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How to dance the tango
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic of tango music?
A) Passionate and melancholic
B) Fast and frantic
C) Simple and repetitive
D) Upbeat and cheerful
  • 2. In tango, who traditionally leads the dance?
A) Depends on the song
B) The man
C) They alternate
D) The woman
  • 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 dance venue
B) The footwork
C) The music style
D) The embrace
  • 5. What is a common feature of tango footwork?
A) High kicks
B) Spinning
C) Jumping
D) Close connection to the floor
  • 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 type of tango music
B) A specific foot movement
C) A nod of invitation to dance
D) A dance competition style
  • 8. What is 'parada'?
A) A specific type of music
B) A quick turn
C) A high kick
D) Stopping the follower's movement
  • 9. What is 'gancho'?
A) A hooking leg movement
B) A type of shoe
C) A type of embrace
D) A hand gesture
  • 10. What is the purpose of 'lead' in tango?
A) To show off
B) To guide the follower
C) To memorize steps
D) To impress the audience
  • 11. What does 'following' require?
A) Responsiveness to the lead
B) Ignoring the lead
C) Memorizing steps
D) Anticipating the lead
  • 12. Which country is tango most closely associated with?
A) Spain
B) Argentina
C) France
D) Italy
  • 13. What is the role of improvisation in tango?
A) Only for professionals
B) discouraged
C) Important for creativity
D) Strictly forbidden
  • 14. What type of shoes are recommended for tango?
A) Rubber soled shoes
B) Sneakers
C) Leather soled shoes
D) Barefoot
  • 15. What is the importance of posture in tango?
A) Essential for balance and connection
B) Only important for competitions
C) Only important for the leader
D) Not very important
  • 16. What is 'cortina'?
A) A specific tango song
B) A type of tango step
C) A short musical break between tango sets
D) Tango dance costume
  • 17. What should the follower focus on during a tango?
A) Looking around the room
B) Planning the next steps
C) Memorizing steps in advance
D) Maintaining connection with the leader
  • 18. What is the typical tempo of traditional tango music?
A) Very slow
B) Moderate to slow
C) Very fast
D) Extremely fast
  • 19. What is 'salida basica'?
A) A complicated step
B) A finishing position
C) A musical term
D) The basic starting position
  • 20. What is 'voleo'?
A) A sweeping leg movement
B) A hand gesture
C) A type of music
D) A type of tango shoe
  • 21. Why is communication important in Tango?
A) To tell jokes
B) To ensure smooth movement
C) Not Important
D) To decide on the next steps audibly
  • 22. What is a 'Tanda' in Tango?
A) A single Tango lesson
B) A type of Tango costume
C) A specific Tango step sequence
D) A set of similar songs played one after the other
  • 23. What is the main instrument in most Tango orchestras?
A) Piano
B) Violin
C) Guitar
D) Bandoneon
  • 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) Is not a thing in Tango
B) Both cross to the right
C) Cross only to the left
D) The leader steps outside the follower's space
  • 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 fast, Nuevo is slow
D) Salon is only for old people, Nuevo for young
  • 27. What should you consider regarding the dance floor?
A) Dance anywhere you want
B) Cut off others
C) Ignore the other couples
D) Follow the line of dance, be aware of 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) Not needed
B) Ignoring the music
C) Understanding and responding to the music
D) Only important for professionals
  • 30. Which city is considered the birthplace of Tango?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Madrid
C) Paris
D) Rome
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