Argentine Tango Steps
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An Overview of Argentine Tango Dance Technique and Style
The Argentine Tango dance includes of a variety of styles that developed in different areas and time period, in response…
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Argentine Tango Steps – The List
Just click on any of the links below to learn about each Argentine Tango step and watch videos teaching and…
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Atrapadita
Atrapar is to trap someone, and atrapada is a trapped woman. The term “Atrapadita” is diminutive, so the foot trapping step should be…
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La Punalada – the Stab
La Puñalada (the Stab) is related to the Corté and the Lunge. It’s a stationary figure the leader usually does…
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Adornos: Shoe Taps and Elevadas
Now try the last two patterns again, but this time at the end of each side step do a new…
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Adornos: Rondes and Boleos
Another type of Adorno is the Ronde (Round). These are circles made on the floor with the tip of your…
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The Keys to Leading and Following in Argentine Tango
Leading and following is more than just mechanics. There are a number of additional skills need to be a competent…
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The Grapevine
Another argentine tango figure is the Grapevine, also known as the Chain. The basic building block is a sequence of…
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The Side Cross Step
A variation of the Two-Step Walk is the Side Cross Step. If you’re the follower, you should start by standing…
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Adornos: Intrusiones
Intrusiones (Intrusions) are Adornos or Embellishments where the tango dancer puts their foot or leg between their partner’s legs. This…
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