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