STS 500 ====================
Slow Two Step Phase 5
STS 501 Introduction to Phase 5 STS ------------------
Phase 5 has a specific focus on the TRIPLE TRAVELER figure.
STS 502 Steps -------------------
[For Phase 4 Definitions, see STS 402]
Phase 5 Definitions
Triple Traveler sqq; sqq; sqq;
NOTE: Usually starts with man facing Line of Progression unless otherwise noted.
MEASURE 1
In left open facing, line of dance, Man step forward L turning LF and leading woman into a left turn or inside roll. She will step back turning, side turning, and forward turning; and Man will step fwd L, fwd R, fwd L; following her. At the end of the first measure, Man will be more or less in left open position, facing line of dance, man on outside of circle.
MEASURE 2
In second measure, the Man steps forward R and spirals LF under joined lead hands, and then steps fwd L, fwd R.
The woman simply steps fwd L, fwd R, fwd L; keeping up with her man.
MEASURE 3
In the third measure, Man step forward L and swing lead hands down and back, leading her in a RF or outside roll.
Woman will step forward R turning, side L turning, and forward R turning to face wall and partner.
Man steps fwd L, -, fwd R, XLIF of R; Note that the man is facing center at the end of this figure.
Triple Traveler. Simple Definition.
1. From Left Open LOD (or Line of Progression), first measure Lady led into an inside roll;
2. second measure man spirals left-facing under arms;
3. third measure, lady is led to outside roll.
Ends man facing COH, lady Wall (or Wall, COH, if started RLOD).
BALLROOM EXAMPLES
In Rounds, during the 3rd measure the couple would be less likely to turn to face.
See the Instructional in Section 530 below for detailed Rounds teach.
source: YouTube shimata 100 channel
This YouTube video is from a Ballroom teach, but is useful in that is repeats the steps
in slow-motion. In Rounds, the movement would be more in line of dance.
This is another Ballroom teach on YouTube source: YouTube shimata 100 channel
STS 520 Lessons ===================
SUGGESTED LEARNING ORDER by SONG TITLE
The TRIPLE TRAVELER is often borrowed into Phase 4.
Use the Phase 4 song titles starting with Number 8 for learning purposes.
8. From Sara With Love
9. Rachel’s Song
10. Lavender Blue
11. Can’t Smile Without You
12. Too Many Rivers
13. Puppet On A String
14. Smoke Slow Two Step ["Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"]
15. Exodus
16. Is It Really Over
17. Crazy
STS 530 Workshops ==================
Abundant Joy
[source: Both clips from the Jim Miller channel]
Demo with Ron & Mary Noble.
INSTRUCTIONAL
Lesson. The Nobles teach Abundant Joy
From about 1min.05seconds to 3min.15 seconds is detailed teach of TRIPLE TRAVELER.
NOTE that with the TRIPLE TRAVELER borrowed into Phase 4,
the following Ph.4 Workshops may be helpful.
STS 431 "Rachel's Song"
STS 432 "Too Many Rivers"
STS 433 "Puppet on a String"
STS 434 "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
STS 570 Examples and Exhibits ==================
Exhibition
The TRIPLE TRAVELERS come toward the end, but there are also nice examples of
TRAVELING CROSS CHASSES early in the clip. NOTE that the Basics are danced
almost as HIP ROCKS.
My Heart Will Go On. source: insync dancers.
Appologize
Long Day's Journey Ph.5 STS