Reverse Outside Swivel
- Level
- Silver (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSQQ)
- Rotation
- (See Notes)
Reverse Outside Swivel
- Level
- Silver (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQSQQ)
- Rotation
- (See Notes)
Reverse Outside Swivel
- Level
- (-) (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (QQS) or (QQSQQ)
- Rotation
- (See Notes)
Click here for the Outside Swivel (Methods 1 & 2).
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 second two are commonly referred to as the Reverse Outside Swivel.
Each consists of steps 1-2 of the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (QQ), an Outside Swivel (S) and 2-3 Promenade Link (QQ)
Outside Swivel to PP
There are three possible ways to end a Reverse Outside Swivel in
Promenade Position. Unlike the regular Outside Swivel, none of these possibilities is mentioned in either Technique book.
A. Continue in Promenade after Step 3 of the Reverse Outside Swivel.
B. After Step 3 of the Reverse 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 Reverse Outside Swivel may be followed with Back Corté, LF Rocks, or 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 second two are commonly referred to as the Reverse Outside Swivel.
Each consists of steps 1-2 of the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside (QQ), an Outside Swivel (S) and 2-3 Promenade Link (QQ)
Outside Swivel to PP
There are three possible ways to end a Reverse Outside Swivel in
Promenade Position. Unlike the regular Outside Swivel, none of these possibilities is mentioned in either Technique book.
A. Continue in Promenade after Step 3 of the Reverse Outside Swivel.
B. After Step 3 of the Reverse 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 Reverse Outside Swivel may be followed with Back Corté, LF Rocks, or Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2).
Differentiating the Reverse Outside Swivel (Methods 3, 4 and IDTA)
Method 3
The Reverse Outside Swivel Method 3 is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to Wall, and end facing Wall. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point DW, and end backing Wall).
Man's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ between 3-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ¼ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
The Reverse Outside Swivel Method 3 is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to Wall, and end facing Wall. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point DW, and end backing Wall).
Man's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ between 3-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ¼ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
Method 4
The Reverse Outside Swivel Method 4 is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to DW, and end facing Wall. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point down LOD, and end backing Wall).
Man's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ between 3-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
The Reverse Outside Swivel Method 4 is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to DW, and end facing Wall. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point down LOD, and end backing Wall).
Man's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ between 3-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
IDTA Method
The Reverse Outside Swivel IDTA Method is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to DW, and end facing DW. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point down LOD, and end backing DW).
Man's Rotation:
"¾ to L between 1-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
The Reverse Outside Swivel IDTA Method is designed to begin facing DC, swivel to point to DW, and end facing DW. (Lady will begin backing DC, swivel to point down LOD, and end backing DW).
Man's Rotation:
"¾ to L between 1-4."
Lady's Rotation:
"½ to L between 1-3, ⅛ to R on 3, and
⅜ to L between 4-5."
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-15C shows the Reverse Outside Swivel (Method 4).
-15C shows the Reverse Outside Swivel (Method 4).
Video Example 2
Notes
There is one Reverse Outside Swivel (Method 4) in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:32
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn, Open Finish
Exit Figure: Back Corté
There is one Reverse Outside Swivel (Method 4) in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:32
Entry Figure: Natural Promenade Turn, Rock Turn, Open Finish
Exit Figure: Back Corté