Tango Rock Turn
Rock Turn 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
Start with S (1 walk) on LF fwd as a prep step, then continue with pattern below.
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
1
|
S
|
RF fwd
|
DW
|
H
|
-- |
slight
|
This step is straight.
|
2
|
Q |
LF to side and slightly back |
BC
|
IE of BH
|
--
|
-- |
|
3
|
Q
|
Transfer weight to RF, R side leading
|
DW against LOD |
IE of BH
|
1/4 to R between 1-3
|
-- |
Direction is confusing. Man is backing DC.
(Coach is doing H.)
|
4
|
S |
LF back, small step, L side leading
|
BDC
|
IE of BH
|
|
|
Man is backing DC, moving DC direction.
|
5
|
Q |
RF back in CBMP
|
Wall
|
BH
|
|
CBM
|
moving toward center, position is BC
|
6
|
Q
|
LF to side and slightly fwd
|
Pointing DW
|
IE of foot
|
1/4 to L between 4-6
|
|
|
7
|
S
|
RF closes to LF slightly back
|
FDW
|
WF
|
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Follower
Start with S (1 walk) on RF back as a prep step, then continue with pattern below.
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
1
|
S
|
LF back
|
BDW
|
BH
|
|
slight
|
* need to keep wide enough tracks so Man has enough room to step.
* To be dramatic: Man lead Lady to go back strong with extra shaping from head/body.
* Straight back.
|
2
|
Q |
RF fwd, slightly right wards
|
Facing centre
|
H
|
|
|
take center with the foot when rocking.
Do not initiate from body,
Let hips do its job.
|
3
|
Q
|
LF back and slightly left wards, L side leading
|
BDW against LOD
|
IE of BH
|
1/4 to R from 1-3
|
|
need wider tracks
|
4
|
S |
RF fwd, small step, R side leading
|
DC
|
H
|
|
|
* There is more body turn to R to wind up.
* Lady's left side is very forward to Man. (despite the "R side leading")
* Lady can choose to keep head to left or turn it to R (but keep body to partner to his right side, do not slide body.)
* Head flick: "&S": timing is critical - sync up with Man, otherwise it looks awkward and artificial.
|
5
|
Q |
LF fwd in CBMP
|
Center
|
H
|
|
CBM
|
Do not get into Man's space. Step forward through Man. Keep body contact. |
6
|
Q
|
RF to side and slightly back
|
BDW
|
IE of BH
|
1/4 to L from 4-6
|
|
|
7
|
S
|
LF closes to RF slightly fwd
|
BDW
|
WF
|
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