D – tango, dictionary of terms
The finger of the tango dancer.
The right side of the body or the dance.
To stand upright.
A slowing of music or dance.
Same as sacada
Same as Rulo
Tango danced at twice the musical beat.
E – tango, dictionary of terms
Eight Count Basic
The basic step sequence - also known as the 8CB - is
taught to beginner-level students:
1.lead backward R during follower forward L
2.lead side L during follower side R
3.lead forward R (outside R) during follower backward L
4.lead forward L during follower backward R
5.lead feet together (1/2 step) during follower cross L over R
6.lead forward L during follower backward R
7.lead side R during follower side L
8.lead closes his L to his R while follower closes her R to her L
Steps 1 through 3 (sometimes 1 through 5) are known as thesalida . Steps 3
through 5 are known as 'walking the follower to the cross'. Steps 6 through 8
are known as resolución.
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Steps 1 through 3 (sometimes 1 through 5) are known as the
The physical axis of the dancer, along which the posture
and balance are formed. Both lead and follower have their own axis, though in
certain styles of tango the axes may align into the one.
Dancing without keeping the feet close to the floor. This
was the style in the early 1900s when tango was danced on dirt surfaces and on
cobble stone . When tango went to smooth surfaces, such as polished wood,
dancers began to 'caress the floor'.
A foot swinging behind other foot.
Same as gancho .
The man pivots on his supporting leg whilst his free leg
is either held behind him, or is hooked onto his working leg. Generally
performed as the follower executes a molinete .
The man puts his leg between the woman's legs, without
moving her or causing her to shift weight.
Denotes that the follower has surrendered herself to the
lead.
The back of the dancer.
Executed when the lead and follower do mirror image steps
of each other.
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