Fallaway Fourstep

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

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

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.

Preceding Figures

1. Back Corte

2. Back Open Promenade

3. Basic Reverse Turn

4. Brush Tap

5. Closed Promenade

6. Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot

7. Open Finish

8. Open Promenade

9. Open Reverse Turn, Lady In Line

10. Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside

11. Outside Swivel

12. Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn

13. Promenade Link

14. Reverse Outside Swivel

15. Rock Turn

Following Figures

1. Closed Promenade

2. Open Promenade

3. Natural Promenade Turn

4. Promenade Link

5. Back Open Promenade

6. Fallaway Promenade