Tango Dance

American Tango Dance Lessons

In order to achieve the distinctive style of the Tango it is important to develop controlled staccato footwork, along with fluid graceful movements. The unique rhythm of the music is great training for timing and phrasing which develops as the dancer becomes more proficient. Tango practice is essential towards becoming a good dancer.

History

The Tango began in the West Indies and found its way to Argentina where it was stylized by the Gauchos. It became the rage in 1921 after the silent screen star Rudolph Valentino brought this romantic dance to millions in “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. More recently, it has been danced in movies such as True Lies and Scent of a Woman. Today, the Tango is considered the “dancer’s dance” and becomes a favorite to all who learn it.

Schedule

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Tango Dance Class

Syllabus (1a)

Straight Basic


Curving Basic


Promenade Turning Left


Single Corte


Progressive Rocks


Right Side Fans


Reverse Turn


Reverse Turn w/Outside Swivel


Contra Rocks


Continuous Promenade

Syllabus (1b)

Straight Basic


Curving Basic


Promenade Turning Right


Single Corte


Double Corte


Running Steps


Open Fan


Open Fan w/Underarm Turn


Checked Promenade

Music Selections

BPM

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113

115

120

122

125

132

136

Song Title

Fools

Uno! (One More Kiss)

Dance With Me

Perfidia

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

Ole Guapa

Jalousie

Welcome To Burlesque

Artist

Diane Birch

Arthur Murray Orchestra

Debelah Morgan

Alberto Dominguez

Pussycat Dolls

Arthur Murray Orchestra

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