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