Contra Check - Tango
Tango Contra Check
Tango Contra Check 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
S: LF fwd in CBMP slightly flexing the knees | DW pointing almost down LOD | B (Flat) | Body turns to L | CBM
Q: Transfer weight back to RF | DC against LOD | BH | Body turns to R
Q: LF placed to side w/o weight in PP | Facing DW | IE of B of LF
Follower
S: RF back in CBMP slightly flexing the knees | DW feet backing almost LOD | B | Body turns to L | CBM
Allow left hip to rotate back, RF turned in, big step back.
Transfer weight to back foot, don't let upper body go back too quickly with the shoulder, have solid base first before trying to make shape. Need strength.
Give hip to Man. Leave elbows and arms to Man and make shape, head look over left shoulder, do not look up and break the back of the neck.
Q: Transfer weight fwd to LF | DC against LOD | BH | Body turns to R 1/4 to R btwn 2-3.
Keep very left to Man.
Q: RF placed to side w/o weight in PP | Facing DC | B LF with foot flat and IE of B of RF
Turn the waist area only.