Learn how to beautifully dance
the progressive chassé to Right
This page gives detailed information on how to dance the Progressive Chassé to Right in the Modern Waltz.
It includes the requisite timing, steps, footwork, alignment, movement, turn, sway, rise & fall and hold — for both the Man/Leader and the Lady/Follower, as per “The Ballroom Technique” publication.
It also contains personal notes, tips and advice that has been manually collated and typed in, from a variety of online and offline sources.
Also included is a compilation of (3rd party) YouTube videos demonstrating and teaching how to do a beautiful Progressive Chasse to Right!
The Progressive Chassé to Right is usually a bronze level Modern Waltz figure. For the full list of Modern Waltz figures corresponding to each medal level, as per the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), see the Figure List for Modern Waltz.
Progressive Chassé to Right (Man)
Commence in Closed Position, backing LOD.
| # | Steps | Alignment | Moving | CBM | Turn | Sway | Rise & Fall | Position | ||
| 1 | 1 | LF fwd | H T | Facing LOD | DC | 1 | com to turn L | – | com to rise e/o 1 | Closed |
| 2 | 2 | RF to side | T | Backing Wall | LOD | 1/8 (1→2) | – | cont to rise | Closed | |
| 3 | & | LF closes to RF | T | Backing DW | under body | 1/8 (2→3), body turns less | – | cont to rise | Closed | |
| 4 | 3 | RF to side & slightly back | T H | Backing DW | LOD | – | Up. Lower e/o 4. | Closed | ||
| (5) | (1) | LF back in CBMP, OP | T | Backing DW | 5 | – |
Technical Notes (for the Man)
Progressive Chassé to Right (Lady)
Commence in Closed Position, facing LOD.
| # | Steps | Alignment | Moving | CBM | Turn | Sway | Rise & Fall | Position | ||
| 1 | 1 | RF back | T H | Backing DC | DC | 1 | com to turn L | com to rise e/o 1. NFR | Closed | |
| 2 | 2 | LF to side | T | Pointing DW | LOD | 1/4 (1→2), body turns less | cont to rise | Closed | ||
| 3 | & | RF closes to LF | T | Facing DW | under body | cont to rise | Closed | |||
| 4 | 3 | LF to side & slightly fwd | T H | Facing DW | LOD | Up. Lower e/o 4 | Closed | |||
| (5) | (1) | RF fwd in CBMP, OP | T | Backing DW | 5 |
Technical Notes (for Lady)
General Notes
See also general technical notes on Modern Waltz technique, and also general Modern Ballroom technique.
Preceding Figures
Commenced facing LOD (as described above)
| Bronze | Reverse Turn Right Foot Closed Change Double Reverse Spin Hesitation Change Reverse Pivot |
| Silver | Wing |
| Gold | Closed Wing Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot |
Commenced Facing LOD
(Both the Man and the Lady turn an additional 1/8 between steps 1-2)
Following Figures
Ended Backing DW (as described above)
| Bronze | 4-6 Natural Turn Back Lock Back Whisk Closed Impetus |
| Silver | Outside Spin |
Ending Backing DC
(Both the Man and the Lady turn an additional 1/8 between steps 1-2, and an additional 1/8 between steps 3-4, body turns less,)
| Bronze | Outside Change |
Ending Backing LOD
(Both the Man and the Lady turn an additional 1/8 between steps 1-2)
| Bronze | 4-6 Natural Turn Back Lock Back Whisk Closed Impetus |
| Silver | Open Impetus |
List of Abbreviations
| Steps | RF: Right foot LF: Left foot fwd: forward diag: diagonally CBMP: Contra Body Movement Position |
| Footwork | T: Toe H: Heel F: Flat |
| Turn | L: Left R: Right cont: continue com: commence |
| Alignment & Moving | LOD: Line of Dance DC: Diagonal Centre DW: Diagonal Wall |
| Rise & Fall | NFR: no foot rise com: commence cont: continue e/o: end of |
| Position | OP: outside Partner PP: Promenade Position CPP: Counter Promenade Position PO: Partner outside |
| Sway | L: Left R: Right F: Forward |
For a more detailed explanation of terms and abbreviations, see the Glossary.
Demonstrations
These 3rd party (external) demonstration videos typically show the Progressive Chassé to Right being performed from different angles, perspectives and speeds. However, they generally have little or no commentary or explanation.
For videos that also include commentary and tips that are aimed at assisting you perform the figure properly, see the next section “Tutorials”.