Pursuit of Perfection – Quickstep reveals the technical approach of World Professional Ballroom Champions Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova to one of the fastest and most energetic dances in International Standard Ballroom. This instructional program focuses on creating effortless speed, lightness, and precision while maintaining balance and control throughout every movement.
The lessons begin with the essential foundations of Quickstep, including character, hold, swing action, and the dynamic actions that give the dance its distinctive lively appearance. From there, Arunas and Katusha introduce practical exercises before demonstrating combinations built from important syllabus and open figures, helping dancers understand how technique is applied in real dancing.
Suitable for competitive dancers, teachers, and dedicated Ballroom students, this video offers valuable insight into improving movement quality, foot speed, body flight, and partner coordination.
Contents
Fundamentals
- Demonstration
- Character
- Hold
Actions
- Swing Action
- Hopping, Jumping & Running
- Pendulum Points
Exercise
- Pepper Pot
Combination No. 1
- Forward Lock
- Quick Open Reverse Turn with Slip Pivot Ending
- Double Reverse Spin
- Cross Swivel
- Fishtail
Combination No. 2
- Running Right Turn
- Natural Spin Turn
- Open Natural
- Running Finish
Combination No. 3
- Step Hop, Step Hop, Scatter Chasses
- Pepper Pot
- Run with a Zig-Zag Action
- Step Hop, Step Hop
- Slide
- Charleston
- Final Demonstration
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