Introduction to International Tango

International Tango

General - International Tango is in the smooth ballroom category of dances along with Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. Staccato movement and quick head changes are some distinct characteristics. International Tango is danced without rise or fall and usually no sway. This should make it easier to dance than the other smooth dances.

Musical Timing - Technically the musical timing of International Tango is 2/4. That means two beats to one bar or measure of music. It is counted, however, 1 & 2 &, 1 & 2 &, etc. This seems like four beats to a measure or bar. The step or dance timing is QQS. Each “quick” is on a half beat and each “slow” is on a whole beat. This makes the first quick on 1, the second quick on &, and the slow on 2 &. If we try to choreograph a routine using this timing, it will soon become confusing on the cue sheet. We have many figures in routines that use a quarter beat and we call this a “&“ step. This step would use half a 1 or 2 beat or half a & beat. To eliminate confusion, this section of the manual will consider that the musical timing is 4/4, though it is technically incorrect. Using 4/4 will allow us to use the “&“ step and can put it in a cue sheet as a half beat in a measure.

Footwork - The footwork in International Tango is different from the other smooth rhythms. With no rise or fall, there usually are no references to steps taken on the toe. Steps on the toe are normally after rising or preceding a lowering action. Instead of steps on the toe, in Tango they are on the ball of the foot (usually, but not always, this is on a backing step). There also will be many references to inside edge. This means that the inside edge is the first part of the foot to contact the floor. It could be the inside edge of the ball of the foot or the whole foot. On a tap, the inside edge of the toe is in contact with the floor. A tap does not take weight, because it only has contact with the floor. A forward step, by the man or the lady, uses a heel lead, no matter whether it is a “quick” or “slow”, in Closed Dance Position (CP) or Promenade (PP or SCP). We also must be aware of the positions of the feet, one to the other, when we bring them together or close them. When closing the feet, the ball of the right foot is at the instep of the left foot. It is the same for the man and the lady. This puts the man’s right foot slightly back from his left and the lady’s right foot slightly forward from her left. Placing the feet properly will tuck the knees in so that the back knee feels tucked behind the forward knee.

When dancing the International Tango, the use of Contra (Contrary) Body Movement (CBM), Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Position (CBMP) and shoulder leading is essential. CBM is a body action while taking a step. In taking a forward step using CBM, the opposite shoulder must come forward also. CBM normally starts a turning figure. This, however; is not always true. A step completed with the feet on the same line and the body in contra is in CBMP. The most obvious example of this position is the Contra Check. A step using CBM could end in CBMP but does not necessarily have to. A step into Closed Position, from “outside partner”, (BJO or SDCAR), requires CBM, however; partners could end square to each other. It might not require CBM to end in CBMP. The through step with the inside foot in Promenade (SCP) is in

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CBMP, however; the shoulder is already forward and the step requires no body turn to be in CBMP. Shoulder leads will require the same foot and shoulder to move in the same direction, forward or backward. If in CBMP, the shoulder remains in its same position as the forward or backward step occurs. If the right foot and right shoulder are moving forward, we have a right shoulder leading.

Dance Position - The dance position for International Tango is different from the other smooth rhythms. It is more compact and the lady moves more to the left in the man’s right arm. Do not think of the man reaching further around the lady, but the lady moving further to her left. There is a lowering of the body through the legs so that there is contact between the dancers from the waist to the knees. The lady moves her left arm and hand to the underside of the man’s right arm and there should be a solid connection with these arms. The man bends his left arm more, so that the hand moves toward the lady’s head slightly. This is so the lady’s right arm will not be straight when she moves further to the left. The feeling, when we get into the proper position, is that we are down in the legs and up in the body. It is important to maintain this position and feeling throughout, even while performing picture figures.

Terminology - The terms Promenade Position (PP) and Semi-Closed Position (SCP) are the same. Promenade is the term that we will see in all the reference manuals used in International Ballroom. When we use the term “Banjo” (BJO) the ballroom definition is “Outside Partner”. For “Sidecar” (SDCAR) the ballroom definition is “Outside Partner Left Side”. These terms are also interchangeable. Most of the figures used in our higher level routines come from these manuals. We use many other ballroom terms for figures. We, therefore, must become more familiar with the remainder. We can use our own terminology, but we must understand theirs if we are going to use the figures out of their manuals. Let’s think of it as the best of both worlds.

Alignment - Following this introduction, each Figure Description will have a beginning alignment. This alignment is not the only alignment from which the figure can begin or end. Some starting point is necessary to show the amount of turn while accomplishing the figure. The actual beginning alignment, in a routine, is the choreographer’s prerogative. The step timing for each figure will be the timing used in the most common reference books. Do not consider this timing the only one to use. Again this is choreographers’ prerogative. If we describe a figure as danced QQS, it may also be correct if danced QQQ or QQ&.

Amounts of Turn - There are two amounts of turn noted in the figure Descriptions. One is the amount of turn made by the foot. This turn will be noted in the “Step & Direction” column. The other is the amount of turn which the body makes on a given step. We will note this turn in the “Body Turn” column. While dancing some figures, the feet will make more turn than the body, on a particular step. The body usually catches up on the next step. We note this by the term “Body Turns Later” or “Body Turns Less”.

TG - Intro - 2 International Tango Table of Contents

Introduction ……………………………………………..… TG-Int-1 Back Corté ……………………………………………..… TG-17 Back Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-18 Basic Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-15 Brush Tap ……………………………………………..… TG-05 Chase, The ……………………………………………..… TG-04 Closed Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-12 Contra Check - Hi Line & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-46 Contra Check & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-45 Contra Check & Switch ……………………………………………..… TG-43 Contra Check & Tap ……………………………………………..… TG-40 Double Closed Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-19 Double Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-20 Drop Oversway (from Closed Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-21 Drop Oversway (from Prom. Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-22 Fallaway Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-23 Fallaway Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-24 Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-25 Four By Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-26 Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-11 Four Step Change ……………………………………………..… TG-27 Left Foot Back Rock ……………………………………………..… TG-28 Natural Fallaway Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-29 Natural Promenade Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-06 Natural Twist Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-07 Open Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-13 Open Rev Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-09 Open Rev. Turn (Lady In-line) Open Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-35 Open Rev. Turn (Lady Otsd) Closed Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-08 Open Rev. Turn (Lady Otsd) Open Fin ……………………………………………..… TG-34 Open Reverse Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-08 Outside Swivel ……………………………………………..… TG-48 Outside Swivel Promenade Link ……………………………………………..… TG-10 Oversway (from Closed Position) ……………………………………………..… TG-30 Oversway (from Promenade Pos.) ……………………………………………..… TG-31 Progressive Link ……………………………………………..… TG-03 Progressive Side Step ……………………………………………..… TG-02

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Promenade ……………………………………………..… TG-32 Promenade Link ……………………………………………..… TG-01 Promenade Quarter Beat ……………………………………………..… TG-14 Promenade Sway ……………………………………………..… TG-47 Quarter Beats ……………………………………………..… TG-42 Reverse Fallaway ……………………………………………..… TG-53 Reverse Fallaway And Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-51 Reverse Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-09 Reverse Turn Open Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-35 Right Foot Back Rock ……………………………………………..… TG-33 Right Lunge Roll And Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-55 Rock Turn ……………………………………………..… TG-36 Rudolph Rondé & Slip ……………………………………………..… TG-49 Rumba Cross ……………………………………………..… TG-44 Same Foot Lunge ……………………………………………..… TG-50 Spanish Drag ……………………………………………..… TG-41 Stalking Walks ……………………………………………..… TG-37 Tango Walks ……………………………………………..… TG-16 Throwaway Oversway ……………………………………………..… TG-54 Turning Five Step ……………………………………………..… TG-39 Turning Four Step ……………………………………………..… TG-38 Viennese Turn Closed Finish ……………………………………………..… TG-15 Viennese Turns ……………………………………………..… TG-52

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Back Corté 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DRW - bk L in CP, -, bk R in CBMP & CP trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt fwd L trng 1/8 LF; cl R to L slt bk in CP, -,

LADY CP fcng DLC - fwd R in CP, -, fwd L in CBMP & trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt bk R trng 1/8 LF; cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

IE of 1 S DRW bk L DLC nil BH none L shldr ldng

2 Q WALL bk R COH 1/8 LF BH - in CBMP

IE of LF is sd & slt fwd, ptng 3 Q DLW sd L DLW - WF - DLW

cl R to L 4 S - DLW nil WF -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLC fwd R DLC nil H none R shldr ldng

2 Q COH fwd L COH 1/8 LF H - CBMP

IE of 3 Q DRC sd R DLW - BH - RF is sd & slt bk

cl L to R 4 S - DLW nil WF -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step straight back using the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot and with the left shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Step back ball heel on the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn in CBMP, backing COH. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward with the inside edge of the left foot turning 1/8 left to face DLW. [Step 4.] Close the right foot to the left foot slightly back and whole foot. End facing DLW still in Closed Position.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward toward

TG - Fig 17 - 35 Back Corté (continued) International Tango

DLC with the right foot, heel leading and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning left face 1/8 turn, step forward in CBMP with the left foot, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step to the side and slightly back with the inside edge of ball heel with the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, slightly forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The Back Corté essentially is a backward walk with the man’s left (woman’s right) foot followed by a Closed Finish. It obviously is used to change the line of dance 90 degrees to the left.

If the Back Corté begins in Contra Banjo Position, as it would if it followed a figure that ended with an Open Finish, then the foot positions will be different on the first step. Instead of being back with the inside edge of ball heel and a shoulder lead, it will be back, ball heel, in CBMP with the lady outside. The lady will be in Closed Position by the end of step two.

TG - Fig 17 - 36 International Tango

Back Open Promenade 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, trng RF 1/4 sd & slt bk L; bk R, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng RF 1/4 sd & slt fwd R; fwd L, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none SCP

fwd R 2 Q - LOD - H - CBMP SCP

sd & slt trn is a swvlg on R btw 2 & 3 Q - bk L 1/4 RF BH - 3 to CP

4 S DRW bk R slt LF BH - slt bdy trn L

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

fwd L 2 Q - LOD - H - CBMP SCP

sd & slt 3 Q - fwd R - BH - CP

4 S - fwd L slt LF WF - slt bdy trn L

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Swiveling 1/4 turn right face on the right foot, step side and slightly back on the left foot ball heel across the lady’s line of dance into closed position. Man is backing DLC. [Step 4.] Step back ball heel with the right foot well under the body, ending with a slight body turn to the left. Weight should be kept forward causing the lady not to take a heel lead on step 4.

TG - Fig 18 - 37 Back Open Promenade (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one and two, the steps are both side and forward as they are taken in Semi-Closed Position. On step three when the man crosses the lady’s track, he must not hinder her movement. He must keep his body moving along the line of dance. His left foot really moves side and back but ends as a back step, landing ball heel, not with the inside edge of the foot and swiveling to the heel. A more advanced way of dancing the Back Open Promenade is on step 4 to turn the body more to the left using a strong contra body movement, placing step 4 in CBMP.

TG - Fig 18 - 38 International Tango Brush Tap 1 measure - QQ&S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, trng slt LF sd R, brush L to R slt sd L no wgt, -;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, trng slt LF sd L, brush R to L slt sd R no wgt, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L nil H none CBMP

2 Q - sd R 1/8 L BH - R shldr ldng

half-beat is taken from 3 & LOD brush L to R nil off the fl - following SLOW

IE of B 4 S - slt sd L - no wgt -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R nil BH none CBMP

2 Q - sd L 1/8 L WF - L shldr ldng

3 & RLOD brush R to L nil off the fl -

IE of B 4 S - slt sd R - no wgt -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward with the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn slightly to the left and step side with the Right foot, ball heel, right shoulder leading using the full count of a quick. [Step 3.] The left foot brushes quickly toward the right foot while keeping it almost on the floor. [Step 4.] Quickly move the left foot a small distance to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the left foot remains in contact with the floor.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn slightly to the left while stepping side on the left foot, whole foot. [Step 3.] The right foot brushes quickly toward the left, keeping it almost on the floor. [Step 4.] The right foot moves quickly to the side, a small step. The inside edge of the ball of the right foot is in contact with the floor.

TG-Fig 5 - 11 Brush Tap (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is sometimes cued as FORWARD SIDE BRUSH TAP. The use of this figure, in Tango, is much like a small change of direction in the other smooth rhythms. Take care not to "pop up" on step two. In Tango, dancers must remember to remain at the same level nearly all of the time.

TG-Fig 5 - 12 International Tango Chase 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R LOD in CBMP in SCP trng slt LF, trng slt RF sd & slt fwd L; trng sharply RF fwd R in CBMP in BJO ck, bk L in CBMP in BJO trng 1/8 RF to BJO DRC, trng RF sd R a sml stp in SCP with L slt sd no wgt ready to move DLC, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L LOD in CBMP in SCP, trng LF into CP sd & slt bk R; trng RF bk L in CBMP in BJO ck, fwd R in CBMP in BJO trng 1/8 RF, trng RF sd L ending in SCP with R slt sd no wgt ready to move DLC, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLW sd L LOD nil H none SCP

CBMP, SCP, signal 2 Q - fwd R LOD slt LF H - trng to CP for lady trn is btw 2 & 3 sd & slt preparing to stp outsd 3 Q - fwd L 1/8 RF BH - lady 1/8 RF & CBMP in BJO outside 1/8 RF after ptr - travng along LOD 4 Q WALL fwd R wgt is taken BH - - trn to fc RLOD.

CBMP in BJO lady 5 Q RLOD bk L 1/8 RF BH - outsd trn on L 1/8 then pl BH & IE the R ft trng to SCP 6 S DRC sd R 1/4 RF of B of L - DLC

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLC sd R LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD nil H - CBMP in SCP

sd & slt bk 1/8 LF trn btw 2 & 3 greater 3 Q - R btw 2 & 3 BH - with the ft than bdy. 1/8 RF & CBMP in BJO - The 1/8 RF after bdy progression 4 Q COH bk L wgt is taken BH - should be along LOD

CBMP in BJO outsd 5 Q LOD fwd R 1/8 RF H - ptr 1/8 trn on R then pl BH & IE the L ft trng to SCP 6 S DLW sd L 1/4 RF B of R - DLC

TG - Fig 4 - 9 The Chase (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the left foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot In Semi- Closed Position with a heel lead in CBMP. Start turning the lady into Closed Dance Position after taking weight. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, ball heel and your body turns slightly to the right. This turn is a preparation to step outside your partner in Banjo Position. [Step 4.] Turn the body sharply to the right while stepping forward with the right foot, outside partner in Banjo, on the whole foot. After taking weight on the right foot, make a turn further to the right to end facing DRW. This step should not progress toward reverse line of dance. It moves toward line of dance and the wall while the body is still progressing down line of dance. [Step 5.] Turning slightly right face, step back on the left foot LOD, ball heel, in CBMP in the Banjo Position, end facing DRC. [Step 6.] Starting to turn to the right take a small step side on the ball of the right foot. Continue to turn right face to end in Semi-Closed Position facing DLC ready to move DLC. With the turn completed, allow the heel to contact the floor. All weight is now on the whole foot. The left foot is slightly to the side and in contact with the floor, on inside edge of ball with no weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the right foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading in CBMP. Start turning into closed dance position after taking weight. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on the right foot, ball heel, and the body turns slightly to the right. The man is preparing to step outside partner in Banjo Position. [Step 4.] Turning your body to the right, step back with the left foot in Banjo, ball heel. It should feel as though the foot is placed under your body. After you take weight on the left foot, continue to turn further to the right to end facing DLC. This step should not progress toward RLOD. It moves toward DLW and the while the body is still progressing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot LOD, heel ball, in CBMP and Banjo, outside partner. [Step 6.] Start turning right face on the right and step side and back with the left on the ball of the foot. Taking weight, continue to turn to the right to end in semi-closed position facing DRC ready to move DLC. After completing the turn, allow the heel to contact the floor. All weight is now on the whole foot with the right slightly to the side touching the floor on the inside edge of ball with no weight.

