Tango Syllabus
These are the syllabus steps for the Tango, as listed in the British Dance Council Rulebook here.
Videos are by Ballroom Guide, DancePartner2000 and Egils Smagris - many thanks for these excellent resources! Step descriptions can also be found on Ballroom Guide here.
Nomenclature
- RF: Right Foot
- LF: Left Foot
Walk
WalkProgressive Side Step
Progressive Side StepProgressive Link
Progressive LinkClosed Promenade
Closed PromenadeOpen Promenade / Open Finish
Open PromenadeNatural Rock Turn, Closed or Open Finish - Rock Turn, Closed or Open Finish
Rock Turn with Closed FinishRock Turn with Open FinishBack Corte, Closed or Open Finish
Back Corte with Closed FinishBack Corte with Open FinishBasic Reverse Turn, Closed or Open Finish
Basic Reverse TurnOpen Reverse Turn, Partner Outside, Closed or Open Finish
Open Reverse Turn, Partner OutsideOpen Reverse Turn, Follower In Line, Closed or Open Finish
Open Reverse Turn, Follower in LineProgressive Side Step Reverse Turn, Closed or Open Finish
Progressive SIde Step Reverse Turn with Closed FinishProgressive Side Step Reverse Turn with Open FinishRock on LF, Rock on RF
Rock on LFRock on RFNatural Twist Turn
Natural Twist TurnNatural Promenade Turn
Natural Promenade TurnPromenade Link
Promenade LinkFour Step
Four StepBack Open Promenade
Back Open PromenadeOutside Swivel (4 methods)
Outside SwivelOutside Swivel to LReverse Outside SwivelFallaway Promenade
Fallaway PromenadeFour Step Change
Four Step ChangeBrush Tap
Brush TapNatural Promenade Turn to Rock Turn (at corner and along side of room)
Natural Promenade Turn to Rock TurnFallaway Four Step - Fallaway Four Step (at corner and along side of room)
Fallaway Four StepThe Chase
The ChaseFallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot
Fallaway Reverse & Slip PivotFive Step
Five Step along the side of the roomFive Step at a cornerMini Five Step
Mini Five Step
