Editing Quickstep (section)

==History==
The quickstep evolved in the 1920s from a combination of the [[foxtrot]], [[Charleston (dance)|Charleston]], [[Collegiate shag (dance)|shag]], [[Peabody (dance)|peabody]], and [[One-Step|one-step]]. The dance is English in origin and was standardized in 1927. While it evolved from the foxtrot, the quickstep now is quite separate. Unlike the modern foxtrot, the [[lead and follow|leader]] often closes his feet, and [[syncopated step]]s are regular occurrences (as was the case in early foxtrot). Three characteristic dance figures of the quickstep are the [[chassé]]s, where the feet are brought together, the [[quarter turns]], and the [[Lock step (dance move)|lock step]].<ref name=VS>Silvester, Victor 1982. ''Modern ballroom dancing: history and practice''. Paul, London.</ref><sup>p126</sup>

This dance gradually evolved into a very dynamic one with much movement on the dance floor, with many advanced patterns including hops, runs, quick steps with much momentum, and rotation. The tempo of quickstep dance is rather brisk, as it was developed to [[ragtime]] era [[jazz]] music, which is fast-paced when compared to other dance music.

By the end of the 20th century the complexity of quickstep as done by advanced dancers had increased, with the extensive use of syncopated steps with [[eighth note]] durations. While in older times quickstep patterns were counted with "quick" (one beat) and "slow" (two beats) steps, many advanced patterns today are cued with split beats, such as "quick-and-quick-and-quick, quick, slow", with there being further steps on the 'and's.