Chasse (Waltz)
The Chassé is a Waltz Ballroom Dance figure. Like chasses in other dances, it involves a triple-step where one foot "chases" the other in a "step-together-step" pattern. The word originates from the French word, "to chase," and is originally a ballet step.[1]
Chasse From Promenade Position
The Chassé from Promenade Position is a Pre-Bronze syllabus figure.[2]
- Leader (Man)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF fwd, across in PP and CBMP | Facing DW, moving LOD | HT | |
| 2 (1/2 beat) | LF to side and slightly fwd | Facing DW | T | |
| & (1/2 beat) | RF closes to LF | Facing DW | T | |
| 3 | LF to side and slightly fwd | Facing DW | TH | |
| 1 | RF fwd in CBMP, OP | Facing DW | H | |
- Follower (Woman)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF fwd, across in PP and CBMP | Facing DC, moving LOD | Starts to turn L | HT |
| 2 (1/2 beat) | RF to side | Backing W | 1/8 btwn 1-2 | T |
| & (1/2 beat) | LF closes to RF | Backing DW | 1/8 btwn 2-3, body turns less | T |
| 3 | RF to side and slightly back | Backing DW | TH | |
| 1 | LF back in CBMP | Backing DW | T | |
Progressive Chasse to Right
The Progressive Chassé to Right is a Bronze syllabus figure. It is progressive because it begins with a forward step. While it moves to the leader's right, it is a reverse, or left-turning figure.[3]
- Leader (Man)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF fwd | Facing DC | Start to turn L | HT |
| 2 (1/2 beat) | RF to side | Backing W | 1/8 between 1 and 2 | T |
| & (1/2 beat) | LF closes to RF | Backing DW | 1/8 between 2 and 3, body turns less | T |
| 3 | RF to side and slightly back | Backing DW | TH | |
| 1 | LF back in CBMP | Backing DW | T | |
- Follower (Woman)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF back | Backing DC | Start to turn L | TH |
| 2 (1/2 beat) | LF to side | Pointing DW | 1/4 between 1 and 2, body turns less | T |
| & (1/2 beat) | RF closes to LF | Facing DW | slight body turn | T |
| 3 | LF to side and slightly fwd | Facing DW | TH | |
| 1 | RF fwd in CBMP, OP | Facing DW | H | |
References
- ↑ The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Published by ISTD ASIN: B000PH46KI.
- ↑ DanceCentral.Info
- ↑ BallroomDancers.com
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