Zig-Zag and Back Lock Quickstep
Title: Zig-Zag and Back Lock
Level: Bronze (ISTD);(?)(IDTA) Timing: (SSSQQS) Rotation: Up to 3/8 to Left |
Notes
The Zig-Zag and Back Lock is a figure that combines Steps 1-2 of the old Quickstep Zig-Zag with Steps 1-4 of the (Man's) Back Lock. It is usually concluded with a Running Finish. Both ISTD and IDTA syllabi specify that this combination be danced in its entirety. However, since our aim is to break each amalgamation into its smallest usable parts, we have listed the Zig-Zag into Back Lock, and the Running Finish individually. ISTD Syllabus The Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish is an amalgamation that is listed in the 'Additional Figures' section of the ISTD syllabus. This is because it is not a required figure for examination. For the sake of competition and choreography, it can be used just like any other figure. IDTA Syllabus The Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish is listed under 'Additional Figures' in The Quickstep and Basic Principles by Guy Howard. It is not specified at which level it is to be danced. |
Video Example 1
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Notes
-11 shows the Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish. |
Video Example 2
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Notes
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish. |
Bronze
10. Closed Impetus 11. Back Lock 12. Reverse Pivot 13. Progressive Chassé to Right 14. Tipple Chassé to Right 15. Running Finish 16. Natural Turn and Back Lock 17. Double Reverse Spin 18. Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish 19. Cross Chassé 20. Change of Direction |
Silver
21. Quick Open Reverse 22. Fishtail 23. Running Right Turn 24. Four Quick Run 25. V6 26. Closed Telemark |
Gold
27. Cross Swivel 28. Six Quick Run 29. Rumba Cross 30. Tipsy to Right 31. Tipsy to Left 32. Hover Corté |
Additional Figures
33. Tipple Chassé to Left 34. Open Impetus 35. Open Telemark 36. Passing Natural Turn 37. Running Cross Chassé 38. Outside Change Former Syllabus Figures -Zig Zag -Running Zig Zag -Reverse Turn -Reverse Pivot Turn -The Drag -Outside Spin -Checked Lock -Drop Locks |
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