ABSTRACT
The Foxtrot is characterized by long, gliding, and perfectly smooth steps, demanding ease of movement and control in order to give the dance a lazy and unhurried appearance. The construction of the Foxtrot is such that it is only possible to dance it in a large and uncrowded ballroom. The social dancers, whose dancing activities are likely to be restricted to club, hotel, and restaurant dances, would be well advised to learn to adapt the simple basic figures of the Quickstep to the slower tempo. The correct interpretation of the Three Step is of utmost importance, and the beginner would be well advised to practise this, combined with the Walk, before attempting any other figure. The Feather consists of a slow step followed by a type of Three Step in which the Leader steps outside the Follower on the second quick step.
