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