Open Reverse Turn (PreBronze)

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 1/4 between 1-2 Backing DW DC
3 LF back in CBMP 1/8 between 2-3, body turns less Backing LOD LOD
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 OP BH
4 5 Q Closed BH
5 6 Q Closed i/e of WF
6 78 S Closed WF

1) Steps 4-6 are known as a Closed Finish
2) The Lady kept in front and not led to step OP on step 3, in which case there will be no CBMP on that step (This is called the Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line)
3) To end with an Open Finish (Bronze), 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 fwd in CBMP   Facing LOD LOD
4 LF fwd Body completes turn 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 OP HF
4 5 Q Closed HF
5 6 Q Closed i/e of BH
6 78 S Closed WF

1) Steps 4-6 are known as a Closed Finish
2) Step 3 may be taken in line, remaining in Closed Position and omitting CBMP (this is called the Open Reverse Turn, Lady in Line)
3) To end with an Open Finish (Bronze), 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