Chicago-stepping dance patterns basic rhythm pattern consists of a double and two syncopated triples. The dance rhythm will start usually on the downbeat of one or the first beat. The beats per minute indicates how fast the music is.
The steppin’ leader's footwork is started normally on his left and finished on his right. The steppin’ follower will dance his or her natural opposites.
The preferred count of Chicago-stepping is the eight count: 1-2-3,4-5-6,7-8, then repeat.
Steppin' is considered a "Slot and Rails" or lane dancing.
The lane may become exaggerated if there is space on the dance floor to allow it, or extremely "tight" (short) if the dance floor is crowded.
Much of Chicago-stepping involves couples dancing using an open position. The open position refers to positions in which partners are connected primarily at the hands as opposed to closer body contact, as in closed position. The connection is through the hands, wrists, and fingers, and relies heavily on frame and the compression and tension of both partners' arms.
Chicago-stepping will include a more intimate contact called the closed position is where the leader's right hand is on the follower's back. It is rarely, on the left upper arm near the shoulder. The exact placement on the back ranges from the waist to the left shoulder blade. The follower's left hand is on the leader's right shoulder, or the upper arm near the shoulder. The other two hands are clasped together at or near chest or shoulder height. From this position the steppers can share the walk often seen in the dance.
Steppin' allows a stepper to add his/hers own style to the dance within the defined rules is called showmanship. Showmanship is the ability of the Stepper to individualize the dance and set him/herself apart from others in the dance within the regulations, and boundaries of the dance.. It is generally regarded in terms of "flash", "flair" and "pizzazz" all of which expresses and describes the creativity of the Stepper.
The preferred count of Chicago-stepping is the eight count: 1-2-3,4-5-6,7-8, then repeat.
"Moving on 7 & 8...stepping up on the 1"
Steppin' is considered a "Slot and Rails" or lane dancing.
In steppin,' the
slot can be thought of as a narrow path between two imaginary rails or lane.
- Slot: The woman's path of travel is in the Slot. Her direction is directly through the man.
- Rails: The man''s path of travel is in the Rail. He moves to the rails, on either side of the slot, to allow the woman to pass.
The lane may become exaggerated if there is space on the dance floor to allow it, or extremely "tight" (short) if the dance floor is crowded.
Much of Chicago-stepping involves couples dancing using an open position. The open position refers to positions in which partners are connected primarily at the hands as opposed to closer body contact, as in closed position. The connection is through the hands, wrists, and fingers, and relies heavily on frame and the compression and tension of both partners' arms. Chicago-stepping will include a more intimate contact called the closed position is where the leader's right hand is on the follower's back. It is rarely, on the left upper arm near the shoulder. The exact placement on the back ranges from the waist to the left shoulder blade. The follower's left hand is on the leader's right shoulder, or the upper arm near the shoulder. The other two hands are clasped together at or near chest or shoulder height. From this position the steppers can share the walk often seen in the dance.
Steppin' allows a stepper to add his/hers own style to the dance within the defined rules is called showmanship. Showmanship is the ability of the Stepper to individualize the dance and set him/herself apart from others in the dance within the regulations, and boundaries of the dance.. It is generally regarded in terms of "flash", "flair" and "pizzazz" all of which expresses and describes the creativity of the Stepper.
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