GENERAL NOTES

The Chase is a moving figure. It moves along the chosen line of dance on all steps. Steps three and four curve to the right; however, they do not move in a direction opposite the first two steps. The body of the man turns to end backing for step five; but, he is still moving along line of dance. Step four, for the lady, which started as a back step, should be well under her body with a crossing action ready to push off, forward, on step five. Many dances, to date, have been choreographed to omit the last step of the figure and cued simply as CHASE. Instead they have used some type of Chassé. Step six can also be adjusted to keep the lady in Closed Dance Position. From there you can dance steps four five and six again making it a Double Chase.

TG - Fig 4 - 10 International Tango

Closed Promenade 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & slt fwd L; cl R to L slt bk, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trn LF sd & bk R in CP; cl L to R slt fwd, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Foot Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

A slt LF bdy trn btw stp IE of 2 & 3 to cause the lady 3 Q - sd & slt fwd L slt LF WF - to trn to CP

cl R to L slt 4 S - bk nil WF - now in CP

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

1/8 LF btw 2 & IE of bdy ends fcng COH, T in 3 Q - sd & slt bk R 3 BH - ft bkng DLW

no ft trn or svl. The bdy cl L to R slt trns to the pos of the ft 4 S COH fwd 1/8 LF WF - on the previous stp.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. A slight indication of a body turn to the left, after the step, will cause the lady to start turning to Closed Position on her next step. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the inside edge of the whole foot. The foot will point diagonal to line and wall. [Step 4.] The right foot closes to the left, slightly back, whole foot. You are now in Closed Dance Position facing DLW.

TG - Fig 12 - 25 Closed Promenade (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. After the step, the man should suggest a left turn with a slight left face turn of his body. This will cause you to turn into Closed Dance Position between this step and step three. [Step 3.] Place the right foot side & slightly back on the inside edge of ball then heel. A small turn to the left to face center of the hall will be necessary. The foot should be pointing diagonal to reverse and center. Until releasing the left foot, the feet should be pigeon toed. The head should turn to Closed Position naturally. [Step 4.] After turning to the left, to match the body to the right foot, the left foot closes to the right, slightly in front, whole foot. You are now in Closed Dance Position and facing DRC. Delay closing the feet until you feel the man close his feet.

GENERAL NOTES

The Closed Promenade turns 1/8 right face. Some key actions occur in the Closed Promenade. The "through" action on step two is a three-track movement, as are all Semi- Closed steps. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The slight body turn by the man between steps two and three is just that - slight. The term "body shrug" would be a better description and should be no more than 1/32. The purpose of the "shrug" is to cause the lady to place her third step in closed position pointing DRC. The third step leaves the lady in a very "pigeon-toed" stance for a moment. This will be until she releases the left foot and picks it up and closes it on step four. This "pigeon-toed" foot placement is very common in tango since most steps are placed, not swiveled. Note also that the lady's body catches up to the turn of the foot in the following beat by turning to the same alignment as the feet. As in all Tango basics take care to maintain the same height throughout the figure. It should be noted that the first three steps of Closed Promenade and Open Promenade are identical. It is not until step four that the lady knows which figure is being danced.

TG - Fig 12 - 26 International Tango

Contra Check and Slip 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - Ck fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R, slip bk L trng RF;

LADY CP fcng DRC - Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L, slip fwd R trng RF;

MA N Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique CBMP on stp 1, keep 1 S DLW fwd L 1/8 LF BF none some wt on R

2 Q LOD rec R 1/8 RF BH - end slip pivot – small step 3 Q DRW bk L 1/4 RF BF -

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique CBMP on stp 1, keep 1 S DRC bk R 1/8 LF B none some wt on L

2 Q RLOD rec L 1/8 RF BH - end slip pivot – small step 3 Q DLC fwd R 1/4 RF BF -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on this step. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Slip left foot back, small step, turning right 1/4 to face DRW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg slightly forward.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Slip right foot forward turning right face 1/4 to face DLC. End in closed position with soft knees and left foot slightly back.

TG – Fig 45 - 91 S#6 2002 Contra Check & Slip (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

Using the alignment as described, this figure may be followed by a Closed Finish (or similar left turning figure). The Slip Pivot may be turned from 1/8 to 3/8 RF.

MAN Do not let arms extend for lady’s contra check as would be done in Waltz or Foxtrot.

LADY Lady’s head change on step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

TG – Fig 45 - 92 S#6 2002 International Tango

Contra Check and Switch 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DRC - Ck fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong R sd ld, -, rec R comm RF trn leaving L in plc, cont RF trn to DLW rec L soft knees R xtnded fwd btwn W’s legs;

LADY CP fcng DLW - Ck bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees strong L sd ld, -, rec L comm RF trn leaving R in plc, cont RF trn to DRC rec R soft knees L xtnded bk;

MA N Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique lwr bfr taking stp, 1 S DRC fwd L 1/8 LF BF none CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on R

2 Q RLOD rec R 5/8 RF B - keep both feet in place end btwn 2 & 3 and knees soft 3 Q DLW rec L BF -

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique lwr bfr taking stp, 1 S DLW bk R 1/8 LF B none CBMP on stp 1, keep some wt on L

2 Q LOD rec L 5/8 RF BF - keep both feet in place end btwn 2 & 3 and knees soft 3 Q DRC rec R BF -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward with left foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on this step to end facing RLOD. Look over woman’s head. Retain some weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. Do not soften arms as in Foxtrot or Waltz to allow woman’s extra extension. [Step 2.] Recover onto right foot turning right face 1/8 to face DRC keeping left foot in place and returning head to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Recover to left foot turning right 1/2 to face DLW. End in closed position with soft knees and right leg forward between woman’s legs.

TG – Fig 43 - 87 S#6 2002 Contra Check & Switch (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Turn body left face about 1/8 on back step to end facing LOD. Retain some pressure on left foot (say 30%). Extend head smartly to left without further body extension near the end of the two beats allowed for this step. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to face DLW. Keep right foot in place. [Step 3.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/2 to face DRC. End in closed position with soft knees and left foot extended back.

GENERAL NOTES

Lady may use a slip pivot action with right foot on step 3.

This figure may be executed from other facing positions.

The total amount of body turn may vary. Generally it will approach 1/2 turn right face from the initial facing position.

TG – Fig 43 - 88 S#6 2002 International Tango

Contra Check & Tap 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec R, L ptd to sd in SCP;

LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk R in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec L, R ptd to sd in SCP;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall Lwr bfr tkg stp, CBM on 1 S DLW fwd L 1/8 LF BF - stp 1, keep some wt on R

2 Q LOD rec R 1/8 RF BH - pt L to sd IE 3 Q DLW w/o wt - B of L -

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall Lwr bfr tkg stp, CBM on 1 S DRC bk R 1/8 LF B - stp 1, keep some wt on L

2 Q RLOD rec L 1/8 RF BH - pt R to sd IE 3 Q DRC w/o wt - B of R -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Lower on right foot and step forward with CBM into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on forward step. Retain a significant portion of weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover to right foot turning 1/8 right face to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Change from closed position to SCP by placing left foot side and forward pointing with inside edge of ball of left foot in contact with the floor.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Lower on left foot and step back right with CBM into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning about 1/8 right face to normal closed position facing DRC. [Step 3.] Turn 1/4 right face between steps 2 and 3 to SCP placing right foot to the side and forward pointing with inside edge of ball of right foot in contact with the floor.

TG – Fig 40 - 81 S#5 2001 Contra Check & Tap (Continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is also danced using the timing QQS. The alignment may vary depending upon the preceding and or following figures.

MAN Do not let arms extend with lady as would normally be done in Waltz or Foxtrot. Lead lady to SCP on last step with a very slight RF body turn.

LADY Lady's head change on Step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

TG – Fig 40 - 82 S#5 2001 International Tango

Contra Check – Hi Line and Slip 1 measure – SQQ& Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - Fwd L in CBMP sltly flexing knees, -, rec R, sd L/R bk in CBMP fcg DLC;

LADY CP fcng DRC - Bk R in CBMP sltly flexing, -, rec L, sd R/L fwd in CBMP fcg DRW;

MA N Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique CBMP - keep some wt 1 S DLW fwd L 1/8 LF BF - on R

2 Q DLW rec R 1/8 RF BH - small step, L sd leading 3 Q DLW sd L - BH - step back toward RLOD 4 & DLC bk R 1/4 LF BH - in CBMP, turn R toe in, hold L in CBMP

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique CBMP on stp 1, keep 1 S DRC bk R 1/8 LF B - some wt on L

2 Q DRC rec L 1/8 RF BH - R sd leading 3 Q DRC cl R - BH - step fwd toward LOD in 4 & DRW fwd L 1/4 LF BH - CBMP, hold R in CBMP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on left foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on forward step. Retain a significant portion of weight (say 30%) on ball of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover to right foot turning right face 1/8 to return to original closed position. [Step 3.] Step side on left foot (small step) with left side leading, stretch right side for high-line with no foot rise. [Step 4.] Turn right toe in and step back on right foot in CBMP toward RLOD turning left face 1/4. End facing DLC.

TG – Fig 46 - 93 S#6 2002 Contra Check – Hi Line & Slip (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot into CBMP. Body turns left face about 1/8 on back step. Retain some pressure on left foot. Extend head smartly to left. [Step 2.] Return head to normal closed position and recover to left foot turning right face about 1/8 to normal closed position. [Step 3.] Close right foot to the left foot with right side leading. [Step 4.] Turn right toe in and step forward on left foot in CBMP toward RLOD turning left face 1/4. End facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure might be danced with other timings such as; S&QQ, or SQQS.

MAN Do not let arms extend for lady’s contra check as would be done in Waltz or Foxtrot.

LADY Lady’s head change on step 1 is a smart turn LF, not a body extension.

TG – Fig 46 - 94 S#6 2002 International Tango

Double Closed Promenade 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, cl R to L slt bk, -;

LADY SCP LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, cl L to R slt fwd, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none In SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - In SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 3 Q - LOD trng H - ld lady to CP

slt RF 4 Q - fwd R LOD trng H - ld lady to SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 5 Q - LOD trng H - ld lady to CP

6 S - cl R slt bk - HF - end CP DLW

LADY

Facing Step & Rise Step Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - SCP

trng LF to CP sd & bk 3 Q - R 1/4 LF BH -

trng RF to SCP fwd L 4 Q DRC LOD 1/4 RF BH -

trng LF to CP sd & bk 5 Q DLC R 1/4 LF BH -

6 S DRC cl L slt fwd nil BF - end CP

TG - Fig 19 - 39 Double Closed Promenade (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary Closed Position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi- Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left slightly back in normal Tango closed-feet position.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary Closed Position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right slightly forward in CP.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two, and four, the steps are side and forward as they are taken In Semi-Closed Position. Steps two and four are across the center line of the body, that is, through steps. The figure starts in Semi-Closed Position, to Closed Position, to Semi-Closed Position, and ends in Closed Position. The figure is identical to Double Open Promenade through the first five steps. This is because on step three the bodies are momentarily in Closed Position, even though the feet are open. Both Double Open Promenade and Double Closed Promenade are identical to both Open Promenade and Closed Promenade through the first three steps.

TG - Fig 19 - 40 International Tango

Double Open Promenade 2 measures - SQQ QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, fwd R outsd lady to BJO, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, bk L in CBMP, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none In SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - In SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 3 Q - LOD trn H - ld lady to CP

slt RF 4 Q - fwd R LOD turn H - ld lady to SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 5 Q - LOD trn H - ld lady to CP

fwd R outsd 6 S - lady to BJO nil HF - L shldr ld

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - SCP

trn LF to CP 3 Q - sd & bk R 1/4 LF B -

trn RF to SCP fwd L 4 Q DRC LOD 1/4 RF H -

trn LF to CP 5 Q DLC sd & bk R 1/4 LF B -

bk L in 6 S DRC CBMP nil BF - end BJO

TG - Fig 20 - 41 Double Open Promenade (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in semi-closed position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary closed position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to semi-closed position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi- Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in semi-closed position. [Step 6.] Step through with the right foot to Contra Banjo Position, left shoulder leading.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary closed position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step back with the left foot in CBMP to Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two, and four, the steps are side and forward as they are taken in semi-closed position. Steps two and four are across the center line of the body, that is, through steps. The figure starts in Semi-Closed Position, to Closed Position, to Semi-Closed Position, and ends in Banjo Position. The figure is identical to Double Closed Promenade through the first five steps. This is because on step three the bodies are momentarily in Closed Position, even though the feet are open. Both Double Open Promenade and Double Closed Promenade are identical to both Open Promenade and Closed Promenade through the first three steps.

TG - Fig 20 - 42 International Tango

Drop Oversway (from Closed Position) 1 2 measures - QQS S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L in CBMP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cont LF trng sd L LOD,-; sharply sway & look R,-,

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L H to R H T ptg DLW, cont trng fwd & sd R LOD,-; sharply sway & look well L, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L DLC comm LF 1 Q DLC trng nil H none

trng LF sd & 2 Q - slt bk R 1/4 LF BH -

cont trng sd head to L, broken sway to 3 S DRC L LOD 3/8 LF IE of B - L, very still upright poise

IE of R sharply sway & look R, 4 S WALL slt LF toe - flex L knee

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

bk R in 1 Q DRW CBMP nil BH none

trng LF cl L H to R H 2 Q - T ptg DLW 1/4 LF WF -

cont LF trng fwd & sd R head to R, broken swy to 3 S DLW LOD 3/8 LF BH - R, very still upright poise

sharply swy & look well to 4 S COH slt LF IE of L - L, flex R knee

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot toward DLC, commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face step side and slightly back right, ball heel, causing the lady to close her feet. [Step 3.] Continuing the LF turn, step side toward LOD with the inside edge of the ball of the left foot and lower to the

TG - Fig 24 - 43 Drop Oversway (continued) International Tango heel, toe pointing between DLW and WALL. [Step 4.] Keeping lady in Closed Position, sharply change sway and look right over the lady’s left shoulder, flexing left knee and touching the inside edge of the toe of the right foot toward RLOD.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, ball heel, toward DLC in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the left heel to the right heel with toe pointed DLW, weighting the whole foot (no heel turn). [Step 3.] Continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot, step forward and side on the right foot, ball heel. [Step 4.] Sharply change sway and look well to the left, flexing right knee and touching the inside edge of the left foot toward RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

Drop Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting position. When starting from Closed Position, Drop Oversway uses the first two steps to facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. It is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop, which must be done very sharply.

TG - Fig 24 - 44 International Tango

Drop Oversway (from Promenade Position) 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 2

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L LOD, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L IE of head to L, broken sway to 1 S DLW LOD nil BH - L

sharply sway & look IE of toe 2 S - R slt LF RF - flex L knee sharply

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R IE of 1 S DLC LOD nil BH - head to R, broken sway to L

sharply sway & look 2 S - well L - IE of RF - flex R knee sharply

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Promenade Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot. [Step 2.] Keeping lady in Closed Position, sharply change sway and look right over the lady’s left shoulder, flexing left knee and touching the inside edge of the toe of the right foot toward RLOD.

LADY Start in Promenade Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot. [Step 2.] Sharply change sway and look well to the left, flexing right knee and touching the inside edge of the left foot toward RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

TG - Fig 22 - 45 Drop Oversway from PP (continued) International Tango with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. It is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop, which must be done very sharply.

