Tango The Chasse
Tango The Chasse is a Gold 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
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Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
| 1 |
S |
LF to side in PP |
Along LOD pointing DW |
H |
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| 2 |
Q |
RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
Along LOD pointing DW |
H |
3/4 to R between steps 2-6 |
CBM |
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| 3 |
Q |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Facing wall. |
IE of BH |
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| 4 |
Q |
RF fwd in CBMP, OP |
Almost against LOD |
BH |
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CBM |
A sharp body turn to R is used on this step. |
| 5 |
Q |
LF back in CBMP |
Almost DW |
BH |
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CBM |
See alternative endings after step 5 below. |
| 6 |
S |
RF to side, small step in PP |
Facing DC |
BH and IE of B of LF |
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
CBM |
Notes |
| 1 |
S |
RF to side in PP |
Along LOD pointing DC |
H |
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| 2 |
Q |
LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
Along LOD pointing DC |
H |
1/8 to L between steps 2-3. |
CBM |
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| 3 |
Q |
RF to side and slightly back |
Backing Wall |
IE of BH |
7/8 to R between steps 3 to 6. |
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Lady could turn 5/8 to R between steps 3-6 to end square to Man. |
| 4 |
Q |
LF back in CBMP |
Almost against LOD |
BH |
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CBM |
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| 5 |
Q |
RF fwd, in CBMP, OP |
Almost DW |
H |
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CBM |
See alternative endings after step 5 below. |
| 6 |
S |
LF to side, RF placed to side w/o weight in PP |
Backing DC. Ending facing DC against LOD |
BH, and IE of B of RF |
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Alternative Endings after step 5
(Chasse below turns to R, the amount will be according to the alignment of the following steps.)
- Q&QSQQ (or Q&QQQS) Chasse into Whisk, step fwd, ending in PP:
- Man:
- Q&Q: Chasse to R, RLR
- S: cross LF behind RF in PP into Whisk
- QQ: RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP w/o weight
- Lady:
- Q&Q: Chasse to L, LRL
- S: cross RF behind LF in PP into Whisk
- QQ: LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP, place RF to side in PP w/o weight
- Q&QSQQ (or Q&QQQS) Chasse into Whisk, Promenade Link ending in closed position:
- Man:
- Q&Q: Chasse to R, RLR
- S: cross LF behind RF in PP into Whisk
- QQ: RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP w/o weight, close Lady up.
- Lady:
- Q&Q: Chasse to L, LRL
- S: cross RF behind LF in PP into Whisk
- QQ: LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP, turn to L to close up with Man, place RF to side in PP w/o weight
- Q&QS&S Chase into Whisk, close feet then to PP
- Man:
- Q&Q: Chasse to R, RLR
- S: cross LF behind RF in PP into Whisk
- &S: close RF to LF and place LF to side in PP w/o weight
- Lady:
- Q&Q: Chasse to L, LRL
- S: cross RF behind LF in PP into Whisk
- &S: close LF to RF and place RF to side in PP w/o weight
- Q&QQQ Chase and Progressive Link
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