Tango Reverse Outside Swivel
The Reverse Outside Swivel is a Silver level figure. This online reference gives
a detailed description of the dance
steps,
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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. |
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.
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