Tango Reverse Outside Swivel

The Reverse Outside Swivel is a Silver 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.

Reverse Outside Swivel Method 1

Leader

Step	Timing	Movement	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	CBM	Notes
1	Q	LF fwd in CBMP	DC	H	1/2 to L between 1-3	CBM	Man is on the outside of turn, use strong CBM (range of motion). Keep head and body weight to left.
2	Q	RF to side	Backing DW	BH
3	S	LF back in CBMP, RF crosses in front of LF without weight. End in PP.	DC end facing DW against LOD	BH with pressure on B of RF	1/8 to L between 3-4	--	Pull right hip back slightly to allow Lady to do CBMP. Keep head and body weight diagonally left. Don't fall backward. Right foot will move leftwards (RF on outside edge of foot, pointing the foot, articulate the ankle.)
4	Q	RF forward and across in PP and CBMP	Pointing to wall	H		--
5	Q	LF place to side small step without weight	Facing wall	IE of B		--

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Alignment	Footwork	Turn	CBM	Notes
1	Q	RF back in CBMP	BDC	BH	1/2 to L between 1-3	CBM
2	Q	LF to side and slight fwd	Point down LOD	Whole foot			Lady is on inside of turn. Do not use big step or travel too quickly. Use range of motion.
3	S	RF fwd in CBMP, OP LF closes slightly back without weight. End in PP	DC end facing DW	HB (Foot flat) and IE of B of LF	1/4 to R	CBM	Use CBM, after stepping, connect right shoulder to right foot and use that as axis and swivel around hip area only, try to keep upper elbow points/frame stable. Line up very vertical, do not stick hip forward, which will block Man. Pick up abdominal area to the spine. It's good to just keep head to left the whole time, so it doesn't appear head is flipping a lot/ Outside partner, Lady's RF fwd, get head to be really going forward, do not stop head early, it will get in Man's way. Then, at end of S, strong swivel action at hip, keep arms with Man. Head stays behind, hip strong twist and forward. To avoid feeling "blocked" in hip area, make sure blocks of weight are lined up. When swiveling, keep the blocks of weight, don't fall back which pulls upper body off the hips and makes the hip go forward and then feel "blocked".
4	Q	LF forward and across in PP and CBMP	To wall pointing DW	HB (Foot flat)	3/8 to L between 4-5	CBM	Turning at waist area only.
5	Q	RF place to side small step without weight	Backing wall	IE of B	--

Outside Swivel Method 2

On step 3 above, more turn could be made so that the LF moves back DC with L toe pointing to wall. End facing wall.

Note--There is a sharp Foot Swivel on RF as the LF moves DC on step 3. Lady will turn only 1/8 to R on step 3.