I have looked at a lot of video's on how to do the Fox Trot. Yours is without a doubt the best. You explain exactly how to do it. Thanks so much for your wonderful instruction.
Funny, until today I had only seen your "Formal" Foxtrot video. So I watched your comedy skit, Travolta video, Bolero, Singing ones,... wow you are much, much more well rounded than I ever thought. I should have know! Very nice singing voice. Enjoyed all of your videos. Thanks for posting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Bronze level choreography. Thank you very much for the detailed instruction, John. I also love the Entrance, and the Ending. The SQQ is the same as American Rumba. As to what music I can dance this to, I find I cannot do the steps with Sinatra music (which is SSQQ), . . . but John's steps are OK with Slow Foxtrot, and some Country music.
Many steps are shared in Waltz and Foxtrot. But the styling, feel, and timing are different. Bronze Level Foxtrot uses SSQQ, and Intermediate / Silver Level primarily uses SQQ timing, which makes Waltz fit (Silver Level). But you must be careful to be strict on SQQ timing and not to try Waltz Timing! As you progress you would mix Bronze and Silver Steps together for a very pleasing travel around the floor.
Many dances share steps. That's a good thing as long as you don't just do those steps! That would look too dull! Crossover breaks (side breaks) are done in Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and many others. But you don't do them much! Same with Open Breaks, Ladies Underarm Turn, and many others. Enjoy those common steps. Helps you to learn a new dance faster if you already know a few steps to share from another.
Check out the "Wedding Slow Dance" from Ballroom Expresssions by Tim Stark; beautiful for a Wedding Fox Trot. Royalty free use by instructors making videos, just give song/artist credit. 18 songs for under $10. Find on any major music site. Scroll down to song #15 on this iTunes preview itunes.apple.com/us/album/ballroom-expressions/1289922077
Many steps are shared in Waltz and Foxtrot. But the styling, feel, and timing are different. Bronze Level Foxtrot uses SSQQ, and Intermediate / Silver Level primarily uses SQQ timing, which makes Waltz fit (Silver Level). But you must be careful to be strict on SQQ timing and not to try Waltz Timing! As you progress you would mix Bronze and Silver Steps together for a very pleasing travel around the floor. You should have read his comments here about that doubt.
John presents so clear and simple. The video makes 👍 great. I like Entrance and Exit steps. Seldom videos show this steps skill
I have looked at a lot of video's on how to do the Fox Trot. Yours is without a doubt the best. You explain exactly how to do it. Thanks so much for your wonderful instruction.
great basic lesson. easy to follow with partner
Excellent instructions given which make learning a pleasure. Many thanks.
Astounding teacher for us beginners. Bravissimo to both instructors!!!
Ed C
Beautiful Box Waltz's first, than Fox Trot lesson. Very nice.
Great lesson
Fantastic!!
Grate! The best lesson i have seen.
Funny, until today I had only seen your "Formal" Foxtrot video. So I watched your comedy skit, Travolta video, Bolero, Singing ones,... wow you are much, much more well rounded than I ever thought. I should have know! Very nice singing voice. Enjoyed all of your videos. Thanks for posting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Bronze level choreography. Thank you very much for the detailed instruction, John. I also love the Entrance, and the Ending. The SQQ is the same as American Rumba. As to what music I can dance this to, I find I cannot do the steps with Sinatra music (which is SSQQ), . . . but John's steps are OK with Slow Foxtrot, and some Country music.
Silent nag. Hah nice one
what about 2 steps forward then one to the left, "Sam"
Nice video and great instruction but I learned this as waltz. Is this really foxtrot?
Many steps are shared in Waltz and Foxtrot. But the styling, feel, and timing are different. Bronze Level Foxtrot uses SSQQ, and Intermediate / Silver Level primarily uses SQQ timing, which makes Waltz fit (Silver Level). But you must be careful to be strict on SQQ timing and not to try Waltz Timing! As you progress you would mix Bronze and Silver Steps together for a very pleasing travel around the floor.
Many dances share steps. That's a good thing as long as you don't just do those steps! That would look too dull! Crossover breaks (side breaks) are done in Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and many others. But you don't do them much! Same with Open Breaks, Ladies Underarm Turn, and many others. Enjoy those common steps. Helps you to learn a new dance faster if you already know a few steps to share from another.
ES Harris
Why would you tell people you are going to teach them a foxtrot them demonstrate a waltz out of time to the music. Most confusing.
Check out the "Wedding Slow Dance" from Ballroom Expresssions by Tim Stark; beautiful for a Wedding Fox Trot. Royalty free use by instructors making videos, just give song/artist credit. 18 songs for under $10. Find on any major music site. Scroll down to song #15 on this iTunes preview itunes.apple.com/us/album/ballroom-expressions/1289922077
This looks like a basic Waltz step
This is a waltz. Not foxtrot
Many steps are shared in Waltz and Foxtrot. But the styling, feel, and timing are different. Bronze Level Foxtrot uses SSQQ, and Intermediate / Silver Level primarily uses SQQ timing, which makes Waltz fit (Silver Level). But you must be careful to be strict on SQQ timing and not to try Waltz Timing! As you progress you would mix Bronze and Silver Steps together for a very pleasing travel around the floor.
You should have read his comments here about that doubt.
What is the name of the tune you are dancing to?
I agree, I’m a dancer- although not on his level but that’s the waltz! Still a good dance. The song sucked too