Open Finish
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- N/A
- Rotation
- N/A
Open Finish Exit Backwards
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- N/A
- Rotation
- N/A
Open Finish to PP
- Level
- Pre-Bronze (ISTD); (-)(IDTA)
- Timing
- (&)
- Rotation
- None
Notes
The Open Finish is less of figure than an alternative suffix to the many
Tango figures that end in Closed Position. Rather than closing the feet,
"the last step of a figure is taken in CBMP Outside Partner," as explained by Guy Howard in The Tango and Basic Principles. The Open Finish has three possible exits: Forwards, Backwards and to Promenade Position.
Open Finish - Exit Man's LF Forward
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Tango and Basic Principles agree that almost all figures beginning with the Man's LF forward may be danced following an Open Finish. The exception on both lists is the
Contra Check, likely because the two are an ungainly combination.
Open Finish - Exit Man's LF Backward
Both Techniques state that an Open Finish may be followed by
Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
Open Finish to PP
The ISTD syllabus allows the Open Finish to end in Promenade Position:
Man places LF to side without weight turning Lady to PP, counting (&).
The Open Finish is less of figure than an alternative suffix to the many
Tango figures that end in Closed Position. Rather than closing the feet,
"the last step of a figure is taken in CBMP Outside Partner," as explained by Guy Howard in The Tango and Basic Principles. The Open Finish has three possible exits: Forwards, Backwards and to Promenade Position.
Open Finish - Exit Man's LF Forward
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Tango and Basic Principles agree that almost all figures beginning with the Man's LF forward may be danced following an Open Finish. The exception on both lists is the
Contra Check, likely because the two are an ungainly combination.
Open Finish - Exit Man's LF Backward
Both Techniques state that an Open Finish may be followed by
Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
Open Finish to PP
The ISTD syllabus allows the Open Finish to end in Promenade Position:
Man places LF to side without weight turning Lady to PP, counting (&).
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-2B shows the Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS) with an Open Finish.
-3B shows Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside with an Open Finish.
-2B shows the Basic Reverse Turn (QQSQQS) with an Open Finish.
-3B shows Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside with an Open Finish.
Video Example 2
Notes
There are three instances of the Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:05
Entry Figure: Back Corté (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Five Step
2. Occurs at 0:17
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Oversway (Method 7-4)
3. Occurs at 0:32
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn - Rock Turn (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Reverse Outside Swivel
There are three instances of the Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:05
Entry Figure: Back Corté (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Five Step
2. Occurs at 0:17
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Oversway (Method 7-4)
3. Occurs at 0:32
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn - Rock Turn (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Reverse Outside Swivel
Video Example 3
Notes
There is Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:19
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Outside Swivel to PP
There is Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:19
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Outside Swivel to PP
Video Example 4
Notes
There is one Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn - Rock Turn (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Outside Swivel to Left
There is one Open Finish in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn - Rock Turn (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Outside Swivel to Left