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International Tango

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Introduction to International Tango

General - International Tango is in the smooth ballroom category of dances along with Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. Staccato movement and quick head changes are some distinct characteristics. International Tango is danced without rise or fall and usually no sway. This should make it easier to dance than the other smooth dances.

Musical Timing - Technically the musical timing of International Tango is 2/4. That means two beats to one bar or measure of music. It is counted, however, 1 & 2 &, 1 & 2 &, etc. This seems like four beats to a measure or bar. The step or dance timing is QQS. Each “quick” is on a half beat and each “slow” is on a whole beat. This makes the first quick on 1, the second quick on &, and the slow on 2 &. If we try to choreograph a routine using this timing, it will soon become confusing on the cue sheet. We have many figures in routines that use a quarter beat and we call this a “&“ step. This step would use half a 1 or 2 beat or half a & beat. To eliminate confusion, this section of the manual will consider that the musical timing is 4/4, though it is technically incorrect. Using 4/4 will allow us to use the “&“ step and can put it in a cue sheet as a half beat in a measure. Footwork - The footwork in International Tango is different from the other smooth rhythms. With no rise or fall, there usually are no references to steps taken on the toe. Steps on the toe are normally after rising or preceding a lowering action. Instead of steps on the toe, in Tango they are on the ball of the foot (usually, but not always, this is on a backing step). There also will be many references to inside edge. This means that the inside edge is the first part of the foot to contact the floor. It could be the inside edge of the ball of the foot or the whole foot. On a tap, the inside edge of the toe is in contact with the floor. A tap does not take weight, because it only has contact with the floor. A forward step, by the man or the lady, uses a heel lead, no matter whether it is a “quick” or “slow”, in Closed Dance Position (CP) or Promenade (PP or SCP). We also must be aware of the positions of the feet, one to the other, when we bring them together or close them. When closing the feet, the ball of the right foot is at the instep of the left foot. It is the same for the man and the lady. This puts the man’s right foot slightly back from his left and the lady’s right foot slightly forward from her left. Placing the feet properly will tuck the knees in so that the back knee feels tucked behind the forward knee. When dancing the International Tango, the use of Contra (Contrary) Body Movement (CBM), Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Position (CBMP) and shoulder leading is essential. CBM is a body action while taking a step. In taking a forward step using CBM, the opposite shoulder must come forward also. CBM normally starts a turning figure. This, however; is not always true. A step completed with the feet on the same line and the body in contra is in CBMP. The most obvious example of this position is the Contra Check. A step using CBM could end in CBMP but does not necessarily have to. A step into Closed Position, from “outside partner”, (BJO or SDCAR), requires CBM, however; partners could end square to each other. It might not require CBM to end in CBMP. The through step with the inside foot in Promenade (SCP) is in

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CBMP, however; the shoulder is already forward and the step requires no body turn to be in CBMP. Shoulder leads will require the same foot and shoulder to move in the same direction, forward or backward. If in CBMP, the shoulder remains in its same position as the forward or backward step occurs. If the right foot and right shoulder are moving forward, we have a right shoulder leading.

Dance Position - The dance position for International Tango is different from the other smooth rhythms. It is more compact and the lady moves more to the left in the man’s right arm. Do not think of the man reaching further around the lady, but the lady moving further to her left. There is a lowering of the body through the legs so that there is contact between the dancers from the waist to the knees. The lady moves her left arm and hand to the underside of the man’s right arm and there should be a solid connection with these arms. The man bends his left arm more, so that the hand moves toward the lady’s head slightly. This is so the lady’s right arm will not be straight when she moves further to the left. The feeling, when we get into the proper position, is that we are down in the legs and up in the body. It is important to maintain this position and feeling throughout, even while performing picture figures.

Terminology - The terms Promenade Position (PP) and Semi-Closed Position (SCP) are the same. Promenade is the term that we will see in all the reference manuals used in International Ballroom. When we use the term “Banjo” (BJO) the ballroom definition is “Outside Partner”. For “Sidecar” (SDCAR) the ballroom definition is “Outside Partner Left Side”. These terms are also interchangeable. Most of the figures used in our higher level routines come from these manuals. We use many other ballroom terms for figures. We, therefore, must become more familiar with the remainder. We can use our own terminology, but we must understand theirs if we are going to use the figures out of their manuals. Let’s think of it as the best of both worlds.

Alignment - Following this introduction, each Figure Description will have a beginning alignment. This alignment is not the only alignment from which the figure can begin or end. Some starting point is necessary to show the amount of turn while accomplishing the figure. The actual beginning alignment, in a routine, is the choreographer’s prerogative. The step timing for each figure will be the timing used in the most common reference books. Do not consider this timing the only one to use. Again this is choreographers’ prerogative. If we describe a figure as danced QQS, it may also be correct if danced QQQ or QQ&.

Amounts of Turn - There are two amounts of turn noted in the figure Descriptions. One is the amount of turn made by the foot. This turn will be noted in the “Step & Direction” column. The other is the amount of turn which the body makes on a given step. We will note this turn in the “Body Turn” column. While dancing some figures, the feet will make more turn than the body, on a particular step. The body usually catches up on the next step. We note this by the term “Body Turns Later” or “Body Turns Less”.

International Tango Table of Contents

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Introduction ……………………………………………..… TG-Int-1

Back Corté ……………………………………………..… TG-17

Back Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-18

Basic Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-15

Brush Tap ……………………………………………..… TG-05

Chase, The ……………………………………………..… TG-04

Closed Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-12

Contra Check - Hi Line & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-46

Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-45

Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… TG-43

Contra Check & Tap ……………………………………………..… TG-40

Double Closed Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-19

Double Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-20

Drop Oversway (from Closed Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-21

Drop Oversway (from Prom. Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-22

Fallaway Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-23

Fallaway Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-24

Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-25

Four By Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-26

Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-11

Four Step Change ……………………………………………..… TG-27

Left Foot Back Rock ……………………………………………..… TG-28

Natural Fallaway Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-29

Natural Promenade Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-06

Natural Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-07

Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-13

Open Rev Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-09

Open Rev. Turn (Lady In-line) Open Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-35

Open Rev. Turn (Lady Otsd) Closed Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-08

Open Rev. Turn (Lady Otsd) Open Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-34

Open Reverse Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-08

Outside Swivel ……………………………………………..… TG-48

Outside Swivel Promenade Link ……………………………………………..… TG-10

Oversway (from Closed Position) ……………………………………………..… TG-30

Oversway (from Promenade Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-31

Progressive Link ……………………………………………..… TG-03

Progressive Side Step ……………………………………………..… TG-02

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Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-32

Promenade Link ……………………………………………..… TG-01

Promenade Quarter Beat ……………………………………………..… TG-14

Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… TG-47

Quarter Beats ……………………………………………..… TG-42

Reverse Fallaway ……………………………………………..… TG-53

Reverse Fallaway And Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-51

Reverse Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-09

Reverse Turn Open Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-35

Right Foot Back Rock ……………………………………………..… TG-33

Right Lunge Roll And Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-55

Rock Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-36

Rudolph Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-49

Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… TG-44

Same Foot Lunge ……………………………………………..… TG-50

Spanish Drag ……………………………………………..… TG-41

Stalking Walks ……………………………………………..… TG-37

Tango Walks ……………………………………………..… TG-16

Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… TG-54

Turning Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-39

Turning Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-38

Viennese Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-15

Viennese Turns ……………………………………………..… TG-52

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TG - Fig 17 - 35

Back Corté

1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DRW - bk L in CP, -, bk R in CBMP & CP trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt fwd L trng 1/8 LF; cl R to L slt bk in CP, -,

LADY CP fcng DLC - fwd R in CP, -, fwd L in CBMP & trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt bk R trng 1/8 LF; cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRW

bk L DLC

nil

IE of BH

none

L shldr ldng

2

Q

WALL

bk R COH

1/8 LF

BH

-

in CBMP

3

Q

DLW

sd L DLW

-

IE of WF

-

LF is sd & slt fwd, ptng DLW

4

S

-

cl R to L DLW

nil

WF

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd R DLC

nil

H

none

R shldr ldng

2

Q

COH

fwd L COH

1/8 LF

H

-

CBMP

3

Q

DRC

sd R DLW

-

IE of BH

-

RF is sd & slt bk

4

S

-

cl L to R DLW

nil

WF

-

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step straight back using the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot and with the left shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Step back ball heel on the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn in CBMP, backing COH. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward with the inside edge of the left foot turning 1/8 left to face DLW. [Step 4.] Close the right foot to the left foot slightly back and whole foot. End facing DLW still in Closed Position.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward toward

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DLC with the right foot, heel leading and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning left face 1/8 turn, step forward in CBMP with the left foot, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step to the side and slightly back with the inside edge of ball heel with the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, slightly forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The Back Corté essentially is a backward walk with the man’s left (woman’s right) foot followed by a Closed Finish. It obviously is used to change the line of dance 90 degrees to the left. If the Back Corté begins in Contra Banjo Position, as it would if it followed a figure that ended with an Open Finish, then the foot positions will be different on the first step. Instead of being back with the inside edge of ball heel and a shoulder lead, it will be back, ball heel, in CBMP with the lady outside. The lady will be in Closed Position by the end of step two.

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Back Open Promenade 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, trng RF 1/4 sd & slt bk L; bk R, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng RF 1/4 sd & slt fwd R; fwd L, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

CBMP SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt bk L

1/4 RF

BH

-

trn is a swvlg on R btw 2 & 3 to CP

4

S

DRW

bk R

slt LF

BH

-

slt bdy trn L

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt fwd R

-

BH

-

CP

4

S

-

fwd L

slt LF

WF

-

slt bdy trn L


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Swiveling 1/4 turn right face on the right foot, step side and slightly back on the left foot ball heel across the lady’s line of dance into closed position. Man is backing DLC. [Step 4.] Step back ball heel with the right foot well under the body, ending with a slight body turn to the left. Weight should be kept forward causing the lady not to take a heel lead on step 4.

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Back Open Promenade (continued)

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LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward ball heel on the right foot between the man’s feet into Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 4.] Step forward left using the whole foot into Closed Position, ending with a slight body turn left face.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one and two, the steps are both side and forward as they are taken in Semi-Closed Position. On step three when the man crosses the lady’s track, he must not hinder her movement. He must keep his body moving along the line of dance. His left foot really moves side and back but ends as a back step, landing ball heel, not with the inside edge of the foot and swiveling to the heel. A more advanced way of dancing the Back Open Promenade is on step 4 to turn the body more to the left using a strong contra body movement, placing step 4 in CBMP.

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Brush Tap 1 measure - QQ&S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, trng slt LF sd R, brush L to R slt sd L no wgt, -;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, trng slt LF sd L, brush R to L slt sd R no wgt, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L

nil

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd R

1/8 L

BH

-

R shldr ldng

3

&

LOD

brush L to R

nil

off the fl

-

half-beat is taken from following SLOW

4

S

-

slt sd L

-

IE of B no wgt

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R

nil

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd L

1/8 L

WF

-

L shldr ldng

3

&

RLOD

brush R to L

nil

off the fl

-

4

S

-

slt sd R

-

IE of B no wgt

-


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward with the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn slightly to the left and step side with the Right foot, ball heel, right shoulder leading using the full count of a quick. [Step 3.] The left foot brushes quickly toward the right foot while keeping it almost on the floor. [Step 4.] Quickly move the left foot a small distance to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the left foot remains in contact with the floor.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn slightly to the left while stepping side on the left foot, whole foot. [Step 3.] The right foot brushes quickly toward the left, keeping it almost on the floor. [Step 4.] The right foot moves quickly to the side, a small step. The inside edge of the ball of the right foot is in contact with the floor.

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Brush Tap (continued)

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is sometimes cued as FORWARD SIDE BRUSH TAP. The use of this figure, in Tango, is much like a small change of direction in the other smooth rhythms. Take care not to "pop up" on step two. In Tango, dancers must remember to remain at the same level nearly all of the time.

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Chase

2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R LOD in CBMP in SCP trng slt LF, trng slt RF sd & slt fwd L; trng sharply RF fwd R in CBMP in BJO ck, bk L in CBMP in BJO trng 1/8 RF to BJO DRC, trng RF sd R a sml stp in SCP with L slt sd no wgt ready to move DLC, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L LOD in CBMP in SCP, trng LF into CP sd & slt bk R; trng RF bk L in CBMP in BJO ck, fwd R in CBMP in BJO trng 1/8 RF, trng RF sd L ending in SCP with R slt sd no wgt ready to move DLC, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt LF

H

-

CBMP, SCP, signal trng to CP for lady

3

Q

-

sd & slt fwd L

1/8 RF

BH

-

trn is btw 2 & 3 preparing to stp outsd lady

4

Q

WALL

fwd R

1/8 RF & 1/8 RF after wgt is taken

BH

-

CBMP in BJO outside ptr - travng along LOD - trn to fc RLOD.

5

Q

RLOD

bk L

1/8 RF

BH

-

CBMP in BJO lady outsd

6

S

DRC

sd R

1/4 RF

BH & IE of B of L

-

trn on L 1/8 then pl the R ft trng to SCP DLC

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

nil

H

-

CBMP in SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt bk

R

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BH

-

trn btw 2 & 3 greater with the ft than bdy.

4

Q

COH

bk L

1/8 RF & 1/8 RF after wgt is taken

BH

-

CBMP in BJO - The bdy progression should be along LOD

5

Q

LOD

fwd R

1/8 RF

H

-

CBMP in BJO outsd ptr

6

S

DLW

sd L

1/4 RF

BH & IE B of R

-

1/8 trn on R then pl the L ft trng to SCP DLC

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The Chase (continued)

TG - Fig 4 - 10


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the left foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot In Semi-Closed Position with a heel lead in CBMP. Start turning the lady into Closed Dance Position after taking weight. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, ball heel and your body turns slightly to the right. This turn is a preparation to step outside your partner in Banjo Position. [Step 4.] Turn the body sharply to the right while stepping forward with the right foot, outside partner in Banjo, on the whole foot. After taking weight on the right foot, make a turn further to the right to end facing DRW. This step should not progress toward reverse line of dance. It moves toward line of dance and the wall while the body is still progressing down line of dance. [Step 5.] Turning slightly right face, step back on the left foot LOD, ball heel, in CBMP in the Banjo Position, end facing DRC. [Step 6.] Starting to turn to the right take a small step side on the ball of the right foot. Continue to turn right face to end in Semi-Closed Position facing DLC ready to move DLC. With the turn completed, allow the heel to contact the floor. All weight is now on the whole foot. The left foot is slightly to the side and in contact with the floor, on inside edge of ball with no weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the right foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading in CBMP. Start turning into closed dance position after taking weight. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on the right foot, ball heel, and the body turns slightly to the right. The man is preparing to step outside partner in Banjo Position. [Step 4.] Turning your body to the right, step back with the left foot in Banjo, ball heel. It should feel as though the foot is placed under your body. After you take weight on the left foot, continue to turn further to the right to end facing DLC. This step should not progress toward RLOD. It moves toward DLW and the while the body is still progressing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot LOD, heel ball, in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. [Step 6.] Start turning right face on the right and step side and back with the left on the ball of the foot. Taking weight, continue to turn to the right to end in semi-closed position facing DRC ready to move DLC. After completing the turn, allow the heel to contact the floor. All weight is now on the whole foot with the right slightly to the side touching the floor on the inside edge of ball with no weight.

GENERAL NOTES The Chase is a moving figure. It moves along the chosen line of dance on all steps. Steps three and four curve to the right; however, they do not move in a direction opposite the first two steps. The body of the man turns to end backing for step five; but, he is still moving along line of dance. Step four, for the lady, which started as a back step, should be well under her body with a crossing action ready to push off, forward, on step five. Many dances, to date, have been choreographed to omit the last step of the figure and cued simply as CHASE. Instead they have used some type of Chassé. Step six can also be adjusted to keep the lady in Closed Dance Position. From there you can dance steps four five and six again making it a Double Chase.

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TG - Fig 12 - 25

Closed Promenade 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & slt fwd L; cl R to L slt bk, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trn LF sd & bk R in CP; cl L to R slt fwd, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd & fwd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt fwd L

slt LF

IE of WF

-

A slt LF bdy trn btw stp 2 & 3 to cause the lady to trn to CP

4

S

-

cl R to L slt

bk

nil WF

-

now in CP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt bk R

1/8 LF btw 2 &

3

IE of BH

-

bdy ends fcng COH, T in ft bkng DLW

4

S

COH

cl L to R slt

fwd 1/8 LF

WF

-

no ft trn or svl. The bdy trns to the pos of the ft on the previous stp.


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. A slight indication of a body turn to the left, after the step, will cause the lady to start turning to Closed Position on her next step. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the inside edge of the whole foot. The foot will point diagonal to line and wall. [Step 4.] The right foot closes to the left, slightly back, whole foot. You are now in Closed Dance Position facing DLW.

Closed Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 12 - 26

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. After the step, the man should suggest a left turn with a slight left face turn of his body. This will cause you to turn into Closed Dance Position between this step and step three. [Step 3.] Place the right foot side & slightly back on the inside edge of ball then heel. A small turn to the left to face center of the hall will be necessary. The foot should be pointing diagonal to reverse and center. Until releasing the left foot, the feet should be pigeon toed. The head should turn to Closed Position naturally. [Step 4.] After turning to the left, to match the body to the right foot, the left foot closes to the right, slightly in front, whole foot. You are now in Closed Dance Position and facing DRC. Delay closing the feet until you feel the man close his feet.

GENERAL NOTES

The Closed Promenade turns 1/8 right face. Some key actions occur in the Closed Promenade. The "through" action on step two is a three-track movement, as are all Semi-Closed steps. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The slight body turn by the man between steps two and three is just that - slight. The term "body shrug" would be a better description and should be no more than 1/32. The purpose of the "shrug" is to cause the lady to place her third step in closed position pointing DRC. The third step leaves the lady in a very "pigeon-toed" stance for a moment. This will be until she releases the left foot and picks it up and closes it on step four. This "pigeon-toed" foot placement is very common in tango since most steps are placed, not swiveled. Note also that the lady's body catches up to the turn of the foot in the following beat by turning to the same alignment as the feet. As in all Tango basics take care to maintain the same height throughout the figure. It should be noted that the first three steps of Closed Promenade and Open Promenade are identical. It is not until step four that the lady knows which figure is being danced.

International Tango

TG – Fig 45 - 91 S#6 2002

Contra Check and Slip 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - Ck fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R, slip bk L trng RF;

LADY CP fcng DRC - Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L, slip fwd R trng RF;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

none

CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on R

2

Q

LOD

rec R

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

end DRW

bk L

1/4 RF

BF

-

slip pivot – small step

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk R

1/8 LF

B

none

CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

RLOD

rec L

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

end DLC

fwd R

1/4 RF

BF

-

slip pivot – small step

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on this step. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Slip left foot back, small step, turning right 1/4 to face DRW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg slightly forward.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Slip right foot forward turning right face 1/4 to face DLC. End in closed position with soft knees and left foot slightly back.

Contra Check & Slip (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 45 - 92 S#6 2002

GENERAL NOTES Using the alignment as described, this figure may be followed by a Closed Finish (or similar left turning figure). The Slip Pivot may be turned from 1/8 to 3/8 RF.

MAN Do not let arms extend for lady’s contra check as would be done in Waltz or Foxtrot.

LADY Lady’s head change on step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

International Tango

TG – Fig 43 - 87 S#6 2002

Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DRC - Ck fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R comm RF trn leaving L in plc, cont RF trn to DLW rec L soft knees R xtnded fwd btwn W’s legs;

LADY CP fcng DLW - Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L comm RF trn leaving R in plc, cont RF trn to DRC rec R soft knees L xtnded bk;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

none

lwr bfr taking stp, CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on R

2

Q

RLOD

rec R

B

-

3

Q

end DLW

rec L

5/8 RF

btwn 2 & 3 BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

bk R

1/8 LF

B

none

lwr bfr taking stp, CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

LOD

rec L

BF

-

3

Q

end DRC

rec R

5/8 RF

btwn 2 & 3 BF

-

keep both feet in place and knees soft

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on this step to end facing RLOD. Look over woman’s head. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. Do not soften arms as in Foxtrot or Waltz to allow woman’s extra extension. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to face DRC keeping left foot in place and returning head to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Recover to left foot turning right 1/2 to face DLW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg forward between woman’s legs.

Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 43 - 88 S#6 2002

LADY Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on back step to end facing LOD. Retain some pressure on left foot (say 30%). Extend head smartly to left without further body extension near the end of the two beats allowed for this step. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to face DLW. Keep right foot in place. [Step 3.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/2 to face DRC. End in closed position with soft knees and left foot extended back.

GENERAL NOTES Lady may use a slip pivot action with right foot on step 3. This figure may be executed from other facing positions. The total amount of body turn may vary. Generally it will approach 1/2 turn right face from the initial facing position.

International Tango

TG – Fig 40 - 81 S#5 2001

Contra Check & Tap 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec R, L ptd to sd in SCP;

LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec L, R ptd to sd in SCP;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

-

Lwr bfr tkg stp, CBM on stp 1, keep some wt on R

2

Q

LOD

rec R

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

DLW

pt L to sd w/o wt

-

IE B of L

-

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk R

1/8 LF

B

-

Lwr bfr tkg stp, CBM on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

RLOD

rec L

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

DRC

pt R to sd w/o wt

-

IE B of R

-

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Lower on right foot and step forward with CBM into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on forward step. Retain a significant portion of weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover to right foot turning 1/8 right face to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Change from closed position to SCP by placing left foot side and forward pointing with inside edge of ball of left foot in contact with the floor.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Lower on left foot and step back right with CBM into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning about 1/8 right face to normal closed position facing DRC. [Step 3.] Turn 1/4 right face between steps 2 and 3 to SCP placing right foot to the side and forward pointing with inside edge of ball of right foot in contact with the floor.

Contra Check & Tap (Continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 40 - 82 S#5 2001

GENERAL NOTES This figure is also danced using the timing QQS. The alignment may vary depending upon the preceding and or following figures.

MAN Do not let arms extend with lady as would normally be done in Waltz or Foxtrot. Lead lady to SCP on last step with a very slight RF body turn.

LADY Lady's head change on Step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

International Tango

TG – Fig 46 - 93 S#6 2002

Contra Check – Hi Line and Slip 1 measure – SQQ& Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - Fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec R, sd L/R bk in CBMP fcg DLC;

LADY CP fcng DRC - Bk R in CBMP sltly flexing, -, rec L, sd R/L fwd in CBMP fcg DRW;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

-

CBMP - keep some wt on R

2

Q

DLW

rec R

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

DLW

sd L

-

BH

-

small step, L sd leading

4

&

DLC

bk R

1/4 LF

BH

-

step back toward RLOD in CBMP, turn R toe in, hold L in CBMP

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

bk R

1/8 LF

B

-

CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2

Q

DRC

rec L

1/8 RF

BH

-

3

Q

DRC

cl R

-

BH

-

R sd leading

4

&

DRW

fwd L

1/4 LF

BH

-

step fwd toward LOD in CBMP, hold R in CBMP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on left foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on forward step. Retain a significant portion of weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/8 to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Step side on left foot (small step) with left side leading, stretch right side for high-line with no foot rise. [Step 4.] Turn right toe in and step back on right foot in CBMP toward RLOD turning left face 1/4. End facing DLC.

Contra Check – Hi Line & Slip (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 46 - 94 S#6 2002

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Close right foot to the left foot with right side leading. [Step 4.] Turn right toe in and step forward on left foot in CBMP toward RLOD turning left face 1/4. End facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES This figure might be danced with other timings such as; S&QQ, or SQQS.

MAN Do not let arms extend for lady’s contra check as would be done in Waltz or Foxtrot.

LADY Lady’s head change on step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

International Tango

TG - Fig 19 - 39

Double Closed Promenade 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, cl R to L slt bk, -;

LADY SCP LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, cl L to R slt fwd, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

H none

In SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

In SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

slt LF trng

H

-

ld lady to CP

4

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt RF trng

H

-

ld lady to SCP

5

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

slt LF trng

H

-

ld lady to CP

6

S

-

cl R slt bk

-

HF

-

end CP DLW

LADY

Step

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

H none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

SCP

3

Q

-

trng LF to CP sd & bk

R 1/4 LF

BH

-

4

Q

DRC

trng RF to SCP fwd L

LOD 1/4 RF

BH

-

5

Q

DLC

trng LF to CP sd & bk

R 1/4 LF

BH

-

6

S

DRC

cl L slt fwd

nil

BF

-

end CP

Double Closed Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 19 - 40


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary Closed Position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left slightly back in normal Tango closed-feet position.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary Closed Position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right slightly forward in CP.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two, and four, the steps are side and forward as they are taken In Semi-Closed Position. Steps two and four are across the center line of the body, that is, through steps. The figure starts in Semi-Closed Position, to Closed Position, to Semi-Closed Position, and ends in Closed Position. The figure is identical to Double Open Promenade through the first five steps. This is because on step three the bodies are momentarily in Closed Position, even though the feet are open. Both Double Open Promenade and Double Closed Promenade are identical to both Open Promenade and Closed Promenade through the first three steps.

International Tango

TG - Fig 20 - 41

Double Open Promenade

2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, fwd R outsd lady to BJO, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, bk L in CBMP, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

H none

In SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

In SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

slt LF trn

H

-

ld lady to CP

4

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt RF turn

H

-

ld lady to SCP

5

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

slt LF trn

H

-

ld lady to CP

6

S

-

fwd R outsd lady to BJO

nil

HF

-

L shldr ld

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

H none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

SCP

3

Q

-

trn LF to CP sd & bk R

1/4 LF

B

-

4

Q

DRC

trn RF to SCP fwd L

LOD 1/4 RF

H

-

5

Q

DLC


1/4 LF

B

-

6

S

DRC

bk L in CBMP

nil

BF

-

end BJO

Double Open Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 20 - 42

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in semi-closed position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary closed position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to semi-closed position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in semi-closed position. [Step 6.] Step through with the right foot to Contra Banjo Position, left shoulder leading.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary closed position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step back with the left foot in CBMP to Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two, and four, the steps are side and forward as they are taken in semi-closed position. Steps two and four are across the center line of the body, that is, through steps. The figure starts in Semi-Closed Position, to Closed Position, to Semi-Closed Position, and ends in Banjo Position. The figure is identical to Double Closed Promenade through the first five steps. This is because on step three the bodies are momentarily in Closed Position, even though the feet are open. Both Double Open Promenade and Double Closed Promenade are identical to both Open Promenade and Closed Promenade through the first three steps.

International Tango

TG - Fig 24 - 43

Drop Oversway (from Closed Position)

1 2 measures - QQS S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L in CBMP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cont LF trng sd L LOD,-; sharply sway & look R,-,

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L H to R H T ptg DLW, cont trng fwd & sd R LOD,-; sharply sway & look well L, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLC

fwd L DLC comm LF trng

nil

H

none

2

Q

-

trng LF sd & slt bk R

1/4 LF

BH

-

3

S

DRC

cont trng sd L LOD

3/8 LF

IE of B

-

head to L, broken sway to L, very still upright poise

4

S

WALL

slt LF

IE of R toe

-

sharply sway & look R, flex L knee

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRW

bk R in CBMP

nil

BH

none

2

Q

-

trng LF cl L H to R H T ptg DLW

1/4 LF

WF

-

3

S

DLW

cont LF trng fwd & sd R

LOD 3/8 LF

BH

-

head to R, broken swy to R, very still upright poise

4

S

COH

slt LF

IE of L

-

sharply swy & look well to L, flex R knee


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot toward DLC, commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face step side and slightly back right, ball heel, causing the lady to close her feet. [Step 3.] Continuing the LF turn, step side toward LOD with the inside edge of the ball of the left foot and lower to the

Drop Oversway (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 24 - 44

heel, toe pointing between DLW and WALL. [Step 4.] Keeping lady in Closed Position, sharply change sway and look right over the lady’s left shoulder, flexing left knee and touching the inside edge of the toe of the right foot toward RLOD.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, ball heel, toward DLC in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the left heel to the right heel with toe pointed DLW, weighting the whole foot (no heel turn). [Step 3.] Continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot, step forward and side on the right foot, ball heel. [Step 4.] Sharply change sway and look well to the left, flexing right knee and touching the inside edge of the left foot toward RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

Drop Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting position. When starting from Closed Position, Drop Oversway uses the first two steps to facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. It is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop, which must be done very sharply.

International Tango

TG - Fig 22 - 45

Drop Oversway (from Promenade Position)

1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 2

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L LOD, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

IE of

BH -

head to L, broken sway to

L

2

S

-

sharply

sway & look

R slt LF

IE of toe

RF -

flex L knee sharply

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

IE of

BH -

head to R, broken sway to L

2

S

-

sharply

sway & look

well L

- IE of RF

-

flex R knee sharply


MAN Start in Promenade Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD

with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot. [Step 2.] Keeping lady in Closed Position,

sharply change sway and look right over the lady’s left shoulder, flexing left knee and

touching the inside edge of the toe of the right foot toward RLOD.

LADY Start in Promenade Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD

with the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot. [Step 2.] Sharply change sway and look

well to the left, flexing right knee and touching the inside edge of the left foot toward RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

Drop Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting

position. When starting from Closed Position, Drop Oversway uses the first two steps to

facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position

Drop Oversway from PP (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 22 - 46

with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position

is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left

(right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. It is particularly

important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop, which must be done

very sharply.

International Tango

TG - Fig 23- 47

Fallaway Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L in CP, sd & slt bk R RLOD in SCP, bk L in SCP, cl R to L in SCP;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R in CP, sd & slt bk L RLOD in SCP, bk R in SCP, cl L to R in SCP;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

nil

H

none

slt CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk R

slt RF

BH

-

end in Fallaway Pos

3

Q

-

bk L in SCP

nil

BH

-

stp under bdy in CBMP

4

Q

-

cl R to L SCP

LOD

- BH

-

cl R slt bk of L

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R in CP

nil

BH

none

slt CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk L

1/4 RF

BH

-

end in Fallaway Pos

3

Q

DLC

bk R in SCP

nil

BH

-

stp under bdy in CBMP

4

Q

-

cl L to R SCP

LOD

- BH

-

cl L slt bk of R


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in slight CBMP preparing to indicate a right face turn to semi-closed position to the lady. [Step 2.] With a slight right face turn of the upper body to indicate Semi-Closed Position to the lady, step side and slightly back, ball heel, with the right foot toward RLOD, right side leading. [Step 3.] Step back with the left foot well under the body toward RLOD, ball heel, in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 4.] Close the right foot, ball heel, slightly back of the left foot, still in Semi-Closed Position. The left foot releases to the inside edge of ball of foot as weight is taken on the right foot, preparing to move to LOD.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLW on the right foot, ball heel, in a slight CBMP. [Step 2.] With a slight foot swivel and body turn 1/4 on the right foot, step side and slightly back, ball heel, on the left foot toward RLOD

Fallaway Four Step (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 23- 48

in Fallaway Position. [Step 3.] Step back, ball heel, with the right foot well under the body in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 4.] Close the left foot, ball heel, slightly back of the right foot, in Semi-Closed Position preparing to move to LOD. The right foot releases to the inside edge of ball of foot.

