| Step | Foot Placement | Alignment - Direction | Quantity of Turn | Foot Action | Timing | Couple Position | Rotation | Rise and Fall | Type of Sway | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF bwd and slightly to side Recover Body |
Backing LOD | Com. to turn to R on 1 |
TH | 1 | Closed Position |
To R with shoulders (Light.) then to R with shoulders (Dyn.) |
Lower on 1 (Leg) | Straight | |
| 2 | RF closes to LF (Heel Turn) Weight on RF |
Facing DW of new LOD (1) |
3/8 to R between 1 and 2 |
HB | 2 | To R with hips (Light.) | Rise e/o 2 (Body-Leg-Foot) | To L (Cosmetic) |
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| 3 | LF to side and slightly back Recover RF |
Backing DC of new LOD11i |
1/4 to R between 2 and 3 |
TH | 3 | Up on 3 (Foot-Leg-Body) Lower e/o 3 (Foot) |
To L (Cosmetic) then Straight |
| Step | Foot Placement | Alignment - Direction | Quantity of Turn | Foot Action | Timing | Couple Position | Rotation | Rise and Fall | Type of Sway | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF fwd and slightly to side Recover LF |
Facing LOD | Com. to turn to R on 1 |
H Flat | 1 | Closed Position |
To R with shoulders (Light.) then to R with shoulders (Dyn.) |
Lower on 1 (Leg) | Straight | |
| 2 | LF to side RF brushes to LF w/o weight |
Backing DW of new LOEP |
3/8 to R between land 2 |
BT | 2 | To R with hips (Light.) | Rise e/o 2 (Leg-Body-Foot) | To R (Cosmetic) |
Gradually back e/o 2, head moves to pos. 1 |
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| 3 | RF diag fwd Recover LF |
Facing DC of new LOP) |
1/4 to R between 2 and 3 |
TH | 3 | Up on 3 (Foot-Leg-Body) Lower e/o 3 (Foot) |
To R (Cosmetic) then Straight |
Cont. gradually back b/o 3, head ends in pos. 1 |
NOTE - Alignment-D'rection: (1) the Impetus is normally danced at the corner, but can also be danced along the side of the room, therefore the alignment of step 2 for the Man will be Facing DC and for the Lady Backing DC.
NOTE - Foot Placement/Couple Position: may start LF back in CBMP Outside Partner.