | 1a2a3a4 1a2a3a4 |
15 | 2 Criss Cross Botafogos | 1a2 1a2 |
16 | Criss Cross Voltas | 1a2a3a4 1a2a3a4 |
17 | 2 Solo Spot Voltas | 1a2 1a2 |
18 | 2 Stationary Walks | 1a2 1a2 |
19 | Lady's Spot Volta | 1a2 |
20 | Whisk to Right | 1a2 |
21 | Reverse Basic, turning to face LOD | 1a2 1a2 |
22 | Reverse Turn | 1a2 1a2 1a2 |
23 | 6 Backward Botafogos, end in PP | 1a2 1a2 1a2 1a2 1a2 1a2 |
24 | Right Foot Walk in PP | 1a2 |
25 | 2 Whisks | 1a2 1a2 |
26 | Reverse Basic Movement, turning to face LOD | 1a2 1a2 |
Bronze Jive |
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Timing |
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1 | Fallaway Rock | 1 2 3a4 3a4 | |
2 | Change of Places Right to Left | 1 2 3a4 3a4 | |
3 | Change of Places Left to Right, taking RH to RH hold | 1 2 3a4 3a4 | |
4 | 2 American Spins, end with LH to RH hold | 1 2 3a4 3a4, 1 2 3a4 3a4 | |
5 | Change of Places Left to Right | 1 2 3a4 3a4 | |
6 | Link Rock | 1 2 3a4 | |
7 | Whip Throwaway | 1 2 3a4 | |
8 | Link Rock | 1 2 3a4 | |
9 | Whip | 1 2 3a4 | |
10 | Mooch | 20 counts | |
11 | Walks | 1 2 3a4 3a4 SS QQQQ | |
12 | Change of Places Right to Left | 3a4 3a4 | |
13 | 2 Stop and Go's | 1 2 3a4, 1 2 3a4 | |
14 | 2 Hip Bumps | 1 2 3a4, 1 2 3a4 | |
Recommence with Change of Places Left to Right (figure #3) | |||
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