Tango Progressive Side Step
Progressive Side Step is a Newcomer 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 forward in CBMP
|
According to Previous Figure |
H
|
-- |
-- |
The amount of turn depends on the Man.
Man compress through R shoulder, rotate. Do not go to lady's left side. |
2
|
Q |
RF side and slightly back
|
-- |
IE of foot
|
-- |
-- |
|
| 3 |
S |
LF forward in CBMP |
-- |
H |
-- |
-- |
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM
|
Notes |
| 1 |
Q |
RF back in CBMP
|
According to Previous Figure |
BH
|
Nil |
slight |
* RF Toe in line with LF.
* Allow right inside thigh to turn down. Use ab muscle to collect weight,
keep upper center to Man.
* Allow hips to rotate and body to stay forward
with the knees.
* It's curving, but make sure not to get into Man's space. LEFT!
|
| 2 |
Q |
LF side, slightly forward
|
|
IE Ball
|
Nil |
|
By the book, it is "side, slightly forward", though some coaches prefer big back steps to really move and cover more distance.
|
| 3 |
S |
RF back in CBMP |
|
B |
|
|
Same big step here. Don't cut it short.
|
Technique Notes
- A slight turn to left can be made, in which case there is slight CBM on 1 and 3
- When there is turn and CBM, footwork changes accordingly to IE of BH (or outside edge of BH, as it applies).
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