Tango Contra Check
Tango Contra Check is a Gold 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 fwd in CBMP slightly flexing the knees |
DW pointing almost down LOD |
B (Flat) |
Body turns to L |
CBM |
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| 2 |
Q |
Transfer weight back to RF |
DC against LOD |
BH |
Body turns to R |
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| 3 |
Q |
LF placed to side w/o weight in PP |
Facing DW |
IE of B of LF |
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
| 1 |
S |
RF back in CBMP slightly flexing the knees |
DW feet backing almost LOD |
B |
Body turns to L |
CBM |
|
| 2 |
Q |
Transfer weight fwd to LF |
DC against LOD |
BH |
Body turns to R 1/4 to R btwn 2-3. |
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| 3 |
Q |
RF placed to side w/o weight in PP |
Facing DC |
B LF with foot flat and IE of B of RF |
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Note:
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