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Tango (Salonstil)
- 1-3 Left Square to OP
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Tango (Salonstil)
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Schneller Walzer
Figure: 1-3 Left Square to OP
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.
Feet Turn
Feet Turn
The amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
Body Turn
Body Turn
Body movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
1
Q
1
LF fwd in CBMP
FP
H
No turn
2
Q
1
RF to side and slightly back
FP
B flat
No turn
3
S
3/2
LF closes to RF slightly fwd
FP
Flat
No turn
4
&
1/2
Foot swivel to L with weight on LF
FP>OP
LF flat
1/8L
Body turn to R
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.
Feet Turn
Feet Turn
The amount of turn made with the feet between each step.
Body Turn
Body Turn
Body movement to initiate turns or to change body positions or both.
CBM (Contrary Body Movement) is the moving of the opposite side of the body towards the stepping foot, forward or backward.
Side leading is when the same side of the body moves with the stepping foot, forward or backward.
1
Q
1
RF back in CBMP
FP
B flat
No turn
2
Q
1
LF to side and slightly fwd
FP
B flat
No turn
3
S
3/2
RF closes to LF slightly back
FP
Flat
No turn
4
&
1/2
Foot swivel to L with weight on RF
FP>OP
RF flat
1/8L
Note:
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
1-3 Right Square
1-3 Right Square from OP
4-6 Left Square
Break Backward RLR
Break Forward RLR
Break Sideways RLR
Brush Tap
Closed Finish
Four Step in Line (FP-LFfwd-00-0)
Promenade Close
Promenade, Closed Finish
Rock Backward LR (Slow)
Rock Backward RLR (Quick)
Rock Forward LR (Slow)
Sur Place LR
Twinkle Step Forward RLR
Walks Forward LR
Walks Forward LR, curved to left
Walks Forward LR, curved to Right
1-3 Right Square from OP
Walks Forward RL from OP
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner