Tango Back Open Promenade

The Back Open Promenade is a Silver level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, footwork, alignment, and movement; steps diagram; a list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and practice routines that include it.

Leader

Step	Timing	Movement	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	CBM	Notes
1	S	LF to side in PP	Along LOD, pointing DW	H	--	--	Line up blocks of weight, slight flexed knee, additional flexing knee to move forward, moving weight across the feet.
2	Q	RF forward and across in PP and CBMP	Along LOD, pointing DW	H	1/4 to R between 2-3	CBM
3	Q	LF to side and slightly back	Backing DC	BH	1/8 to R	--	Man rolling tummy area turning to side and slight back. Man create the turning in this figure.
4	S	RF back	BDC	BH	Body turns to L	--	Maintain consistent posture. Tail bone 90 degrees to floor.

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	CBM	Notes
1	S	RF to side in PP	Along LOD, pointing DC	H	--	--	Stay behind Man's hip. Keep 1st 2 steps in PP.
2	Q	LF forward and across in PP and CBMP	Along LOD, pointing DC	H	--	--	After this 2nd step,  test by dropping 2 arms, the arms should fall inline with left leg.  Otherwise, if arms fall to the side of left and right hips, the body has turned too far.
3	Q	RF to side and slightly fwd	Pointing DC	BH	--	--	Head to the right. Not a heel lead. It's a calmer action.
4	S	LF fwd	DC	BH	Body turns to L	--	Head to the left. Not a heel lead.