Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance the box of the fox trot? Here's your chance to find out. The box part of the foxtrot dance is the very first step of the entire foxtrot dance routine. This page will give you a step-by-step guide on how to dance the box of the foxtrot.

The foxtrot is very similar to the waltz in ways of step pattern, but is different due to its count. The foxtrot timing is 4/4 while the waltz is 3/4. The foxtrot is a ballroom dance often danced at weddings, ballroom dances, and other formal events.http://www.freebase.com/view/en/foxtrot In 1914, the steps of the foxtrot were standardized by the Dancing American Society of Professors. The name comes from an actor, Henry Fox, who trotted the steps in routines.http://www.howtodancelikestar.com/ballroom-foxtrot-dance-steps-review

One of the most important things of any dance you learn is to memorize the count and timing so that your dance isn't off. This page will lead you through three easy steps of dancing the box of the foxtrot.

Before you start learning or steps or dancing, you need to learn the count and timing of the foxtrot dance. This is essential because if you are off the timing, then the entire dance will be off.

The foxtrot timing is 4/4 (said as "four four"). For purposes of this part of the dance (the box), there will be "quick" steps and "slow" steps. Each "slow" step gets two beats and each "quick" step gets one beat. Practice saying the count: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and repeat.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2mJeKQsnU&feature=channel

Now that you've learned the timing of the foxtrot dance, you can start learning the steps. The first step of the entire foxtrot dance is the box. There are different steps for males and females, but the females mirror the male's movements.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2mJeKQsnU&feature=channel

Ladies go back with the right foot and men go forward with left foot. Go to the side with the opposite foot and then come together. Now, ladies go forward with left foot, and men go back with right foot and then step side with opposite foot and come to where you originally started from. Then, do it in closed position (or dance position). Females' feet are together and the men step forward with their right foot in between the female’s feet. Men then close their left foot to the right. Do the same step pattern. Slow, quick quick, slow, quick quick. The side steps are always the “quick” steps, and stepping forward or backwards are the “slow” steps.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2mJeKQsnU&feature=channel

Once you've completed the box, you now need to rotate the box. This for the males only as the females always mirror the male's movements. Don't forget the count: 4/4. Also, don't forget that the "slow" steps get two beats and the "quick" steps get one beat. Rotating the box is simple, all the male does is start to gradually rotate to the left and they've done it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2mJeKQsnU&feature=channel

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1. How to Dance the Fox Trot Entrance and Exit
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3. How to Dance the Fox Trot Promenade Walk
4. How to Dance the Fox Trot The Box
5. How to Dance the Fox Trot Underarm Turn