Argentine Tango Steps
The Boleo (or Whip)
The boleo is an embellishment caused by a ‘whip’ action initiated by the leader, executed when an ocho is quickly…
Argentine Tango Steps
Continuous Back Casadas – Sacada Atras
Both Leader and Follower have similar roles when performing continuous Back Sacadas. Both roles are based on the technique of…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Single Axis Turn – The Colgada
The Single Axis Turn is an unusual turn. It’s a variation of a type of turns called “Colgada Turns”. It’s…
Argentine Tango Steps
Embellishments (or Adorno)
As in many dances most spectators focus on the follower – her elegance, grace, musical interpretation and technique. In Argentine…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Salida
An Argentine Tango pattern that indicates a beginning of a move is called a Salida. The literal translation in Spanish…