GENERAL NOTES

Because the man will be leading a right face turn for the lady on step two, there should be less CBMP in step one. The slight right face turn for the man on step two is just that - slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 right face to create the Semi-Closed Position of the Fallaway. Take care on the closing step, step four, not to settle in. Since it is a quick step, you must be prepared to move immediately into the next figure. The Fallaway Four Step, like the Four Step, is a figure danced in four quick steps and usually without turn, as measured by the man’s facing position. The figure moves from Closed Position DLW to Semi-Closed Position LOD. At the risk of helping some people but maybe confusing others, one might say that the first two steps of a Fallaway Four Step are similar to a Progressive Link, except that it will continue to move backward, so the second step is ball heel instead of inside edge of whole foot.

International Tango

TG - Fig 24 - 49

Fallaway Promenade 2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP & CBMP suggest R trn, trng RF 1/4 sd L in SCP; bk R in falwy, -, bk L in CBMP & falwy, cl R to L in SCP;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP & CBMP, trng RF 1/4 sd R in SCP; bk L in falwy, -, bk R in CBMP & falwy, cl L to R in SCP;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt RF

H

-

CBMP SCP

3

Q

-

sd L DLW

almost 1/4 RF

BH

-

SCP

4

S

DRW

bk R COH

nil

IE of BH

-

comp trn in falwy

5

Q

-

bk L COH

-

BH

-

CBMP SCP ft trn 1/8 LF

6

Q

-

cl R to L DLW

1/8 LF

BH

-

SCP bdy trns later

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP SCP

3

Q

DLW

fwd R LOD

almost 1/4 RF

H

-

CBMP SCP

4

S

-

bk L COH

nil

IE of BH

-

comp trn in falwy

5

Q

-

bk R COH

-

BH

-

CBMP SCP

6

Q

LOD

cl L to R DLW

1/8 LF

WF

-

SCP

Fallaway Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 24 - 50


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Swiveling slightly right face on the right foot, step side and forward on the left foot ball heel slightly across the lady’s line of dance, so that she will remain in position after the turn. [Step 4.] Step back ball heel with the inside edge and ball heel of the right foot well under the body toward COH with right shoulder lead in Fallaway Position. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel with the left foot in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position turning the foot LF to point DLW. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left slightly back ending with a slight body turn to the left, causing the lady to close whole foot.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step forward heel leading on the right foot between the man’s feet in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position and turning almost 1/4 turn right face with the right foot to stay in position on the man’s right side. [Step 4.] Step back toward COH completing the turn with the inside edge and ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading in Fallaway Position. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel toward COH with the right foot in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right slightly back ending with a slight swivel turn to the left, closing whole foot.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one and two, the steps are both side and forward as they are taken in semi-closed position. On step three when the man crosses the lady’s track, he must not hinder her movement. He must keep his body moving along the line of dance. During steps 2 and 3, the man completes a 1/4 right face turn with his body. Note that throughout the lady’s third step her body is turning right face as she steps forward toward LOD such that by the time the step is completed, she is in CBMP body facing almost DLW.

International Tango

TG - Fig 25 - 51

Five Step 1 2 measures - QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, sml bk R; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, fwd L in-line; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/8 LF

H

none

in CBMP

2

Q

LOD

sd & bk R DRW

nil

BH

-

R shldr ldng

3

Q

-

bk L in BJO

-

BH

-

in CBMP

4

Q

-

sml bk R DRW

-

B

-

ld lady in-line

5

S

-

trn SCP DLC & tap

RF bdy trn

H (RF)

IE of B (LF) -

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R DLW

1/8 LF

BH

none

in CBMP

2

Q

RLOD

sd & fwd L DRW

nil

WF

-

L shldr ldng

3

Q

-

fwd R DRW

-

H

-

in CBMP and BJO

4

Q

-

fwd L DRW

-

B

-

to in-line pos

5

S

-

trn SCP DLC and tap

1/4 RF

H (LF)

IE of B (RF) -


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Step side and back, ball heel, with the right foot, right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back ball heel with the left foot with a slight right face turn of the upper body in CBMP, taking the lady to Banjo Position. [Step 4.] Step back and slightly side a small step using the ball of the right foot toward DRW and with a slight left face turn of the upper body to bring the lady to an in-line position. [Step 5.] With a sharp right face turn of the upper body, cause the lady to quickly turn to Semi-Closed Position, and turn the left knee in so that the left foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of

Five Step (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 25 - 52

the foot and lower onto the right heel.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel on the right foot in CBMP, making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Recover side and forward on the left foot with the whole foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step forward and slightly across with the right foot, heel leading, outside the man in CBMP. [Step 4.] Step forward on the ball of the left foot toward DRW into an in-line position. [Step 5.] Sharply turn 1/4 right face to Semi-Closed Position, turn the right knee in so that the right foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of the foot, and lower onto the left heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Five Step figure moves from closed position, through banjo, to an in-line position, and ending in semi-closed position. On step five, the man’s sharp right face turn is slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the Semi-Closed Position. The man will turn his head slightly left at the end of the figure. Note also that in step five the man’s right (and lady’s left) heel does not lower until the lady has completed her turn to Semi-Closed Position. This position must be achieved quickly and then held motionless until the end of the slow count. The Line Of Dance for a standard Five Step changes from DLW (in CP) to DLC (in SCP), a 1/4 left face turn. However, if it starts facing DLC, it will usually be overturned to end facing either DRW (2 turn), or wall (5/8 turn), or DLW (3/4 turn). The amount of turn over the whole of this figure is, or should be, determined by the amount of turn over the first two steps. In particular, the direction the man’s body is facing after step two should be the same direction it is facing after step five. This is accomplished by overturning step one and pivoting on the ball of the left foot between step one and step two.

International Tango

TG - Fig 27 - 55

Four Step Change 1 measure - QQQQ or QQ& S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L in CP, trng 1/4 LF sd & slt bk R DRW, cl L to R slt fwd, sml bk R CP DLC;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R in CP, trng 1/4 LF sd & slt fwd L DRW, cl R to L slt bk, sml fwd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

in CP

nil

H none

in CBMP, indicating trn

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk

R 1/4 LF

BH

-

slt ft swvl wth 1/4 LF trn

3

Q

DLC

cl L to R fcg

DLC

nil WF

-

L sltly fwd of R

4

Q

-

sml bk R

-

BH

-

slp bk sml stp, slt LF trn

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R in CP

nil

BH

none

in CBMP

2

Q

-

sml sd & slt

fwd L 1/4 LF

WF

-

remain in CP

3

Q

DRW

cl R to L slt

bk

nil WF

-

normal Tango cl of ft

4

Q

-

sml fwd L

-

BH

-

slp fwd sml stp, slt LF trn


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a slight foot swivel and body turn 1/4 left face on the left foot, step side and slightly back, ball heel, with the right foot toward DRW, right side leading and keeping the lady on your right side in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Close the left foot, whole foot, to the right foot, slightly forward in normal Tango closed feet position. [Step 4.] Slip back with the right foot, ball heel, with a small step and a slight left face turn. The man is now facing and prepared to move DLC.

International Tango

Four Step Change (continued)

TG - Fig 27 - 56

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLW on the right foot, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, step side and slightly forward, whole foot, on the left foot staying in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Close the right foot, whole foot, to the left foot, slightly back. [Step 4.] Slip forward with the left foot, ball heel, with a small step and a slight left face turn. The lady is now facing DRW and prepared to move DLC, still in Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

ALTERNATIVE Rhythm Quick, quick and, slow with timing 1, 2 , 2 , 2. Particularly when danced as QQ&S, step two should not be a long step. And particularly when danced as QQQQ, it is important after step four to be prepared to move immediately into the next figure. Because of the lady’s position in step two, her step is taken whole foot.

International Tango

TG - Fig - 26 - 53

Four-By-Five Step

2 1/2 measures - QQQQ QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L to BJO, swvlg RF to SCAR cl R; fwd L in SCAR, trng LF to BJO sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, sml bk R; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

LADY CP DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R outsd man, swvlg RF to SCAR cl L; bk R in SCAR, trng LF to BJO sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, fwd L to CP; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

MAN

Step #

Timing Facing

Alignment Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

1/8 LF

H

none

in CBMP

2

Q

LOD

sd & bk R DRW

nil

BF

-

CP, R shldr ldng

3

Q

-

bk L to BJO

1/8 RF

BH

-

in CBMP bkg RLOD

4

Q

DLW

swvlg RF to SCAR cl R

1/4 RF

WF

-

swvlg on H of L

5

Q

DRW

fwd L in SCAR

nil

H

-

RLOD

6

Q

-

trn LF to BJO sd & bk R

1/4 LF

BH

-

RLOD

7

Q

DLW

bk L in BJO

nil

BH

-

8

Q

LOD

sml bk R DRW

-

B

-

ld lady to CP

9

S

-

trng SCP DLC & tap

RF bdy trn

H of R IE B of L

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R DLW

1/8 LF

BF

none

in CBMP

2

Q

RLOD

sd & fwd L DRW

nil

WF

-

L shldr ldng

3

Q

-

fwd R DRW

1/8 RF

H

-

in CBMP and BJO

4

Q

DRC

swvlg RF to SCAR cl L

1/4 RF

WF

-

swvlg on B of R ft

5

Q

DLC

bk R in SCAR

nil

B

-

6

Q

-

trn LF to BJO sd & fwd L

1/4 LF

H

-

L shldr ldng

7

Q

DRC

fwd R in BJO

nil

H

-

8

Q

RLOD

fwd L DRW

-

B

-

to in-line pos

9

S

COH

trng SCP DLC & tap

1/4 RF

H (LF) IE of B (RF)

-

swvlg on B of L ft

Four-by-Five Step (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig - 26 - 54


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Step side and back, ball heel, with the right foot, right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back ball heel with the left foot with a slight right face turn of the upper body in CBMP, taking the lady to Banjo Position. [Step 4.] With one continuous action, while swiveling 1/4 right face on the heel of the left foot draw the right foot to the left and take weight on the right foot after the turn; ending in SCAR facing DRW and moving RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward in SCAR outside the lady with the left foot. [Step 6.] With a 1/4 turn LF of the upper body, step side and back toward RLOD with the right foot, ending in Banjo backing RLOD. [Step 7.] Step back with the left foot in Banjo toward RLOD. [Step 8.] Step back and slightly side a small step using the ball of the right foot toward DRW and with a slight left face turn of the upper body to bring the lady to an in-line position. [Step 9.] With a sharp right face turn of the upper body, cause the lady to quickly turn to Semi-Closed Position, and turn the left knee in so that the left foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of the foot and lower onto the right heel.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel on the right foot in CBMP, making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Recover side and forward on the left foot with the whole foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step forward and slightly across with the right foot, heel leading, outside the man in CBMP. [Step 4.] With one continuous action, while swiveling 1/4 right face on the ball of the right foot bring the left foot to the right and take weight on it. [Step 5.] Step back right in CBMP and SCAR position. [Step 6.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the upper body, step side and forward with the left foot and left shoulder lead to Banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward right in CBMP toward RLOD with a heel lead and staying in banjo. [Step 8.] Step forward on the ball of the left foot toward DRW into an in-line position. [Step 9.] Sharply turn 1/4 right face to Semi-Closed Position, turn the right knee in so that the right foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of the foot, and lower onto the left heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Four-By-Five Step figure moves from Closed Position, through Banjo, to Sidecar, back to Banjo, to an in-line (closed) position, and ending in Semi-Closed Position. Although normally there is no swivel in Tango, step four is an exception. On step nine, the man’s sharp right face turn is slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the Semi-Closed Position. The man will turn his head slightly left at the end of the figure. Note also that in step nine the man’s right (and lady’s left) heel does not lower until the lady has completed her turn to Semi-Closed Position. This position must be achieved quickly and then held motionless until the end of the slow count. The Line Of Dance for a normal Four-By-Five Step changes from DLW (in CP) to LOD (in SCP), a 1/8 left face turn. However, if it starts facing DRW, it will usually be overturned to end facing either LOD (3/8 turn), or DLW (1/4 turn). The amount of turn over the whole of this figure is, or should be, determined by the amount of turn over the first two steps. In particular, the direction the man’s body is facing after step two should be the same direction it is facing after step nine. This is accomplished by overturning step one and, if necessary, step two.

International Tango

TG - Fig 11 - 23

Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, trng sltly R cl R to L in SCP LOD;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, trng R cl L to R in SCP LOD;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLW

fwd L

nil

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk R RLOD

-

BH

-

R shldr ldng

3

Q

-

bk L RLOD

-

BH

-

CBMP in BJO

4

Q

-

cl R to L

slt RF btw 3 & 4

BH of R & IE B of L

-

SCP LOD -trng RF ld lady to trn to SCP btw stp 3 & 4

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRC

bk R

nil

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & fwd L RLOD

-

WF

-

L shldr ldng

3

Q

-

fwd R RLOD

-

HBF

-

CBMP in BJO

4

Q

DLC

cl L to R

1/4 RF btw 3 & 4

BH of L & IE B of R

-

SCP LOD - trn to SCP is btw stp 3 & 4


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step side and slightly back along RLOD with the right foot, ball heel. The right side is leading. [Step 3.] The left foot steps back along RLOD in banjo, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly right face, the right foot closes to the left, slightly back, in Semi-Closed Position preparing to move LOD. The Left foot releases to the inside edge of ball-of-foot.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP, ball heel. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot, toward RLOD, on the whole foot. The left shoulder is leading. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, in banjo and CBMP, along RLOD, heel ball flat. [Step 4.] With a sharp turn 1/4 right face,

Four Step (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 11 - 24

close the left foot to the right, slightly back. The right foot will release to the inside edge of ball, ready to move LOD in SCP, when the left foot takes weight. The turn is completed before the closing of the feet.

GENERAL NOTES The Four Step is a figure danced in four quick steps and usually with 1/8 LF turn. However, up to 3/4 of a turn can be made across the entire figure. In such cases the cue term should be "Turning 4 Step." If a turn of 1/4 is made, the turn should be accomplished between steps one and two. The body positions on each step remains unchanged, whether using turn or not. The figure moves from Closed through Banjo to end in Semi-Closed. The slight right face turn for the man is just that - slight, no more than a 1/16. As is the norm in tango, the man's slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the semi-closed position. The lady's turn causes the gaining of Semi-Closed Position. The man must turn his head slightly more to the left at the end of the figure or more commonly, as he steps into the next figure. Take care, on step four, not to "pop-up" (a common problem with closing steps in Tango, especially on a Quick step). The biggest problem with the fourth step, however, is not moving immediately into the next figure. Always pay close attention to prevent this "settling" into the last quick as if it were a slow.

