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Title: LF Walk
Level: Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA) Timing: (S) Rotation: None Title: RF Walks Level: Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA) Timing: (S) Rotation: None Title: LF Backward Walk Level: (?)(ISTD), (IDTA) Timing: (S) Rotation: None Title: RF Backward Walks Level: (?)(ISTD), (IDTA) Timing: (S) Rotation: None |
Notes
The Tango Backward Walk Both the Ballroom Technique by Alex Moore and Guy Howard's The Tango and Basic Principles devote pages to the characteristics of the Tango Walk. In terms of choreography, the Tango Walk seems to be primarily a forward marching figure (backward for the Lady). The Backward Walk is mentioned only peripherally in both Techniques for sharing the sharp staccato movements of its forward-going cousin. In the Precedes and Follows for their Tango figures, Moore and Howard both ambiguously write "Walk on LF" or "Walk on RF," allowing for a variety of interpretations. Further complicating the matter is the single mention of the Walk Back on LF as a possible entry for the Rock Back on RF in the Ballroom Technique. As the Backwards Walk can create some striking visual combinations when used creatively, we suggest Syllabus dancers consult their instructors or tournament adjudicators before using them in a competition setting. |
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Video Example 1
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Notes
Marcus and Karen Hilton explain the Tango Walk. |
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Video Example 2
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Video Example 3
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There are two sets of Tango Walks in this video: 1. Occurs at 0:38 Entry Figure: Back Corté Exit Figure: Four Step Change (Overturned) 2. Occurs at 1:22 Entry Figure: Closed Promenade Exit Figure: Contra Check |
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Video Example 4
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There are two sets of Tango Walks in this video: 1. Occurs at 0:07 Entry Figure: None Exit Figure: Progressive Link 2. Occurs at 0:53 Entry Figure: Brush Tap (Overturned) Exit Figure: Reverse Five Step |
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Video Example 5
See the annotated amalgamation here.
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Notes
There are one set of Tango Walks in this video: 1. Occurs at 1:08 Entry Figure: Closed Promenade Exit Figure: None |
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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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