Argentine Tango Steps
The Argentine Tango Basic Step
Also known as: The Basic Eight The Eight Count Basic The Eight Step Basic Following the Baldosa, the 8 count…
Argentine Tango Music
Argentine Tango Music, Rhythm and Instruments
Every dance has its own unique music and Argentine Tango is no exception. Its impossible to master the Argentine Tango…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Sweep or Drag (Barrida or Arrastre)
This uniquely tango step requires the leader to use one of his feet to move the follower’s foot using a…
Argentine Tango Steps
Atrapadita
Atrapar is to trap someone, and atrapada is a trapped woman. The term “Atrapadita” is diminutive, so the foot trapping step should be…
Argentine Tango History
1920s and 1930s Argentine Tango
The 1920s and 1930s were the era of Carlos Gardel, the perpetual symbol of the argentine tango. Carlos Gardel was…