International Tango

TG- Fig - 28 - 57

Left Foot Back Rock

1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 2

MAN CP fcng LOD - bk L, rec R, sml bk L, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - fwd R, rec L, sml fwd R, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

LOD

bk L RLOD

slt LF

IE of BH

nil

L shldr ld

2

Q

-

rec fwd R LOD

-

H

-

R shldr ld

3

S

-

sml bk L RLOD

-

IE of BH

-

L shldr ld

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

RLOD

fwd R RLOD

slt LF

H

nil

R shldr ld

2

Q

-

rec bk L LOD

-

IE of BH

-

L shldr ld

3

S

-

sml fwd R RLOD

-

H

-

R shldr ld


MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back with a left shoulder lead onto the inside edge of the ball of the left foot. [Step 2.] Recover forward toward LOD onto the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back a small step on the inside edge of the ball of the left foot toward RLOD with a left shoulder lead.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward toward RLOD with the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Recover back toward LOD onto the inside edge of the ball of the left foot with a left shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step forward a small step toward RLOD with the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure sometimes starts facing DLW. It can also start in Banjo Position, as after an

International Tango

Left Foot Back Rock (continued)

TG- Fig - 28 - 58

Open Promenade. If it starts in Banjo, the entire figure is done in CBMP, that is, with a right face upper body turn and the lady outside the man.

International Tango

TG - Fig 7 - 15

Natural Twist Turn

2 measures - SQQS QQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP and CBMP suggest a R trn, trng RF sd L across lady's LOD; XRIB of L, -, twist RF, xfr all wgt to R in SCP DLC;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP and CBMP, fwd R btw man's ft trng slt LF; fwd L trng slt RF, -, trng RF fwd R in BJO and CBMP swvl 2 RF, sd & bk L in SCP;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd & fwd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt RF

H

-

CBMP slt X W=s LOD

3

Q

-

sd L LOD

3/8 RF btw 2 & 3

BH

-

trng on R across lady's LOD into CP

4

S

RLOD

XRIB of L

1/8 RF btw 3 & 4

B

-

X legs at thighs strongly most of the wgt on L

5

Q

DRC

twist RF

3/8 RF

B of R & H of L

-

most of the wgt over the L

6

Q

LOD

chg wgt to R

nil

WF of R & IE of L

-

ft almost tog in SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd & fwd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

H

-

CBMP in SCP

3

Q

-

fwd R LOD

1/8 RF btw 2 & 3

H

- CBM - btw man's ft

4

S

LOD

fwd L

1/8 RF

H

-

L shldr ld prep to stp outsd lady in BJO

5

Q

DLW

fwd R

1/8 then 1/2 RF with ft wgt

HB

-

stp fwd turning 1/8 RF then swvl 1/2 RF before next stp -

6

Q

COH

sd & slt bk

L

nil

BH of L & IE of B of R no wgt

-

SCP

International Tango

TG - Fig 7 - 16

Natural Twist Turn (continued)


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & fwd on the left foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, In Semi-Closed Position, heel leading and in CBMP. There will be a slight turn to the right causing this step to slightly cross the lady's track. [Step 3.] Turning to the right, step side on the left foot, ball heel. This step is directly across the lady's track causing her to step between your feet. [Step 4.] The right leg crosses strongly behind the left at the thighs. Turn slightly to the right as you cross your legs to clear your right hip making a path for the lady. The ball of the right foot should be on the floor; however, most of the weight should still be on the left foot. [Step 5.] On the heel of the left foot and the ball of the right, begin twisting right face. The twisting should feel as if it is over the left leg. When the lady takes weight on this step, turn her to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Transfer all weight to the right foot. The left foot is now next to the right foot and in contact with the floor, inside edge of ball, in Semi-Closed Position ready to move DLC.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step sd & fwd on the right foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, In Semi-Closed Position, heel leading and in CBMP. The man will turn slightly to the right causing his step to cross, slightly, your track. [Step 3.] While turning slightly to the right, step forward on the right foot, heel leading. The man's step is directly across your track, so your foot goes between his feet. [Step 4.] The man will cross his right leg behind and turn to the right to clear his right hip. When feeling this action, turn to the right and step forward on the heel of the left foot with a strong left shoulder lead. This prepares for a step outside partner In Banjo Position. [Step 5.] As the man starts twisting to the right, step forward on the right foot in Banjo Position, heel leading. Move onto the toe of the right foot swiveling right face to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step side and slightly back on the left foot, ball heel. The right foot is in contact with the floor, inside edge of ball, in Semi-Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

There are many important hints to help with the completion of this figure. On step two, the man crosses the lady's track; however, he must be careful not to hinder her movement. On step three the man must continue to move, as he steps across the lady's track, without stopping her forward progress. He must, as he turns to the right to take his side step, keep his body moving along line of dance. The foot really moves side and back but ends as a side step. As the man crosses his right leg behind the left, on step four, he must keep turning to the right. The right hip must "open the door" for the lady to pass him. The lady must not try to go around the man, but should think of going through him. He must stay over his left leg while twisting to the right on step five. This will make him "smaller" so the lady will not have as far to go. He must turn the lady on step five so that step six, for the lady, will be a back step. The amount of turn in this figure can be varied; but, it is very difficult for all but very proficient dancers to make a complete turn. Most of the time, even the best dancers only make 3/4 of a turn. That would take them to DLC with the starting alignment given for this manual. Under turning the figure to finish RLOD or DRC is an option. Step five, for the lady, will be the same always. The man controls the amount of turn during the twist.

International Tango

TG - Fig 29 - 59

Natural Fallaway Twist Turn

2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, fwd R outsd lady to BJO, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, bk L in CBMP, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd & fwd L LOD

nil

H

none

In SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

In SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd L LOD

slt LF trng

H

-

ld lady to CP

4

Q

-

fwd R LOD

slt RF trn/g

H

-

ld lady to SCP

5

Q

-

sd & fwd L LOD

slt LF trng

H

-

ld lady to CP

6

S

-

fwd R outsd lady to BJO

nil

HF

-

lft shldr ld

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

SCP

3

Q

-

trng LF to

CP sd & bk R

1/4 LF

B

-

4

Q

DRC

trng RF to SCP

fwd L LOD 1/4 RF

H

-

5

Q

DLC


1/4 LF

B

-

6

S

DRC

bk L in CBMP

nil

BF

-

end BJO

Natural Fallaway Twist Turn (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 29 - 60


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary Closed Position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading In Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step through with the right foot to contra banjo position, left shoulder leading.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary Closed Position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step back with the left foot in CBMP to Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two, and four, the steps are side and forward as they are taken in semi-closed position. Steps two and four are across the center line of the body, that is, through steps. The figure starts in Semi-Closed Position, to Closed Position, to Semi-Closed Position, and ends in Banjo Position. The figure is identical to Double Closed Promenade through the first five steps. This is because on step three the bodies are momentarily in Closed Position, even though the feet are open. Both Double Open Promenade and Double Closed Promenade are identical to both Open Promenade and Closed Promenade through the first three steps.

International Tango

TG - Fig 6 - 13

Natural Promenade Turn

1 & 2 measures - SQQ S& Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP & CBMP, trng RF sd & bk L across the lady's LOD; cont RF trn fwd R, -/slt sd L no wgt in SCP,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP & CBMP, fwd R btw man's ft trng RF; trng RF sd & slt bk L, -/slt sd R no wgt in SCP,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

CBMP slt across the lady's LOD

3

Q

-

sd & bk L

LOD

1/4 RF btw 2 & 3

BHB

-

like a pvtg action

4

S

DRW

fwd R

1/2 RF btw 3 & 4

HBH

-

CBMP fin a 3/4 trn to the R

5

&

DLW

sd L LOD no wgt

1/4 RF

IE of B no wgt

-

a tap to SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

fwd R LOD

1/4 RF btw 2 & 3

H

-

btw man's ft like a pvt

4

S

DRC

sd & bk L

LOD

1/2 RF btw 3 & 4

BH

-

like a pvt

5

&

DLC

sd R LOD no wgt

1/4 RF

IE of B no wgt

-

in SCP

International Tango

TG - Fig 6 - 14

Natural Promenade Turn (continued)


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot, in semi-closed position with a heel lead. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in semi-closed position with a heel lead and CBMP. This step is slightly across the lady's LOD, with a slight right turn suggested. [Step 3.] With a pivoting action on the right foot, step across the lady's line of dance on the left foot, ending side and back. [Step 4.] Still turning right face on the left foot, with a pivoting action, step forward on the right foot, in CBMP. [Step 5.] Continuing the turn to right face on the right foot, the left foot moves to the side. It has contact with the floor on the inside edge of the ball, no weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot, in semi-closed position, with a heel lead. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in semi-closed position with a heel lead and CBMP. The man will step across the lady's LOD, slightly, suggesting a right turn. [Step 3.] With a pivoting action, step forward, between the man's feet, on the right foot, heel leading. [Step 4.] Still turning to the right on the right foot, with a pivoting action, the left foot steps side and back in CBMP, ball-heel. [Step 5.] Continuing the right face turn, the right foot moves to the side. It has contact with the floor on the inside edge of the ball, no weight.

GENERAL NOTES

Step number five is really a continuation of step four and danced as part of it. Step five is not a sharp movement at the end of the figure. It is important for the man to make himself "small" and to "clear" his right side on step three. This will allow the lady to go through him and not around him on the pivoting action. If a Natural Rock Turn is to follow this figure, step four becomes step one of the Natural Rock Turn. There would be no turn into the Semi-Closed Position and the step would end in Closed Dance Position DLW, with a lunging action.

International Tango

TG - Fig - 13 -27

Open Promenade 1 1/2 measures - S QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP LOD - sd & fwd L, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & slt fwd L; fwd R in BJO, -,

LADY SCP LOD - sd & fwd R, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF sd & bk R in CP; bk L in BJO, -,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt fwd

L

slt LF

IE of WF

-

A slt LF bdy trn btw stp 2 & 3 trng lady to CP

4

S

-

fwd R

slt RF

H

-

CBMP outsd lady in BJO - the R trn is btw stp 3 & 4 to allow the stp in BJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & CBM - SCP

3

Q

-

sd & slt bk

R

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

IE of BH

-

bdy is fcg COH, foot is bkng DLW creating a pigeon toed pos

4

S

COH

bk L

slt RF

BH

-

CBMP in banjo


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. A slight indication of a body turn to the left, after taking the step, will cause the lady to start turning to closed position on her next step. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the inside edge of the whole foot. The foot will point diagonal to line and wall. [Step 4.] The right foot moves forward to pass the left foot, heel leading in CBMP. Turn slightly right face, to step outside partner in Banjo.

Open Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig - 13 -28

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & FORWARD on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. After taking the step, the man should suggest a left turn. This will cause you to turn into Closed Dance Position between this step and the next. [Step 3.] After making a small turn to the left to face center of the hall, place the right foot side & slightly back on the inside edge of ball then heel. The foot should be pointing diagonal to reverse and center. Until releasing the left foot, the feet should be pigeon toed. The head should turn to closed position naturally. [Step 4.] With a slight right face turn, the left foot moves back, ball heel in CBMP. You are now in Banjo with the man outside partner.

GENERAL NOTES

Some key actions occur in the Open Promenade. The "through" action on step two is a three-track movement as are all Semi-Closed steps. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The slight body turn by the man between steps two and three is just that - slight. The term "body shrug" would be a better description and should be no more than 1/32. The purpose of the "shrug" is to cause the lady to place her third step in Closed Position pointing DRC. The third step leaves the lady in a very "pigeon-toed" stance for a moment. It resolves as she releases the left foot and picks it up and closes it on step four. This "pigeon-toed" foot placement is very common in tango since most steps are placed, not swiveled. As in all tango basics, take care throughout to maintain the same height. It should be noted that the first three steps of Open Promenade and Closed Promenade are identical. It is not until step four that the lady knows which figure is being danced.

International Tango

TG – Fig 9 - 19 S#6 2002

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Finish Reverse Turn Closed Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN

CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng 1/4 LF sd & bk R, trng LF bk L to CP, -; bk R, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, trng LF cl R to L slt bk in CP DLW, -;

LADY

CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L to R, fwd R to CP, -; fwd L in CP, trn LF sd & slt bk R, cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

slt LF

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk R LOD

1/4 LF

BH

-

bdy trns LF as ft is moved fwd to end sd & bk across lady’s line

3

S

DRC

bk L LOD

1/8 LF

IE of BH

-

L shldr leading, no crossed thighs

4

Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

1/8 LF

BH

-

CP

5

Q

DRW

sml sd &

fwd L

-

IE of WF

-

L ft is ptng DLW

6

S

end DLW

cl R to L slt bk

1/4 LF

WF

-

bdy trns to catch up with foot

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise

& Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

slt L

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

cl L to R

1/8 LF

WF

-

cl L heel to R heel with the L pointed LOD

3

S

WALL

fwd R LOD

1/4 LF

H

-

the bdy catches up with the ft & trns with R shldr ldng

4

Q

-

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

H

-

CP

5

Q

LOD

sd & slt bk

R DLC

3/8 LF

IE of BH

-

foot movement begins fwd & ends sd & bk.

6

S

DRC

cl L to R slt fwd

nil

WF

-

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 9 - 20 S#6 2002


MAN

Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is a body turn to the left when using CBMP; however, the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Start a forward step with the right foot, small step. Turning the body left face so that the foot ends stepping side and back. The body is facing diagonal to reverse line and center and the foot pointed almost to reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot, down line of dance with the left shoulder leading in Closed Position, facing diagonal reverse line and wall. [Step 4.] Step back toward line of dance on the right foot turning 1/8 left face. [Step 5.] Turning slightly left face, step side and slightly forward on the left foot, pointing to diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 6.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the right foot to the left, slightly back, in Closed Dance Position facing DLW.

LADY

Start in Closed Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBMP. There is a body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Place the heel of the left foot next to the heel of the right in a "V" shape. The left foot should be pointing almost to line of dance. The body is facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 3.] Turning to the left, with a right shoulder lead step forward on the right foot down line of dance in Closed Position. Your body should be facing diagonal to line of dance and center. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot turning slightly to the left facing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot closes to your right, slightly forward, in Closed Dance Position facing DRC.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns 3/4 LF.

To differentiate between an Open Reverse Turn and a Reverse Turn it is necessary to recognize that an Open Reverse Turn, whether the lady is in-line (CP) or outside (BJO), involves progression between steps 2 and 3. Where as the Reverse Turn does not have progression between steps 2 and 3. Refer to the first three steps of the Basic Reverse Turn (IT- 15) [also known as 3 steps of a Viennese Turn].

