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 even very very slow steps. You can even stop completely and pause for a brief period of time. When the tango music indicates it, you can also do quick or very quick steps on any step.

Side steps are probably the easiest to lead and follow as quick steps. The tango box step is a great sequence to practice alternating between quicks and slows. It is easier to do quick side steps if you shorten them.

Here is a very good video that covers speed fundamentals: