Chase Waltz
KENNY CHASE and PARTNER: Kenneth Chase did not write the Chase Waltz. He was the 1942 RSROA Figure Champion killed in action during World War II. Fred Bergin, Melvin "Coonie" Umbach, and Betty Jane Yarrington wrote the dance following Chase's death as a Dedication to him.
Photo of Kenny Chase and unknown partner, and history, thanks to Tim Laskey [ed. This is a demonstration of "lady following in man's trace", obviously not in the Chase Waltz]
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Note: A simplified version is the Chasse' Waltz
source: 2021 Second Edition RSA American Style Bronze Tests used by AARS
source: 2001 and 1989 USARS dance descriptions and diagrams, same version as 1986 except adding 'solo' 1998, (and not amended through at least 2018)
source: American Roller Skate Dancing Edition X, published 1980 by USAC/RS, copyright 1973 by Roller Skating Rink Operators Association