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