Argentine Tango Steps
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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…
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Pivots and Zigzags
The Pivot is a very important step in the Argentine tango. The pivot is where the dancer twists their body…
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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…
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Adornos: Golpes or Toe Taps
One kind of Adorno is Golpes (Toe Taps). Normally when taking a step the foot glides along just above the floor as…
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Inside and Outside Position in Argentine Tango
One of the signature and unique components of the Argentine Tango for the Leader is the use of the Right…
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Slow Steps and Pauses in Argentine Tango
The bass line of argentine tango music normally provides a steady and obvious beat. To this you would normally dance…
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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…
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The Tango Close
The most used closing move in Argentine Tango is a three step pattern called el Resolucíon (the Resolution). It’s…
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The Salida
An Argentine Tango pattern that indicates a beginning of a move is called a Salida. The literal translation in Spanish…
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Ending figures in Argentine Tango
The most popular endings of tango are simple positions, for example “sandwich” or “tango close”. The Sandwich or Sanguchito is…
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