Argentine Tango Steps
The Gancho
The Gancho (or “hook” in English) is a move where the leader makes the follower hook their leg round the leader’s leg.…
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 History
Aníbal Carmelo Troilo
Aníbal Carmelo Troilo (July 11, 1914 – May 18, 1975) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, arranger, and band…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Argentine Tango Two Step Walk and its Variations
The most basic tango pattern is La Caminata (the Walk). The foundational element of the Walk is the Two-Step Walk,…
Argentine Tango History
Francisco Canaro
Francisco Canaro (November 26, 1888 – December 14, 1964) was an Uruguayan violinist and tango orchestra leader. Nickname: Pirincho (a…
