Tango Basic Reverse Turn
Tango Basic Reverse Turn is a Gold level figure. This is also called Viennese Cross, with timing (QQ&QQS). 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 |
Q |
LF fwd in CBMP |
DC |
H |
|
CBM |
|
2 |
Q |
RF to side and slightly back |
BLOD |
BH |
3/8 to L btwn 2-3 |
- |
|
3 |
S |
LF crosses in front of RF |
BLOD |
Whole Foot |
|
- |
|
4 |
Q |
RF back |
Down LOD |
BH |
|
CBM |
|
5 |
Q |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Pointing DW |
IE of foot |
3/8 to L btwn 5-6 |
- |
|
6 |
S |
RF closes to LF slightly back |
Facing DW |
Whole foot |
|
- |
|
Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
1 |
Q |
RF back in CBMP |
BDC |
BH |
|
CBM |
Left side is picked up and forward, do not peel it off and take it backward, which will feel heavy to Man. Do not allow left side to rotate downwards and leftwards. |
2 |
Q |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Pointing down LOD |
Whole Foot |
3/8 to L between 2-3 |
- |
Now a powerful step, so the footwork is Whole Foot. |
3 |
S |
RF closes to LF slightly back |
Facing LOD |
Whole Foot |
|
- |
Shoulder is slightly turned to right (relative to hips). |
4 |
Q |
LF fwd |
Down LOD |
H |
|
CBM |
|
5 |
Q |
RF to side and slightly back |
BDW |
IE of BH |
3/8 to L between 5-6 |
- |
RF is more like stepping forward, but ending to the side. |
6 |
S |
LF closes to RF slightly fwd |
BDW |
Whole Foot |
|
- |
|
Note:
- Alternative timing: QQ&QQS (1/2 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2 1)
- This is also called Viennese Cross.
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