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I think Feather Step is one of the hardest move in basic steps in Foxtrot, the same as Natural Turn in Waltz. Dancers on all levels master these moves. Great video 👏🏻
Brilliant. So well explained especially how any ‘off movement’ impacts dynamically on your partner. Ringing lots of bells lol….These videos are pure gold. Thank you - you - have a lovely clear teaching style, so enjoyable to watch and really great technique shared. Loving it
cbm - contra-body-movement: is used in ballroom dances, such as Slowfox, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep. It comprises turning the body (hips and shoulders) against the movement of the legs: either moving forward with the right foot and the left hip and shoulder, or vice versa. cbmp - contra-body-movement-position: is a position rather than a movement. CBMP is the foot position achieved when the moving foot is placed on or across the line of the standing foot, in front of or behind it.
In the Howard technique of course, the Feather Step only has three steps; your fourth step is the first step of the following figure. That said, a useful recap of the basics, thanks
Much of a much-ness on this one. I come from the Alex Moore technique school but in this instance the 4th step becomes the 1st step of the following figure ie a Reverse Turn (or Reverse Figure) owing to the CBM on step 4. Always many options. I appreciate your input and thanks for bringing it to attention. Guy Howard was also a pioneer.
Great Video, even for us teachers, as we always look for other kinds of explanations. Is it official, that the ´feather´ in Feather Step comes from the slight curve due to the sway? Some of my pupils asked this recently and i dont really had a good answer to this :D
The Feather Step curves due to the swing (around the vertical axis of the body) and CBM, sway doesn’t curve movement it balances it. In foxtrot it’s linear sway. The name comes because it was based off an old school ink quill made from feathers which have a gentle curve and so do most foxtrot movements. Originally there were very few foxtrot figures and the Curved Feather was like the OG then the Feather Step came about (so far as I know). Remember to hop on the waiting list for Ballroom Mastery Academy if you would like to elevate your teaching game to a new level…check it out when it gets released. www.ballroommastery.tv
Unfortunately, without a Follower, it is hard to 'see' this in action. How does the Follower accurately follow your lead? How are you leading her? Especially for a somewhat inexperienced Follower?
Well explained! I like innovations and shennanigans..But when it comes to Slow Foxtrot, plain basic steps, as Feather, Reverse Turn, Feather Ending, Three Step, Weaves, well and.light executed are an eye candy to us Standard Dancers. You cannot disagree with that, i suppose? Question: In the books there isn't Sway in the Feather Step, there's only CBM used, right..?
You, my friend, are a dance nerd like me!! I love that you respect the basics. Every great teacher I have had this rings true. basics danced well are always the epitome of a great dancer. There is definitely Sway on all Feathers. Sway is used in a linear fashion as opposed to the inside of a turn like in Waltz, but it must be present. MAN Step 1 CBM/Straight (No Sway) Step 2 Sway Right Step 3 Sway Right Step 4 CBM/Straight (No Sway) It’s abbreviated like this: SRRS in the technique book. As a rule you cannot have both CBM and Sway at the same time one precedes the other. There is an exception like a Contra Check in which you use both CBM and Sway at the same time.
@@BallroomMasteryTV Thanks mate.. I ought to know that, oops. I have a copy of The Ballroom Technique but i suddenly didn't recall the mentioning of Sway. CBM is on it self a very interesting subject. Wich brings me at the Contra Check: How do i maintain a good silhouette during a CC AND keep-or better said- use the Sway and CBM correctly? On previous photo's it looks if my weight is lifted too much forward, wich disrupt the backline. Slightly, but still. Fyi, i mean a CC in Slow Waltz. I always learned that, before going into the CC, you pull your left side a little back, therefore letting your partner bend a tiny bit along that way of course, and then proceed the other way as in downwards, to shift actually the weight. But in a slight spiral way.
@@StudioMargalima Its no worries I use that book and reference technique books almost daily - that's what they are for - we all forget things. Anyways...try keeping your back right knee flexed so your centre remains almost "part weight." If your back leg is straight you push your weight into the lady, push her off balance and you cripple the look. Also the swing action needs to occur right as your steppingand let the sway finish the movement - then adjust your body using a mirror so you get the right line in your body. Remember that CBMP helps you maintain your frame which is what the "look" is on a contra check. Feel free to take a photo or video and send it over to see how it all comes together!
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