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Title: Basic Reverse Turn
Level: Gold (ISTD); Bronze (IDTA) Timing: See notes Rotation: ¾ to Left Title: Basic Reverse Turn Exit Backwards Level: Gold (ISTD); Bronze (IDTA) Timing: See notes Rotation: ¾ to Left Title: 1-3 Basic Reverse Turn Level: (-)(ISTD); (?)(IDTA) Timing: See notes Rotation: ⅜ to Left |
Notes
The Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS) is listed in the Associate Syllabus (Bronze) of our 1966 edition of The Revised Technique by Alex Moore. In Guy Howard's The Tango and Basic Principles, the Basic Reverse Turn is still listed as Bronze with the (QQSQQS) timing, with some alternative timings listed below. By contrast, the ISTD lists the Basic Reverse Turn is as Gold. We assume the popularity of the faster timing (QQ&QQS) and the presence of a viable alternative in Pre-Bronze (Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside), caused it to become an advanced figure in the newer versions of the Ballroom Technique. Timing There are several different timings for the Basic Reverse Turn. Each syllabus only permits certain versions to be danced, denoted after each one. QQSQQS (ISTD), (IDTA) QQ&QQS (ISTD), (IDTA) Q&QQQS (IDTA) QQ&QQ& (IDTA) It should be noted that the last timing (QQ&QQ&) is a common figure in Open Tango, and is popularly referred to as the Viennese Crosses. The Open Finish/Closed Finish As with the all figures that end with Closed Finish, an Open Finish may be substituted without changing the Precedes or Follows. The figures following an Open Finish are begun Outside Partner, but are otherwise unchanged. Exit Backwards As with all Open and Closed Finishes, the Basic Reverse Turn may be followed with Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2). 1-3 Basic Reverse Turn The Tango and Basic Principles lists 1-3 Basic Reverse Turn as a possible entry for the Reverse Pivot. To our knowledge, there is no such option in the Ballroom Technique. |
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Video Example 1
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Notes
-2A shows the Basic Reverse Turn with a Closed Finish, (QQSQQS). -2B shows the Basic Reverse Turn with the Open Finish, (QQSQQS). -2C shows the Underturned Basic Reverse Turn with a Closed Finish, (QQSQQS) rotating only 5/8. -2D shows the Basic Reverse Turn with a Closed Finish, underturned to finish facing Wall (QQSQQS), into an alternate Promenade entry: PP from Closed Finish. |
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Video Example 2
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There is one Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS) in this video: 1. Occurs at 0:47 Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot Exit Figure: Contra Check |
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Video Example 3
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There is one Basic Reverse Turn in this video, danced with the (QQ&QQ&) rhythm. As stated above, this timing is only permitted in the IDTA syllabus. 1. Occurs at 0:41s Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot Exit Figure: Back Contra Check (Not Syllabus) |
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Video Example 4
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There is one Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS) in this video: 1. Occurs at 0:32 Entry Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot Exit Figure: Contra Check |
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Pre-Bronze
1. Walk 2. Open Finish 3. Progressive Side Step 4. Progressive Link 5. Closed Promenade 6. Rock Turn 7. Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside 8. Back Corté |
Silver
15. Promenade Link 16. Four Step 17. Reverse Four Step 18. Back Open Promenade 19. Outside Swivel (Methods 1-2) 20. Reverse Outside Swivel (Methods 3-4) 21. Fallaway Promenade 22. Four Step Change 23. Brush Tap |
Gold
24. Fallaway Four Step 25. Oversway 26. Basic Reverse Turn 27. The Chase 28. Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot 29. Five Step 30. Reverse Five Step 31. Contra Check |
Additional Figures
32. Reverse Pivot 33. Alternative entries to PP Former Syllabus Figures -Open Promenade In-line |
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