TG - Fig 22 - 46 International Tango

Fallaway Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L in CP, sd & slt bk R RLOD in SCP, bk L in SCP, cl R to L in SCP;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R in CP, sd & slt bk L RLOD in SCP, bk R in SCP, cl L to R in SCP;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L DLW nil H none slt CBMP

2 Q - sd & slt bk R slt RF BH - end in Fallaway Pos

3 Q - bk L in SCP nil BH - stp under bdy in CBMP

cl R to L SCP 4 Q - LOD - BH - cl R slt bk of L

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R in CP nil BH none slt CBMP

2 Q - sd & slt bk L 1/4 RF BH - end in Fallaway Pos

3 Q DLC bk R in SCP nil BH - stp under bdy in CBMP

cl L to R SCP 4 Q - LOD - BH - cl L slt bk of R

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in slight CBMP preparing to indicate a right face turn to semi- closed position to the lady. [Step 2.] With a slight right face turn of the upper body to indicate Semi-Closed Position to the lady, step side and slightly back, ball heel, with the right foot toward RLOD, right side leading. [Step 3.] Step back with the left foot well under the body toward RLOD, ball heel, in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 4.] Close the right foot, ball heel, slightly back of the left foot, still in Semi-Closed Position. The left foot releases to the inside edge of ball of foot as weight is taken on the right foot, preparing to move to LOD.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLW on the right foot, ball heel, in a slight CBMP. [Step 2.] With a slight foot swivel and body turn 1/4 on the right foot, step side and slightly back, ball heel, on the left foot toward RLOD

TG - Fig 23- 47 Fallaway Four Step (continued) International Tango in Fallaway Position. [Step 3.] Step back, ball heel, with the right foot well under the body in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 4.] Close the left foot, ball heel, slightly back of the right foot, in Semi-Closed Position preparing to move to LOD. The right foot releases to the inside edge of ball of foot.

GENERAL NOTES

Because the man will be leading a right face turn for the lady on step two, there should be less CBMP in step one. The slight right face turn for the man on step two is just that - slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 right face to create the Semi-Closed Position of the Fallaway. Take care on the closing step, step four, not to settle in. Since it is a quick step, you must be prepared to move immediately into the next figure.

The Fallaway Four Step, like the Four Step, is a figure danced in four quick steps and usually without turn, as measured by the man’s facing position. The figure moves from Closed Position DLW to Semi-Closed Position LOD.

At the risk of helping some people but maybe confusing others, one might say that the first two steps of a Fallaway Four Step are similar to a Progressive Link, except that it will continue to move backward, so the second step is ball heel instead of inside edge of whole foot.

TG - Fig 23- 48 International Tango

Fallaway Promenade 2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP & CBMP suggest R trn, trng RF 1/4 sd L in SCP; bk R in falwy, -, bk L in CBMP & falwy, cl R to L in SCP;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP & CBMP, trng RF 1/4 sd R in SCP; bk L in falwy, -, bk R in CBMP & falwy, cl L to R in SCP;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLW sd L LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD slt RF H - CBMP SCP

almost 3 Q - sd L DLW 1/4 RF BH - SCP

IE of 4 S DRW bk R COH nil BH - comp trn in falwy

5 Q - bk L COH - BH - CBMP SCP ft trn 1/8 LF

cl R to L 6 Q - DLW 1/8 LF BH - SCP bdy trns later

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLC sd R LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - CBMP SCP

almost 3 Q DLW fwd R LOD 1/4 RF H - CBMP SCP

IE of 4 S - bk L COH nil BH - comp trn in falwy

5 Q - bk R COH - BH - CBMP SCP

cl L to R 6 Q LOD DLW 1/8 LF WF - SCP

TG - Fig 24 - 49 Fallaway Promenade (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Swiveling slightly right face on the right foot, step side and forward on the left foot ball heel slightly across the lady’s line of dance, so that she will remain in position after the turn. [Step 4.] Step back ball heel with the inside edge and ball heel of the right foot well under the body toward COH with right shoulder lead in Fallaway Position. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel with the left foot in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position turning the foot LF to point DLW. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left slightly back ending with a slight body turn to the left, causing the lady to close whole foot.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step forward heel leading on the right foot between the man’s feet in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position and turning almost 1/4 turn right face with the right foot to stay in position on the man’s right side. [Step 4.] Step back toward COH completing the turn with the inside edge and ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading in Fallaway Position. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel toward COH with the right foot in CBMP and Fallaway Position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right slightly back ending with a slight swivel turn to the left, closing whole foot.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one and two, the steps are both side and forward as they are taken in semi-closed position. On step three when the man crosses the lady’s track, he must not hinder her movement. He must keep his body moving along the line of dance. During steps 2 and 3, the man completes a 1/4 right face turn with his body. Note that throughout the lady’s third step her body is turning right face as she steps forward toward LOD such that by the time the step is completed, she is in CBMP body facing almost DLW.

TG - Fig 24 - 50 International Tango

Five Step 1 2 measures - QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, sml bk R; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, fwd L in-line; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L DLW 1/8 LF H none in CBMP

sd & bk R 2 Q LOD DRW nil BH - R shldr ldng

3 Q - bk L in BJO - BH - in CBMP

sml bk R 4 Q - DRW - B - ld lady in-line

trn SCP DLC RF bdy H (RF) 5 S - & tap trn IE of B (LF) -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Foot work & Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R DLW 1/8 LF BH none in CBMP

sd & fwd L 2 Q RLOD DRW nil WF - L shldr ldng

3 Q - fwd R DRW - H - in CBMP and BJO

4 Q - fwd L DRW - B - to in-line pos

trn SCP DLC H (LF) 5 S - and tap 1/4 RF IE of B (RF) -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

TG - Fig 25 - 51 Five Step (continued) International Tango the foot and lower onto the right heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Five Step figure moves from closed position, through banjo, to an in-line position, and ending in semi-closed position. On step five, the man’s sharp right face turn is slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the Semi-Closed Position. The man will turn his head slightly left at the end of the figure. Note also that in step five the man’s right (and lady’s left) heel does not lower until the lady has completed her turn to Semi-Closed Position. This position must be achieved quickly and then held motionless until the end of the slow count.

The Line Of Dance for a standard Five Step changes from DLW (in CP) to DLC (in SCP), a 1/4 left face turn. However, if it starts facing DLC, it will usually be overturned to end facing either DRW (2 turn), or wall (5/8 turn), or DLW (3/4 turn). The amount of turn over the whole of this figure is, or should be, determined by the amount of turn over the first two steps. In particular, the direction the man’s body is facing after step two should be the same direction it is facing after step five. This is accomplished by overturning step one and pivoting on the ball of the left foot between step one and step two.

TG - Fig 25 - 52 International Tango

Four Step Change 1 measure - QQQQ or QQ& S Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L in CP, trng 1/4 LF sd & slt bk R DRW, cl L to R slt fwd, sml bk R CP DLC;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R in CP, trng 1/4 LF sd & slt fwd L DRW, cl R to L slt bk, sml fwd L;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L DLW 1 Q DLW in CP nil H none in CBMP, indicating trn

sd & slt bk 2 Q - R 1/4 LF BH - slt ft swvl wth 1/4 LF trn

cl L to R fcg 3 Q DLC DLC nil WF - L sltly fwd of R

4 Q - sml bk R - BH - slp bk sml stp, slt LF trn

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R in CP nil BH none in CBMP

sml sd & slt 2 Q - fwd L 1/4 LF WF - remain in CP

cl R to L slt 3 Q DRW bk nil WF - normal Tango cl of ft

4 Q - sml fwd L - BH - slp fwd sml stp, slt LF trn

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a slight foot swivel and body turn 1/4 left face on the left foot, step side and slightly back, ball heel, with the right foot toward DRW, right side leading and keeping the lady on your right side in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Close the left foot, whole foot, to the right foot, slightly forward in normal Tango closed feet position. [Step 4.] Slip back with the right foot, ball heel, with a small step and a slight left face turn. The man is now facing and prepared to move DLC.

TG - Fig 27 - 55 Four Step Change (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back toward DLW on the right foot, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, step side and slightly forward, whole foot, on the left foot staying in Closed Position. [Step 3.] Close the right foot, whole foot, to the left foot, slightly back. [Step 4.] Slip forward with the left foot, ball heel, with a small step and a slight left face turn. The lady is now facing DRW and prepared to move DLC, still in Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

ALTERNATIVE Rhythm Quick, quick and, slow with timing 1, 2 , 2 , 2. Particularly when danced as QQ&S, step two should not be a long step. And particularly when danced as QQQQ, it is important after step four to be prepared to move immediately into the next figure.

Because of the lady’s position in step two, her step is taken whole foot.

TG - Fig 27 - 56 International Tango Four-By-Five Step 2 1/2 measures - QQQQ QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L to BJO, swvlg RF to SCAR cl R; fwd L in SCAR, trng LF to BJO sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, sml bk R; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

LADY CP DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R outsd man, swvlg RF to SCAR cl L; bk R in SCAR, trng LF to BJO sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, fwd L to CP; trn sharply to SCP & tap, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork Fall Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L DLW 1/8 LF H none in CBMP sd & bk R 2 Q LOD DRW nil BF - CP, R shldr ldng

3 Q - bk L to BJO 1/8 RF BH - in CBMP bkg RLOD swvlg RF to 4 Q DLW SCAR cl R 1/4 RF WF - swvlg on H of L fwd L in 5 Q DRW SCAR nil H - RLOD trn LF to BJO 6 Q - sd & bk R 1/4 LF BH - RLOD

7 Q DLW bk L in BJO nil BH - sml bk R 8 Q LOD DRW - B - ld lady to CP trng SCP RF bdy H of R 9 S - DLC & tap trn IE B of L -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R DLW 1/8 LF BF none in CBMP sd & fwd L 2 Q RLOD DRW nil WF - L shldr ldng

3 Q - fwd R DRW 1/8 RF H - in CBMP and BJO swvlg RF to 4 Q DRC SCAR cl L 1/4 RF WF - swvlg on B of R ft

5 Q DLC bk R in SCAR nil B - trn LF to BJO 6 Q - sd & fwd L 1/4 LF H - L shldr ldng

7 Q DRC fwd R in BJO nil H -

8 Q RLOD fwd L DRW - B - to in-line pos trng SCP DLC H (LF) IE 9 S COH & tap 1/4 RF of B (RF) - swvlg on B of L ft

TG - Fig - 26 - 53 Four-by-Five Step (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Step side and back, ball heel, with the right foot, right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back ball heel with the left foot with a slight right face turn of the upper body in CBMP, taking the lady to Banjo Position. [Step 4.] With one continuous action, while swiveling 1/4 right face on the heel of the left foot draw the right foot to the left and take weight on the right foot after the turn; ending in SCAR facing DRW and moving RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward in SCAR outside the lady with the left foot. [Step 6.] With a 1/4 turn LF of the upper body, step side and back toward RLOD with the right foot, ending in Banjo backing RLOD. [Step 7.] Step back with the left foot in Banjo toward RLOD. [Step 8.] Step back and slightly side a small step using the ball of the right foot toward DRW and with a slight left face turn of the upper body to bring the lady to an in-line position. [Step 9.] With a sharp right face turn of the upper body, cause the lady to quickly turn to Semi-Closed Position, and turn the left knee in so that the left foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of the foot and lower onto the right heel.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel on the right foot in CBMP, making 1/8 left face turn with the body. [Step 2.] Recover side and forward on the left foot with the whole foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step forward and slightly across with the right foot, heel leading, outside the man in CBMP. [Step 4.] With one continuous action, while swiveling 1/4 right face on the ball of the right foot bring the left foot to the right and take weight on it. [Step 5.] Step back right in CBMP and SCAR position. [Step 6.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the upper body, step side and forward with the left foot and left shoulder lead to Banjo. [Step 7.] Step forward right in CBMP toward RLOD with a heel lead and staying in banjo. [Step 8.] Step forward on the ball of the left foot toward DRW into an in-line position. [Step 9.] Sharply turn 1/4 right face to Semi-Closed Position, turn the right knee in so that the right foot is in tap position using the inside edge of the ball of the foot, and lower onto the left heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Four-By-Five Step figure moves from Closed Position, through Banjo, to Sidecar, back to Banjo, to an in-line (closed) position, and ending in Semi-Closed Position. Although normally there is no swivel in Tango, step four is an exception. On step nine, the man’s sharp right face turn is slight, no more than 1/16. As is the norm in Tango, the man’s slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the Semi-Closed Position. The man will turn his head slightly left at the end of the figure. Note also that in step nine the man’s right (and lady’s left) heel does not lower until the lady has completed her turn to Semi-Closed Position. This position must be achieved quickly and then held motionless until the end of the slow count.

The Line Of Dance for a normal Four-By-Five Step changes from DLW (in CP) to LOD (in SCP), a 1/8 left face turn. However, if it starts facing DRW, it will usually be overturned to end facing either LOD (3/8 turn), or DLW (1/4 turn). The amount of turn over the whole of this figure is, or should be, determined by the amount of turn over the first two steps. In particular, the direction the man’s body is facing after step two should be the same direction it is facing after step nine. This is accomplished by overturning step one and, if necessary, step two.

TG - Fig - 26 - 54 International Tango

Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd L, sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, trng sltly R cl R to L in SCP LOD;

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, sd & fwd L, fwd R in BJO, trng R cl L to R in SCP LOD;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DLW fwd L nil H none CBMP

2 Q - sd & bk R RLOD - BH - R shldr ldng

3 Q - bk L RLOD - BH - CBMP in BJO

slt RF BH of R SCP LOD -trng RF ld btw & IE lady to trn to SCP 4 Q - cl R to L 3 & 4 B of L - btw stp 3 & 4

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DRC bk R nil BH none CBMP

2 Q - sd & fwd L RLOD - WF - L shldr ldng

3 Q - fwd R RLOD - HBF - CBMP in BJO

1/4 RF BH of L btw & IE SCP LOD - trn to SCP 4 Q DLC cl L to R 3 & 4 B of R - is btw stp 3 & 4

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading, in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step side and slightly back along RLOD with the right foot, ball heel. The right side is leading. [Step 3.] The left foot steps back along RLOD in banjo, ball heel, in CBMP. [Step 4.] Turning the body slightly right face, the right foot closes to the left, slightly back, in Semi-Closed Position preparing to move LOD. The Left foot releases to the inside edge of ball-of-foot.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP, ball heel. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot, toward RLOD, on the whole foot. The left shoulder is leading. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, in banjo and CBMP, along RLOD, heel ball flat. [Step 4.] With a sharp turn 1/4 right face,

TG - Fig 11 - 23 Four Step (continued) International Tango close the left foot to the right, slightly back. The right foot will release to the inside edge of ball, ready to move LOD in SCP, when the left foot takes weight. The turn is completed before the closing of the feet.

GENERAL NOTES

The Four Step is a figure danced in four quick steps and usually with 1/8 LF turn. However, up to 3/4 of a turn can be made across the entire figure. In such cases the cue term should be "Turning 4 Step." If a turn of 1/4 is made, the turn should be accomplished between steps one and two. The body positions on each step remains unchanged, whether using turn or not. The figure moves from Closed through Banjo to end in Semi-Closed.

The slight right face turn for the man is just that - slight, no more than a 1/16. As is the norm in tango, the man's slight turn is amplified by the lady as she turns 1/4 to create the semi-closed position. The lady's turn causes the gaining of Semi-Closed Position. The man must turn his head slightly more to the left at the end of the figure or more commonly, as he steps into the next figure.

Take care, on step four, not to "pop-up" (a common problem with closing steps in Tango, especially on a Quick step). The biggest problem with the fourth step, however, is not moving immediately into the next figure. Always pay close attention to prevent this "settling" into the last quick as if it were a slow.

