How to Dance a Box Step in Foxtrot
Foxtrot is a dance that dates back to 1914 in New York, developed by Harry Fox. Since that time, it has become highly popular as a social and competitive dance in America and abroad. The very basic form of American style Foxtrot is simple to learn, although the dance can get very complex as you move to higher levels. Foxtrot is highly versatile; it can be danced to music that is slow and romantic or quick and jazzy. When dancing Foxtrot, you can wear anything you like—as long as the clothes allow you to move freely and you are respecting the dance studio’s dress code. It is recommend that you wear dance shoes whether required by the studio or not, because they are designed to help your dancing—shoes with grip soles can cause a lot of damage to your joints. Read on to learn how to dance a box step in foxtrot.
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Instructions
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Man's Steps
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Stand on your right foot with your left foot free in closed dance position.
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On counts one, two (say “slow”--two beats), take a step forward onto your left foot, and then brush your right foot to your left.
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On count three (say “quick”--one beat), step to the side on your right foot.
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On count four (say “quick”), bring your left foot to your right and change weight to the left foot.
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On count five, six (say “slow”), step back onto your right foot, and then brush your left foot to your right.
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On count seven (say “quick”), step to the side on your left foot.
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On count eight (say “quick”), bring your right foot to your left and change weight to the right foot.
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Repeat.
Woman's Steps
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Stand on your left foot with your right foot free in closed dance position.
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On counts one, two (say “slow”--two beats), take a step back onto your right foot, and then brush your left foot to your right.
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On count three (say “quick”--one beat), step to the side on your left foot.
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On count four (say “quick”), bring your right foot to your left and change weight to the right foot.
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On count five, six (say “slow”), step take a step forward onto your left foot, and then brush your right foot to your left.
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On count seven (say “quick”), step to the side on your right foot.
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On count eight (say “quick”), bring your left foot to your right and change weight to the left foot.
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Repeat.
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Tips & Warnings
The count for the box step in Foxtrot is slow, quick, quick. A slow is two beats and a quick is one beat.
This step can be gently rotated to the left.
In the closed dance position, the lady’s right hand should be on the man’s left, held at about eye level. Man’s right hand is on the lady’s left shoulder blade (under her left arm). Lady’s left hand should be flat on the man’s back, just behind his shoulder.
Consult your physician before starting any new physical activity.
