Quickstep

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Quickstep
"Quick Step" dance rhythm figure.[1]

The quickstep is a light-hearted

swing dancing
.

History

The quickstep evolved in the 1920s from a combination of the

syncopated steps are regular occurrences (as was the case in early foxtrot). Three characteristic dance figures of the quickstep are the chassés, where the feet are brought together, the quarter turns, and the lock step.[2]
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This dance gradually evolved into a very dynamic one with much movement on the dance floor, with many advanced patterns including hops, runs, quick steps with much momentum, and rotation. The tempo of quickstep dance is rather brisk, as it was developed to ragtime era jazz music, which is fast-paced when compared to other dance music.

By the end of the 20th century the complexity of quickstep as done by advanced dancers had increased, with the extensive use of syncopated steps with eighth note durations. While in older times quickstep patterns were counted with "quick" (one beat) and "slow" (two beats) steps, many advanced patterns today are cued with split beats, such as "quick-and-quick-and-quick, quick, slow", with there being further steps on the 'and's.

Style

The quickstep is elegant like the foxtrot and should be smooth and glamorous. The dancers should appear to be very light on their feet. It is very energetic and form-intensive.[citation needed] The quickstep is danced to 4/4 music of 48 to 52 measures per minute.[3]

Syllabus

The two

IDTA
for quickstep differ very little.

The

dance competition program does not include quickstep, but a limited version of the dance is taught and danced socially
in some American dance venues.

Pre-bronze

  1. Quarter turn to right
  2. Natural turn
  3. Natural turn with hesitation
  4. Natural pivot turn
  5. Natural spin turn
  6. Progressive chassé
  7. Chassé reverse turn
  8. Forward lock
  9. Heel pivot (quarter turn to left)

Silver

  1. Quick open reverse
  2. Fishtail
  3. Running right turn
  4. Four quick run
  5. V6
  6. Closed telemark

Gold

  1. Cross swivel
  2. Six quick run
  3. Rumba cross
  4. Tipsy to right
  5. Tipsy to left
  6. Hover corté

In popular culture

The quickstep is one of multiple dances performed on the celebrity talent show Dancing with the Stars, as well as Strictly Come Dancing.[4][5]

References

  1. ISBN 0-415-97440-2
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  2. ^ Silvester, Victor 1982. Modern ballroom dancing: history and practice. Paul, London.
  3. ^ "Ballroom Guide - Dance Music!". Ballroom Guide. Ballroom Guide. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  4. ^ "'DWTS': '80s Night Ends With Difficult Elimination Vote for the Judges". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  5. ^ "How Bill Bailey became Strictly's oldest male finalist". The Independent. London. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.

External links

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