International Tango

TG - Fig 35 - 71 S#6 2002

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Open Finish Reverse Turn Open Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng 1/4 LF sd & bk R, trng LF bk L to CP, -; bk R, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, fwd R to CBJO DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L to R, fwd R, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, bk L in CBJO, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

slt LF

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk R

LOD

1/4 LF

BH

-

bdy trns LF as ft is moved fwd to end sd & bk across lady=s line

3

S

DRC

bk L LOD

1/8 LF

IE of BH

-

lft shldr ldng, no crossed thighs

4

Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

-

BH

-

CBMP

5

Q

DRW

sd & fwd L

DLW

1/8 LF

IE of WF

-

L is ptng DLW

6

S

end WALL

fwd R DLW outsd ptnr

1/4 LF

WF

-

CBJO

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

slt L

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

cl L to R

1/8 LF

WF

-

cl L heel to R heel with the L ptng LOD

3

S

WALL

fwd R LOD

1/4 LF

H

-

the bdy catches up with the ft & trns to R with R shldr ldng

4

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

nil

H

-

CP

5

Q

DLC

sd & bk R DLW

3/8 LF

IE of BH

-

ft movement begins fwd & ends sd and bk

6

S

end COH

bk R DLW ptnr otsd

nil

WF

-

CBJO

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Open Finish (Continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 35 - 72 S#6 2002


MAN Start in closed position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is a body turn to the left when using CBMP; however, the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Start a forward step with the right foot, small step. Turning the body left face so that the foot ends stepping side and back. The body is facing diagonal to reverse line and center and the foot pointed almost to reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot, down line of dance with the left shoulder leading in closed position and facing diagonal reverse line and wall. [Step 4.] Turning slightly to the left, step back on the right foot. [Step 5.] Still turning to the left, the left foot moves back but the turn will cause the foot to end side and slightly forward. The body is facing the wall and the left foot is pointing DLW. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot, outside partner in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing the wall and moving DLW.

LADY Start in closed position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBMP. There is a body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Place the heel of the left foot next to the heel of the right in a "V" shape. The left foot should be pointing almost to line of dance. The body is facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 3.] Turning to the left, with a right shoulder lead step forward on the right foot in closed position, down line of dance. Your body should be facing diagonal to line of dance and center. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, down line of dance, with no turn of the body, in CBMP. [Step 5.] Start the right foot forward while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot moves back in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing COH and backing DLW.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns 3/4 LF. To differentiate between an Open Reverse Turn and a Reverse Turn it is necessary to recognize that an Open Reverse Turn, whether the lady is in-line (CP) or outside (BJO), involves progression between steps 2 and 3. Where as the Reverse Turn does not have progression between steps 2 and 3. Refer to the first three steps of the Basic Reverse Turn (IT- 15) [also known as 3 steps of a Viennese Turn]

International Tango

TG – Fig 8 - 17 S#6 2002

Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Closed Finish Open Reverse Turn Closed Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng LF sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, -; trng LF bk R to CP, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, trng LF cl R to L slt bk in CP DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L ptng LOD, fwd R in BJO, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

slt LF

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk R LOD

1/4 LF

BH

-

move twd LOD. Do not stp across lady

3

S

DRC

XLIB LOD

nil

BH

-

R shldr leading, cross thighs, CBJO

4

Q

-

bk R LOD

1/8 LF

BH

-

CP

5

Q

RLOD

sml sd & fwd L

-

IE of WF

-

L ft is ptng DLW

6

S

end DRW

cl R to L slt bk

3/8 LF

WF

-

bdy trns to catch up with foot

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

Slt LF

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & fwd L LOD

1/4 LF

WF

-

preparing to stp outsd ptnr in BJO ft ptng LOD

3

S

DLW

XRIF LOD

nil

H

-

L shldr leading, cross thighs, C BJO

4

Q

-

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

H

-

CP

5

Q

LOD

sd & slt bk R DLC

3/8 LF

IE of BH

-

foot movement begins fwd & ends sd & bk.

6

S

DRC

cl L to R slt fwd

nil

WF

-

Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 8 - 18 S#6 2002


MAN Start in closed dance position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is body turn to the left however the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face so the step ends side and back. You are preparing for the lady to step outside in banjo on the next step. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) in banjo (CBMP) with the right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step back toward line of dance on the right foot turning 1/8 left face, into closed position. [Step 5.] Turning slightly left face, step side and slightly forward on the left foot, pointing to diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 6.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the right foot to the left, slightly back, in closed dance position facing DLW.

LADY Start in closed dance position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP. There is body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot turning to the left, preparing to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) outside partner in banjo (CBMP) with the left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot turning slightly to the left to closed dance position facing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot closes to your right, slightly forward, in closed dance position facing DRC.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns 3/4 LF. To differentiate between an Open Reverse Turn and a Reverse Turn it is necessary to recognize that an Open Reverse Turn, whether the lady is in-line (CP) or outside (BJO), involves progression between steps 2 and 3. Where as the Reverse Turn does not have progression between steps 2 and 3. Refer to the first three steps of the Basic Reverse Turn (IT- 15) [also known as 3 steps of a Viennese Turn].

International Tango

TG – Fig 34 - 69 S#6 2002

Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Open Finish

2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng LF sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, -; trng LF bk R to CP, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, fwd R to CBJO DLW, -;

LADY

CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L ptng LOD, fwd R in BJO, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, bk L in CBJO, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC

fwd L DLC

slt LF

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd R LOD

1/4 LF

BH

-

move twd LOD. Do not stp across lady

3

S

DRC

XLIB LOD

nil

BH

-

R shldr leading, cross thighs, CBJO

4

Q

RLOD bk R LOD

1/8 LF

BH

-

CP

5

Q

DRW

sd & fwd L

DLW

1/8 LF

IE of WF

-

L is ptng DLW

6

S

end

WALL

fwd R DLW outsd ptnr

1/4 LF

WF

-

CBJO

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R DLC

Slt LF

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

1/4 LF

WF

-

preparing to stp outsd ptnr in BJO ft ptng LOD

3

S

DLW

XRIF LOD

nil

H

-

CBJO

4

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

H

-

CP

5

Q

DLC

sd & bk R

DLW

3/8 LF

IE of BH

-

ft movement begins fwd & ends sd and bk.

6

S

end

COH

bk R DLW ptnr otsd

nil

WF

-

CBJO

Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Open Finish (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 34 - 70 S#6 2002


MAN

Start in closed dance position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is body turn to the left however the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face so the step ends side and back. You are preparing for the lady to step outside in banjo on the next step. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) in banjo (CBMP) with the right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Turning slightly to the left, step back on the right foot to closed position. [Step 5.] Still turning to the left, the left foot moves back but the turn will cause the foot to end side and slightly forward. The body is facing the wall and the left foot is pointing DLW. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot, outside partner in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing the wall and moving DLW.

LADY

Start in closed dance position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP. There is body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot turning to the left, preparing to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) outside partner in banjo (CBMP) with the left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, down line of dance to closed position. [Step 5.] Start the right foot forward while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot moves back in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing COH and backing DLW.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns 3/4 LF. To differentiate between an Open Reverse Turn and a Reverse Turn it is necessary to recognize that an Open Reverse Turn, whether the lady is in-line (CP) or outside (BJO), involves progression between steps 2 and 3. Where as the Reverse Turn does not have progression between steps 2 and 3. Refer to the first three steps of the Basic Reverse Turn (IT- 15) [also known as 3 steps of a Viennese Turn].

International Tango

TG - Fig - 39 -19

Outside Swivel Promenade Link

1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP or BJO fcng LOD having taken a bk stp on R with R shldr ldng - bk L LOD CBMP & CBM in BJO trng lady to SCP, -, sml fwd CBMP XRIFL, picking lady up to CP slt sd L no wgt;

LADY CP or BJO fcng LOD having taken a fwd stp on L with L shldr ldng - fwd R CBMP & CBM in BJO then drawing L to R svl RF into SCP, -, fwd LXIFR in CBMP & CBM swvlg LF on L into CP, slt sd R no wgt;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

bk LOD

slt RF

BH

none

CBMP & CBM- R remains fwd.

2

Q

-

fwd RXIFL ptg DLW

1/8 LF

H

-

CBMP in SCP

3

Q

DLW

almost cl L to R no wgt end fcng DLW

nil

IE of B no

wgt

-

trn lady to CP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DRC

fwd R end fcng LOD

1/4 RF

HB (ft flat)

& IE B of L

none

CBMP then swvl RF to end in SCP with L almost cl to R

2

Q

-

fwd LXIFR ptg LOD

HB (ft flat)

-

CBMP swvl to SCP

3

Q

LOD

slt sd R fcng

DRC no wgt

3/8 LF ovr

2 stps IE of B

-

Outside Swivel Promenade Link International Tango

TG - Fig - 39 -20


MAN Closed or Banjo Position following a step back on the right foot with a right shoulder lead. [Step 1.] Take a back step on the left foot in CBMP and Banjo, ball heel. The lady steps outside partner. After taking weight on the left foot, turn your body slightly right face. This allows the right hip to open the door for the lady to swivel left face. The right foot will cross in front of the left as the lady swivels. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 3.] Lead the lady to Closed Dance Position with a slight body turn to the left. The left foot will end slightly to the side with no weight and almost closed to the right foot. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor.

LADY Closed or Banjo Position following a step forward on the left foot with a left shoulder lead. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot in CBMP and Banjo, heel leading. Roll onto the ball of the foot and the man will cause you to swivel left face into Semi-Closed Position. The left foot will close almost to the left as you swivel. Do not allow the left foot to pass the right foot until you take the next step. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 3.] Turn to Closed Dance Position when the man makes a slight turn to the left with his body. The right foot will end slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced with turn to the left, right or with no turn. This description is without turn. If the figure is turned left or right the man will keep his right leg extended on step one. He can then point his right leg in the direction he wishes to go. With no turn he can allow the leg to cross in front of the other. It is very important that the man moves his right hip out of the lady's way so she can swivel to Semi-Closed Position. If the right hip blocks the lady she will be unable to swivel to the direction the man intends to move. The man must not dump the lady out of the swivel by raising his right shoulder or tilting the left side down. In International Tango the left side is always high. Both the man and the lady must stay down on step three avoiding a tendency to pop up. Note 1 The directions presented above are only for showing body turn during this figure. The

figure can be started from any direction if the last step the man took was a back step on the right foot with the right shoulder leading.

Note 2 The man can turn left, right or not at all during this figure. The amount of turn that

the lady makes will depend on which direction the man turns.

International Tango

TG - Fig 48 - 1

S#8 2004

Outside Swivel 1/2 measure – S

MAN BJO – bk L RLOD trng slightly RF to SCP DLC, -,

LADY BJO - fwd R RLOD swvlng 1/4 RF to SCP DLC, -,

MAN Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique

1 S LOD bk L RLOD slight RF

BH -

Moving into CBMP and trng lady to SCP, R remains forward with toe in contact with the floor.

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Action Used Lead/Technique

1 S RLOD fwd R RLOD

1/8 RF

HB flat

- Feet swvl 3/8 RF, but body only trns 1/4 RF.


MAN Start in Banjo Position, with head and feet facing LOD, but body facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back left under body into CBMP, turning body slightly right face which will get the right hip out of the lady’s way and will cause the right leg, which remains forward with toe in contact with the floor, to slightly cross in front of the left. Turn the lady to SCP.

LADY Start in Banjo Position, with head and feet facing RLOD, but body facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the heel of the right into CBMP. Roll onto the ball of the right, swiveling the right foot approximately 3/8 right face to SCP LOD. For better balance, keep the inside edge of the left toe in contact with the floor. The left foot will close almost to the right foot as you swivel. The feet will be turning more than the body.

GENERAL NOTES

It is very important for the man to turn his body right face moving his right hip out of the lady’s way to allow her to swivel to SCP. Also, the lady should not move her left foot through until the next step.

Outside Swivel (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 48 - 2

S#8 2004

International Tango

TG - Fig 30 - 61

Oversway (from Closed Position) 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L in CBMP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cont LF trng sd L LOD, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L H to R H wth T ptg DLW, cont trng fwd & sd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLC

fwd L DLC comm LF

trn

nil

H none

2

Q

-

trng LF sd & slt bk R

1/4 LF

BH

-

3

S

DRC

cont trng sd

L LOD 3/8 LF

IE of B

-

head to L, broken sway to L

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRW

bk R in CBMP

nil

BH

none

2

Q

DRW

trng LF cl L H to R H

T ptng DLW 1/4 LF

WF

-

3

S

DLW

cont LF trn fwd & sd R

LOD 3/8 LF

BH

-

head to R, broken sway to R


MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot toward DLC, commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face step side and slightly back right, ball heel, causing the lady to close her feet. [Step 3.] Continuing the LF turn, step side toward LOD with the inside edge of the ball of the left foot and lower to the heel, toe pointing between DLW and WALL.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, ball heel, toward DLC in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the left heel to the right heel with toe pointed DLW, weighting the whole foot (no heel turn). [Step 3.] Continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot, step forward and side on the right foot, ball heel.

International Tango

TG - Fig 30 - 62

Oversway (from Closed Position) (continued)

GENERAL NOTES

Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting position. When starting from Closed Position, Oversway uses the first two steps to facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. If the Oversway is followed by a Drop, it is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop.

International Tango

TG - Fig 41 - 63

Oversway (from Promenade Position)

1/2 measure - S Level of Difficulty 2

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L LOD, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

IE of BH

-

head to L, broken sway to L

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

IE of BH

-

head to R, broken sway to R


MAN Start in promenade position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot.

LADY Start in promenade position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES

Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting position. When starting from Closed Position, Oversway uses the first two steps to facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. If the Oversway is followed by a Drop, it is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop.

Oversway from PP (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 41 - 64

International Tango

TG - Fig 3 - 7

Progressive Link

1/2 measure - QQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - Sd & fwd L, trng the bdy to R on L ft sd & bk R end SCP LOD,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, swvlg 1/4 RF on R ft sd & bk L,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLW

fwd L DLW

nil

H

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk R RLOD

slt RF

IE of WF & B of L no wgt

-

bdy trns btw 1 & 2, end in SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRC

bk R DLW

nil

BH

none

CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk L RLOD

1/4 RF

IE of BH L & IE B of R no wgt

-

ft swvl & bdy trn on R btw 1 & 2 end in SCP


MAN Start in Closed Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, with a heel lead, ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn the body slightly to the right (like taking the right side away from the lady). Place the right foot to the side and back from the left. The right foot moves forward, the body turn causes it to end side and back. The weight should be on the inside edge of the whole right foot. The left foot should still be in contact with the floor and on the inside edge of the ball of the foot (no weight). The feet should be parallel to each other and pointing DLW in Semi-Closed Position ready to move LOD.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step bk on the right foot, ball-heel (whole foot) in CBMP. [Step 2.] Swiveling right face on the right foot, as the man turns to the right, place the left foot to the side and back from the right. Your weight should be first on the inside edge of the ball of the left foot then go to the heel (whole foot). The right foot should still be in contact with the floor and on the inside edge of the ball of the foot (no weight). The feet should be parallel with each other and pointing DLC in Semi-Closed Position ready to move LOD.

International Tango

Progressive Link (continued)

TG - Fig 3 - 8

GENERAL NOTES

A properly executed progressive link has such a dramatic look to it that most inexperienced dancers tend to overdo the figure. With this figure, as with most tango figures, less is best. A few of the common mistakes made by the man are:

1. He steps in a backward direction on step two. The lady cannot stay behind the man's right hip if he takes a backward step after turning to the right.

