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STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed or open facing position, one- or two-hand hold.

1	Slow	Right foot side & slightly forward in open counter promenade position.	1/8 turn to right between previous step and 1. Release right hand from lady's left hand or back. If begun from closed facing position, lower left hand to waist level.

2	Quick	Left foot forward in left side-by-side position.	1/8 turn to right between 1-2.
3	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.	Begin to turn to left.
4	Slow	Left foot side & slightly forward in open promenade position.	3/8 turn to left between 3-4 to face partner. Take RH-LH hold, then release LH-RH hold.

5	Quick	Right foot forward in right side-by-side position.	1/8 turn to left between 4-5.
6	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.	Begin to turn to right.
7	Slow	Right foot side.	1/4 turn to right between 6-7 to face partner. End in open or closed facing position, according to following figure.

STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Closed or open facing position, one- or two-hand hold.

1	Slow	Left foot side.	If begun from closed facing position, release left hand from man's shoulder.

2	Quick	Right foot forward in left side-by-side position.	1/4 turn to left between 1-2.
3	Quick	Replace weight to left foot.	Begin to turn to right.
4	Slow	Right foot side.	1/4 turn to right between 3-4 to face partner. Take RH-LH hold and release LH-RH hold.

5	Quick	Left foot forward in right side-by-side position.	1/4 turn to right between 4-5.
6	Quick	Replace weight to right foot.	Begin to turn to left.
7	Slow	Left foot side.	1/4 turn to left between 6-7 to face partner. End in open or closed facing position, according to man's lead.

1-3 Rumba Box	>>	Crossover Breaks Forward
Rumba Box	>>	4-7 Crossover Breaks Forward	releasing to open facing position over 1-6 Rumba Box
Alternative Basic	>>	Crossover Breaks Forward
1-3 Alternative Basic	>>	4-6 Crossover Breaks Forward	Releasing to open position over steps 1-3 of Alternative Basic