Natural Opening Out Movement (Bronze)

Commence in Closed Position

Man Foot Position Amount of Turn Lead Count
1 LF to side in RSP Slight body turn to R Increase tone and Lower L arm to R at chest level. Widen R arm in hold to R side 2
2 Transfer weight to RF Retain tone in arms 3
3 Close LF to RF to end in Closed Position Slight body turn to L to normal position Return arms to required hold 4 1

Study Alignment      1-3 Facing wall

Lady Foot Position Amount of Turn Count
1 RF back in RSP 1/2 to R 2
2 Transfer weight to LF 3
3 RF fwd and slightly across LF, then continue to turn to end side in Closed Position 1/4 to L, then a further 1/4 4 1

Study Alignment      1 To centre       2 To wall       3 Down LOD. End facing centre

On step 1 turn is commenced toward the end of the previous beat of music

Notes to Man and Lady

Preceding Figures

Bronze Opening Out to R and L (Lady only 1/4 to R on 1) - Natural Top - Alemana
Silver Rope Spinning
Gold Three Alemanas

Following Figures

Bronze 4-6 Closed or Open Basic - Underarm Turn to R - 4-6 Fan
Silver Reverse Top (Man turns 1/8 L on 3 to Contact Position, placing LF in front of RF as Latin Cross. Lady turns an additional 1/8 on 3 to end with RF back and slightly side)