Tango Fallaway Fourstep
Tango Fallaway Fourstep 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 |
Q |
LF fwd in CBMP |
Down LOD |
H |
1/8 to L between 1-2 |
CBM |
Keep knee flexed during whole figure. |
| 2 |
Q |
RF to side and slightly back in Fallaway |
To wall backing DW against LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
| 3 |
Q |
LF back in CBMP and Fallaway |
To wall backing DW against LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
| 4 |
Q |
RF closes to LF slightly back in PP |
Facing DW of new LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
| 1 |
Q |
RF back in CBMP |
Down LOD |
BH |
1/8 to R between 1-2 |
- |
|
| 2 |
Q |
LF to side and slightly back in Fallaway |
To wall backing DW |
BH |
|
- |
|
| 3 |
Q |
RF back in CBMP and Fallaway |
To wall backing DW |
BH |
|
- |
Relaxed at hip joints, behind Man.
Blocks of weight lined up.
Head to R. Give R side to Man. |
| 4 |
Q |
LF closes to RF slightly back in PP |
Facing DC of new LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
Note:
- This figure can also be danced at side of room.
- At corner, Man can turn 1/4 from DW, Lady making no turn to end in alignment as in chart.
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