TG - Fig 11 - 24 International Tango

Left Foot Back Rock 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 2

MAN CP fcng LOD - bk L, rec R, sml bk L, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - fwd R, rec L, sml fwd R, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

IE of 1 Q LOD bk L RLOD slt LF BH nil L shldr ld

rec fwd R 2 Q - LOD - H - R shldr ld

sml bk L IE of 3 S - RLOD - BH - L shldr ld

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q RLOD fwd R RLOD slt LF H nil R shldr ld

rec bk L IE of 2 Q - LOD - BH - L shldr ld

sml fwd R 3 S - RLOD - H - R shldr ld

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back with a left shoulder lead onto the inside edge of the ball of the left foot. [Step 2.] Recover forward toward LOD onto the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back a small step on the inside edge of the ball of the left foot toward RLOD with a left shoulder lead.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward toward RLOD with the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Recover back toward LOD onto the inside edge of the ball of the left foot with a left shoulder lead. [Step 3.] Step forward a small step toward RLOD with the right foot, heel and right shoulder leading.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure sometimes starts facing DLW. It can also start in Banjo Position, as after an

TG- Fig - 28 - 57 Left Foot Back Rock (continued) International Tango

Open Promenade. If it starts in Banjo, the entire figure is done in CBMP, that is, with a right face upper body turn and the lady outside the man.

TG - Fig - 28 - 58 International Tango Natural Twist Turn 2 measures - SQQS QQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP and CBMP suggest a R trn, trng RF sd L across lady's LOD; XRIB of L, -, twist RF, xfr all wgt to R in SCP DLC;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP and CBMP, fwd R btw man's ft trng slt LF; fwd L trng slt RF, -, trng RF fwd R in BJO and CBMP swvl 2 RF, sd & bk L in SCP;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW sd & fwd L nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd R LOD slt RF H - CBMP slt X W =s LOD

3 Q - sd L LOD 3/8 RF BH - trng on R across lady's btw 2 & 3 LOD into CP X legs at thighs 4 S RLOD XRIB of L 1/8 RF B - strongly most of the btw 3 & 4 wgt on L

5 Q DRC twist RF 3/8 RF B of R & - most of the wgt over H of L the L

6 Q LOD chg wgt to R nil WF of R - ft almost tog in SCP & IE of L

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLC sd & fwd R nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd L LOD 1/8 RF H - CBMP in SCP btw 2 & 3 3 Q - fwd R LOD H - CBM - btw man's ft

4 S LOD fwd L 1/8 RF H - L shldr ld prep to stp outsd lady in BJO

5 Q DLW fwd R 1/8 then HB - stp fwd turning 1/8 RF 1/2 RF then swvl 1/2 RF with ft wgt before next stp -

6 Q COH sd & slt bk nil BH of L - SCP L & IE of B of R no wgt

TG - Fig 7 - 15 Natural Twist Turn (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & fwd on the left foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, In Semi- Closed Position, heel leading and in CBMP. There will be a slight turn to the right causing this step to slightly cross the lady's track. [Step 3.] Turning to the right, step side on the left foot, ball heel. This step is directly across the lady's track causing her to step between your feet. [Step 4.] The right leg crosses strongly behind the left at the thighs. Turn slightly to the right as you cross your legs to clear your right hip making a path for the lady. The ball of the right foot should be on the floor; however, most of the weight should still be on the left foot. [Step 5.] On the heel of the left foot and the ball of the right, begin twisting right face. The twisting should feel as if it is over the left leg. When the lady takes weight on this step, turn her to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Transfer all weight to the right foot. The left foot is now next to the right foot and in contact with the floor, inside edge of ball, in Semi-Closed Position ready to move DLC.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step sd & fwd on the right foot, in Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, In Semi-Closed Position, heel leading and in CBMP. The man will turn slightly to the right causing his step to cross, slightly, your track. [Step 3.] While turning slightly to the right, step forward on the right foot, heel leading. The man's step is directly across your track, so your foot goes between his feet. [Step 4.] The man will cross his right leg behind and turn to the right to clear his right hip. When feeling this action, turn to the right and step forward on the heel of the left foot with a strong left shoulder lead. This prepares for a step outside partner In Banjo Position. [Step 5.] As the man starts twisting to the right, step forward on the right foot in Banjo Position, heel leading. Move onto the toe of the right foot swiveling right face to Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step side and slightly back on the left foot, ball heel. The right foot is in contact with the floor, inside edge of ball, in Semi-Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

There are many important hints to help with the completion of this figure. On step two, the man crosses the lady's track; however, he must be careful not to hinder her movement. On step three the man must continue to move, as he steps across the lady's track, without stopping her forward progress. He must, as he turns to the right to take his side step, keep his body moving along line of dance. The foot really moves side and back but ends as a side step. As the man crosses his right leg behind the left, on step four, he must keep turning to the right. The right hip must "open the door" for the lady to pass him. The lady must not try to go around the man, but should think of going through him. He must stay over his left leg while twisting to the right on step five. This will make him "smaller" so the lady will not have as far to go. He must turn the lady on step five so that step six, for the lady, will be a back step. The amount of turn in this figure can be varied; but, it is very difficult for all but very proficient dancers to make a complete turn. Most of the time, even the best dancers only make 3/4 of a turn. That would take them to DLC with the starting alignment given for this manual. Under turning the figure to finish RLOD or DRC is an option. Step five, for the lady, will be the same always. The man controls the amount of turn during the twist.

TG - Fig 7 - 16 International Tango

Natural Fallaway Twist Turn 2 measures - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP; slt RF trng to SCP fwd R, slt LF trng sd & fwd L to CP, fwd R outsd lady to BJO, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF to CP sd & bk R; trng RF to SCP fwd L, trng LF to CP sd & bk R, bk L in CBMP, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none In SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - In SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 3 Q - LOD trng H - ld lady to CP

slt RF 4 Q - fwd R LOD trn/g H - ld lady to SCP

sd & fwd L slt LF 5 Q - LOD trng H - ld lady to CP

fwd R outsd 6 S - lady to BJO nil HF - lft shldr ld

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - SCP

trng LF to CP 3 Q - sd & bk R 1/4 LF B -

trng RF to SCP 4 Q DRC fwd L LOD 1/4 RF H -

trn LF to CP 5 Q DLC sd & bk R 1/4 LF B -

bk L in 6 S DRC CBMP nil BF - end BJO

TG - Fig 29 - 59 Natural Fallaway Twist Turn (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to momentary Closed Position while stepping side and forward left, heel leading. [Step 4.] With slight RF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Semi-Closed Position while stepping forward and slightly across on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi- Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 5.] With slight LF turn of body, lead lady to turn to Closed Position while stepping side and forward on the left foot, heel leading In Semi-Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step through with the right foot to contra banjo position, left shoulder leading.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly across on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back ball heel toward LOD with the right foot to momentary Closed Position. [Step 4.] Turn sharply to Semi-Closed Position and step through with the left foot ball heel toward LOD. [Step 5.] While turning 1/4 LF, step side and back on the right foot, ball heel toward LOD to Closed Position. [Step 6.] Step back with the left foot in CBMP to Banjo Position.

GENERAL NOTES

TG - Fig 29 - 60 International Tango Natural Promenade Turn 1 & 2 measures - SQQ S& Level of Difficulty 7

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP & CBMP, trng RF sd & bk L across the lady's LOD; cont RF trn fwd R, -/slt sd L no wgt in SCP,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP & CBMP, fwd R btw man's ft trng RF; trng RF sd & slt bk L, -/slt sd R no wgt in SCP,

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW sd L LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - CBMP slt across the lady's LOD

3 Q - sd & bk L 1/4 RF BHB - like a pvtg action LOD btw 2 & 3

4 S DRW fwd R 1/2 RF HBH - CBMP fin a 3/4 trn to the btw R 3 & 4

5 & DLW sd L LOD 1/4 RF IE of B - a tap to SCP no wgt no wgt

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLC sd R LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

3 Q - fwd R LOD 1/4 RF H - btw man's ft like a pvt btw 2 & 3

4 S DRC sd & bk L 1/2 RF BH - like a pvt LOD btw 3 & 4

5 & DLC sd R LOD 1/4 RF IE of B - in SCP no wgt no wgt

TG - Fig 6 - 13 Natural Promenade Turn (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side on the left foot, in semi- closed position with a heel lead. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in semi-closed position with a heel lead and CBMP. This step is slightly across the lady's LOD, with a slight right turn suggested. [Step 3.] With a pivoting action on the right foot, step across the lady's line of dance on the left foot, ending side and back. [Step 4.] Still turning right face on the left foot, with a pivoting action, step forward on the right foot, in CBMP. [Step 5.] Continuing the turn to right face on the right foot, the left foot moves to the side. It has contact with the floor on the inside edge of the ball, no weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side on the right foot, in semi- closed position, with a heel lead. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in semi-closed position with a heel lead and CBMP. The man will step across the lady's LOD, slightly, suggesting a right turn. [Step 3.] With a pivoting action, step forward, between the man's feet, on the right foot, heel leading. [Step 4.] Still turning to the right on the right foot, with a pivoting action, the left foot steps side and back in CBMP, ball-heel. [Step 5.] Continuing the right face turn, the right foot moves to the side. It has contact with the floor on the inside edge of the ball, no weight.

GENERAL NOTES

Step number five is really a continuation of step four and danced as part of it. Step five is not a sharp movement at the end of the figure. It is important for the man to make himself "small" and to "clear" his right side on step three. This will allow the lady to go through him and not around him on the pivoting action. If a Natural Rock Turn is to follow this figure, step four becomes step one of the Natural Rock Turn. There would be no turn into the Semi- Closed Position and the step would end in Closed Dance Position DLW, with a lunging action.

TG - Fig 6 - 14

International Tango

Open Promenade 1 1/2 measures - S QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP LOD - sd & fwd L, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & slt fwd L; fwd R in BJO, -,

LADY SCP LOD - sd & fwd R, -, fwd L in SCP, trng LF sd & bk R in CP; bk L in BJO, -,

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW sd & fwd L nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

3 Q - sd & slt fwd slt LF IE of - A slt LF bdy trn btw stp L WF 2 & 3 trng lady to CP

4 S - fwd R slt RF H - CBMP outsd lady in BJO - the R trn is btw stp 3 & 4 to allow the stp in BJO

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLC sd & fwd R nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - CBMP & CBM - SCP

3 Q - sd & slt bk 1/8 LF IE of - bdy is fcg COH, foot is R btw BH bkng DLW creating a 2 & 3 pigeon toed pos

4 S COH bk L slt RF BH - CBMP in banjo

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. A slight indication of a body turn to the left, after taking the step, will cause the lady to start turning to closed position on her next step. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly forward on the left foot, on the inside edge of the whole foot. The foot will point diagonal to line and wall. [Step 4.] The right foot moves forward to pass the left foot, heel leading in CBMP. Turn slightly right face, to step outside partner in Banjo.

TG - Fig - 13 -27 Open Promenade (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side & FORWARD on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. After taking the step, the man should suggest a left turn. This will cause you to turn into Closed Dance Position between this step and the next. [Step 3.] After making a small turn to the left to face center of the hall, place the right foot side & slightly back on the inside edge of ball then heel. The foot should be pointing diagonal to reverse and center. Until releasing the left foot, the feet should be pigeon toed. The head should turn to closed position naturally. [Step 4.] With a slight right face turn, the left foot moves back, ball heel in CBMP. You are now in Banjo with the man outside partner.

GENERAL NOTES

Some key actions occur in the Open Promenade. The "through" action on step two is a three- track movement as are all Semi-Closed steps. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The slight body turn by the man between steps two and three is just that - slight. The term "body shrug" would be a better description and should be no more than 1/32. The purpose of the "shrug" is to cause the lady to place her third step in Closed Position pointing DRC. The third step leaves the lady in a very "pigeon-toed" stance for a moment. It resolves as she releases the left foot and picks it up and closes it on step four. This "pigeon-toed" foot placement is very common in tango since most steps are placed, not swiveled. As in all tango basics, take care throughout to maintain the same height. It should be noted that the first three steps of Open Promenade and Closed Promenade are identical. It is not until step four that the lady knows which figure is being danced.

TG - Fig - 13 -28 International Tango

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Finish Reverse Turn Closed Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng 1/4 LF sd & bk R, trng LF bk L to CP, -; bk R, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, trng LF cl R to L slt bk in CP DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L to R, fwd R to CP, -; fwd L in CP, trn LF sd & slt bk R, cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC slt LF H none CBMP

2 Q - sd & slt 1/4 LF BH - bdy trns LF as ft is moved bk R LOD fwd to end sd & bk across lady’s line

3 S DRC bk L LOD 1/8 LF IE of - L shldr leading, no crossed BH thighs

4 Q RLOD bk R LOD 1/8 LF BH - CP

5 Q DRW sml sd & - IE of - L ft is ptng DLW fwd L WF

6 S end cl R to L 1/4 LF WF - bdy trns to catch up with DLW slt bk foot

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DRW bk R DLC slt L BH none CBMP cl L heel to R heel with the 2 Q - cl L to R 1/8 LF WF - L pointed LOD

3 S WALL fwd R LOD 1/4 LF H - the bdy catches up with the ft & trns with R shldr ldng

4 Q - fwd L LOD 1/8 LF H - CP

5 Q LOD sd & slt bk 3/8 LF IE of - foot movement begins fwd R DLC BH & ends sd & bk.

6 S DRC cl L to R nil WF - slt fwd

TG – Fig 9 - 19 S#6 2002 Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is a body turn to the left when using CBMP; however, the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Start a forward step with the right foot, small step. Turning the body left face so that the foot ends stepping side and back. The body is facing diagonal to reverse line and center and the foot pointed almost to reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot, down line of dance with the left shoulder leading in Closed Position, facing diagonal reverse line and wall. [Step 4.] Step back toward line of dance on the right foot turning 1/8 left face. [Step 5.] Turning slightly left face, step side and slightly forward on the left foot, pointing to diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 6.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the right foot to the left, slightly back, in Closed Dance Position facing DLW.

LADY Start in Closed Position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBMP. There is a body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Place the heel of the left foot next to the heel of the right in a "V" shape. The left foot should be pointing almost to line of dance. The body is facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 3.] Turning to the left, with a right shoulder lead step forward on the right foot down line of dance in Closed Position. Your body should be facing diagonal to line of dance and center. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot turning slightly to the left facing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot closes to your right, slightly forward, in Closed Dance Position facing DRC.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure turns 3/4 LF.

To differentiate between an Open Reverse Turn and a Reverse Turn it is necessary to recognize that an Open Reverse Turn, whether the lady is in-line (CP) or outside (BJO), involves progression between steps 2 and 3. Where as the Reverse Turn does not have progression between steps 2 and 3. Refer to the first three steps of the Basic Reverse Turn (IT- 15) [also known as 3 steps of a Viennese Turn].

TG – Fig 9 - 20 S#6 2002 International Tango

Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Open Finish Reverse Turn Open Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng 1/4 LF sd & bk R, trng LF bk L to CP, -; bk R, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, fwd R to CBJO DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L to R, fwd R, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, bk L in CBJO, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC slt LF H none CBMP

2 Q - sd & bk R 1/4 LF BH - bdy trns LF as ft is LOD moved fwd to end sd & bk across lady =s line

3 S DRC bk L LOD 1/8 LF IE of - lft shldr ldng, no BH crossed thighs

4 Q RLOD bk R LOD - BH - CBMP

5 Q DRW sd & fwd L 1/8 LF IE of - L is ptng DLW DLW WF

6 S end fwd R DLW WF - CBJO 1/4 LF WALL outsd ptnr

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DRW bk R DLC slt L BH none CBMP

2 Q - cl L to R 1/8 LF WF - cl L heel to R heel with the L ptng LOD

3 S WALL fwd R LOD 1/4 LF H - the bdy catches up with the ft & trns to R with R shldr ldng

4 Q LOD fwd L LOD nil H - CP

5 Q DLC sd & bk R 3/8 LF IE of - ft movement begins fwd DLW BH & ends sd and bk

6 S end COH bk R DLW nil WF - CBJO ptnr otsd

TG - Fig 35 - 71 S#6 2002 Open Reverse Turn (Lady In-line) Open Finish (Continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is a body turn to the left when using CBMP; however, the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Start a forward step with the right foot, small step. Turning the body left face so that the foot ends stepping side and back. The body is facing diagonal to reverse line and center and the foot pointed almost to reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot, down line of dance with the left shoulder leading in closed position and facing diagonal reverse line and wall. [Step 4.] Turning slightly to the left, step back on the right foot. [Step 5.] Still turning to the left, the left foot moves back but the turn will cause the foot to end side and slightly forward. The body is facing the wall and the left foot is pointing DLW. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot, outside partner in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing the wall and moving DLW.

