Art In Motion Quickstep – Luca & Loraine Baricchi

Art In Motion Quickstep is an in-depth instructional dance video featuring World Champions Luca & Loraine Baricchi, one of the most respected couples in the history of International Standard Ballroom. In this comprehensive program, they reveal the principles behind their distinctive dancing style known as Art in Motion, focusing on the techniques that create effortless movement, elegant body lines, and exceptional partnership in the Quickstep.

Rather than simply teaching step patterns, Luca and Loraine concentrate on the mechanics that make dancing efficient and expressive. Dancers will learn the difference between posture and poise, how to use stretch and contraction, how to create a beautiful lady’s line without excessive back bending, and how to move from foot to foot while maintaining balance and control. The instruction also explores advanced concepts such as sending leg versus receiving leg, weight anchoring, movement through different types of space, and multiple methods of body rotation.

The Quickstep section applies these concepts to a variety of popular figures and combinations commonly seen in competitive ballroom dancing. Through detailed demonstrations and explanations, dancers gain a deeper understanding of how technique influences movement quality, speed, harmony, and partnership.

What You’ll Learn

Foundation Concepts

• The difference between posture and poise
• Stretch and contraction techniques
• Front muscles vs. back muscles
• Creating elegant body lines
• Weight anchoring and balance control
• Sending leg vs. receiving leg
• Dancing into four different types of space
• Five ways to rotate the body
• Using changes of poise for leading
• Coordinating upper and lower body actions

Quickstep Figures & Combinations

Natural Figures

1. Natural Turn – Running Right Turn – Running Finish
2. Natural Turn – Spin Turn – Running Right Turn – Running Finish
3. Promenade Position – Running Right Turn – Open Natural Turn – Outside Change – Open Natural Turn – Chasse – Running Finish – Natural Turn – Pivot – Side Step – Four Quick Actions

Reverse Figures

1. Chasse to Centre – Quick Open Reverse – Chasse – Cross Chasse – Natural Turn – Open Impetus
2. Chasse to Centre – Two Quick Open Reverses (Fast Timing) – Quick Open Reverse (Slow Timing) – Chasse – Cross Chasse
3. Telemark – Wing – Telemark – Travelling Wing
4. Chasse to Centre – Lockstep – Telemark – Wing – Telemark – Travelling Wing

Space and Harmony

• Understanding movement pathways
• Creating balance within the partnership
• Improving flow and continuity
• Developing harmonious movement across the floor

Luca and Loraine present advanced technical concepts in a clear and practical way, making them accessible to serious dancers seeking to improve performance quality, movement efficiency, and competitive results. While the figures themselves are familiar, the emphasis on movement mechanics provides valuable insight for dancers looking to elevate their Quickstep beyond memorized choreography.