Natural Dancing Quickstep
Quickstep is one of the most energetic and enjoyable dances in the International Standard repertoire. Known for its lively movement, flowing progression, and playful musical character, it requires a unique combination of technical control, balance, speed, and musical awareness.
In Natural Dancing Quickstep, World Champions Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry share their approach to developing a more natural, efficient, and expressive Quickstep. Through detailed demonstrations and technical explanations, they guide dancers through the movement principles that create effortless floor travel and musical interpretation.
Suitable for dancers ranging from beginners to advanced competitors, the program focuses on both the mechanics of movement and the artistic qualities that bring Quickstep to life.
Topics Covered
Character and Style of Quickstep
- Understanding the personality of the dance
- Creating lightness and flow
- Developing confidence and expression
Posture and Body Alignment
- Building a stable ballroom frame
- Maintaining balance during fast movement
- Improving body positioning and connection
Musicality and Timing
- Understanding Quickstep rhythm
- Interpreting musical phrasing
- Developing timing consistency
Floorcraft and Movement Strategy
- Navigating a crowded dance floor
- Managing direction and momentum
- Improving competitive floor awareness
Figure Groups Included
Basic Group
- Natural Spin Turn
- Progressive Chassé
- Natural Turn
- Tipple Chassé
- Forward Lock
- Open Natural Turn
- Back Lock
- Running Finish
- Natural Turn with Hesitation
Advanced Group
- Natural Turn Variations
- Natural Pivot
- Spin Turn
- Turning Lock
- Syncopated Chassé
- Syncopated Lock to Center
- Quick Open Reverse
- Progressive Chassé in Promenade Position
- Step-Hop Variations
- Contra Check
- Pendulum
Additional Training Sections
- Character of the Dance
- Stance and Posture
- Common Errors and Corrections
- Floorcraft Training
Training Benefits
- Improve Quickstep technique and movement quality
- Develop stronger musical awareness
- Learn both basic and advanced figures
- Increase floorcraft and competitive confidence
- Build a more natural and efficient dancing style
- Suitable for social dancers, teachers, and competitors
Suitable For
- International Standard dancers
- Ballroom teachers and coaches
- Competition dancers
- Social ballroom dancers
- Students preparing for examinations and performances
Whether you are learning Quickstep for the first time or refining advanced competitive skills, Natural Dancing Quickstep provides valuable instruction from two of ballroom dancing’s most respected champions and educators.
Related Products
Students studying Quickstep may also be interested in other instructional programs by Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry, as well as training videos covering Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, and Slow Foxtrot to develop a complete International Standard Ballroom foundation.
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