LADY Start in closed position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBMP. There is a body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Place the heel of the left foot next to the heel of the right in a "V" shape. The left foot should be pointing almost to line of dance. The body is facing diagonal to line of dance and the wall. [Step 3.] Turning to the left, with a right shoulder lead step forward on the right foot in closed position, down line of dance. Your body should be facing diagonal to line of dance and center. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, down line of dance, with no turn of the body, in CBMP. [Step 5.] Start the right foot forward while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot moves back in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing COH and backing DLW.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure turns 3/4 LF.

TG - Fig 35 - 72 S#6 2002 International Tango Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Closed Finish Open Reverse Turn Closed Finish (also known as) 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng LF sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, -; trng LF bk R to CP, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, trng LF cl R to L slt bk in CP DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L ptng LOD, fwd R in BJO, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cl L to R slt fwd in CP, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC slt LF H none CBMP

2 Q - sd & slt 1/4 LF BH - move twd LOD. Do not stp bk R LOD across lady

3 S DRC XLIB LOD nil BH - R shldr leading, cross thighs, CBJO

4 Q - bk R LOD 1/8 LF BH - CP

5 Q RLOD sml sd & - IE of - L ft is ptng DLW fwd L WF

6 S end cl R to L 3/8 LF WF - bdy trns to catch up with DRW slt bk foot

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall

1 Q DRW bk R DLC Slt LF BH none CBMP

2 Q - sd & fwd L 1/4 LF WF - preparing to stp outsd ptnr LOD in BJO ft ptng LOD

3 S DLW XRIF LOD nil H - L shldr leading, cross thighs, C BJO

4 Q - fwd L LOD 1/8 LF H - CP

5 Q LOD sd & slt bk 3/8 LF IE of - foot movement begins fwd R DLC BH & ends sd & bk.

6 S DRC cl L to R nil WF - slt fwd

TG – Fig 8 - 17 S#6 2002 Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed dance position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is body turn to the left however the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face so the step ends side and back. You are preparing for the lady to step outside in banjo on the next step. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) in banjo (CBMP) with the right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step back toward line of dance on the right foot turning 1/8 left face, into closed position. [Step 5.] Turning slightly left face, step side and slightly forward on the left foot, pointing to diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 6.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the right foot to the left, slightly back, in closed dance position facing DLW.

LADY Start in closed dance position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP. There is body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot turning to the left, preparing to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) outside partner in banjo (CBMP) with the left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot turning slightly to the left to closed dance position facing LOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot closes to your right, slightly forward, in closed dance position facing DRC.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns 3/4 LF.

TG – Fig 8 - 18 S#6 2002 International Tango

Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Open Finish 2 measures - QQS QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L, trng LF sd & bk R, bk L in BJO, -; trng LF bk R to CP, sd & fwd L ptng DLW, fwd R to CBJO DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L ptng LOD, fwd R in BJO, -; fwd L to CP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, bk L in CBJO, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DLC fwd L DLC slt LF H none CBMP

2 Q - sd R LOD 1/4 LF BH - move twd LOD. Do not stp across lady

3 S DRC XLIB LOD nil BH - R shldr leading, cross thighs, CBJO

4 Q RLOD bk R LOD 1/8 LF BH - CP

5 Q DRW sd & fwd L 1/8 LF IE of - L is ptng DLW DLW WF

6 S end fwd R DLW 1/4 LF WF - CBJO WALL outsd ptnr

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall

1 Q DRW bk R DLC Slt LF BH none CBMP

2 Q - sd & fwd L 1/4 LF WF - preparing to stp outsd LOD ptnr in BJO ft ptng LOD

3 S DLW XRIF LOD nil H - CBJO

4 Q LOD fwd L LOD 1/8 LF H - CP

5 Q DLC sd & bk R 3/8 LF IE of BH - ft movement begins fwd DLW & ends sd and bk.

6 S end bk R DLW nil WF - CBJO COH ptnr otsd

TG – Fig 34 - 69 S#6 2002 Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside) Open Finish (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed dance position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot in CBMP. There is body turn to the left however the foot moves straight forward. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot while turning left face so the step ends side and back. You are preparing for the lady to step outside in banjo on the next step. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) in banjo (CBMP) with the right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Turning slightly to the left, step back on the right foot to closed position. [Step 5.] Still turning to the left, the left foot moves back but the turn will cause the foot to end side and slightly forward. The body is facing the wall and the left foot is pointing DLW. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot, outside partner in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing the wall and moving DLW.

LADY Start in closed dance position backing DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, in CBMP. There is body turn to the left and you should get the feeling that you are stepping on your little toe as you move back. [Step 2.] Step side and forward on the left foot turning to the left, preparing to step outside partner on the next step. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot with crossed thighs (no body turn) outside partner in banjo (CBMP) with the left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, down line of dance to closed position. [Step 5.] Start the right foot forward while turning left face. This will cause the step to end side and back. You will be facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center. [Step 6.] The left foot moves back in CBMP. You are now in BJO facing COH and backing DLW.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure turns 3/4 LF.

TG – Fig 34 - 70 S#6 2002 International Tango

Outside Swivel Promenade Link 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP or BJO fcng LOD having taken a bk stp on R with R shldr ldng - bk L LOD CBMP & CBM in BJO trng lady to SCP, -, sml fwd CBMP XRIFL, picking lady up to CP slt sd L no wgt;

LADY CP or BJO fcng LOD having taken a fwd stp on L with L shldr ldng - fwd R CBMP & CBM in BJO then drawing L to R svl RF into SCP, -, fwd LXIFR in CBMP & CBM swvlg LF on L into CP, slt sd R no wgt;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW bk LOD slt RF BH none CBMP & CBM- R remains fwd.

2 Q - fwd RXIFL 1/8 LF H - CBMP in SCP ptg DLW

3 Q DLW almost cl L nil IE of B no - trn lady to CP to R no wgt wgt end fcng DLW

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DRC fwd R end 1/4 RF HB (ft flat) none CBMP then swvl RF to fcng LOD & IE end in SCP with L almost B of L cl to R

2 Q - fwd LXIFR 3/8 LF HB (ft flat) - CBMP swvl to SCP ptg LOD ovr 2 stps 3 Q LOD slt sd R fcng IE of B - DRC no wgt

TG - Fig - 39 -19 Outside Swivel Promenade Link International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Closed or Banjo Position following a step back on the right foot with a right shoulder lead. [Step 1.] Take a back step on the left foot in CBMP and Banjo, ball heel. The lady steps outside partner. After taking weight on the left foot, turn your body slightly right face. This allows the right hip to open the door for the lady to swivel left face. The right foot will cross in front of the left as the lady swivels. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 3.] Lead the lady to Closed Dance Position with a slight body turn to the left. The left foot will end slightly to the side with no weight and almost closed to the right foot. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor.

LADY Closed or Banjo Position following a step forward on the left foot with a left shoulder lead. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot in CBMP and Banjo, heel leading. Roll onto the ball of the foot and the man will cause you to swivel left face into Semi-Closed Position. The left foot will close almost to the left as you swivel. Do not allow the left foot to pass the right foot until you take the next step. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi- Closed Position, heel leading. [Step 3.] Turn to Closed Dance Position when the man makes a slight turn to the left with his body. The right foot will end slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced with turn to the left, right or with no turn. This description is without turn. If the figure is turned left or right the man will keep his right leg extended on step one. He can then point his right leg in the direction he wishes to go. With no turn he can allow the leg to cross in front of the other. It is very important that the man moves his right hip out of the lady's way so she can swivel to Semi-Closed Position. If the right hip blocks the lady she will be unable to swivel to the direction the man intends to move. The man must not dump the lady out of the swivel by raising his right shoulder or tilting the left side down. In International Tango the left side is always high. Both the man and the lady must stay down on step three avoiding a tendency to pop up.

Note 1 The directions presented above are only for showing body turn during this figure. The figure can be started from any direction if the last step the man took was a back step on the right foot with the right shoulder leading.

Note 2 The man can turn left, right or not at all during this figure. The amount of turn that the lady makes will depend on which direction the man turns.

TG - Fig - 39 -20 International Tango

Outside Swivel 1/2 measure – S

MAN BJO – bk L RLOD trng slightly RF to SCP DLC, -,

LADY BJO - fwd R RLOD swvlng 1/4 RF to SCP DLC, -,

MAN Step Facing Step & Body Foot # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique Moving into CBMP and slight trng lady to SCP, R 1 S LOD bk L RLOD BH - RF remains forward with toe in contact with the floor.

LADY Step Facing Step & Body Foot Action # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Used Lead/Technique fwd R 1/8 HB Feet swvl 3/8 RF, but 1 S RLOD - RLOD RF flat body only trns 1/4 RF.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Banjo Position, with head and feet facing LOD, but body facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step back left under body into CBMP, turning body slightly right face which will get the right hip out of the lady’s way and will cause the right leg, which remains forward with toe in contact with the floor, to slightly cross in front of the left. Turn the lady to SCP.

LADY Start in Banjo Position, with head and feet facing RLOD, but body facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the heel of the right into CBMP. Roll onto the ball of the right, swiveling the right foot approximately 3/8 right face to SCP LOD. For better balance, keep the inside edge of the left toe in contact with the floor. The left foot will close almost to the right foot as you swivel. The feet will be turning more than the body.

GENERAL NOTES

It is very important for the man to turn his body right face moving his right hip out of the lady’s way to allow her to swivel to SCP. Also, the lady should not move her left foot through until the next step.

TG - Fig 48 - 1 S#8 2004 Outside Swivel (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 48 - 2 S#8 2004 International Tango Oversway (from Closed Position ) 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L in CBMP, trng LF sd & slt bk R, cont LF trng sd L LOD, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R, trng LF cl L H to R H wth T ptg DLW, cont trng fwd & sd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L DLC comm LF 1 Q DLC trn nil H none

trng LF sd & 2 Q - slt bk R 1/4 LF BH -

cont trng sd 3 S DRC L LOD 3/8 LF IE of B - head to L, broken sway to L

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

bk R in 1 Q DRW CBMP nil BH none

trng LF cl L H to R H 2 Q DRW T ptng DLW 1/4 LF WF -

cont LF trn fwd & sd R head to R, broken sway to 3 S DLW LOD 3/8 LF BH - R

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot toward DLC, commencing a left face turn. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face step side and slightly back right, ball heel, causing the lady to close her feet. [Step 3.] Continuing the LF turn, step side toward LOD with the inside edge of the ball of the left foot and lower to the heel, toe pointing between DLW and WALL.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, ball heel, toward DLC in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turning 1/4 left face, close the left heel to the right heel with toe pointed DLW, weighting the whole foot (no heel turn). [Step 3.] Continuing the turn on the ball of the left foot, step forward and side on the right foot, ball heel.

TG - Fig 30 - 61 Oversway (from Closed Position) (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

Oversway is one of the few figures that is executed differently depending on the starting position. When starting from Closed Position, Oversway uses the first two steps to facilitate the turn to Promenade for the Oversway. When starting from Promenade Position with lead foot free, a single step is used for Oversway. The essence of the Oversway Position is the upright poise and slight sway to left for the man (right for the lady), head slightly left (right) in Promenade Position, and straight leg over the flat, weighted foot. If the Oversway is followed by a Drop, it is particularly important that the Oversway Position be kept quite still until the Drop.

TG - Fig 30 - 62 International Tango

Oversway (from Promenade Position) 1/2 measure - S Level of Difficulty 2

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L LOD, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R LOD, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L IE of head to L, broken sway to 1 S DLW LOD nil BH - L

LADY

Step Facing Step & Foot Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R IE of head to R, broken sway to 1 S DLC LOD nil BH - R

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in promenade position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot.

LADY Start in promenade position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward toward LOD with the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES

TG - Fig 41 - 63 Oversway from PP (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 41 - 64 International Tango

Progressive Link 1/2 measure - QQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - Sd & fwd L, trng the bdy to R on L ft sd & bk R end SCP LOD,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk R, swvlg 1/4 RF on R ft sd & bk L,

MAN

Step # Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DLW fwd L DLW nil H none CBMP

2 Q - sd & bk R slt RF IE of WF - bdy trns btw 1 & 2, RLOD & B of L end in SCP no wgt

LADY

Step # Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q DRC bk R DLW nil BH none CBMP

2 Q - sd & bk L 1/4 RF IE of BH L - ft swvl & bdy trn on R RLOD & IE B of R btw 1 & 2 no wgt end in SCP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, with a heel lead, ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] Turn the body slightly to the right (like taking the right side away from the lady). Place the right foot to the side and back from the left. The right foot moves forward, the body turn causes it to end side and back. The weight should be on the inside edge of the whole right foot. The left foot should still be in contact with the floor and on the inside edge of the ball of the foot (no weight). The feet should be parallel to each other and pointing DLW in Semi-Closed Position ready to move LOD.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position backing DLW. [Step 1.] Step bk on the right foot, ball- heel (whole foot) in CBMP. [Step 2.] Swiveling right face on the right foot, as the man turns to the right, place the left foot to the side and back from the right. Your weight should be first on the inside edge of the ball of the left foot then go to the heel (whole foot). The right foot should still be in contact with the floor and on the inside edge of the ball of the foot (no weight). The feet should be parallel with each other and pointing DLC in Semi-Closed Position ready to move LOD.

TG - Fig 3 - 7 Progressive Link (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

A properly executed progressive link has such a dramatic look to it that most inexperienced dancers tend to overdo the figure. With this figure, as with most tango figures, less is best.

A few of the common mistakes made by the man are: 1. He steps in a backward direction on step two. The lady cannot stay behind the man's right hip if he takes a backward step after turning to the right. 2. He tries to turn the lady with the arms and upper body instead of with his hips and legs. 3 He drops the left shoulder. The left shoulder is always high in International Tango.

A few of the common mistakes made by the lady are: 1. She rises or pops up on step two (a common mistake of the man, also). 2. She steps forward with left foot, on step two, then swivels on the left to SCP. 3. She comes off the man's hip during the turn, on step two, and ends up ahead of the man in SCP.

Consider dancing the figure aQQ instead of QQ. The lady would dance aQ- and the man would dance a-Q. This timing makes it look snappier and is easier to dance and would put the lady on her right foot slightly before the man is on his left. It also gives the man an opportunity to adjust to the lady's position.

The change in direction of movement, in relation to LOD, for this figure is 1/8 to the left, i.e., DLW to LOD. Choreographers should be careful when using this figure in a routine. Do not ask the dancer to do more turn than is normal for this figure.

