1a. Forward BasicThe forward basic step is a combination of two walks followed by a chasse, to the count of "Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick". It is a progressive movement which can be danced repeatedly in order to travel around the line of dance.  | |  | Man's Part: | | Lady's Part | As shown, the Foxtrot Basic step is danced straight along line of dance and without turn. Depending on context, one might also dance this figure towards diagonal center or diagonal wall. (Most other alignments would be less desirable because the dancers would interrupt the natural flow of traffic around the dance floor). The Foxtrot Basic may also be curved to the right or to the left in order to accomodate traffic, or to prepare for another figure. This topic is addressed in more detail in the Progressive Quarter Turns. | 
