Argentine Tango Steps
The Carousel or Calesita
The Argentine Tango Calesita is a type of turn. The word “Calesita” translates as ‘Carousel’ or ‘Merry-Go-Round’. The letters ‘sita’…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Milonguero Turn
The Milonguero Turn was a very popular turn in Argentine Tango for almost 70 years however was largely supplanted when…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Dangers of the Back Step in a Crowded Milonga
In a crowded Milonga, it’s dangerous for the leader to step backwards against the line of dance. There are several…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Tango Close
The most used closing move in Argentine Tango is a three step pattern called el Resolucíon (the Resolution). It’s…
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…