TG - Fig 3 - 8 International Tango Progressive Side Step 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng LOD - fwd L, sd & slt bk R, fwd L, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk R, sd & slt fwd L, bk R, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 Q LOD fwd L nil H none CBM & CBMP LOD

2 Q - sd & slt - IE of - ft mvs fwd ending sd & slt bk R WF bk of L

3 S - fwd L - H - CBM & CBMP LOD

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall

1 Q RLOD bk R LOD nil BH none CBM & CBMP

2 Q - sd & slt - IE of BH - ft mvs bk ending sd & slt fwd L fwd of R

3 S - bk R LOD - BH - CBM & CBMP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position, facing and moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot with a heel lead, ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] The right foot starts to move forward. Without passing the left foot, place the right foot slightly side and back of the left. Take weight on the inside edge of the whole foot. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot, heel leading and in CBMP.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position, facing RLOD and moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball-heel and in CBMP. [Step 2.] The left foot starts back toward the right foot but does not pass it. Place the left foot slightly to the side and forward of the right. Take weight on the inside edge of the ball then lower to the heel. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, ball-heel and in CBMP.

TG - Fig 2 - 5 Progressive Side Step (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

The progressive side step is normally used as a linking step between figures. When taking the first step from normal Closed Dance Position, CBM will be necessary to end in CBMP on step one. At the end of step one, the body facing direction would not be to LOD; however, it would not be to DLC either. The direction of movement would still be forward with no change in direction. CBM is not required if step one is taken from a right shoulder lead (such as a right foot walk). For the variation of a 3/8 turn to the left, take step one heel to ball for the man and ball for the lady with a swivel to the left before placing the foot on step two. Place the foot in the same relative position to the other as if there was no turn. That makes the turn occur between steps one and two. Dancers must maintain the same height throughout the figure. There is no rise between steps one and two. There is a natural tendency to "pop up" or have a "skipping" type of action between steps one and two, but this must be avoided. The dancers must remember to stay very flat. Turning the Progressive Side Step as much as 3/8 to the left between steps 1 & 2 is an acceptable variation.

TG - Fig 2 - 6 International Tango

Promenade 1 1/2 measures - SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - Sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd L in SCP; cl R to L slt bk, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - Sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, sd R in SCP; cl L to R slt bk, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd L 1 S DLW LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - SCP

sd & fwd L 3 Q - LOD - H - SCP

4 S - cl R slt bk - H - SCP

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

sd & fwd R 1 S DLC LOD nil H none SCP

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - SCP

sd & fwd R 3 Q - LOD - H - SCP

4 S - cl L slt bk - H - SCP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

TG - Fig 32 - 65 Promenade (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

On steps one, two and three, the steps are side and forward as they are taken in Semi-Closed Position. Step two is across the center line of the body. The figure remains in Semi-Closed Position throughout.

TG - Fig 32 - 66 International Tango Promenade Link 1 measure - SQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L, -, sml fwd R in SCP, slt sd L no wgt end CP LOD;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R, -, fwd L in SCP trng LF on L into CP, slt sd R no wgt;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW sd & fwd nil H none SCP L LOD

2 Q - sml fwd 1/8 LF HB - CBMP SCP R LOD

3 Q LOD slt sd L nil IE of B - trng lady to CP no wgt no wgt

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLC sd & fwd nil H none SCP R LOD

2 Q - fwd L 3/8 LF OE of - CBMP SCP, turn is a svl on LOD HB to L btw 2 & 3 to CP RLOD trng LF WF

3 Q RLOD slt sd R nil IE of B - no wgt no wgt

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side with the left foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). [Step 2.] Step forward small step with the right foot, heel leading and CBMP, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). Start turning the lady into Closed Dance Position after taking weight. [Step 3.] As the lady finishes her turn Into Closed Dance Position move the left foot slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot is in contact with the floor. There is no weight change.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Step side with the right foot, heel leading, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, heel leading and CBMP, in Semi-Closed Position (PP). Take weight and start swiveling left face into Closed Dance Position. [Step 3.] Finish turning into closed dance position and move the right foot slightly to the side. The inside edge of the ball of the foot will be in contact with the floor. There is no weight change. TG - Fig 1 - 3 Promenade Link (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

Both dancers must not raise or "pop up" on step three of this figure. Turning this figure 1/8 to the right is an acceptable variation. The man would turn slightly to the right, between steps two and three. The lady would have less turn to make in order to assume closed dance position.

TG - Fig 1 - 4 International Tango

Promenade Quarter Beat 1 1/2 measures - SQQ &S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd L in SCP, -, fwd R in SCP, sd & fwd L in SCP; cl R to L in SCP/tap sd L in SCP, -,

LADY SCP fcng LOD - sd & fwd R in SCP, -, fwd L in SCP, sd & fwd R in SCP; cl L to R in SCP/tap sd R in SCP, -,

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLW sd & fwd L nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd R LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

3 Q - sd & fwd L - H - SCP LOD

4 & - cl R to L - WF - SCP

5 S - tap sd L - IE of T - SCP no wgt

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction & Fall

1 S DLC sd & fwd R nil H none SCP LOD

2 Q - fwd L LOD - H - CBMP & SCP

3 Q - sd & fwd R - H - SCP LOD

4 & - cl L to R - WF - SCP

5 S - tap sd R - IE of T - SCP no wgt

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the left foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. The foot will still point DLW. [Step 4.] The

TG - Fig 14 - 29 The Promenade (1/4 Beat) (continue d) International Tango right foot closes to the left, on the whole foot. You remain in Semi-Closed Dance Position facing DLW. [Step 5.] Quickly tap the left foot to the side. Remain in Semi-Closed Dance Position and have the inside edge of the toe of the left foot in contact with the floor without weight.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position moving along LOD. [Step 1.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, in CBMP and Semi-Closed along LOD, heel leading. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on the right foot, heel leading in Semi-Closed Position. The foot should still be pointing DLC. [Step 4.] The left foot closes to the right foot, on the whole foot. You are still in Semi-Closed Dance Position. [Step 5.] Quickly tap the right foot to the side in Semi-Closed Position. You will have the inside edge of the toe in contact with the floor with no weight.

GENERAL NOTES

Some key actions occur in the Promenade (1/4 beat). The "through" action on step two is a three-track movement as all Semi-Closed steps are. The man's left foot is on one "track," the lady's right foot is on another "track" and their inside feet share a "track." Therefore, the man must precede the lady in steps in Semi-Closed because of the couples' basic positioning. The man must take special care to not indicate the body turn used in the other promenades (closed and open). Notice also that we show a five action figure instead of the usual four. This is to create the closed tap action on the final step. Care should always be used on taps to keep the knee veered in and the heel off the floor. Think of keeping the upper legs parallel. The heel is off the floor, but only slightly. If you lift it so that you have the heel high off the floor you will lose the position of the left leg. As in all Tango basics take care to maintain the same height throughout, especially on the close/tap. The figure also can be danced without the tap and syncopation, in which case the figure is called PROMENADE . Step four would be the end of the figure. The left foot for the man and right foot for the lady would be released, after the closing step, without the tap. The tap gives more of a tango look to the figure and helps keep the left side up. There is also another International Tango figure which starts in Promenade position with only has 2 steps, called PROMENADE TAP . it’s timing is SQQ and is like steps one and two of PROMENADE followed by a tap.

TG - Fig 14 - 30 International Tango

Promenade Sway 1/2 measure – S

MAN SCP LOD – Fwd and sd L stretch body upwards, -,

LADY SCP LOD – Fwd and sd R stretch body upwards, -,

MAN Step Facing Step & Body Foot # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique Stretch body upwards, 1 S DLW fwd L LOD H - head left

LADY Step Facing Step & Body Foot Action # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Used Lead/Technique Stretch body upwards, 1 S H - DLC fwd R LOD head right

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the left foot toward LOD, heel leading. Stretch body upwards and look over lead hands.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed dance position moving toward LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the right foot toward LOD, heel leading. Stretch body upwards and look over lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES

This is a member of a class of figures known as Picture Figures.

TG - Fig 47 - 1 S#8 2004 Promenade Sway (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 47 - 2 S#8 2004 International Tango

Quarter Beats 1 measure - Q&Q&S Level of Difficulty 3

MAN Fcg DW in SCP - bk L sml stp CBMP/bk R sml stp, rec L/cl R, plc L sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP, -;

LADY Fcg DC in SCP - bk R sml stp CBMP/bk L sml stp, rec R/cl L, plc R sd and fwd w/o wgt in SCP, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall bk L slt rise bfr 1 Q DW RLOD nil B stp 1 CBMP bk R 2 & DW RLOD - B stay up

3 Q DW rec L - B stay up

4 & DW cl R - BF lower Plc L sd and fwd w/o 5 S DW - - - stay down wgt in SCP

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall bk R slt rise bfr 1 Q DC RLOD nil B stp 1 CBMP bk L 2 & DC RLOD - B stay up

3 Q DC rec R - B stay up

4 & DC cl L - BF lower Plc R sd and fwd w/o 5 S DC - - - stay down wgt in SCP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in SCP facing DW. [Step 1.] Rise slightly and take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of left foot in CBMP. [Step 2.] Take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of right foot leaving left in place. [Step 3.] Recover onto ball of left foot. [Step 4.] Close right to left, take weight on ball of right and lower to a flat right foot. [Step 5.] Place left foot side and forward without weight in SCP. TG – Fig 42 - 85 S#5 2001 Quarter Beats (continued) International Tango

WOMAN Start in SCP facing DC. [Step 1.] Rise slightly and take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of right foot in CBMP. [Step 2.] Take a small step back to RLOD onto ball of left foot leaving right in place. [Step 3.] Recover onto ball of right foot. [Step 4.] Close left to right, take weight on ball of left and lower to a flat left foot. [Step 5.] Place right foot side and forward without weight in SCP.

GENERAL NOTES

There is no body motion on this entire step - only the legs and feet move. Generally both partners keep their heads open during entire measure but a popular variation is to look at each other on the last & and snap the heads open as the feet are placed in SCP on the last slow.

TG – Fig 42 - 86 S#5 2001

International Tango

Reverse Fallaway and Slip 1 measure – QQQQ

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L starting LF trn, sd & bk R LOD, bk L SCP bkg twd DLC, trn LF bk R COH pivot CP to LOD;

LADY CP fcg DRW - Bk R trng LF, sd & bk L, bk R DLC SCP bkg twd DLC, fwd LOD cont LF trn CP to RLOD;

MAN - CP fcg DLC - End CP fcg LOD Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique fwd L 1 Q DLC 1/8 LF H none CBM DLC sd & 1/8 LF right shoulder lead 2 Q COH bk R BH - btw 2 & 3 ending in SCP LOD bk L 3 Q DRC - BH - CBMP, Fallaway DLC bk R 4 Q DRC 5/8 LF BH - CBMP, LF pivot to CP COH

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique bk R 1 Q DRW BH none CBM DLC 1/8 LF sd & 1/8 LF left shoulder lead ending 2 Q WALL bk L BH - btw 2 & 3 in SCP LOD bk R 3 Q DRW - BH - CBMP, Fallaway DLC fwd L 4 Q DLC 5/8 LF BH - CBMP, LF pivot to CP LOD

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start the left turning action. [Step 2.] Step side and back right toward LOD with right shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back left toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP). [Step 4.] Step back on right toward COH with the right toe turned in. Pivot left face into Closed Position LOD.

TG - Fig 51 - 1 S#9 2005 Reverse Fallaway & Slip (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBM. [Step 2.] Step side and back left with left shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back right toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP). [Step 4.] Turning left face step forward toward LOD. Pivot left face with the man to Closed Position RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES

The lady may keep her head to the left while in the Fallaway Position (steps 2 and 3) to keep a more compact position. The man should leave his left foot forward after the pivot for entry into the next figure. The amount of pivot may vary.

TG - Fig 51 - 2 S#9 2005 International Tango Reverse Fallaway 1 measure – SQQ

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L starting LF trn, -, sd & bk R LOD, bk L SCP bkg twd DLC;

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R trng LF, -, bk L, bk R DLC SCP bkg twd DLC;

MAN - CP fcg DLC - End SCP backing toward DLC Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique fwd L 1 S DLC 1/8 LF H none CBM DLC sd & bk 1/8 LF right shoulder lead 2 Q COH BH - R LOD btw 2 & 3 ending in SCP bk L 3 Q DRC DLC - BH - CBMP, Fallaway

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique bk R 1 S DRW 1/8 LF BH none CBM DLC sd & bk left shoulder lead ending 2 Q WALL 1/8 LF BH - L LOD btw 2 & 3 in SCP bk R 3 Q DRW - BH - CBMP, Fallaway DLC

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start the left turning action. [Step 2.] Step side and back right toward LOD with a right shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back left toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP).

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position DRW. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBM. [Step 2.] Step side and back left with a left shoulder lead ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Step back right toward DLC in Fallaway (CBMP SCP).

GENERAL NOTES

The lady may keep her head to the left throughout to keep a more compact position. The Reverse Fallaway is often followed by a Slip Pivot. (See Reverse Fallaway and TG - Fig 53 - 1 S#9 2005 Reverse Fallaway (continued) International Tango

Slip.)

TG - Fig 53 - 2 S#9 2005 International Tango

Right Foot Back Rock 1 measure - QQS Level of Difficulty 2

MAN CP fcng RLOD - bk R, rec L, sml bk R, -;

LADY CP fcng LOD - fwd L, rec R, sml fwd L, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Foot Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work & Fall Technique

1 Q RLOD bk R LOD slt LF BH nil CBMP

rec fwd L 2 Q - RLOD - H - CBMP

sml bk R 3 S - LOD - BH - CBMP

LADY

Step Facing Step & Foot Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work & Fall Technique

1 Q LOD fwd L LOD slt LF H nil CBMP

rec bk R 2 Q - RLOD - BH - CBMP

sml fwd L 3 S - LOD - H - CBMP

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back toward LOD in CBMP (left shoulder back) onto the ball of the right foot. [Step 2.] Recover forward toward RLOD in CBMP onto the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 3.] Step back a small step on the ball of the right foot toward LOD in CBMP.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step forward in CBMP toward LOD with the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Recover back toward RLOD onto the ball of the left foot in CBMP. [Step 3.] Step forward a small step in CBMP toward LOD with the left foot, heel and right shoulder leading.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may start facing LOD or DLC.

TG - Fig 33 - 67 Right Foot Back Rock (continued) International Tango

TG - Fig 33 - 68 International Tango

Right Lunge Roll and Slip 1 1/2 measures – SSS

MAN Start in CP DLW – Fwd & sd R into relaxed R knee looking at ptr, -, roll body RF then roll LF as rec L, -; cont LF trn and slip R bk past L ft to CP DLC, -,

LADY Start in CP DRC – Bk & sd L into relaxed L knee looking well to L, -, roll body RF then roll LF as rec R, -; cont LF trn and slip L fwd past R ft to CP DRW, -,

MAN - Start in CP fcg DLW - End in CP fcg DLC Step Facing Step & Foot Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Fall Lead/Technique

fwd & sd R IE B w/R sd ldng start body 1 S DLW nil none DLW then F roll at the end of step roll body continuous body trn up to 2 S - rec L F - from end of step 1 to end 3/8 RF of step 2 & bk LF pull R foot in an arc 3 S - bk R DRW 1/4 LF F - toward L then back

LADY Step Facing Step & Foot Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Fall Lead/Technique

bk & sd L IE B w/L sd ldng start body 1 S DRC nil none DLW then F roll at the end of step roll body continuous body trn up to 2 S - rec R F - from end of step 1 to end 3/8 RF of step 2 & bk LF pull L foot in an arc 3 S - fwd L DRW 1/4 LF F - toward R then forward

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position DLW. [Step 1.] Step sharply forward and side on ball of right foot slightly between lady’s feet with right shoulder lead, place foot flat and relax right knee, keeping left foot in place with straight leg and looking at partner. As soon as weight is transferred to right foot, start right face body roll. [Step 2.] Continue rolling body up to 3/8 RF and change to LF roll recovering to the left foot, pulling the right foot toward the left foot. [Step 3.] Continue to turn the body LF slipping the right foot past the left and stepping back on the right foot to end facing DLC.

