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Tango (Salonstil)
- Promenade, Closed Finish
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Figure: Promenade, Closed Finish
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
RF fwd and across in CBMP
PP
H flat
No turn
CBM
2
Q
1
LF to side
PP>FP
i/e of F
1/8R
3
S
2
RF closes to LF slightly back
FP
Flat
No turn
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
LF fwd and across in CBMP
PP
H flat
No turn
CBM
2
Q
1
RF to side
PP>FP
B flat
1/8L
3
S
2
LF closes to RF slightly fwd
FP
Flat
No turn
Note:
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
1-3 Left Square to PP
Progressive Link
1-3 Left Square
1-3 Left Square to OP
1-3 Left Square to PP
1-3 Left Square, Open Finish to FP
1-3 Left Square, Open Finish to PP
4-6 Right Square
Basic Reverse Turn (FP-LFfwd-DC-3/8L)
Break Backward LRL
Break Forward LRL
Break Sideways LRL
Brush Tap
Four Step in Line (FP-LFfwd-00-0)
LF Drag
Progressive Link
Progressive Side Step
Progressive Side Step to Outside Swivel
Rock Backward LR (Slow)
Rock Backward LRL (Quick)
Rock Forward LR (Slow)
Slight Oversway
Sur Place LR
Twinkle Step Forward LRL
Walks Forward LR
Walks Forward LR, curved to left
Walks Forward LR, curved to Right
Preceding Figures at Corner
Following Figures at Corner