Tango

Venzel A. Aniñon
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COUNTING
 8-count or SSQQS
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 A rhythmic grouping of
beats and repeat
• “Slow” count = 2 beat
• “Quick” count = 1 beat

Tango 8-count system

Importance.
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 Keep track of the beat
and tempo
 A way to build and
remember phrases of
dance
 Helps synchronization
easier
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BASIC DANCE STEP
Basic Step
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▼ Walk 
Tango Newcomer Routine
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▼ Walk  (S)  
▼ Walk  (S)  
▼ Progressive Side Step  (QQS)  
▼ Rock Turn  (S QQS QQS)  
▼ Open
Reverse Turn, Lady Outside  (QQS Q
S)
 
▼ Back Corte  (S QQS)  
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FOOTWORKS/PATTERN
Foot Work Pattern
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Men
 Foot Work Pattern
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Women
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BODY POSITION
▼Closed Position
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 Face partner, slightly offset to
the left.
 lower bodies together, upper
bodies apart, both looking left. 
 The man’s right hand is just below her
left shoulder blade and her left hand is
on his lower right arm beside the
armpit.  His left hand is out to his left
and about at shoulder height and is
holding her right hand.
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