Quickstep Zig-Zag Back Lock

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

Notes
-11 shows the Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish.

Video Example 2

Notes
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Zig-Zag, Back Lock and Running Finish.

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)

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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