TG - Fig 55 - 1 S#9 2005 Right Lunge Roll and Slip (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in closed position DRC. [Step 1.] Step sharply backward and side on ball of left foot with left shoulder lead, place foot flat and relax left knee, keeping right foot in place with straight leg and looking well left. As soon as weight is transferred to left foot, start right face body roll. [Step 2.] Continue rolling body up to 3/8 RF and change to LF roll recovering to the right foot, pulling the left foot toward the right foot. [Step 3.] Continue to turn the body LF slipping the left foot past the right and stepping forward on the left foot to end facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES

The body roll is a rotation of the bodies around an imaginary line that extends from a point on the floor between the man’s left and the lady’s right foot and extends between their heads upward and outward.

The right face body roll, started at the end of step 1, is continued through the first half of step 2, then reversed during the last half to a left face body roll which then merges into a left face turn of the figure at the end of step 2, with the turn completed at the end of step 3.

The amount of turn of the figure on step 3 may be as little as 1/8 or as much as 3/8, with 1/4 being typical.

TG - Fig 55 - 2 S#9 2005 International Tango

Rock Turn 2 1/2 measures - SQQ SQQ S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng DLW - fwd R in CP, -, sd & bk L trng 1/8 RF, rk fwd R trng 1/8 RF; sml bk L in CP, -, bk R in CBMP & CBM trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt fwd L trng 1/8 LF; cl R to L in CP, -,

LADY CP fcng DRC - bk L in CP, -, sd & fwd R trng 1/8 RF, rk bk L trng 1/8 RF; sml fwd R in CP, -, fwd L in CBMP & trng 1/8 LF, sd & slt bk R trng 1/8 LF; cl L to R in CP, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 S DLW fwd R DLW sltly RF H none slt CBM - R shldr ldng

sd & bk L 2 Q - COH 1/8 RF IE of BH -

rk fwd R 3 Q WALL DRW - IE of BH - R shldr ldng

sml bk L 4 S DRW DLC nil IE of BH - L shldr ldng

5 Q - bk R COH 1/8 LF BH - CBMP & CBM

LF is sd & slt fwd, ptng 6 Q WALL sd L DLW - IE of WF - DLW

cl R to L 7 S DLW DLW nil WF -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Foot work & Fall Technique

1 S DRC bk L DLW sltly RF IE of BH none slt CBM L shldr ldng

sd & fwd R 2 Q - COH 1/8 RF H -

rock bk L 3 Q COH DRW - IE of BH - L shldr ldng

sml fwd R 4 S DLC DLC nil H - R shldr ldng

5 Q - fwd L COH 1/8 LF H - CBMP & CBM

6 Q COH sd R DLW - IE of BH - RF is sd & slt bk

cl L to R 7 S DRC DLW nil WF -

TG - Fig 36 -73 Rock Turn (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot heel leading, suggesting a right turn, right shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning 1/8 right face, step side and back on the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot toward COH. [Step 3.] Transfer weight back to the inside edge of ball heel of the right foot, turning right face almost 1/8 turn, right shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step straight back with a small step using the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot and with the left shoulder leading. [Step 5.] Step back ball heel on the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn in CBMP, backing COH. [Step 6.] Step side and slightly forward with the inside edge of the left foot turning 1/8 left to face DLW. [Step 7.] Close the right foot to the left foot slightly back and whole foot. End facing DLW still in closed position.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC and moving DLW. [Step 1.] Step back with the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 2.] Turning right face 1/8 turn, step forward and to the right between the man’s feet with the right foot, heel leading. [Step 3.] Moving the left foot slightly leftwards, rock back on the inside edge of ball heel of the left foot, left shoulder leading. [Step 4.] Step forward a small step toward DLC with the right foot, heel leading and right shoulder leading. [Step 5.] Turning left face 1/8 turn, step forward in CBMP with the left foot, heel leading. [Step 6.] Step to the side and slightly back with the inside edge of ball heel with the right foot turning left face 1/8 turn. [Step 7.] Close the left foot to the right foot, slightly forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The man’s second step is side and slightly back and checking for the forward rock of the third step. This implies that the ball of the man’s right foot does not leave the floor. This is why the man’s third step, though forward, is using the inside edge of ball heel, rather than heel leading. The fourth step is in fact a step, not just a transfer of the weight back onto the foot, like a recover step. Note also that with the exception of the beginning position (step 4), the last four steps of the Rock Turn are the same as a Back Corté. The Rock Turn is sometimes called a Natural Rock Turn since it initially turns to the right.

TG - Fig 36 -74 International Tango

Rudolph Rondé & Slip 1 measure – SQQ

MAN CP DLW – Fwd R DLW on relaxed R leg rotating hips 1/8 RF, -, rec L, pull R bk past L in CP turning 3/8 LF to DLC;

LADY CP DRC – Bk L DLW with a small step beginning a CW Rondé with the R keeping R toe down & turning head R, -, complete Rondé stepping bk R under body, turning LF slip L fwd in CP;

MAN - Starting CP fcg DLW - Ending CP DLC Step Facing Step & Body Foot # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique 1/8 Rotate hips RF to lead 1 S DLW fwd R DLW H none RF Rondé. Head L. 2 Q wall bk L DRC - BH - SCP 3/8 3 Q wall bk R DRW BH - Pull R back past L LF

LADY Step Facing Step & Body Foot Action # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Used Lead/Technique Small step, begin CW 1/8 1 S DRC bk L DLW BH none Rondé with R from hip, RF turn head R 2 Q COH bk R wall - BH - SCP 3/8 Turning LF, slip L 3 Q COH fwd L DRW BH - LF forward in CP, head L.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Keep the legs flexed and step forward DLW with right foot, heel leading, rotating the body RF 1/8. [Step 2.] Keep the right leg flexed and the left side forward as the lady completes the Rondé. Allow the left foot to draw forward, toward the right foot, and then transfer weight back to the ball of the left, ending in SCP. [Step 3.] Pull the right foot back past the left, turning 3/8 LF to CP DLC.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Keeping the legs flexed, step back DLW with the left foot, taking a small step, ball/heel. Taking weight on the left foot, begin a clockwise Rondé with the right foot. Turn the head to the right and keep the right toe pointed down.

TG - Fig 49 - 1 S#8 2004 Rudolph Rondé & Slip (continued) International Tango

Execute the Rondé from the hip while keeping the right hip forward, toward the man, ending in SCP. [Step 2.] Completing the Rondé, place the right foot behind the left foot. Transfer weight to the right foot. [Step 3.] Turn left face and slip the left foot forward into Closed Position. Continue left face rotation to end facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES

The Rudolph Rondé requires good balance to execute. It is critical that the man soften his right knee during the first step and maintain an upright position. Rotating the body through the man’s right leg and hips allows the partners to stay as square to each other as possible. This will help the man to avoid leading with his right hip. Since Tango is a “down” dance, a floor Rondé is usually more appropriate than an Aerial Rondé. The Rondé is normally given more than one beat of music, with the recovery and slip pivot danced more quickly in comparison.

TG - Fig 49 - 2 S#8 2004 International Tango

Rumba Cross 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DLW - Fwd L trng RF 1/4, cross R bhd L trng RF 1/4, bk L trng RF 3/8, fwd R to CP fcg LOD;

LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk R trng RF 1/4 cross L IF R trng RF 1/4, fwd R trng RF 3/8, bk L to CP fcg RLOD;

MA N Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 Q DLW Fwd L 1/4 HF none Strong left sd ld RF 2 Q DRW Crs R 1/4 B none CBMP on this step bhnd L RF 3 Q DRC Sd & sltly 3/8 BF none Small step bk L twd RF DRW 4 Q LOD Sd & sltly - BF none - fwd R

LADY Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Turn Fall 1 Q DRC Bk R 1/4 B none Strong R sd ld RF 2 Q DLC Crs LIF R 1/4 B none - RF 3 Q DLW Sd & fwd 3/8 B none Small step R twd RF DRW 4 Q RLOD Sd & sltly - F none - bk L

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLW. [Step 1.] Step forward on left foot toward DLW with strong left side lead turning right face 1/4. [Step 2.] Cross right behind left turning 1/4 right face. [Step 3.] Step side and slightly back on left foot (small step) turning 3/8 right face. [Step 4.] Continue turn on left foot as step side & forward on right foot toward LOD. End facing LOD in CP.

TG – Fig 44 - 89 S#6 2002 Rumba Cross (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in closed position facing DRC. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot toward DLW with strong right side lead turning right face 1/4. [Step 2.] Cross left in front of right turning 1/4 right face. [Step 3.] Step side and forward on right foot (small step) turning 3/8 right face. [Step 4.] Continue turn on right foot as step side & forward side and slightly back on left foot toward LOD. End facing RLOD in CP.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is often done twice in a row. The first time both dancers turn 1/2 on step 3 to end in closed position facing DLW. The second time the figure is done as described above.

The figure may also be danced using the timing QQSS.

TG – Fig 44 - 90 S#6 2002 International Tango

Same Foot Lunge 1 measure – SQQ

MAN Mod SCP COH R ft free – Sd R, -, relax R knee look R and stretch L side, trn hips R stretch R side and look L;

LADY Mod SCP DRW R ft free – XRIB well under body, -, stretch R side trn head to L, stretch L side trn head to R;

MAN - Start in SCP fcg COH - Ending CP COH Step Facing Step & Body Foot Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Fall Lead/Technique w/slt L sway on 1, xtnd R sd & sltly IE of 1 S COH - none leg otsd W’s L, xfr wt to R fwd R WF on 2 w/soft knee 2 Q COH - - F - stretch L sd look R rotate hips sltly RF w/R 3 Q DLC - Slt RF F - sd stretch, look L

LADY Step Facing Step & Body Foot Rise & # Timing Alignment Direction Turn work Fall Lead/Technique w/slt R sway on 1, cross R left undr bdy in CBMP, 1 S DRW XRIB - B none xfr wt to R on 2 w/soft knee, head R 2 Q DRW - - F - stretch R sd look L 3 Q DRW - Slt RF F - stretch L sd look R

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in modified Semi-Closed Position feet together with weight on left foot. [Step 1.] With slight left sway extend right foot side and slightly forward on the inside edge of foot pointing DLC then transfer weight to the right foot with soft knee keeping head to left. [Step 2.] Stretch left side and change head to right. [Step 3.] Rotate hips and upper body slightly to the right. Stretch right side and change head to look left.

LADY Start in modified Semi-Closed Position with right side slightly open and feet together with weight on left foot. [Step 1.] Swaying slightly to the right, extend right foot back under body into CBMP, then transfer weight to the ball of the right foot with TG - Fig 50 - 1 S#9 2005 Same Foot Lunge (continued) International Tango soft knee keeping head right. [Step 2.] Stretch right side and turn head to left. [Step 3.] Rotate hips and upper body slightly to the right. Stretch left side and change head to right.

GENERAL NOTES

Same Foot Lunge is a member of the class of picture figures. The same foot lunge starts in an unusual position with the man almost in closed and the lady more in a semi-closed position with the outside of her left thigh against the inside of the man’s right thigh. The figure can have various facing directions and timings.

TG - Fig 50 - 2 S#9 2005 International Tango Spanish Drag 2 measures - &SS S&S Level of Difficulty 5

MAN Start in right lunge position. Compress right knee / sd L staying low, -, draw R to L, -; -, -, Close R to L/ lower and turn to SCP fcg WL, -;

LADY Start in right lunge position. Compress left knee / sd R staying low, -, draw L to R, -; -, -, cl L to R/ lower and turn to SCP fcg COH, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall

1 & WL - - - - Further compress R knee 1/8 RF btw 1 & 2 IE of BF Stay 2 S DRW Sd L low Flex R knee 1/8 LF Rise Drw R to L, develope L sd 3 SS WL - during 3 - sltly stretch curing drw

4 & “ Cl R to L - F - IE Lwr Trn feet 1/8 LF btw 4 & of T of L btw 4 5 & plc L fwd & sd in 5 S “ - - w/o wgt & 5 SCP

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Turn Footwork Rise & Technique # Alignment Direction Fall

1 & COH - - - - Further compress L knee 1/8 RF Stay Flex L knee 2 S DLC Sd R btw 1 & 2 IE of BH low 1/8 LF Rise Drw L to R, develop R sd 3 SS COH - during 3 - sltly stretch during drw

4 & “ cl L to R - F - IE Lwr Trn feet 1/8 RF btw 4 & - - of T of R btw 4 5 & plc R fwd & sd in 5 S “ w/o wgt & 5 SCP

TG – Fig 41 - 83 S#5 2001 Spanish Drag (Continued) International Tango NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in right lunge position with body and trailing foot (L) facing WL and supporting foot (R) pointing DRW. [Step 1.] On & count further compress right knee. [Step 2.] Staying low, step side onto left foot turning body about 1/8 to right and head well to left. [Step 3.] Take two full slows to drag right foot slowly toward left foot. As you do so, rise and develop left side stretch, turn head to right and body to left. End in closed position facing WL except weight is on left foot and you are looking at woman. [Step 4.] Close R to L and lose left side stretch. [Step 5.] Lower, turn feet 1/8 to left, look to left and point left foot forward and side in SCP.

LADY Start in right lunge position with body and trailing foot (R) facing COH and supporting foot (L) pointing DRC. [Step 1.] On & count further compress left knee. [Step 2.] Staying low, step side onto right foot turning body about 1/8 to right and head well to left. [Step 3.] Take two full slows to drag left foot slowly toward right foot. As you do so, rise and develop right side stretch, turn head to right and body to left. End in closed position facing COH except weight is on right foot and you are looking at man. [Step 4.] Close L to R and lose right side stretch. [Step 5.] Lower, turn feet 1/8 to right, look to right and point right foot forward and side in SCP.

GENERAL NOTES

The knee compression and change of weight of steps 1 and 2 are staccato with a hold (in standard tango style) of the position achieved by step 2 but step 3 lasts for 2 slows and the development or rise, stretch, and turn during this step are slow and continuous using the entire 4 beats. The partners separate and look apart rapidly on step 2 but pull back together and develop eye contact slowly on step 3. The closing of feet and entry to promenade position of steps 4 and 5 are again staccato in standard tango style. The head styling recommended here is optional. Some professionals prefer to look at each other during the entire separation and drag and others prefer still other options.

MAN On step 2 allow the arms to “breathe” so that the upper bodies can stretch well apart.

LADY On step 2 hang back in the man’s right arm to allow the bodies to stretch well apart.

TG – Fig 41 - 84 S#5 2001 International Tango

Stalking Walks 2 measures - SS SS Level of Difficulty 5

MAN SCP fcng LOD - Fwd L in SCP lift & comm R ft thru, -, extnd R fwd LOD, -; fwd R in SCP lift & comm L ft fwd, -, extnd L fwd LOD sway R, -;

LADY SCP fcng LOD - Fwd R in SCP lift & comm L ft thru, -, extnd L fwd LOD, -; fwd L in SCP lift & comm R ft fwd, -, extnd R fwd LOD sway L, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L LOD cat-like, lift & comm R ft 1 S DLW in SCP nil H none thru

ext R fwd 2 S - LOD - - -

fwd R LOD cat-like, lift & comm L ft 3 S - in SCP - H - fwd

ext L fwd 4 S - LOD slt RF - - sway R

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd R LOD cat-like, lift & comm L ft 1 S DLC in SCP nil H none thru

ext L fwd 2 S - LOD - - -

fwd L LOD cat-like, lift & comm R ft 3 S - in SCP - H - fwd

ext R fwd 4 S - LOD slt LF - - sway L

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Forward L with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like, slow, deliberate manner and lift R off the floor and commence bringing it through. [Step 2.] Slowly extend R forward toward LOD. [Step 3.] Forward R with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like manner and lift L off the floor and commence bringing it forward. [Step 4.] Slowly extend L forward toward LOD and sway right, like a lunge line.

