How to dance the tango
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic of tango music?
A) Fast and frantic
B) Passionate and melancholic
C) Simple and repetitive
D) Upbeat and cheerful
  • 2. In tango, who traditionally leads the dance?
A) The woman
B) The man
C) They alternate
D) Depends on the song
  • 3. What is the basic tango step often called?
A) The Walk
B) The Slide
C) The Glide
D) The Hop
  • 4. What is 'abrazo' in tango referring to?
A) The footwork
B) The embrace
C) The dance venue
D) The music style
  • 5. What is a common feature of tango footwork?
A) Jumping
B) Close connection to the floor
C) High kicks
D) Spinning
  • 6. What is 'milonga'?
A) A tango dance event
B) A tango music genre
C) A type of tango shoe
D) A tango step
  • 7. What does 'cabeceo' mean in tango?
A) A dance competition style
B) A type of tango music
C) A specific foot movement
D) A nod of invitation to dance
  • 8. What is 'parada'?
A) A specific type of music
B) Stopping the follower's movement
C) A high kick
D) A quick turn
  • 9. What is 'gancho'?
A) A hand gesture
B) A hooking leg movement
C) A type of embrace
D) A type of shoe
  • 10. What is the purpose of 'lead' in tango?
A) To impress the audience
B) To guide the follower
C) To show off
D) To memorize steps
  • 11. What does 'following' require?
A) Memorizing steps
B) Ignoring the lead
C) Anticipating the lead
D) Responsiveness to the lead
  • 12. Which country is tango most closely associated with?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Argentina
D) Spain
  • 13. What is the role of improvisation in tango?
A) Important for creativity
B) Strictly forbidden
C) discouraged
D) Only for professionals
  • 14. What type of shoes are recommended for tango?
A) Leather soled shoes
B) Sneakers
C) Rubber soled shoes
D) Barefoot
  • 15. What is the importance of posture in tango?
A) Not very important
B) Essential for balance and connection
C) Only important for competitions
D) Only important for the leader
  • 16. What is 'cortina'?
A) A specific tango song
B) Tango dance costume
C) A short musical break between tango sets
D) A type of tango step
  • 17. What should the follower focus on during a tango?
A) Memorizing steps in advance
B) Maintaining connection with the leader
C) Planning the next steps
D) Looking around the room
  • 18. What is the typical tempo of traditional tango music?
A) Very slow
B) Very fast
C) Extremely fast
D) Moderate to slow
  • 19. What is 'salida basica'?
A) A musical term
B) A finishing position
C) The basic starting position
D) A complicated step
  • 20. What is 'voleo'?
A) A type of music
B) A type of tango shoe
C) A sweeping leg movement
D) A hand gesture
  • 21. Why is communication important in Tango?
A) Not Important
B) To ensure smooth movement
C) To decide on the next steps audibly
D) To tell jokes
  • 22. What is a 'Tanda' in Tango?
A) A type of Tango costume
B) A set of similar songs played one after the other
C) A specific Tango step sequence
D) A single Tango lesson
  • 23. What is the main instrument in most Tango orchestras?
A) Violin
B) Piano
C) Bandoneon
D) Guitar
  • 24. What is the proper attire for dancing Tango in a Milonga?
A) Casual Clothes
B) Comfortable and appropriate for dancing
C) Strictly formal attire
D) Gym Clothes
  • 25. What is the 'cross system' in Tango?
A) Cross only to the left
B) Both cross to the right
C) Is not a thing in Tango
D) The leader steps outside the follower's space
  • 26. What is the difference between Tango Salon and Tango Nuevo?
A) Salon is fast, Nuevo is slow
B) Salon is only for old people, Nuevo for young
C) Is no difference
D) Salon is traditional, Nuevo is more experimental
  • 27. What should you consider regarding the dance floor?
A) Dance anywhere you want
B) Ignore the other couples
C) Follow the line of dance, be aware of others
D) Cut off others
  • 28. What is 'arrastre'?
A) A jump
B) A quick run
C) Dragging the follower's foot
D) A spin
  • 29. What is the importance of musicality in Tango?
A) Only important for professionals
B) Understanding and responding to the music
C) Not needed
D) Ignoring the music
  • 30. Which city is considered the birthplace of Tango?
A) Paris
B) Rome
C) Madrid
D) Buenos Aires
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