International Quickstep
The Quickstep is derived from the Foxtrot. During the twenties, many bands played the Slow Foxtrot too fast for the large open steps to be danced gracefully. By mixing the original Charleston and the fast foxtrot, the English developed the “Quicktime Foxtrot and Charleston”. In the ‘Star’ Championships of 1927, the English couple Frank Ford and Molly Spain danced a version of this “Quicktime Foxtrot and Charleston” without the characteristic Charleston knee actions. The faster foxtrot, influenced by the swing music of the 1920s, developed into the Quickstep with the characteristic chasses steps.
Musical Information
Tempo: 50-52 measures per min / 200-208 beats per min
Timing: 4/4
Rhythm: Slow-Quick-Quick
Syllabus
Newcomer
Quarter Turn to Right
Progressive Chasse
Forward Lock
Natural Turn
Natural Turn with Hesitation
Natural Pivot Turn
Natural Spin Turn
Chasse Reverse Turn
Bronze
Closed Impetus
Back Lock
Reverse Pivot
Progressive Chasse to Right
Tipple Chasse to Right
Running Finish
Natural Turn and Back Lock
Double Reverse Spin
Additional. Cross Chasse
Additional. Change of Direction
Silver
Quick Open Reverse
Fishtail
Running Right Turn
Four Quick Run
Closed Telemark
Gold
Cross Swivel
Six Quick Run
Rumba Cross
Tipsy to Right and Left
Hover Corte