2. He tries to turn the lady with the arms and upper body instead of with his hips and legs.

3 He drops the left shoulder. The left shoulder is always high in International Tango.

A few of the common mistakes made by the lady are:

1. She rises or pops up on step two (a common mistake of the man, also). 2. She steps forward with left foot, on step two, then swivels on the left to SCP. 3. She comes off the man's hip during the turn, on step two, and ends up ahead of

the man in SCP. Consider dancing the figure aQQ instead of QQ. The lady would dance aQ- and the man would dance a-Q. This timing makes it look snappier and is easier to dance and would put the lady on her right foot slightly before the man is on his left. It also gives the man an opportunity to adjust to the lady's position. The change in direction of movement, in relation to LOD, for this figure is 1/8 to the left, i.e., DLW to LOD. Choreographers should be careful when using this figure in a routine. Do not ask the dancer to do more turn than is normal for this figure.

International Tango

TG - Fig 2 - 5

Progressive Side Step


MAN CP fcng LOD - fwd L, sd & slt bk R, fwd L, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk R, sd & slt fwd L, bk R, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

nil

H

none

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt bk R

-

IE of WF

-

ft mvs fwd ending sd & slt bk of L

3

S

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBM & CBMP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

nil

BH

none

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & slt fwd L

-

IE of BH

-

ft mvs bk ending sd & slt fwd of R

3

S

-

bk R LOD

-

BH

-

CBM & CBMP


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position, facing and moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] The right foot starts to move forward. Without passing the left foot, place the right foot slightly side and back of the left. Take weight on the inside edge of the whole foot. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading and in CBMP.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position, facing RLOD and moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball-heel and in CBMP. [Step 2.] The left foot starts back toward the right foot but does not pass it. Place the left foot slightly to the side and forward of the right. Take weight on the inside edge of the ball then lower to the heel. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, ball-heel and in CBMP.

Progressive Side Step (continued) International Tango

TG- Fig 2 - 6

GENERAL NOTES

The progressive side step is normally used as a linking step between figures. When taking the first step from normal Closed Dance Position, CBM will be necessary to end in CBMP on step one. At the end of step one, the body facing direction would not be to LOD; however, it would not be to DLC either. The direction of movement would still be forward with no change in direction. CBM is not required if step one is taken from a right shoulder lead (such as a right foot walk). For the variation of a 3/8 turn to the left, take step one heel to ball for the man and ball for the lady with a swivel to the left before placing the foot on step two. Place the foot in the same relative position to the other as if there was no turn. That makes the turn occur between steps one and two. Dancers must maintain the same height throughout the figure. There is no rise between steps one and two. There is a natural tendency to "pop up" or have a "skipping" type of action between steps one and two, but this must be avoided. The dancers must remember to stay very flat. Turning the Progressive Side Step as much as 3/8 to the left between steps 1 & 2 is an acceptable variation.

International Tango

TG - Fig 32 - 65

Promenade

1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - Sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd L in SCP; cl R to L slt bk, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - Sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, sd R in SCP; cl L to R slt bk, -,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

H none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

-

H -

SCP

4

S

-

cl R slt bk

-

H

-

SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

H none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd R

LOD

-

H -

SCP

4

S

-

cl L slt bk

-

H

-

SCP


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in semi-closed position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 4.] Close the right foot to the left slightly back in normal Tango close- feet position.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right slightly back in SCP.

Promenade (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 32 - 66

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two and three, the steps are side and forward as they are taken in Semi-Closed Position. Step two is across the center line of the body. The figure remains in Semi-Closed Position throughout.

International Tango

TG - Fig 1 - 3

Promenade Link

1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L, -, sml fwd R in SCP, slt sd L no wgt end CP LOD;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R, -, fwd L in SCP trng LF on L into CP, slt sd R no wgt;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd & fwd L LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

sml fwd R LOD

1/8 LF

HB

-

CBMP SCP

3

Q

LOD

slt sd L no wgt

nil

IE of B no wgt

-

trng lady to CP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd & fwd R LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

trng LF

3/8 LF

OE of HB to WF

-

CBMP SCP, turn is a svl on L btw 2 & 3 to CP RLOD

3

Q

RLOD

slt sd R no wgt

nil

IE of B no wgt

-


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side with the left foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). [Step 2.] Step forward small step with the right foot, heel leading and CBMP, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). Start turning the lady into Closed Dance Position after taking weight. [Step 3.] As the lady finishes her turn Into Closed Dance Position move the left foot slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot is in contact with the floor. There is no weight change.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side with the right foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, heel leading and CBMP, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). Take weight and start swiveling left face into Closed Dance Position. [Step 3.] Finish turning into closed dance position and move the right foot slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor. There is no weight change.

International Tango

TG - Fig 1 - 4

Promenade Link (continued)

GENERAL NOTES Both dancers must not raise or "pop up" on step three of this figure. Turning this figure 1/8 to the right is an acceptable variation. The man would turn slightly to the right, between steps two and three. The lady would have less turn to make in order to assume closed dance position.

International Tango

TG - Fig 14 - 29

Promenade Quarter Beat 1 1/2 measures - SQQ &S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & fwd L in SCP; cl R to L in SCP/tap sd L in SCP, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, sd & fwd R in SCP; cl L to R in SCP/tap sd R in SCP, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLW

sd & fwd L

LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd R LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd L

LOD

-

H

-

SCP

4

&

-

cl R to L

-

WF

-

SCP

5

S

-

tap sd L

-

IE of T no wgt

-

SCP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

DLC

sd & fwd R

LOD

nil

H

none

SCP

2

Q

-

fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP & SCP

3

Q

-

sd & fwd R

LOD

-

H

-

SCP

4

&

-

cl L to R

-

WF

-

SCP

5

S

-

tap sd R

-

IE of T no wgt

-

SCP


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. The foot will still point DLW. [Step 4.] The

International Tango

The Promenade (1/4 Beat) (continued)

TG - Fig 14 - 30

right foot closes to the left, on the whole foot. You remain in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing DLW. [Step 5.] Quickly tap the left foot to the side. Remain in Semi-Closed Dance Position and have the inside edge of the toe of the left foot in contact with the floor without weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. The foot should still be pointing DLC. [Step 4.] The left foot closes to the right foot, on the whole foot. You are still in Semi-Closed Dance Position. [Step 5.] Quickly tap the right foot to the side in Semi-Closed Position. You will have the inside edge of the toe in contact with the floor with no weight.

GENERAL NOTES

Some key actions occur in the Promenade (1/4 beat). The "through" action on step two is a three-track movement as all Semi-Closed steps are. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The man must take special care to not indicate the body turn used in the other promenades (closed and open). Notice also that we show a five action figure instead of the usual four. This is to create the closed tap action on the final step. Care should always be used on taps to keep the knee veered in and the heel off the floor. Think of keeping the upper legs parallel. The heel is off the floor, but only slightly. If you lift it so that you have the heel high off the floor you will lose the position of the left leg. As in all Tango basics take care to maintain the same height throughout, especially on the close/tap. The figure also can be danced without the tap and syncopation, in which case the figure is called PROMENADE. Step four would be the end of the figure. The left foot for the man and right foot for the lady would be released, after the closing step, without the tap. The tap gives more of a tango look to the figure and helps keep the left side up. There is also another International Tango figure which starts in Promenade position with only has 2 steps, called PROMENADE TAP. it’s timing is SQQ and is like steps one and two of PROMENADE followed by a tap.

International Tango

TG - Fig 47 - 1

S#8 2004

Promenade Sway 1/2 measure – S

MAN SCP LOD – Fwd and sd L stretch body upwards, -,

LADY SCP LOD – Fwd and sd R stretch body upwards, -,

MAN Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn


1 S DLW fwd L LOD H - Stretch body upwards, head left

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work


1 S DLC fwd R LOD H - Stretch body upwards, head right


MAN Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the left foot toward LOD, heel leading. Stretch body upwards and look over lead hands.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the right foot toward LOD, heel leading. Stretch body upwards and look over lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES

This is a member of a class of figures known as Picture Figures.

Promenade Sway (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 47 - 2

S#8 2004

International Tango

TG – Fig 42 - 85 S#5 2001

Quarter Beats 1 measure - Q&Q&S Level of Difficulty 3

MAN Fcg DW in SCP - bk L sml stp CBMP/bk R sml stp, rec L/cl R, plc L sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP, -;

LADY Fcg DC in SCP - bk R sml stp CBMP/bk L sml stp, rec R/cl L, plc R sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

�

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DW

bk L RLOD

nil

B

slt rise bfr stp 1

CBMP

2

&

DW

bk R RLOD

-

B

stay up

3

Q

DW

rec L

-

B

stay up

4

&

DW

cl R

-

BF

lower

5

S

DW

-

-

-

stay down

Plc L sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP

LADY

Step #

Timing

�

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DC

bk R RLOD

nil

B

slt rise bfr stp 1

CBMP

2

&

DC

bk L RLOD

-

B

stay up

3

Q

DC

rec R

-

B

stay up

4

&

DC

cl L

-

BF

lower

5

S

DC

-

-

-

stay down

Plc R sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in SCP facing DW. [Step 1.] Rise slightly and take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of left foot in CBMP. [Step 2.] Take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of right foot leaving left in place. [Step 3.] Recover onto ball of left foot. [Step 4.] Close right to left, take weight on ball of right and lower to a flat right foot. [Step 5.] Place left foot side and forward without weight in SCP.

Quarter Beats (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 42 - 86 S#5 2001

WOMAN Start in SCP facing DC. [Step 1.] Rise slightly and take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of right foot in CBMP. [Step 2.] Take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of left foot leaving right in place. [Step 3.] Recover onto ball of right foot. [Step 4.] Close left to right, take weight on ball of left and lower to a flat left foot. [Step 5.] Place right foot side and forward without weight in SCP.

GENERAL NOTES There is no body motion on this entire step - only the legs and feet move. Generally both partners keep their heads open during entire measure but a popular variation is to look at each other on the last & and snap the heads open as the feet are placed in SCP on the last slow.

International Tango

TG - Fig 51 - 1

S#9 2005

Reverse Fallaway and Slip

1 measure – QQQQ

MAN

CP fcng DLC - Fwd L starting LF trn, sd & bk R LOD, bk L SCP bkg twd DLC, trn LF

bk R COH pivot CP to LOD;

LADY

CP fcg DRW - Bk R trng LF, sd & bk L, bk R DLC SCP bkg twd DLC, fwd LOD cont

LF trn CP to RLOD;

MAN - CP fcg DLC - End CP fcg LOD Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction Body Turn Footwork

Rise & Fall Technique

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC

1/8 LF H none CBM

2 Q COH sd & bk R LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BH - right shoulder lead ending in SCP

3 Q DRC bk L DLC

- BH - CBMP, Fallaway

4 Q DRC bk R COH

5/8 LF BH - CBMP, LF pivot to CP

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 Q DRW bk R DLC

1/8 LF BH none CBM

2 Q WALL sd & bk L LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BH - left shoulder lead ending in SCP

3 Q DRW bk R DLC


4 Q DLC fwd L

LOD 5/8 LF BH - CBMP, LF pivot to CP


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using

CBM to start the left turning action. [Step 2.] Step side and back right toward

LOD with right shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back left toward DLC

in Fallaway (CBMP SCP). [Step 4.] Step back on right toward COH with the right

toe turned in. Pivot left face into Closed Position LOD.

Reverse Fallaway & Slip (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 51 - 2

S#9 2005

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using

CBM. [Step 2.] Step side and back left with left shoulder lead ending in SCP.

[Step 3.] Step back right toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP). [Step 4.]

Turning left face step forward toward LOD. Pivot left face with the man to Closed

Position RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

The lady may keep her head to the left while in the Fallaway Position (steps 2 and 3)

to keep a more compact position. The man should leave his left foot forward after

the pivot for entry into the next figure. The amount of pivot may vary.

International Tango

TG - Fig 53 - 1

S#9 2005

Reverse Fallaway

1 measure – SQQ

MAN

CP fcng DLC - Fwd L starting LF trn, -, sd & bk R LOD, bk L SCP bkg twd DLC;

LADY

CP fcng DRW - Bk R trng LF, -, bk L, bk R DLC SCP bkg twd DLC;

MAN - CP fcg DLC - End SCP backing toward DLC Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 S DLC fwd L DLC

1/8 LF H none CBM

2 Q COH sd & bk R LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BH - right shoulder lead ending in SCP

3

Q

DRC bk L DLC

-

BH

-

CBMP, Fallaway

LADY

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 S DRW bk R DLC

1/8 LF BH none CBM

2 Q WALL sd & bk L LOD

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3 BH -

left shoulder lead ending in SCP

3 Q DRW bk R DLC



MAN


CBM to start the left turning action. [Step 2.] Step side and back right toward LOD

with a right shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back left toward DLC in

Fallaway (CBMP SCP).

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using

CBM. [Step 2.] Step side and back left with a left shoulder lead ending in SCP.

[Step 3.] Step back right toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP).

GENERAL NOTES

The lady may keep her head to the left throughout to keep a more compact position.

The Reverse Fallaway is often followed by a Slip Pivot. (See Reverse Fallaway and

Reverse Fallaway (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 53 - 2

S#9 2005

Slip.)

International Tango

TG - Fig 33 - 67

Right Foot Back Rock


MAN CP fcng RLOD - bk R, rec L, sml bk R, -;

LADY CP fcng LOD - fwd L, rec R, sml fwd L, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

RLOD

bk R LOD

slt LF

BH

nil

CBMP

2

Q

-

rec fwd L RLOD

-

H

-

CBMP

3

S

-

sml bk R LOD

-

BH

-

CBMP

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

LOD

fwd L LOD

slt LF

H

nil

CBMP

2

Q

-

rec bk R RLOD

-

BH

-

CBMP

3

S

-

sml fwd L LOD

-

H

-

CBMP


MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back toward LOD in CBMP (left shoulder back) onto the ball of the right foot. [Step 2.] Recover forward toward RLOD in CBMP onto the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back a small step on the ball of the right foot toward LOD in CBMP.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward in CBMP toward LOD with the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Recover back toward RLOD onto the ball of the left foot in CBMP. [Step 3.] Step forward a small step in CBMP toward LOD with the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may start facing LOD or DLC.

Right Foot Back Rock (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 33 - 68

International Tango

TG - Fig 55 - 1

S#9 2005

Right Lunge Roll and Slip 1 1/2 measures – SSS

MAN Start in CP DLW – Fwd & sd R into relaxed R knee looking at ptr, -, roll body RF then roll LF as rec L, -; cont LF trn and slip R bk past L ft to CP DLC, -,

LADY Start in CP DRC – Bk & sd L into relaxed L knee looking well to L, -, roll body RF then roll LF as rec R, -; cont LF trn and slip L fwd past R ft to CP DRW, -,

MAN - Start in CP fcg DLW - End in CP fcg DLC Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall Lead/Technique

1 S DLW fwd & sd R DLW

nil IE B then F

none w/R sd ldng start body roll at the end of step

2 S - rec L

roll body up to 3/8 RF & bk LF

F - continuous body trn from end of step 1 to end of step 2

3 S - bk R DRW 1/4 LF F - pull R foot in an arc toward L then back

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment


Foot work


1 S DRC bk & sd L DLW

nil IE B then F

none w/L sd ldng start body roll at the end of step

2 S - rec R

roll body up to 3/8 RF & bk LF

F - continuous body trn from end of step 1 to end of step 2

3 S - fwd L DRW 1/4 LF F - pull L foot in an arc toward R then forward


MAN

Start in closed position DLW. [Step 1.] Step sharply forward and side on ball of

right foot slightly between lady’s feet with right shoulder lead, place foot flat and relax

right knee, keeping left foot in place with straight leg and looking at partner. As soon

as weight is transferred to right foot, start right face body roll. [Step 2.] Continue

rolling body up to 3/8 RF and change to LF roll recovering to the left foot, pulling the

right foot toward the left foot. [Step 3.] Continue to turn the body LF slipping the

right foot past the left and stepping back on the right foot to end facing DLC.

