Mira Kartbayeva-Mikhail Lermontov

Tuesday 19 May 2015

Un ottimo esempio di Milonga Candombe!

This is an example of cadombe modified....

Una delicata performance di Canyengue

Second part of Tango Dictionary

B – tango, dictionary of terms

Bailamos shall we dance?
A question a man may ask of a followershall we dance?.

Bailar dance 
The tango dance itself.

Bailarín dancer 
1. A term for any dancer.
2. A very accomplished dancer.

Bailongo local dance 
A Lunfardo word for a milonga.

 Balanceo rocking 
Same as Cadencia 

Baldosa floor tile 
A step sequence in the shape of a square.

Bandoneón 
An accordion-like musical instrument to create the mournful sound of modern tango music.

Barrida sweep 
The foot (normally of the woman) is swept with a swift movement - interchangeable with the terms Arrastre and Llevada.

Barrio neighbourhood 
A district or neighbourhood.

Básico basic 
The basic tango pattern, the most common of which is the 8-count basic.

Bicicleta bicycle 
A circular movement of the feet executed by the lead.

Bien Parado well stood
Elegant posture.

Bloque block
A step where the motion of one dancer's feet are blocked by the other dancer. Normally executed by the lead.

Boleo whip 
The women’s ocho is swiftly changed direction, producing a whip action from her leg.

Brazo arm 

The arm of the tango dancer.