Tango Open Reverse Turn, Lady Inline

This is a Bronze 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	DC	H		CBM
2	Q	RF to side and slightly back	Backing LOD	BH	3/8 to L
3	S	LF back L side leading	Down LOD	IE of BH
4	Q	RF back in CBMP	DC	BH	1/8 to L	CBM
5	Q	LF to side and slightly back	Pointing DW	IE of foot	1/4 to L
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	toe turned in facing Wall or DW.
2	Q	L Heel closes to R Heel	Toe Pointing down LOD	Whole Foot	3/8 to L		Man's rise and cutting across induce Lady's straightening knee a bit and close heels. Feet will be turned out at this point. No dragging feet, just place them.
3	S	RF fwd in R side leading	Down LOD	H
4	Q	LF fwd in CBMP	DC	H	1/8 to L	CBM
5	Q	RF to side and slightly back	BDW	IE of BH	1/4 to L
6	S	LF closes to RF slightly fwd	BDW	Whole Foot

Notes:

• This is sort of equivalent of heel turn in Tango. All heel turns are characterized by early rise.
• On step 1, the man uses body rise at the end of the step to signal that a heel turn is coming. The rise should induce the lady to straighten her knees, which in turns signals her to bring her feet together.
• The man steps across the lady on step 2. In contrast to the outside partner version, where step 2 is oriented BDW, this step should end backing LOD.
• The man keeps his weight forward on step 2. When he places his right foot, it should be on the ball of the foot. If the man were to stop on step 2, he would be pushing off the ball of his right foot. If his weight carries too much too quickly to his heel, he will pull the lady off her balance, and prevent her from executing the heel turn.
• The man stays on his side (the left) on step 2, lest he knock the lady over on his right.
• The lady keeps her head left and back on steps 1 and 2. If she does not, she will not be able to bring the feet together beneath her on step 2, she will need to step to the side to maintain balance.