Tango Five Step
Tango Five Step 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 |
DW |
H |
1/4 to L between step 1-2. |
CBM |
|
| 2 |
Q |
RF to sdie and slightly back |
BDW against LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
| 3 |
Q |
LF back in CBMP |
DW against LOD |
BH |
|
- |
|
| 4 |
Q |
RF back and slightly rightwards |
DW against LOD |
B |
|
- |
shaping to R, head to R, then sharp turn to L on next step to PP |
| 5 |
S |
LF placed to side w/o weight in PP |
Facing DW of new LOD |
H of RF and IE of B of LF |
Body turns to R |
- |
The heel of RF does not lower until Lady has completed her turn on this step. |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
| 1 |
Q |
RF back in CBMP |
BDW |
BH |
1/4 to L between 1-2. |
CBM |
Throughout the Q steps, stay very left and R side body connected to partner.
|
| 2 |
Q |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Pointing DW against LOD |
Whole Foot |
|
- |
Not an aggressive step, it's WF.
Finish with weight on LF, use the LF to press and push to move onto next step, and fall forward to next step. |
| 3 |
Q |
RF fwd in CBMP, OPO |
DW against LOD |
H |
|
- |
Do not distort the body and displace rib cage to R. Middle of body/spine is vertical, not slanted forward or backward.
Hip has rotation to make room for legs. Body more twisted to R. Head stays very left.
|
| 4 |
Q |
LF fwd and slightly leftwards |
DW against LOD |
B |
|
- |
Twisting/extending more to left (giving R side to man, R side is stretch a lot) and take the head more on LF, before sharp head turn to R on S. Head more leftward is a wind up for sharper and more dramatic head flick. |
| 5 |
S |
RF placed to side w/o weight in PP |
Facing DC of new LOD |
H of LF and IE of B of RF |
Body turns to R. |
- |
Give R side to Man.
The heel of LF does not lower until Lady has completed her turn on this step.
|
Note:
- Alternative timing: QQS&S (1/2 1/2 3/4 1/4 1)
- Other alignments: Five Step can commence DC and turn:
- 1/2 to L to end facing DW against LOD
- 5/8 to L to end facing wall.
- 3/4 to L to end facing DW.
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