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Tango (Salonstil)
- 4-6 Left Square, Open Finish to FP
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Figure: 4-6 Left Square, Open Finish to FP
LEADER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.
Body Positions
Body Positions
The body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP
= Facing Position
OP
= Outside Partner
OPL
= Outside Partner on left side
PP
= Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP
= Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position
Footwork
Footwork
The part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.
1
Q
1
RF back in CBMP
FP
B flat
2
Q
1
LF to side and slightly fwd
FP>OP
i/e of F
3
S
2
RF fwd in CBMP OP
OP>FP
H flat
FOLLOWER
Step
Step
Sequential number of the step or action.
Timing
Timing
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the music.
Beat Value
Beat Value
The amount of time given to each step or action in relation to the beat.
Feet Positions
Feet Positions
This refers to the position of one foot in relation to the other foot at the end of a step. CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position) the placing of the stepping foot, forward or back onto the line of the other foot.
Body Positions
Body Positions
The body position of the leading partner in relation to the following partner.
FP
= Facing Position
OP
= Outside Partner
OPL
= Outside Partner on left side
PP
= Promenade Position / Fallaway Position
CPP
= Counter PP / Counter Fallaway Position
Footwork
Footwork
The part or parts of the foot or feet in contact with the floor during a step.
A step forward with rise or turn is given as HT.
A step forward without rise or turn is given as H, although the T will lower at the end of the step.
1
Q
1
LF fwd in CBMP
FP
H
2
Q
1
RF to side and slightly back
FP>OP
B flat
3
S
2
LF back in CBMP
OP>FP
B flat
Note:
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
1-3 Left Square
4-6 Right Square
Basic Reverse Turn (FP-LFfwd-DC-3/8L)
Break Backward LRL
Break Forward LRL
Break Sideways LRL
LF Drag
Progressive Side Step
Rock Backward LRL (Quick)
Rock Backward RL (Slow)
Rock Forward RL (Slow)
Slight Oversway
Sur Place RL
Twinkle Step Forward LRL
Walks Forward RL
Rock Backward from OP and Outside Swivel
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner