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Standard Foxtrot timing

Posted by xcross23

1/6/2008 2:17:00 AM

No dance has proven more difficult for me to manage the timing of than the foxtrot. As an amateur, I feel as if the moves I know from the different categories in Bronze and Silver are meaningless because the moment I start to glide through the floor I lose the timing and, consequently, the dance.

The question, simple: Any clues how to tame, manage, and improve my deficiency in this area- that is, the timing of the foxtrot?

Thanks

Re: Standard Foxtrot timing

Posted by terence2

1/6/2008 2:23:00 AM

Welcome to the long, long line of people who have tackled this problem !

Thats why its called the " Pros " dance .
the ability to blend, and yet not obscure the individual parts , is something that will seem to take a lifetime to achieve ( it does in some cases )
There are no shortcuts-- just practice and understanding the concept .

Re: Standard Foxtrot timing

Posted by Dave

1/6/2008 3:26:00 AM

Although this is not the exact timing it is close. When dancing the basics think of moving the body at one speed and the legs also swinging at one speed,the size of the steps will be different but let them fall where they may. If you dance on the second beat think of two as a forward action and the three four as an upward swing arriving just in time to lower on one. Hope this helps .Cheers

Re: Standard Foxtrot timing

Posted by TheBigDOG

1/6/2008 9:02:00 AM

When doing the SQQ (silver level), it is supposed that S is 2 beats and each Q is 1 beat.

But in reality, it is hard to keep that exact. In most situations, S is less than 2 beats, and Q is longer than 1 beat. The S is still longer than the Q.

Is it alright doing is that way?

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