Diploma prep tango part 2

Question 1

Is there a difference between steps 4 and 6 of the three-fan combo as a lady?

Answer 1

Yes. step 6 is taken forward but not across in PP position and CBMP

Question 1

If partners are in closed position (man-facing wall, lady-backing wall) How would the man lead the lady to promenade?

Answer 1

By turning the right side of the body back

Question 2

Is there any CBM on the forward rock steps?

Answer 2

yes. there is a slight CBM on steps 3,6 and 9

Question 3

Running steps are in three positions. What are they?

Answer 3

Closed, promenade, and outside partner

Question 4

Dance and give the foot movements for steps 6-8 of the running steps in 3 positions as a lady

Answer 4

6. LF forward in PP and CBMP(pivot)
7. RF back right side leading
8. LF back in CBMP

Question 5

How many strengths of CBM are used in dancing?

Answer 5

three
1. slight
2. normal
3. strong

Question 6

Dance and give the alignments for steps 4-6 of the contra rocks as a man.

Answer 6

4. Backing DW against LOD end facing DC against LOD
5. facing DC against LOD
6. Almsot facing against LOD

Question 7

How much turn is danced by the man on step 7 of the rock and fan?

Answer 7

3/8 to the right between 6 and 7 then a further 1/8 to the right on 7

Question 8

The footwork for step 7 of the rock and fan as a man is ball heel. At what point does the man’s left heel actually lower?

Answer 8

at the end of the turn to the right , not before