Mayfair Quickstep

In this sequence dance technique sheet or script, steps are given for the man - lady does the natural opposite.

Abbreviations :

L = left, R = right, LF = left foot; RF = right foot; LH = left hand, RH = right hand, fwd = forward, , S = slow; Q = quick,
LOD = Line of dance, DC = diagonal centre, DW = diagonal wall, C = Centre, PP = Promenade Position.
The count in beats to the bar is given in brackets.

Start facing LOD in side by side position man's R hand holding lady's L hand.

1. 3 steps forward L,R,L and point RF to DW turning slightly towards partner. (1,2,3,4) (S,S,S,S)

2. Release hands and chasse to W behind lady (Lady chasses in front on man to DC), join inside hands take forward step down LOD and point (5&6,7,8) (QQS,S,S)

3. Open solo turn to R(lady to L): Release hands and take 3 steps down LOD making almost a full turn to end facing partner then point (or tap) taking up ballroom hold in promenade position facing DC against LOD . (9,10,11,12) (S,S,S,S)

4. Full chasse natural turn: Chasse 1 - LF to side, close RF, LF back turning three eights R to end backing against LOD.
Chasse 2: RF to side, close LF, RF to side turning three eights R to end facing DW against LOD. (13&14, 15&16) (QQS, QQS).

5. Outside check,chasse, outside check (as in shoulder to shoulder in cha cha):
Check LF forward outside the lady on her left side (to DW against LOD), replaces weight to RF, chasses to left (down LOD) then check on her right side (to DW) replace to LF and chasse R against LOD. (17,18,19&20, 21,22,23&24). (SSQQS, SSQQS)

6. Full chasse turn: Chasse 1 turning right to end backing LOD, Chasse 2 still turning R to end in promenade position facing DW (Lady ends facing DC). Take up open hold. (25&26,27&28) (QQS, QQS)

7. Moving along LOD LF fwd, point RF,RF fwd point LF. (29,30,31,32) (S,S,S,S)

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