Basic Reverse Turn (Gold)

Man

Commence in Closed Position, facing DC

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 LF fwd in CBMP Com to turn L Facing DC DC
2 RF to side & slightly back 1/4 between 1-2 Backing DW DC
3 LF crosses in front of RF 1/8 between 2-3, body turns less Backing LOD Under Body
4 RF back Body completes turn Backing LOD LOD
5 LF to side & slightly fwd 3/8 between 4-5, body turns less Pointing DW LOD
6 RF closes to LF, slightly behind Body completes turn Facing DW Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 Q Closed HF
2 2 Q Closed BH
3 34 S Closed WF
4 5 Q Closed BH
5 6 Q Closed i/e of WF
6 78 S Closed WF

1) The timing QQ&QQS may be used
2) Steps 4-6 are known as a Closed Finish
3) To end with an Open Finish, dance step 6 fwd in CBMP, OP, without body turn, moving DW

Lady

Commence in Closed Position, backing DC

Step_# Steps Turn Alignment Moving
1 RF back in CBMP Com to turn L Backing DC DC
2 LF to side & slightly fwd 3/8 between 1-2, body turns less Pointing LOD DC
3 RF closes to LF, slightly behind Body completes turn Facing LOD Under Body
4 LF fwd   Facing DC LOD
5 RF to side & slightly back 3/8 between 4-5, body turns less Backing DW LOD
6 LF closes to RF, slightly in front Body completes turn Backing DW Under Body
Step_# Timing Rhythm Position Footwork
1 1 Q Closed BH
2 2 Q Closed WF
3 34 S Closed WF
4 5 Q Closed HF
5 6 Q Closed i/e of BH
6 78 S Closed WF

1) The timing QQ&QQS may be used
2) Steps 4-6 are known as a Closed Finish
3) To end with an Open Finish, dance step 6 back in CBMP, without body turn, moving DW

Preceding Figures

Commenced Facing DC  
PreBronze RF Walk; Closed Promenade
Bronze Open Promenade
Silver Promenade Link; Outside Swivel; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot

Following Figures

Ended Facing DW Along the side of the floor
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step; Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Five Step; Contra Check
   
Ended Facing DW At a corner
PreBronze Point to PP; Progressive Link; Back Corte
Bronze LF Rock
Silver Four Step; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot; Five Step; Contra Check
   
Using an Open Finish Facing DW along the side of the room
PreBronze LF Walk; Progressive Side Step; Progressive Link
Silver Four Step; Outside Swivel; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Five Step; Contra Check
   
Using an Open Finish Facing DW at a corner
PreBronze Progressive Link; Back Corte
Bronze LF Rock
Silver Four Step; Outside Swivel; Four Step Change; Brush Tap
Gold Fallaway Four Step; Fallaway Reverse & Slip Pivot; Five Step; Contra Check