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The Fox Trott
The Fox Trott is a smooth dance. Long walking movements come together to
form a delicate rise and fall action. The turns in the Fox Trott are similar
to that of the Waltz. International Fox Trott program has only closed
dance positions while in American Fox Trott both open and closed dance
positions are acceptable. The Fox Trott is danced to music written in 4
count time with the first and third beats of each part more forceful. It
is danced with slow
and quick steps. Each slow step is 2
beats and each quick step is 1 beat of the music. The Fox Trott has various
steps and can be danced to a variety of
music styles.
Dance Steps
*Basic Forward
Start with feet together.
Step forward with left foot.
Step in front of left with right foot.
Step left foot over to left.
Step right foot next to left.
Repeat as many times as needed.
*Basic Backward
Start with feet together.
Step back with left foot. Step right
foot behind left.
Step left foot to the left.
Bring right foot next to left.
Repeat as many times as needed.