First Course Step List

For a printable version of this step list, click here. Please note: The printable version does not include any of the extra steps that were added at the end of the session.

Swing

  1. Coaster (Basic, Open Position)
  2. Under Arm Turn
  3. Cross Behind
  4. In-Out
  5. Basic (Closed Position)
  6. Basic Turning
  7. Double Under Arm Turn
  8. Basket
  9. Double Basket

 Waltz

  1. Waltz Steps Forward & Backward
  2. Left Box
  3. Right Box
  4. Left & Right Box Turning
  5. Two-Way Turn (Line of Dance)
  6. Under Arm Turn

 Foxtrot

  1. Basic Forward & Backward
  2. Left Turn
  3. Conversation
  4. Right Turn
  5. Right Parallel
  6. Left Parallel
  7. Rocking Step

 Rumba

  1. Basic
  2. Back Breaks
  3. Crossover Breaks
  4. Under Arm Turn
  5. Parallel Breaks
  6. Forward Walk
  7. Chasse Left & Right
  8. Crossover w/ Hand Change
  9. Chase w/ Right-to-Right Lead

 Cha Cha

  1. Basic (Side)
  2. Back Breaks
  3. Crossover Breaks
  4. Basic (Forward/Backward)
  5. Under Arm Turn
  6. Crossover with  Hand Change
  7. Chase

 Polka

  1. Basic
  2. Swivel Step
  3. Under Arm Turn
  4. Wheel to the Left
  5. Basic Turning
  6. Push Away Heel and Toe