Outside Swivel
- Level
- Silver (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- (See Notes)
Outside Swivel Exit Backwards
- Level
- Silver (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- (See Notes)
Outside Swivel to PP
- Level
- (-) (ISTD), (?)(IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQ)
- Rotation
- ⅛ to Right
Click here for the Reverse Outside Swivel (Methods 3 & 4).
Notes
The Ballroom Technique by Alex Moore lists four possible methods for the
Outside Swivel, which is in reality two different figures, each with two methods (rotation and exit position). The first two are commonly referred to as the Outside Swivel, or using the more descriptive IDTA monikers:
Outside Swivel to Right and Outside Swivel to Left.
Each consists of an Outside Swivel (S) and 2-3 Promenade Link (QQ).
Outside Swivel to PP
There are three possible ways to end an Outside Swivel in Promenade Position.
The first is mentioned in the 1966 Revised Technique by Alex Moore and second two are ambiguously implied in Guy Howards The Tango and Basic Principles as possible exits for the Outside Swivel to Right: "If ended in PP: Any Promenade Figure."
The possibilities are:
A. Continue in Promenade after Step 1 of the Outside Swivel.
B. After Step 1 of the Outside Swivel dance:
Man's RF forward and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP without weight. (QQ)
C. Flick to Promenade after 2-3 Promenade Link.
Only C. is definitely legal in both ISTD and IDTA syllabi.
Exit Backwards
As with all Closed Finishes, the Outside Swivel may be followed with
Back Corté, LF Rocks, or another Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
The Ballroom Technique by Alex Moore lists four possible methods for the
Outside Swivel, which is in reality two different figures, each with two methods (rotation and exit position). The first two are commonly referred to as the Outside Swivel, or using the more descriptive IDTA monikers:
Outside Swivel to Right and Outside Swivel to Left.
Each consists of an Outside Swivel (S) and 2-3 Promenade Link (QQ).
Outside Swivel to PP
There are three possible ways to end an Outside Swivel in Promenade Position.
The first is mentioned in the 1966 Revised Technique by Alex Moore and second two are ambiguously implied in Guy Howards The Tango and Basic Principles as possible exits for the Outside Swivel to Right: "If ended in PP: Any Promenade Figure."
The possibilities are:
A. Continue in Promenade after Step 1 of the Outside Swivel.
B. After Step 1 of the Outside Swivel dance:
Man's RF forward and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP without weight. (QQ)
C. Flick to Promenade after 2-3 Promenade Link.
Only C. is definitely legal in both ISTD and IDTA syllabi.
Exit Backwards
As with all Closed Finishes, the Outside Swivel may be followed with
Back Corté, LF Rocks, or another Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
The difference between the Outside Swivel to Right and Outside Swivel to Left
Method 1 - Outside Swivel to Right
The Outside Swivel to Right is designed to follow any
Open Finish ended facing DW (Lady backing DW) and end in the same alignment.
Man's Rotation:
"Just under ⅛ to R on 1, ⅛ to L between 1-2."
Lady's Rotation:
"Just over ¼ to R on 1, ⅜ to L between 2-3."
The Outside Swivel to Right is designed to follow any
Open Finish ended facing DW (Lady backing DW) and end in the same alignment.
Man's Rotation:
"Just under ⅛ to R on 1, ⅛ to L between 1-2."
Lady's Rotation:
"Just over ¼ to R on 1, ⅜ to L between 2-3."
Method 2 - Outside Swivel to Left
The Outside Swivel to Right is designed to follow any Open Finish ended facing DW (Lady backing DW) and end with Man facing DC
(Lady backing DC).
Man's Rotation:
"¼ to L on 1."
Lady's Rotation:
"⅛ to L between the preceding step and 1, ¼ to R on 1,
⅜ to L between 2-3."
The Outside Swivel to Right is designed to follow any Open Finish ended facing DW (Lady backing DW) and end with Man facing DC
(Lady backing DC).
Man's Rotation:
"¼ to L on 1."
Lady's Rotation:
"⅛ to L between the preceding step and 1, ¼ to R on 1,
⅜ to L between 2-3."
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-15A shows the Outside Swivel to Right.
-15B shows the Outside Swivel to Left.
-15A shows the Outside Swivel to Right.
-15B shows the Outside Swivel to Left.
Video Example 2
Notes
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Outside Swivel to Left.
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Outside Swivel to Left.
Video Example 3
Notes
Marcus and Karen Hilton examine the Outside Swivel to Right to PP.
After Step 1 of the Outside Swivel the man dances:
-RF forward and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP without weight. (QQ)
Unfortunately, this variation of the Outside Swivel is not available to competitors bound to the ISTD syllabus. It is currently unclear whether this is sanctioned in IDTA syllabus competitions.
Marcus and Karen Hilton examine the Outside Swivel to Right to PP.
After Step 1 of the Outside Swivel the man dances:
-RF forward and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP without weight. (QQ)
Unfortunately, this variation of the Outside Swivel is not available to competitors bound to the ISTD syllabus. It is currently unclear whether this is sanctioned in IDTA syllabus competitions.
Video Example 4
Notes
There is one Outside Swivel to Right to PP in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:20
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn
For notes of the Outside Swivel to Right to PP, see Video Example 3.
There is one Outside Swivel to Right to PP in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:20
Entry Figure: Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (Open Finish)
Exit Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn
For notes of the Outside Swivel to Right to PP, see Video Example 3.
Video Example 5
Notes
There is one Outside Swivel to Left (Method 2) in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn, Open Finish
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Note: Because it exits with the Man facing DC, we have deemed it an
Outside Swivel to Left, despite its lack of leftward turn.
There is one Outside Swivel to Left (Method 2) in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:28
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn, Open Finish
Exit Figure: Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
Note: Because it exits with the Man facing DC, we have deemed it an
Outside Swivel to Left, despite its lack of leftward turn.