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
Gancho (or Hook)
The gancho is a tango embellishment executed by flexing and swinging the knee of the free leg, and swinging it…
Argentine Tango Steps
Side Steps in Argentine Tango
There are two principal side steps in Argentine Tango: The Side Step is a frequently used first or opening step…
Argentine Tango Music
Argentine Tango Music and Step Speed
Argentine tango can be danced with any tempo on any step. You can do slow steps, very slow steps or…
Argentine Tango Steps
Style and Posture in Argentine Tango
A major component of elegant argentine tango style that really improves your appearance is an erect upper body and a…
