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Foxtrot
Popular ballroom dance of American origin danced to a march-like ragtime (slow or fast). From 1913 it was widely danced around the world.
Fox Trot is a basic dance from which you can acquire a basic foundation. Learning to combine steps easily and smoothly teaches variety and maneuverability. The Fox Trot posture is attractive in appearance and helpful to all other dances. Being able to dance to slow, medium, and fast tempos will add confidence to your dancing and will assure fun and relaxation for your partner. The Fox Trot provides a good foundation for all dances and is often called the "get-acquainted" or "first impression" dance.Fox Trot has two major teaching rhythms: Magic Rhythm - Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick (SSQQ) and Box Rhythm - Slow, Quick, Quick (SQQ).
Characteristics
The basic components of Fox Trot are walking steps and side steps. Crowded dance floors or night club conditions require that all three tempos be expressed with short steps. In larger ballrooms the slow Fox Trot is characterized by longer smooth, gliding steps, demanding ease of movement and control in order to give this dance an unhurried appearance.
Teaching Elements
Dance Position – To develop attractive appearance in ballroom dancing
Footwork – Work on ankle flexibility, smooth walks and chasses
Follow Through – Develop control of timing
Maneuverability – Learn to move comfortably in all directions
Amalgamations – Combine steps easily and smoothly to all tempos, transitions from Swing to Fox Trot and back
Continuity – Be able to move continuously and smoothly