Simply The Best Foxtrot Part 2 – Marcus & Karen Hilton

Simply The Best Foxtrot Part 2 continues Marcus & Karen Hilton’s study of International Standard dancing through two detailed Slow Foxtrot groups.

The program develops established figures and actions into longer, more complex combinations containing changes of direction, pivots, line figures, and advanced transitions. Particular attention is given to body flight and the controlled carriage of body weight across the floor—two important qualities in Slow Foxtrot.

The first group combines figures such as the Feather Step, Bounce Fallaway, Tumble Turn, Continuous Hover Cross, Same Foot Lunge, and Reverse Pivot. The second group progresses through figures including the Chassé to Right with Weave Ending, Curved Feather, Telespin, Telemark, and Throwaway Oversway to Promenade Position.

This video can be studied alongside Simply The Best Part 1 and Beautiful Basics to reinforce the underlying technical principles used throughout the combinations.

Topics Covered

Group 1

1. Feather Step
2. Bounce Fallaway
3. Tumble Turn
4. Heel Pull
5. Three Step
6. Continuous Hover Cross
7. Same Foot Lunge
8. Reverse Pivot

Group 2

1. Chassé to Right with Weave Ending
2. Quick Three Step
3. Curved Feather
4. Back Feather
5. Overturned Feather Finish
6. Telespin
7. Telemark
8. Throwaway Oversway to Promenade Position

Technical Focus

• Slow Foxtrot body flight
• Controlled weight transfer
• Balance and alignment
• Line figures
• Changes of direction
• Pivoting actions
• Continuity between figures
• Development of longer competitive groups

Suitable For

This instructional video is recommended for:

• Intermediate and advanced Slow Foxtrot dancers
• International Standard competitors
• Dance teachers studying advanced group construction
• Dancers developing body flight and weight transfer
• Students familiar with established Foxtrot figures
• Viewers continuing from Simply The Best Part 1

About the Instructors

Marcus & Karen Hilton MBE are internationally recognized Standard dance champions and instructors. Their teaching emphasizes fundamental technique, movement quality, balance, musical interpretation, and the development of figures into complete dance groups.