Brush Tap
Tango Brush Tap
The Brush Tap 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.
Leader
Q: LF fwd in CBMP | DW | H | 1/8 to L between 1-2 | CBM
Use CBM. Tail bone straight down. Fast feet.
Q: RF to side | Facing LOD | BH
&: LF brushes to RF without weight | Facing LOD | Foot slightly off the floor
Keep knee shaped in, do not open up the knee.
S: LF placed to side small step without weight | Facing LOD | IE of B
Note--When LF is place on step 4 the L knee should veer inwards
Follower
Q: RF back in CBMP | BDW | BH | 1/8 turn to L between 1-2 | CBM
Very sharp action. The figure is all about the feet.
Prepare through L hip, then step onto RF.
Q: LF to side | Backing LOD | Whole Foot
&: RF brushes to LF without weight | Backing LOD | Foot slightly off the floor
Do not lift R knee up too high, keep it small, simple, keep it compact in the feet.
The action feels like right foot tapping on side of left foot and then placed out to side on next step.
S: RF placed to side small step without weight | Backing LOD | IE of B
Note: This figure may be danced without turn
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
Walk (LF)
Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (If ended DC)
Open Reverse Turn, Lady In Line (If ended DC)
Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn (If ended DC)
Basic Reverse Turn (If ended DC)
Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot (If ended DC; or normal)