'Down' word in Technique

[beginnerdancer29]

Hi everyone

Can anyone explain why the IDTA Technique Book uses the word 'Down' in rise and fall?

I thought it was because you would be going backwards as Toe Heel, but have now realised it is used going forward as well.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DanceMentor]

I assume this is Foxtrot?

 

[UKDancer]

You write elsewhere that you are an amateur dancer who is learning to teach dance. The answer lies in the text: have you read it? Rise and fall applies equally to Waltz, Quickstep and Foxtrot.