Right Lunge Roll and Slip (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 55 - 2

S#9 2005

LADY

Start in closed position DRC. [Step 1.] Step sharply backward and side on ball of

left foot with left shoulder lead, place foot flat and relax left knee, keeping right foot in

place with straight leg and looking well left. As soon as weight is transferred to left

foot, start right face body roll. [Step 2.] Continue rolling body up to 3/8 RF and

change to LF roll recovering to the right foot, pulling the left foot toward the right

foot. [Step 3.] Continue to turn the body LF slipping the left foot past the right and

stepping forward on the left foot to end facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES

The body roll is a rotation of the bodies around an imaginary line that extends from a

point on the floor between the man’s left and the lady’s right foot and extends

between their heads upward and outward.

The right face body roll, started at the end of step 1, is continued through the first

half of step 2, then reversed during the last half to a left face body roll which then

merges into a left face turn of the figure at the end of step 2, with the turn completed

at the end of step 3.

The amount of turn of the figure on step 3 may be as little as 1/8 or as much as 3/8,

with 1/4 being typical.

International Tango

TG - Fig 36 -73

Rock Turn

2 1/2 measures - SQQ SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd R in CP, -, sd & bk L trng 1/8 RF, rk fwd R trng 1/8 RF; sml bk L in CP, -, bk R in CBMP & CBM trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt fwd L trng 1/8 LF; cl R to L in CP, -,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk L in CP, -, sd & fwd R trng 1/8 RF, rk bk L trng 1/8 RF; sml fwd R in CP, -, fwd L in CBMP & trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt bk R trng 1/8 LF; cl L to R in CP, -,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd R DLW

sltly RF

H

none

slt CBM - R shldr ldng

2

Q

-

sd & bk L COH

1/8 RF

IE of BH

-

3

Q

WALL

rk fwd R DRW

-

IE of BH

-

R shldr ldng

4

S

DRW

sml bk L DLC

nil

IE of BH

-

L shldr ldng

5

Q

-

bk R COH

1/8 LF

BH

-

CBMP & CBM

6

Q

WALL

sd L DLW

-

IE of WF

-

LF is sd & slt fwd, ptng DLW

7

S

DLW

cl R to L DLW

nil

WF

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DRC

bk L DLW

sltly RF

IE of BH

none

slt CBM L shldr ldng

2

Q

-

sd & fwd R

COH 1/8 RF

H

-

3

Q

COH

rock bk L DRW

-

IE of BH

-

L shldr ldng

4

S

DLC

sml fwd R DLC

nil

H

-

R shldr ldng

5

Q

-

fwd L COH

1/8 LF

H

-

CBMP & CBM

6

Q

COH

sd R DLW

-

IE of BH

-

RF is sd & slt bk

7

S

DRC

cl L to R DLW

nil

WF

-

Rock Turn (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 36 -74


MAN Start in Closed Position facing and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot heel leading, suggesting a right turn, right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning 1/8 right face, step side and back on the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot toward COH. [Step 3.] Transfer weight back to the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot, turning right face almost 1/8 turn, right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step straight back with a small step using the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot and with the left shoulder leading. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel on the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn in CBMP, backing COH. [Step 6.] Step side and slightly forward with the inside edge of the left foot turning 1/8 left to face DLW. [Step 7.] Close the right foot to the left foot slightly back and whole foot. End facing DLW still in closed position.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning right face 1/8 turn, step forward and to the right between the man’s feet with the right foot, heel leading. [Step 3.] Moving the left foot slightly leftwards, rock back on the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward a small step toward DLC with the right foot, heel leading and right shoulder leading. [Step 5.] Turning left face 1/8 turn, step forward in CBMP with the left foot, heel leading. [Step 6.] Step to the side and slightly back with the inside edge of ball heel with the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn. [Step 7.] Close the left foot to the right foot, slightly forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The man’s second step is side and slightly back and checking for the forward rock of the third step. This implies that the ball of the man’s right foot does not leave the floor. This is why the man’s third step, though forward, is using the inside edge of ball heel, rather than heel leading. The fourth step is in fact a step, not just a transfer of the weight back onto the foot, like a recover step. Note also that with the exception of the beginning position (step 4), the last four steps of the Rock Turn are the same as a Back Corté. The Rock Turn is sometimes called a Natural Rock Turn since it initially turns to the right.

International Tango

TG - Fig 49 - 1

S#8 2004

Rudolph Rondé & Slip 1 measure – SQQ

MAN CP DLW – Fwd R DLW on relaxed R leg rotating hips 1/8 RF, -, rec L, pull R bk past L in CP turning 3/8 LF to DLC;

LADY CP DRC – Bk L DLW with a small step beginning a CW Rondé with the R keeping R toe down & turning head R, -, complete Rondé stepping bk R under body, turning LF slip L fwd in CP;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending CP DLC Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn


1 S DLW fwd R DLW 1/8 RF

H none Rotate hips RF to lead Rondé. Head L.

2 Q wall bk L DRC - BH - SCP

3 Q wall bk R DRW 3/8 LF

BH - Pull R back past L

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work


1 S DRC bk L DLW 1/8 RF

BH none Small step, begin CW Rondé with R from hip, turn head R

2 Q COH bk R wall - BH - SCP

3 Q COH fwd L DRW 3/8 LF

BH - Turning LF, slip L forward in CP, head L.


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Keep the legs flexed and step forward DLW with right foot, heel leading, rotating the body RF 1/8. [Step 2.] Keep the right leg flexed and the left side forward as the lady completes the Rondé. Allow the left foot to draw forward, toward the right foot, and then transfer weight back to the ball of the left, ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Pull the right foot back past the left, turning 3/8 LF to CP DLC.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Keeping the legs flexed, step back DLW with the left foot, taking a small step, ball/heel. Taking weight on the left foot, begin a clockwise Rondé with the right foot. Turn the head to the right and keep the right toe pointed down.

Rudolph Rondé & Slip (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 49 - 2

S#8 2004

Execute the Rondé from the hip while keeping the right hip forward, toward the man, ending in SCP. [Step 2.] Completing the Rondé, place the right foot behind the left foot. Transfer weight to the right foot. [Step 3.] Turn left face and slip the left foot forward into Closed Position. Continue left face rotation to end facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES The Rudolph Rondé requires good balance to execute. It is critical that the man soften his right knee during the first step and maintain an upright position. Rotating the body through the man’s right leg and hips allows the partners to stay as square to each other as possible. This will help the man to avoid leading with his right hip. Since Tango is a “down” dance, a floor Rondé is usually more appropriate than an Aerial Rondé. The Rondé is normally given more than one beat of music, with the recovery and slip pivot danced more quickly in comparison.

International Tango

TG – Fig 44 - 89 S#6 2002

Rumba Cross 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd L trng RF 1/4, cross R bhd L trng RF 1/4, bk L trng RF 3/8, fwd R to CP fcg LOD;

LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk R trng RF 1/4 cross L IF R trng RF 1/4, fwd R trng RF 3/8, bk L to CP fcg RLOD;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 Q DLW Fwd L 1/4 RF

HF none Strong left sd ld

2 Q DRW Crs R bhnd L

1/4 RF

B none CBMP on this step

3 Q DRC Sd & sltly bk L twd

DRW

3/8 RF

BF none Small step

4 Q LOD Sd & sltly fwd R

- BF none -

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn


Technique

1 Q DRC Bk R 1/4 RF

B none Strong R sd ld

2 Q DLC Crs LIF R 1/4 RF

B none -

3 Q DLW Sd & fwd R twd DRW

3/8 RF

B none Small step

4 Q RLOD Sd & sltly bk L

- F none -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on left foot toward DLW with strong left side lead turning right face 1/4. [Step 2.] Cross right behind left turning 1/4 right face. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on left foot (small step) turning 3/8 right face. [Step 4.] Continue turn on left foot as step side & forward on right foot toward LOD. End facing LOD in CP.

Rumba Cross (continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 44 - 90 S#6 2002

LADY

Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot toward DLW with strong right side lead turning right face 1/4. [Step 2.] Cross left in front of right turning 1/4 right face. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on right foot (small step) turning 3/8 right face. [Step 4.] Continue turn on right foot as step side & forward side and slightly back on left foot toward LOD. End facing RLOD in CP.

GENERAL NOTES This figure is often done twice in a row. The first time both dancers turn 1/2 on step 3 to end in closed position facing DLW. The second time the figure is done as described above. The figure may also be danced using the timing QQSS.

International Tango

TG - Fig 50 - 1

S#9 2005

Same Foot Lunge 1 measure – SQQ

MAN Mod SCP COH R ft free – Sd R, -, relax R knee look R and stretch L side, trn hips R stretch R side and look L;

LADY Mod SCP DRW R ft free – XRIB well under body, -, stretch R side trn head to L, stretch L side trn head to R;

MAN - Start in SCP fcg COH - Ending CP COH

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work


1 S COH sd & sltly

fwd R -

IE of WF

none w/slt L sway on 1, xtnd R leg otsd W’s L, xfr wt to R on 2 w/soft knee

2 Q COH - - F - stretch L sd look R

3 Q DLC - Slt RF F - rotate hips sltly RF w/R sd stretch, look L

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work


1 S DRW XRIB - B none

w/slt R sway on 1, cross R left undr bdy in CBMP, xfr wt to R on 2 w/soft knee, head R

2 Q DRW - - F - stretch R sd look L

3 Q DRW - Slt RF F - stretch L sd look R


MAN

Start in modified Semi-Closed Position feet together with weight on left foot. [Step 1.]

With slight left sway extend right foot side and slightly forward on the inside edge of

foot pointing DLC then transfer weight to the right foot with soft knee keeping head to

left. [Step 2.] Stretch left side and change head to right. [Step 3.] Rotate hips

and upper body slightly to the right. Stretch right side and change head to look left.

LADY

Start in modified Semi-Closed Position with right side slightly open and feet together

with weight on left foot. [Step 1.] Swaying slightly to the right, extend right foot

back under body into CBMP, then transfer weight to the ball of the right foot with

Same Foot Lunge (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 50 - 2

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soft knee keeping head right. [Step 2.] Stretch right side and turn head to left.

[Step 3.] Rotate hips and upper body slightly to the right. Stretch left side and

change head to right.

GENERAL NOTES

Same Foot Lunge is a member of the class of picture figures. The same foot lunge

starts in an unusual position with the man almost in closed and the lady more in a

semi-closed position with the outside of her left thigh against the inside of the man’s

right thigh. The figure can have various facing directions and timings.

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TG – Fig 41 - 83 S#5 2001

Spanish Drag 2 measures - &SS S&S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN Start in right lunge position. Compress right knee / sd L staying low, -, draw R to L, -; -, -, Close R to L/ lower and turn to SCP fcg WL, -;

LADY Start in right lunge position. Compress left knee / sd R staying low, -, draw L to R, -; -, -, cl L to R/ lower and turn to SCP fcg COH, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

&

WL

-

-

-

-

Further compress R knee

2

S

DRW

Sd L

1/8 RF btw 1 & 2

IE of BF

Stay low

Flex R knee

3

SS

WL

-

1/8 LF during 3

-

Rise sltly

Drw R to L, develope L sd stretch curing drw

4

&

“

Cl R to L

-

F

-

5

S

“

-

-

IE of T of L w/o wgt

Lwr btw 4 & 5

Trn feet 1/8 LF btw 4 & 5 & plc L fwd & sd in SCP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

&

COH

-

-

-

-

Further compress L knee

2

S

DLC

Sd R

1/8 RF btw 1 & 2

IE of BH

Stay low

Flex L knee

3

SS

COH

-

1/8 LF during 3

-

Rise sltly

Drw L to R, develop R sd stretch during drw

4

&

“

cl L to R

-

F

-

5

S

“

-

-

IE of T of R w/o wgt

Lwr btw 4 & 5

Trn feet 1/8 RF btw 4 & 5 & plc R fwd & sd in SCP

Spanish Drag (Continued) International Tango

TG – Fig 41 - 84 S#5 2001

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in right lunge position with body and trailing foot (L) facing WL and supporting foot (R) pointing DRW. [Step 1.] On & count further compress right knee. [Step 2.] Staying low, step side onto left foot turning body about 1/8 to right and head well to left. [Step 3.] Take two full slows to drag right foot slowly toward left foot. As you do so, rise and develop left side stretch, turn head to right and body to left. End in closed position facing WL except weight is on left foot and you are looking at woman. [Step 4.] Close R to L and lose left side stretch. [Step 5.] Lower, turn feet 1/8 to left, look to left and point left foot forward and side in SCP.

LADY Start in right lunge position with body and trailing foot (R) facing COH and supporting foot (L) pointing DRC. [Step 1.] On & count further compress left knee. [Step 2.] Staying low, step side onto right foot turning body about 1/8 to right and head well to left. [Step 3.] Take two full slows to drag left foot slowly toward right foot. As you do so, rise and develop right side stretch, turn head to right and body to left. End in closed position facing COH except weight is on right foot and you are looking at man. [Step 4.] Close L to R and lose right side stretch. [Step 5.] Lower, turn feet 1/8 to right, look to right and point right foot forward and side in SCP.

GENERAL NOTES

The knee compression and change of weight of steps 1 and 2 are staccato with a hold (in standard tango style) of the position achieved by step 2 but step 3 lasts for 2 slows and the development or rise, stretch, and turn during this step are slow and continuous using the entire 4 beats. The partners separate and look apart rapidly on step 2 but pull back together and develop eye contact slowly on step 3. The closing of feet and entry to promenade position of steps 4 and 5 are again staccato in standard tango style. The head styling recommended here is optional. Some professionals prefer to look at each other during the entire separation and drag and others prefer still other options.

MAN On step 2 allow the arms to “breathe” so that the upper bodies can stretch well apart.

LADY On step 2 hang back in the man’s right arm to allow the bodies to stretch well apart.

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TG - Fig 37 - 75

Stalking Walks 2 measures - SS SS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - Fwd L in SCP lift & comm R ft thru, -, extnd R fwd LOD, -; fwd R in SCP lift & comm L ft fwd, -, extnd L fwd LOD sway R, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - Fwd R in SCP lift & comm L ft thru, -, extnd L fwd LOD, -; fwd L in SCP lift & comm R ft fwd, -, extnd R fwd LOD sway L, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLW

fwd L LOD in SCP

nil

H

none

cat-like, lift & comm R ft thru

2

S

-

ext R fwd LOD

-

-

-

3

S

-

fwd R LOD in SCP

-

H

-

cat-like, lift & comm L ft fwd

4

S

-

ext L fwd LOD

slt RF

-

-

sway R

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 S

DLC

fwd R LOD in SCP

nil

H

none

cat-like, lift & comm L ft thru

2

S

-

ext L fwd LOD

-

-

-

3

S

-

fwd L LOD in SCP

-

H

-

cat-like, lift & comm R ft fwd

4

S

-

ext R fwd LOD

slt LF

-

-

sway L


MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Forward L with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like, slow, deliberate manner and lift R off the floor and commence bringing it through. [Step 2.] Slowly extend R forward toward LOD. [Step 3.] Forward R with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like manner and lift L off the floor and commence bringing it forward. [Step 4.] Slowly extend L forward toward LOD and sway right, like a lunge line.

