Develop a strong technical foundation in International Standard Quickstep with the official NATD Quickstep Technique Book. Published by the National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD), this comprehensive ebook is an essential resource for ballroom dancers, teachers, coaches, and examination candidates studying the NATD syllabus.
The book begins with the core principles of Quickstep, including the dance rhythm, tempo, timing, accented beats, counting methods, and movement characteristics before progressing into a complete technical breakdown of every syllabus figure. Each figure includes detailed information for both Leader and Follower, covering foot positions, alignment, amount of turn, rise and fall, footwork, sway, CBM, plus recommended precedes and follows for smooth figure combinations.
The syllabus is organized from Pre-Bronze through Gold (Fellow), making it ideal for examination preparation, teaching, competitive ballroom dancing, and improving technical precision.
Contents Include
Quickstep Fundamentals
- Time signature & tempo
- Rhythm & counting methods
- Accented beats
- Rise & Fall
- Footwork
- Alignment
- Sway
- CBM
- Figure precedes & follows
Pre-Bronze & Bronze Figures
- Quarter Turn to Right
- Progressive Chasse
- Forward Lock
- Natural Turn
- Natural Pivot Turn
- Natural Spin Turn
- Natural Turn with Hesitation
- Reverse Turn (Chasse)
- Closed Impetus
- Back Lock
- Reverse Pivot
- Progressive Chasse to Right
- Tipple Chasse to Right (Corner & Side of Room)
- Natural Turn and Back Lock
- Running Finish
- Double Reverse Spin
Silver (Licentiate) Figures
- Quick Open Reverse
- Fishtail
- Running Right Turn
- Four Quick Run
- V6
- Closed Telemark
Gold (Fellow) Figures
- Cross Swivel
- Six Quick Run
- Rumba Cross
- Tipsy to Right and Left
- Hover Corte
Additional Figures
- Zig-Zag, Back Lock & Running Finish
- Running Cross Chasse
- Tipple Chasse to Left
Whether you are preparing for NATD examinations or refining your Quickstep technique for teaching, social dancing, or competition, this official technique book provides a structured reference for mastering every figure in the syllabus.










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