Foxy – Cradle Step or Stationary Basic
Learn how to dance the Cradle step or stationary basic in Foxy.
How to dance the Foxy – Cradle Step or Stationary Basic
Alignment
This step is more of a stationary step that doesn’t travel around the dance floor and can be used at any time.
Timing
The cradle step or stationary basic generally uses box timing – Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow, Quick, Quick. However, Foxy can also be danced in all slows or all quicks.
Leader’s Footwork:
- Forward half of Stationary Basic: Left foot forward. Right foot side rock and replace weight to left foot. (count: slow, quick, quick)
- Back Half of Stationary Basic: Right foot back, Left foot side rock and replace weight to right foot. (count: slow, quick, quick)
Follower’s Footwork:
- Back half of Stationary Basic: Right foot back, Left foot side rock and replace weight to right foot. (count: slow, quick, quick)
- Forward Half of Stationary Basic: Left foot forward. Right foot side rock and replace weight to left foot. (count: slow, quick, quick)
Foxy Technique
Heel leads
When taking a step forward you want to make sure that you are using a heel lead.
Dance Frame
Foxy can be danced in either a more formal ballroom frame or in a more relaxed frame.
Rock Step
What differentiaties the Foxy from the Foxtrot is the use of a rock step. In Foxtrot the feet general close and change weight whereas Foxy uses a rocking step to change weight.
