Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSSQQSQQS) (See notes)
- Rotation
- ¾ to Left
Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn Exit Backwards
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSSQQSQQS) (See notes)
- Rotation
- ¾ to Left
1-4 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSS)
- Rotation
- ⅜ to Left
1-7 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
- Level
- (-)(ISTD), Bronze (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSSQQS)
- Rotation
- ¾ to Left
Notes
Alternative Endings to the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Tango and Basic Principles list 3 ways of executing the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn:
A) PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), LF Rock (QQS), Closed Finish (QQS); this is basic version of the figure.
B) 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), Back Corté (SQQS)
C) 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), LF Rocks (QQS), RF Rocks (QQS),
Back Corté (SQQS)
The Open Finish/Closed Finish
As with the all figures that end with Closed Finish, an Open Finish may be substituted without changing the Precedes or Follows. The figures following an Open Finish are begun Outside Partner, but are otherwise unchanged.
Exit Backwards
As with all Open/Closed Finishes, the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn may be followed with Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
1-7 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
The Tango and Basic Principles lists 1-7 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn as a possible entry for the Reverse Pivot or RF Rocks.
Alternative Endings to the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
Both the Ballroom Technique and The Tango and Basic Principles list 3 ways of executing the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn:
A) PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), LF Rock (QQS), Closed Finish (QQS); this is basic version of the figure.
B) 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), Back Corté (SQQS)
C) 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn (QQSS), LF Rocks (QQS), RF Rocks (QQS),
Back Corté (SQQS)
The Open Finish/Closed Finish
As with the all figures that end with Closed Finish, an Open Finish may be substituted without changing the Precedes or Follows. The figures following an Open Finish are begun Outside Partner, but are otherwise unchanged.
Exit Backwards
As with all Open/Closed Finishes, the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn may be followed with Back Corté, LF Rock, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
1-7 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
The Tango and Basic Principles lists 1-7 Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn as a possible entry for the Reverse Pivot or RF Rocks.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-4A shows the PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, and Closed Finish.
-4B shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn and Back Corté.
-4C shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, RF Rock and the
Back Corté.
-4D shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, Check Back on Man's
RF (S), into Four Step. This combination is not mentioned in the Ballroom Technique or The Tango and Basic Principles.
-4A shows the PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, and Closed Finish.
-4B shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn and Back Corté.
-4C shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, RF Rock and the
Back Corté.
-4D shows 1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rock, Check Back on Man's
RF (S), into Four Step. This combination is not mentioned in the Ballroom Technique or The Tango and Basic Principles.
Video Example 2
Notes
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn, LF Rock, Closed Finish.
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn, LF Rock, Closed Finish.
Video Example 3
Notes
There is one Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn here:
1. Occurs at 1:00
Entry Figure: Open Promenade
1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rocks, RF Rocks, Back Corté
Exit Figure: Progressive Link
There is one Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn here:
1. Occurs at 1:00
Entry Figure: Open Promenade
1-4 PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rocks, RF Rocks, Back Corté
Exit Figure: Progressive Link
Video Example 4
Notes
There is one Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn here:
1. Occurs at 0:54
Entry Figure: Closed Promenade
PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rocks, Closed Finish
Exit Figure: Progressive Link
There is one Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn here:
1. Occurs at 0:54
Entry Figure: Closed Promenade
PSS Reverse Turn, LF Rocks, Closed Finish
Exit Figure: Progressive Link