The Foxtrot Lesson Series Was Given By Greg Dye and Phyllis Lasher from September through November of 2008.
From the early days of ragtime, the feel of syncopation has incited feet to tap and bodies to sway. The ”Foxtrot” was the outcome in a dance form which incorporated these quick and slow rhythms.
Although the originator, Harry Fox, authored the rudiments of this step in a galloping, vaudeville act (new York, 1914), universal appeal has grown as the dance works well at a variety of 4/4 tempos.
American-style Foxtrot uniquely includes two basic step patterns, allowing even waltz moves to be danced gracefully.
The characteristic movements tend to be smooth and gliding with an optional “bounce” action to the side steps.
The Foxtrot along with the waltz shares the very core of ballroom dancing. Adaptations to its progressive traveling have been successful in order to allow more “on-the-spot’ patterns for busy dance floors.
Since this exciting, yet “easy feel” dance offers wide spread application to much dance music, a proficient dancer in foxtrot always has a rich and rewarding experience at social dance events.
FOXTROT TEN LESSON SERIES