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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) Upbeat and cheerful
C) Simple and repetitive
D) Fast and frantic
  • 2. In tango, who traditionally leads the dance?
A) Depends on the song
B) They alternate
C) The woman
D) The man
  • 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 footwork
B) The dance venue
C) The music style
D) The embrace
  • 5. What is a common feature of tango footwork?
A) Spinning
B) Jumping
C) Close connection to the floor
D) High kicks
  • 6. What is 'milonga'?
A) A tango dance event
B) A type of tango shoe
C) A tango music genre
D) A tango step
  • 7. What does 'cabeceo' mean in tango?
A) A specific foot movement
B) A type of tango music
C) A nod of invitation to dance
D) A dance competition style
  • 8. What is 'parada'?
A) A specific type of music
B) A high kick
C) A quick turn
D) Stopping the follower's movement
  • 9. What is 'gancho'?
A) A type of embrace
B) A hand gesture
C) A type of shoe
D) A hooking leg movement
  • 10. What is the purpose of 'lead' in tango?
A) To impress the audience
B) To show off
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) Spain
D) Argentina
  • 13. What is the role of improvisation in tango?
A) discouraged
B) Strictly forbidden
C) Important for creativity
D) Only for professionals
  • 14. What type of shoes are recommended for tango?
A) Sneakers
B) Rubber soled shoes
C) Barefoot
D) Leather soled shoes
  • 15. What is the importance of posture in tango?
A) Only important for competitions
B) Only important for the leader
C) Not very important
D) Essential for balance and connection
  • 16. What is 'cortina'?
A) A short musical break between tango sets
B) A type of tango step
C) Tango dance costume
D) A specific tango song
  • 17. What should the follower focus on during a tango?
A) Planning the next steps
B) Maintaining connection with the leader
C) Looking around the room
D) Memorizing steps in advance
  • 18. What is the typical tempo of traditional tango music?
A) Extremely fast
B) Very fast
C) Moderate to slow
D) Very slow
  • 19. What is 'salida basica'?
A) The basic starting position
B) A complicated step
C) A musical term
D) A finishing position
  • 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) To tell jokes
B) Not Important
C) To decide on the next steps audibly
D) To ensure smooth movement
  • 22. What is a 'Tanda' in Tango?
A) A single Tango lesson
B) A set of similar songs played one after the other
C) A specific Tango step sequence
D) A type of Tango costume
  • 23. What is the main instrument in most Tango orchestras?
A) Violin
B) Bandoneon
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) The leader steps outside the follower's space
B) Cross only to the left
C) Is not a thing in Tango
D) Both cross to the right
  • 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) Cut off others
C) Follow the line of dance, be aware of others
D) Ignore the other couples
  • 28. What is 'arrastre'?
A) Dragging the follower's foot
B) A quick run
C) A spin
D) A jump
  • 29. What is the importance of musicality in Tango?
A) Understanding and responding to the music
B) Only important for professionals
C) Not needed
D) Ignoring the music
  • 30. Which city is considered the birthplace of Tango?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Paris
C) Madrid
D) Rome
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