International Quickstep | Standard

Welcome to Quickstep! Quickstep is a fast-paced dance that is in the same category as Monday’s Waltz, International Standard. The dance is quicker (as you may have guessed) and a fun dance to learn!

Here is a playlist to get used to the speed of quickstep: International Quickstep (Spotify)

Time to Dance!

Dance Sequence

The Moves

Progressive Chasse

While that sequence is beautiful, it looks complex. Don’t worry! It’s easy to learn and we can break it down into just a few steps.

The Progressive Chasse is a basic step in Quickstep.

1/4 Right Turn

The 1/4 Right Turn is another basic and vital move for getting around the dance floor.

You may not notice this move while watching the dance, because it is seamlessly woven into the routine!

Lock Step Sequence

The Lock Step is deceptively hard with a partner, so I suggest listening to Abigail for extra advice!

Counting Lock step

Here is a bonus clip that may be helpful for counting Lock Step!

Pivot Turn into Right Turn

Here is a small step combining the previous 1/4 Right Turn with a new move, the Pivot Turn.

Pivot Turn Sequence

This is another short sequence incorporating the Pivot Turn. See if you can identify all of the steps in this sequence!

That’s it for our online lesson today! If you have any other questions or want to learn more, please get in contact with our E-Board or student teachers. Thank you to Abigail and Michael for their amazing work this week!