Stalking Walks (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 37 - 76

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Forward R with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like, slow, deliberate manner and lift L off the floor and commence bringing it through. [Step 2.] Slowly extend L forward toward LOD. [Step 3.] Forward L with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like manner and lift R off the floor and commence bringing it forward. [Step 4.] Slowly extend R forward toward LOD and sway left, like a lunge line.

GENERAL NOTES

Stalking Walks can be modified in many ways by the choreographer. There may be only one walk or any number of walks. They can begin with either foot. Steps/actions listed above can have alternative timing, such as combining the first two slows (and subsequent pairs of slows) into a single slow, normally written as S& in order to designate the two actions (the step and the point thru). The figure can also be done in Shadow Position, both dancers on the same foot.

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TG - Fig 16 - 33

Tango Walks 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng LOD - fwd L, -, fwd R, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk R, -, bk L, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

LOD

fwd L LOD

slt LF

OE of H

none

CBM, CBMP

2

S

almost DLC

fwd R

slt LF

H

-

R shldr ldng

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

S

RLOD

bk R LOD

slt LF

TH

none

CBM, CBMP

2

S

almost DRW

bk L

slt LF

TH

-

L shldr ldng


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the left foot, heel leading on (not across) the line of the right foot. The direction of movement does not change, therefore the feet will end in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step forward with the right foot, heel leading, with the toe on (not across) the line of the left foot. The body position will remain unchanged from the ending position of the first step, so the right shoulder will be leading.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing RLOD, backing LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM step back on the right foot, toe heel. The direction of movement does not change so the feet will end in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. The body position will remain unchanged from the ending position of the first step, so the left shoulder will be leading.

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Tango Walks (continued)

TG - Fig 16 - 34

GENERAL NOTES

The tango walk always gives the impression that it curves to the left. Normally the step with the right foot moves forward with the right shoulder leading but with no turn. Because of CBM the body has changed facing directions and it appears that a turn was made. If a line were drawn on the floor, both steps would be on the same line. If two additional walking steps were taken the line on the floor would change direction to the left. Tango walks can curve to the left by turning further to the left while stepping forward with the right foot. This action might be appropriate if the next figure to be danced was a reverse or left turning figure. A typical amount of turn might be 1/8 LF turn for two steps (forward or backward). While dancing the Tango Walks (for that matter, any backing step) the lady must remember to "evacuate" the free leg when she moves onto her heel. This makes for better partner movement as the lady's leg would already be out of the way of the man's moving leg. While the lady moves into the next step early, the man should delay moving his free leg forward. The delay should only be what the music or tempo will allow. Do not, however; lose the musical timing.

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TG - Fig 54 - 1

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Throwaway Oversway 1 measure – SS

MAN SCP LOD – Fwd & sd L trng LF, -, lower & extend R bk, -;

LADY SCP LOD – Fwd & sd R trng LF, -, lower & extend L bk, -;

MAN - Start in SCP moving toward LOD - End in CP facing LOD Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 S DLW fwd & sd L

LOD - H none delayed LF body turn

2 S LOD - LF 1/8 between 1 and 2

- lwr

lower as extend R bk toward RLOD toe pointed to floor- head slightly right

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 S DLC fwd & sd R

LOD - H none -

2 S RLOD - LF 3/8 between 1 and 2

- lwr lower as extend L bk toward LOD toe pointed to floor- head well left


MAN

Start in Semi-closed Position facing line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side

left toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Leave right foot in

place. [Step 2.] Continue left rotation to face line of dance in Closed Position, and

lower into left knee. Extend right leg back toward reverse line of dance and point toe

to floor.

LADY

Start in Semi-closed Position facing line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side

right toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Collect left foot

under the body. [Step 2.] Continue left rotation to face reverse line of dance in

Closed Position, and lower into right knee. Extend left leg back toward line of dance

and point toe to floor.

Throwaway Oversway (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 54 - 2

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GENERAL NOTES

Throwaway Oversway is a member of the class of picture figures. Keep hips to

partner during this figure. Keep hip of the extended leg well toward the partner.

Maintain upright body poise with weight over the standing leg. May be performed

facing any direction.

This figure may also be entered from Closed Position facing reverse line of dance (see

Waltz description of this figure).

The Throwaway Oversway may also overlap with other figures. For example, step 1

may also be step 3 of an Open Telemark. Such combinations lead to a wide range of

timings in the execution of the figure.

International Tango

TG - Fig 39 - 79

Turning Five Step

1 2 measures - QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L trng LF, sd & bk R cont trng, bk L CBJO DLC, bk R sml stp to CP; trng sharply LF to SCP and tap, -,

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R trng LF, sd & fwd L cont trng, fwd R outsd ptnr, fwd L sml stp to CP; trng sharply RF to SCP and tap, -,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLC

fwd L in CP trng LF

1/8 LF

H

none

2

Q

COH

cont trng sd & bk R twd

DLC

-

IE of BH

-

3

Q

DRC

bk L in BJO bkng DLC

1/4 LF

BH

-

cross thighs

4

Q

DRW

bk R twd

DLC sml stp in CP

nil

BH

-

ld lady to CP

5

S

WALL

trn sharply to SCP DLW stp sd & fwd

L & tap 1/8 LF

IE of T

-

sharp trng RF to trn lady RF followed by sharp trng LF to SCP

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRW

bk R in CP trng LF

1/8 LF

BH

none

2

Q

WALL

sd & fwd L cont trng

1/8 LF

IE of WF

-

sml stp, ptg LOD

3

Q

DLW

fwd R

outsd ptnr 1/4 LF

H

-

sml stp with crossed thighs

4

Q

DLC

fwd L in CP

nil

H

-

sml stp

5

S

DLW

trn sharply RF to SCP

DLW stp sd & fwd R & tap

1/8 RF

IE of T

-

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Turning Five Step (continued)

TG - Fig 39 - 80


MAN Start in closed position facing DLC and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body step side and back with the right foot well past the lady using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] With a strong crossing of the thighs in CBMP, step back toward DLC with the left foot and lead the lady to step outside. [Step 4.] Small step back with the right foot ball heel to closed position facing DRW. [Step 5.] Turn sharply RF to lead the lady to turn RF and then turn sharply LF to SCP DLW and tap the LF side and forward.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel with the right foot in CBMP and with a slight body turn left face. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body, step side and forward left a small step using the inside edge of whole foot. [Step 3.] With a left face body turn to contra banjo take the third step outside the man with the right foot ball heel, body facing LOD, right foot pointed DLC. [Step 4.] Small step forward with the left foot to closed position. [Step 5.] Turn sharply RF to SCP DLW and tap the right foot side and forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure starts in closed position, goes to contra banjo position at step three, goes to closed position at step four, and then to semi-closed position at step five. Although called a Turning Five Step, there is no step, only an action, at step five.

International Tango

TG - Fig 38 - 77

Turning Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L trng LF, sd & bk R cont trng, bk L BJO DLC, cl R slt bk SCP;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R trng LF, sd L cont trng, fwd R outsd ptnr, cl L slt bk SCP;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DLC

fwd L DLC in CP

1/8 LF

H

none

2

Q

COH

sd & bk R cont trng

-

IE of BH

-

3

Q

DRC

bk L in BJO bkng DLC

1/4 LF

BH

-

crossed thighs

4

Q

DRW

cl R slt bk in

SCP 1/8 LF

BH

-

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Foot work

Rise & Fall

Technique

1 Q

DRW

bk R in CP

1/8 LF

BH

none

2

Q

WALL

sd & fwd L cont trng

1/8 LF

IE of BH

-

sml stp, ptg LOD

3

Q

DLW

fwd R outsd ptnr in BJO

1/4 LF

H

-

sml stp, crossed thighs

4

Q

DLC

cl L to R slt bk in SCP

1/8 RF

BH

-


MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body step side and back with the right foot well past the lady using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] Step back with the left foot toward DLC in contra banjo position and lead the lady to step outside. [Step 4.] With a 1/8 left face body turn, close the right foot ball heel to the left slightly back, ending SCP DLW.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel with

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Turning Four Step (continued)

TG - Fig 38 - 78

the right foot in CBMP and with a slight body turn left face. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body, step side and forward left a small step using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] Take the third step outside the man on the right foot with a heel lead, body facing LOD, right foot pointed DLC. [Step 4.] With a 1/8 turn right face, close the left foot to the right, slightly back in SCP DLW.

GENERAL NOTES

Take care on the closing step, step 4, not to settle in. Since it is a quick step, you must be prepared to move immediately into the next figure.

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TG - Fig 15 - 1

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Viennese Turn Closed Finish

2 measures - QQS QQS

MAN

CP fcng DLC - Fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF of R fc RLOD, -; bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L, trng LF cl R to L DLW, -;

LADY

CP fcng DRW - Bk R, trng LF sd & fwd L, trng LF cl R to L, -; fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF cl L to R, -;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DLC fwd L

slt LF

H

none

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk

R

1/8 LF

btw 1 & 2

BH

-

ft starts fwd & ends sd & bk - ft is ptg almost to RLOD

3

S

COH

XLIFR

1/4 LF

btw 2 & 3

WF

-

R remains in pl & the bdy trns to allow the L ft to XIF

4

Q

RLOD

bk R

slt LF

BH

-

CBM

5

Q

-

sd & fwd L

1/8 LF

btw 4 & 5

IE of WF

-

the bdy trns less than the ft so the ft is ptg DLW

6

S

DRW

cl R to L slt bk

1/4 LF

btw 5 & 6

WF

-

no trn on L ft, the bdy trn to the dir of the L ft

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Body Turn

Footwork

Rise & Fall

Technique

1

Q

DRW

bk R

slt LF

BH none

CBM & CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & fwd L

1/8 LF

btw 1 & 2

WF

-

bdy trn less than the ft so the ft is ptg LOD

3

S

WALL

cl R to L slt fwd

1/4 LF

btw 2 & 3

WF

-

no trn on L ft, the bdy trns to the dir the L ft is ptg

4

Q

LOD

fwd L

slt LF

H

-

CBM

5

Q

-

sd & bk

R

1/8 LF

btw 4 & 5

IE of WF

-

ft st fwd & ends sd & bk - ft trn to end bkng DLW

6

S

COH

cl L to R slt fwd

1/4 LF

btw 5 & 6

WF

-

R ft remains in pl & bdy trn as the L cl to R to comp trn

Viennese Turn Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 15 - 2

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MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start the left turning action and ending with the feet in CBMP. [Step 2.] Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot should be placed in position. [Step 3.] While the body is still turning to the left place the left foot so that it is crossed in front of the right foot. The toes should be closer together than the heels of the feet. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot with CBM to continue the left turn. [Step 5.] The left foot starts back then the toe will be turned out to point to DLW. The foot has ended with a side and forward step and completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the feet. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn to be almost to DLW.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position ready to step back DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBM and ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] The left foot starts back then the toe will be turned out to point to LOD. The foot has ended side and forward and completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the feet. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn to be almost to LOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM. [Step 5.] Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot should be placed in position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES

The Viennese Turn with Closed Finish (also known as the Basic Reverse Turn in ballroom) typifies most Tango turns in that the turning action is sharp (usually on a single beat or half beat) and there is little or no swiveling of the foot. On steps one, two, four and five there is very little turn (one eighth across those steps). On step two for the man and step five for the lady, the foot is toed in strongly creating a momentary "pigeon toed" effect which disappears as the next weight change is taken and the toed-in foot is released. There is a strong, sharp body turn on steps three and six. The feel of the turn should be "quick, quick, turn, hold" instead of making the turn across the two beats of the slow. The strong turn also creates the crossing action of the man's feet on step three. Remember there is no rise or fall in Tango and care must be taken on step three not to drop into the foot cross.

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TG - Fig 52 - 1

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Viennese Turns 2 measures - QQS QQS * see General Notes

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF of R fc RLOD, -; bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L, trng LF cl R to L DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R, trng LF sd & fwd L, trng LF cl R to L, -; fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF, -;

MAN - Start in CP fcg DLC - End in CP DLW Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 Q DLC fwd L slt LF H none CBM & CBMP

2

Q

-

sd & bk R

1/8 LF btw 1 & 2

BH

-

ft starts fwd & ends sd & bk - ft is ptg almost to RLOD

3

S

COH

XLIFR 1/4 LF btw 2 & 3

WF

-

R ft remains in pl - bdy trns to allow the L ft to XIF

4 Q RLOD bk R slt LF BH - CBM

5 Q - sd & fwd L

1/8 LF btw 4 & 5

IE of WF

- body trns less than the ft so the ft is ptg DLW

6 S WALL cl R to L slt bk

1/4 LF btw 5 & 6

WF - no trn on L ft - bdy trn to the dir of the L ft

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment



1 Q DRW bk R slt LF BH none CBM & CBMP

2 Q - sd & fwd L

1/8 LF btw 1 & 2

WF - bdy trn less than the ft so the ft is ptg LOD

3 S WALL cl R to L slt fwd

1/4 LF btw 2 & 3

WF - no trn on L ft, bdy trns to the dir the L ft is ptg

4 Q LOD fwd L slt LF H - CBM

5

Q

-

sd & bk R

1/8 LF btw 4 & 5

IE of WF

-

ft starts fwd & ends sd & bk - ft trn to end bkng DLW

6 S COH XLIFR 1/4 LF btw 5 & 6

WF - R remains in pl - bdy trns to allow the L ft to XIF

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TG - Fig 52 - 2

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Viennese Turns (continued)


MAN


CBM to start the left turning action and ending with the feet in CBMP. [Step 2.]

Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that

the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot

should be placed in position. [Step 3.] While the body is still turning to the left

place the left foot so that it is crossed in front of the right foot. The toes should be

closer together than the heels of the feet. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot with

CBM to continue the left turn. [Step 5.] The left foot starts back then the toe will

be turned out to point to DLW. The foot has ended with a side and forward step and

completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the

feet. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn

to be almost to DLW.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position ready to step back DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the

right foot using CBM and ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] The left foot starts back then

the toe will be turned out to point to LOD. The foot has ended side and forward and

completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the

feet. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn

to be almost to LOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM. [Step 5.]

Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that

the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot

should be placed in position. [Step 6.] While the body is still turning to the left

place the left foot so that it is crossed in front of the right foot. The toes should be

closer together than the heels of the feet.

GENERAL NOTES

Although standard timing for the Viennese Turns is QQS QQS using two measures,

however, they are frequently danced in a single measure using QQ& QQ& timing.

As with the Viennese Turn with Closed Finish, the turning action is sharp (usually on

a single beat or half beat) and there is little or no swiveling of the foot. On steps one,

two, four and five, there is very little turn (one eighth across those steps). On step

two for the man and step five for the lady, the foot is toed in strongly creating a

momentary "pigeon toed" effect which disappears as the next weight change is taken

and the toed-in foot is released. There is a strong, sharp body turn on steps three

and six. The feel of the turn should be "quick, quick, turn, hold" instead of making

the turn across the two beats of the slow. The strong turn also creates the crossing

action of the man's feet on step three and the lady’s feet on step 6. Remember there

is no rise or fall in Tango and care must be taken not to drop into the foot cross.

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