Contra Check
- Level
- Gold (ISTD); (?) (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- (Body Turn Only)
Notes
In our 1966 edition of The Revised Technique the Contra Check is listed only under the Waltz, indicating it was one of several figures deemed to be suitable to more than one dance.
IDTA Syllabus: The Contra Check is listed under 'Additional Figures' in The
Tango and Basic Principles by Guy Howard. It is not specified at which level it is to be danced.
Exceptions: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules must observe the following exceptions:
a) Not Permitted are 23. Oversway and 28. Contra Check.
The Contra Check is related to the Back Contra Check, which is not syllabus.
In our 1966 edition of The Revised Technique the Contra Check is listed only under the Waltz, indicating it was one of several figures deemed to be suitable to more than one dance.
IDTA Syllabus: The Contra Check is listed under 'Additional Figures' in The
Tango and Basic Principles by Guy Howard. It is not specified at which level it is to be danced.
Exceptions: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules must observe the following exceptions:
a) Not Permitted are 23. Oversway and 28. Contra Check.
The Contra Check is related to the Back Contra Check, which is not syllabus.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
There are two Contra Checks in this video.
1. Occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS)
Exit Figure: The Chase, ending No. 1
The second Contra Check (S) ends the dance, and doesn't turn to PP.
1. Occurs at 1:24
Entry Figure: 2 Walks
Exit Figure: None.
There are two Contra Checks in this video.
1. Occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS)
Exit Figure: The Chase, ending No. 1
The second Contra Check (S) ends the dance, and doesn't turn to PP.
1. Occurs at 1:24
Entry Figure: 2 Walks
Exit Figure: None.
Video Example 2
Notes
There is one Contra Check in this video.
1. Occurs at 0:35
Entry Figure: Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS)
Exit Figure: Natural Twist Turn
There is one Contra Check in this video.
1. Occurs at 0:35
Entry Figure: Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS)
Exit Figure: Natural Twist Turn