V6 is a ''silver'' level

dance pattern Dance moves or dance steps (more complex dance moves are called dance patterns, dance figures, dance movements, or dance variations) are usually isolated, defined, and organized so that beginning dancers can learn and use them independently of each ...

of the

quickstep The quickstep is a light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal a ...

International Standard international standard is a technical standard developed by one or more international standards organizations. International standards are available for consideration and use worldwide. The most prominent such organization is the International Or ...

Ballroom dance Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its performance and entertainment aspects. Ballroom dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. ...

syllabus. The couple moves diagonally to the center ( DC) and then diagonally to the wall ( DW), thus sweeping a

V-shape Many shapes have metaphorical names, i.e., their names are metaphors: these shapes are named after a most common object that has it. For example, "U-shape" is a shape that resembles the letter U, a bell-shaped curve has the shape of the vertical ...

on the floor.

Footwork

The pattern starts with the leader backing DC, e.g., after the first part of the quarter turns: the

back lock There are several types of lock step in waltz dancing, including International Standard waltz. A " lock step" is when the moving foot approaches to the standing foot and crosses in front of or behind it, creating a " check" position. There are sev ...

(SQQS) is performed, followed by the change of the direction on counts SQQ (leader's steps: left foot back (follower steps outside partner), right foot back with a quarter turn to the left, left foot forward facing DW), followed by a slow step outside partner, e.g., into the forward lock (SQQS). Essentially a back lock followed by an outside change.DanceCentral.info
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Preceding and following figures

Possible preceding figures: Anything ending with Man's weight on left foot, backing diagonal centre - such as: *"SQQ" of the quarter turns *

Natural spin turn The natural spin turn is a ballroom dance step used in the waltz. It is typically used to advance a couple of a turn down line of dance, although an underturned spin turn is also very useful for turning a corner. The natural spin turn is also c ...

(SQQSSS) ending DC, the last S being the first S of the V6. Possible following figures: Anything beginning with the man's step on right foot outside partner, such as: *Forward lock step *Forward pepperpot *Left scatter chasses

References

{{reflist Social dance steps Quickstep