Argentine Tango Steps
The Back Ocho (or Backward Ocho)
The Back Ocho is one of the fundamental tango steps and is one of the first steps taught to beginners.…
Argentine Tango Steps
Pivots and Zigzags
The Pivot is a very important step in the Argentine tango. The pivot is where the dancer twists their body…
Argentine Tango Steps
Walking in American Tango (Caminata)
In Argentine Tango walking should look like dancing, not walking. One of the first questions that arises relates to the…
Argentine Tango Steps
Rock Step (La Cadencia) Turns
These simple turns (or rock steps) are very useful. They can be used in a small space and are useful…
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.…
