Test Your Knowledge of Tango Dance Moves

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Created 7/10/2024

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Sources

https://www.ultimatetango.com/blog/10-tango-steps-you-must-know-to-speak-tango

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango

https://ballroomdancelab.com/american-tango-step-list/

Are you passionate about tango? Take this quiz to see how well you know the various dance moves that make tango so captivating. From the basic steps to the more intricate patterns, challenge yourself and find out if you can call yourself a tango aficionado!

1. What are the two most basic movements that form the foundation of the Argentine tango?

Turns and Spins

Changes of weight and Pivots

Slides and Glides

Ochos and Sacadas

2. What timing pattern is employed in the basic tango step?

Slow, quick, quick, slow

Quick, quick, slow, slow

Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow

Quick, slow, quick, quick

3. In the Argentine tango, what is the movement called where the free leg comes between the partners?

Ocho

Back-cross step

Front-cross step

Volcada

4. Which tango move involves a change in direction by bouncing back?

Corrida

Quebrada

Elevacion

Rebote

5. Which tango move involves pulling the partner typically dragged on her toes?

Patada

Sentada

Palanca

Friccion

6. Which style of tango developed in the 1980s incorporates elements of jazz and electronic music?

Vals

Tango canyengue

Milonga

Tango nuevo

7. What is the purpose of 'emotional expressions' like 'cheek to cheek' in tango?

Expression of emotion

Encouraging the partner

Correcting posture

Indicating next move

8. What is the name of a figure where the free leg wraps around the partner's leg?

Quebrada

Tijera

Sentada

Gancho

9. Which movement involves the follower raising their hand and gently lowering it on their partner's shoulder?

Enrosque

Barrida

Arm up and down

Parada

10. Which movement involves both partners stepping in the same direction?

Corrida

Doble frente

Paso

Espejo

11. During which move does the leader help the follower jump or lift?

Quebrada

Saltitos

Tijera

Palanca

12. In the context of tango, what is a small jump with a scissoring step called?

Tijera

Sentada

Saltitos

Soltada

13. Which movement is defined by sudden body twists or jerky moves?

Sentada

Zarandeo

Pulpeadas

Quebrada

14. What is the term used for a curving step combining pivot with change of weight?

Gancho

Curving step

Enrosque

Colgada

15. Which variant of tango is known for its horizontal movements and low standing stance?

Tango canyengue

Uruguayan tango

Finnish tango

Tango nuevo

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