TG - Fig 37 - 75 Stalking Walks (continued) International Tango

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position facing LOD. [Step 1.] Forward R with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like, slow, deliberate manner and lift L off the floor and commence bringing it through. [Step 2.] Slowly extend L forward toward LOD. [Step 3.] Forward L with a heel lead toward LOD in a cat-like manner and lift R off the floor and commence bringing it forward. [Step 4.] Slowly extend R forward toward LOD and sway left, like a lunge line.

GENERAL NOTES

Stalking Walks can be modified in many ways by the choreographer. There may be only one walk or any number of walks. They can begin with either foot. Steps/actions listed above can have alternative timing, such as combining the first two slows (and subsequent pairs of slows) into a single slow, normally written as S& in order to designate the two actions (the step and the point thru). The figure can also be done in Shadow Position, both dancers on the same foot.

TG - Fig 37 - 76 International Tango

Tango Walks 1 measure - SS Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcng LOD - fwd L, -, fwd R, -;

LADY CP fcng RLOD - bk R, -, bk L, -;

MAN

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall

1 S LOD fwd L slt LF OE of H none CBM, CBMP LOD

2 S almost fwd R slt LF H - R shldr ldng DLC

LADY

Step Timing Facing Step & Body Footwork Rise Technique # Alignment Direction Turn & Fall

1 S RLOD bk R slt LF TH none CBM, CBMP LOD

2 S almost bk L slt LF TH - L shldr ldng DRW

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position moving LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM step forward on the left foot, heel leading on (not across) the line of the right foot. The direction of movement does not change, therefore the feet will end in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step forward with the right foot, heel leading, with the toe on (not across) the line of the left foot. The body position will remain unchanged from the ending position of the first step, so the right shoulder will be leading.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing RLOD, backing LOD. [Step 1.] Using CBM step back on the right foot, toe heel. The direction of movement does not change so the feet will end in CBMP. [Step 2.] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. The body position will remain unchanged from the ending position of the first step, so the left shoulder will be leading.

TG - Fig 16 - 33 Tango Walks (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

The tango walk always gives the impression that it curves to the left. Normally the step with the right foot moves forward with the right shoulder leading but with no turn. Because of CBM the body has changed facing directions and it appears that a turn was made. If a line were drawn on the floor, both steps would be on the same line. If two additional walking steps were taken the line on the floor would change direction to the left. Tango walks can curve to the left by turning further to the left while stepping forward with the right foot. This action might be appropriate if the next figure to be danced was a reverse or left turning figure. A typical amount of turn might be 1/8 LF turn for two steps (forward or backward).

While dancing the Tango Walks (for that matter, any backing step) the lady must remember to "evacuate" the free leg when she moves onto her heel. This makes for better partner movement as the lady's leg would already be out of the way of the man's moving leg. While the lady moves into the next step early, the man should delay moving his free leg forward. The delay should only be what the music or tempo will allow. Do not, however; lose the musical timing.

TG - Fig 16 - 34 International Tango

Throwaway Oversway 1 measure – SS

MAN SCP LOD – Fwd & sd L trng LF, -, lower & extend R bk, -;

LADY SCP LOD – Fwd & sd R trng LF, -, lower & extend L bk, -;

MAN - Start in SCP moving toward LOD - End in CP facing LOD Ste Facing Step & Foot p # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique fwd & sd L 1 S DLW - H none delayed LF body turn LOD lower as extend R bk LF 1/8 toward RLOD toe 2 S LOD - between - lwr pointed to floor- head 1 and 2 slightly right

LADY Ste Facing Step & Foot p # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work Rise & Fall Lead/Technique fwd & sd R 1 S DLC - H none - LOD LF 3/8 lower as extend L bk 2 S RLOD - between - lwr toward LOD toe pointed 1 and 2 to floor- head well left

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Semi-closed Position facing line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side left toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Leave right foot in place. [Step 2.] Continue left rotation to face line of dance in Closed Position, and lower into left knee. Extend right leg back toward reverse line of dance and point toe to floor.

LADY Start in Semi-closed Position facing line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward and side right toward line of dance and commence left face body rotation. Collect left foot under the body. [Step 2.] Continue left rotation to face reverse line of dance in Closed Position, and lower into right knee. Extend left leg back toward line of dance and point toe to floor.

TG - Fig 54 - 1 S#9 2005 Throwaway Oversway (continued) International Tango

GENERAL NOTES

Throwaway Oversway is a member of the class of picture figures. Keep hips to partner during this figure. Keep hip of the extended leg well toward the partner. Maintain upright body poise with weight over the standing leg. May be performed facing any direction.

This figure may also be entered from Closed Position facing reverse line of dance (see Waltz description of this figure).

The Throwaway Oversway may also overlap with other figures. For example, step 1 may also be step 3 of an Open Telemark. Such combinations lead to a wide range of timings in the execution of the figure.

TG - Fig 54 - 2 S#9 2005 International Tango

Turning Five Step 1 2 measures - QQQQ S Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L trng LF, sd & bk R cont trng, bk L CBJO DLC, bk R sml stp to CP; trng sharply LF to SCP and tap, -,

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R trng LF, sd & fwd L cont trng, fwd R outsd ptnr, fwd L sml stp to CP; trng sharply RF to SCP and tap, -,

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L in CP 1 Q DLC trng LF 1/8 LF H none

cont trng sd & bk R twd IE of 2 Q COH DLC - BH -

bk L in BJO 3 Q DRC bkng DLC 1/4 LF BH - cross thighs

bk R twd DLC sml stp 4 Q DRW in CP nil BH - ld lady to CP trn sharply to SCP DLW sharp trng RF to trn lady stp sd & fwd RF followed by sharp trng 5 S WALL L & tap 1/8 LF IE of T - LF to SCP

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

bk R in CP 1 Q DRW trng LF 1/8 LF BH none

sd & fwd L IE of 2 Q WALL cont trng 1/8 LF WF - sml stp, ptg LOD

fwd R sml stp with crossed 3 Q DLW outsd ptnr 1/4 LF H - thighs

4 Q DLC fwd L in CP nil H - sml stp trn sharply RF to SCP DLW stp sd & fwd 5 S DLW R & tap 1/8 RF IE of T -

TG - Fig 39 - 79 Turning Five Step (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in closed position facing DLC and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body step side and back with the right foot well past the lady using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] With a strong crossing of the thighs in CBMP, step back toward DLC with the left foot and lead the lady to step outside. [Step 4.] Small step back with the right foot ball heel to closed position facing DRW. [Step 5.] Turn sharply RF to lead the lady to turn RF and then turn sharply LF to SCP DLW and tap the LF side and forward.

LADY Start in closed position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel with the right foot in CBMP and with a slight body turn left face. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body, step side and forward left a small step using the inside edge of whole foot. [Step 3.] With a left face body turn to contra banjo take the third step outside the man with the right foot ball heel, body facing LOD, right foot pointed DLC. [Step 4.] Small step forward with the left foot to closed position. [Step 5.] Turn sharply RF to SCP DLW and tap the right foot side and forward.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure starts in closed position, goes to contra banjo position at step three, goes to closed position at step four, and then to semi-closed position at step five. Although called a Turning Five Step, there is no step, only an action, at step five.

TG - Fig 39 - 80 International Tango

Turning Four Step 1 measure - QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng DLC - fwd L trng LF, sd & bk R cont trng, bk L BJO DLC, cl R slt bk SCP;

LADY CP fcng DRW - bk R trng LF, sd L cont trng, fwd R outsd ptnr, cl L slt bk SCP;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

fwd L DLC 1 Q DLC in CP 1/8 LF H none

sd & bk R IE of 2 Q COH cont trng - BH -

bk L in BJO 3 Q DRC bkng DLC 1/4 LF BH - crossed thighs

cl R slt bk in 4 Q DRW SCP 1/8 LF BH -

LADY

Step Facing Step & Foot Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn work & Fall Technique

1 Q DRW bk R in CP 1/8 LF BH none

sd & fwd L IE of 2 Q WALL cont trng 1/8 LF BH - sml stp, ptg LOD

fwd R outsd 3 Q DLW ptnr in BJO 1/4 LF H - sml stp, crossed thighs

cl L to R slt 4 Q DLC bk in SCP 1/8 RF BH -

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Position facing DLC and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward, heel leading, with the left foot in CBMP, facilitating the left face turn on the next step. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body step side and back with the right foot well past the lady using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] Step back with the left foot toward DLC in contra banjo position and lead the lady to step outside. [Step 4.] With a 1/8 left face body turn, close the right foot ball heel to the left slightly back, ending SCP DLW.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing DRW and moving DLC. [Step 1.] Step back ball heel with

TG - Fig 38 - 77 Turning Four Step (continued) International Tango the right foot in CBMP and with a slight body turn left face. [Step 2.] With a 1/4 left face turn of the body, step side and forward left a small step using the inside edge of ball heel. [Step 3.] Take the third step outside the man on the right foot with a heel lead, body facing LOD, right foot pointed DLC. [Step 4.] With a 1/8 turn right face, close the left foot to the right, slightly back in SCP DLW.

GENERAL NOTES

Take care on the closing step, step 4, not to settle in. Since it is a quick step, you must be prepared to move immediately into the next figure.

TG - Fig 38 - 78 International Tango Viennese Turn Closed Finish 2 measures - QQS QQS

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF of R fc RLOD, -; bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L, trng LF cl R to L DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R, trng LF sd & fwd L, trng LF cl R to L, -; fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF cl L to R, -;

MAN

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DLC fwd L slt LF H none CBM & CBMP

1/8 LF ft starts fwd & ends sd & bk sd & bk btw - 2 Q - R 1 & 2 BH - ft is ptg almost to RLOD

1/4 LF btw R remains in pl & the bdy 3 S COH XLIFR 2 & 3 WF - trns to allow the L ft to XIF

4 Q RLOD bk R slt LF BH - CBM

sd & 1/8 LF IE of the bdy trns less than the ft 5 Q - fwd L btw 4 & 5 WF - so the ft is ptg DLW

1/4 LF cl R to L btw no trn on L ft, the bdy trn to 6 S DRW slt bk 5 & 6 WF - the dir of the L ft

LADY

Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique

1 Q DRW bk R slt LF BH none CBM & CBMP

sd & 1/8 LF bdy trn less than the ft so 2 Q - fwd L btw 1 & 2 WF - the ft is ptg LOD

cl R to L 1/4 LF no trn on L ft, the bdy trns to 3 S WALL slt fwd btw 2 & 3 WF - the dir the L ft is ptg

4 Q LOD fwd L slt LF H - CBM

sd & bk 1/8 LF IE of ft st fwd & ends sd & bk - ft 5 Q - R btw 4 & 5 WF - trn to end bkng DLW

cl L to R 1/4 LF R ft remains in pl & bdy trn 6 S COH slt fwd btw 5 & 6 WF - as the L cl to R to comp trn

TG - Fig 15 - 1 S#6 2002 Viennese Turn Closed Finish (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Closed Dance Position DLC. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM to start the left turning action and ending with the feet in CBMP. [Step 2.] Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot should be placed in position. [Step 3.] While the body is still turning to the left place the left foot so that it is crossed in front of the right foot. The toes should be closer together than the heels of the feet. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot with CBM to continue the left turn. [Step 5.] The left foot starts back then the toe will be turned out to point to DLW. The foot has ended with a side and forward step and completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the feet. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn to be almost to DLW.

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position ready to step back DLC. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot using CBM and ending in CBMP. [Step 2.] The left foot starts back then the toe will be turned out to point to LOD. The foot has ended side and forward and completed it's amount of turn but the body has not. The body will turn less than the feet. [Step 3.] Close the right foot to the left foot. The body will complete it's turn to be almost to LOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot using CBM. [Step 5.] Start the right foot moving forward. The body will still be turning to the left so that the step will end side and back. Do not step forward then swivel the foot. The foot should be placed in position. [Step 6.] Close the left foot to the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES

The Viennese Turn with Closed Finish (also known as the Basic Reverse Turn in ballroom) typifies most Tango turns in that the turning action is sharp (usually on a single beat or half beat) and there is little or no swiveling of the foot. On steps one, two, four and five there is very little turn (one eighth across those steps). On step two for the man and step five for the lady, the foot is toed in strongly creating a momentary "pigeon toed" effect which disappears as the next weight change is taken and the toed-in foot is released. There is a strong, sharp body turn on steps three and six. The feel of the turn should be "quick, quick, turn, hold" instead of making the turn across the two beats of the slow. The strong turn also creates the crossing action of the man's feet on step three. Remember there is no rise or fall in Tango and care must be taken on step three not to drop into the foot cross.

TG - Fig 15 - 2 S#6 2002 International Tango

Viennese Turns 2 measures - QQS QQS * see General Notes

MAN CP fcng DLC - Fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF of R fc RLOD, -; bk R, trng LF sd & slt fwd L, trng LF cl R to L DLW, -;

LADY CP fcng DRW - Bk R, trng LF sd & fwd L, trng LF cl R to L, -; fwd L, trng LF sd & slt bk R, trng LF XLIF, -;

MAN - Start in CP fcg DLC - End in CP DLW Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique 1 Q DLC fwd L slt LF H none CBM & CBMP ft starts fwd & ends sd & 1/8 LF sd & bk - ft is ptg almost to 2 Q - btw 1 & 2 BH - bk R RLOD R ft remains in pl - bdy 1/4 LF trns to allow the L ft to 3 S COH XLIFR btw 2 & 3 WF - XIF 4 Q RLOD bk R slt LF BH - CBM sd & 1/8 LF IE of body trns less than the ft 5 Q - fwd L btw 4 & 5 WF - so the ft is ptg DLW cl R to 1/4 LF no trn on L ft - bdy trn to 6 S WALL WF - L slt bk btw 5 & 6 the dir of the L ft

LADY Step Facing Step & Rise # Timing Alignment Direction Body Turn Footwork & Fall Technique 1 Q DRW bk R slt LF BH none CBM & CBMP sd & 1/8 LF bdy trn less than the ft so 2 Q - WF - fwd L btw 1 & 2 the ft is ptg LOD cl R to 1/4 LF no trn on L ft, bdy trns to 3 S WALL L slt WF - btw 2 & 3 the dir the L ft is ptg fwd 4 Q LOD fwd L slt LF H - CBM ft starts fwd & ends sd & 1/8 LF sd & IE of bk - ft trn to end bkng 5 Q - btw 4 & 5 - bk R WF DLW 1/4 LF R remains in pl - bdy trns 6 S COH XLIFR WF - btw 5 & 6 to allow the L ft to XIF

TG - Fig 52 - 1 S#9 2005 Viennese Turns (continued) International Tango

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

GENERAL NOTES

Although standard timing for the Viennese Turns is QQS QQS using two measures, however, they are frequently danced in a single measure using QQ& QQ& timing.

As with the Viennese Turn with Closed Finish, the turning action is sharp (usually on a single beat or half beat) and there is little or no swiveling of the foot. On steps one, two, four and five, there is very little turn (one eighth across those steps). On step two for the man and step five for the lady, the foot is toed in strongly creating a momentary "pigeon toed" effect which disappears as the next weight change is taken and the toed-in foot is released. There is a strong, sharp body turn on steps three and six. The feel of the turn should be "quick, quick, turn, hold" instead of making the turn across the two beats of the slow. The strong turn also creates the crossing action of the man's feet on step three and the lady’s feet on step 6. Remember there is no rise or fall in Tango and care must be taken not to drop into the foot cross. TG - Fig 52 - 2 S#9 2005