Foxtrot Dance Lessons
Foxtrot is a basic dance from which you can acquire a good foundation. Learning to combine steps easily and smoothly teaches variety and maneuverability. The Foxtrot posture is attractive in appearance and helpful to all other dances. Being able to dance to slow, medium and fast tempos will add confidence to your dancing and will assure fun and relaxation for your partner.
History
In 1913, Harry Fox, a vaudeville comedian, introduced a trot to a ragtime song in the 1913 Ziegfeld Follies that pushed other trots into the background. It became America’s most popular dance and remains so to this day as the standard of social dances.
Schedule
for Foxtrot Dance Classes
Syllabus
Foxtrot Dance Class
*You can start with either (1a) or (1b) and a partner is not required.
Syllabus (1a)
Basic
Rock Turn to Left
Promenade
Promenade Underarm Turn
Zig Zag in Line
Twinkle
Promenade Twinkles
Grapevine
Promenade Twist
Running Steps in Basic Rhythm
Printable Version
Syllabus (1b)
Basic
Rock Turn to Right
Sway Step
Sway Underarm Turn
Zig Zag Outside Partner
Twinkle
Fallaway Twinkles
Turning Twinkles to O. P.
Promenade
Promenade Pivot
Box Step
Running Steps in Box Rhythm
Music Selections
for the foxtrot
BPM
?
111
118
124
132
136
142
156
165
191
Song Title
Everything
Cherokee
Come On Strong
Summer Wing
You’ve Got Possibilities
Beyond The Sea
When I’m Sixty-Four
Hello Dolly
Swingin’ On A Start
The Best Is Yet To Come
Artist
Michael Buble
Peter Cincotti
Vanessa Williams
Michael Buble
Matt Monro
Bobby Darin
The Beatles
Bobby Darin
Tony Bennett
Michael Buble