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 History
The Golden Age of Argentine Tango
The “Golden Age” of argentine tango music and dance is agreed to have been the years between 1935 and 1952.…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Sentada (Sitting)
The sentada is executed by the follower mounting, or appearing to mount, the lead’s supporting leg. It is sometimes used as a…
Argentine Tango Steps
Adornos: Golpes or Toe Taps
One kind of Adorno is Golpes (Toe Taps). Normally when taking a step the foot glides along just above the floor as…
Argentine Tango Steps
El Lapiz (or The Pencil) and Enrosque (Screw or Thread)
The Spanish word Lápiz translates into English as Pencil and the Spanish word Enrosque translates into English as ‘Screw’ or…
