what is a fleckle in dance

A fleckerl is a dance step that is most commonly found in the Viennese waltz. It is a rotational step that does not move forwards along the dance floor, but instead rotates on the spot. Fleckerls are danced clockwise or counter-clockwise (natural or reverse), and the basic shape lasts for six steps (two three-note bars) . The leader and follower both dance the same pattern, but offset by a bar. The leader crosses his foot in front on steps 1 and 3, while crossing behind on step 5 and to the side on 2, 4 and 6, creating the pattern: in front, side, in front, side, behind, side. The follower dances the same pattern but offset by a bar: side, behind, side, in front, side, in front. It is normal for a couple to move to the center of the dance floor before dancing fleckerls, since this means that other dancers do not have to make avoiding maneuvers.