Perhaps this is the most passionate and exciting dance. There are many legends about its origin and many varieties of this dance. With our instruction, you will start learning how to dance the tango from the European ballroom dance program. But remember, ballroom and Argentine tango are two completely different dances!
Instructions
Step 1
Initial position
Stand very close opposite each other. In tango, as in any other dance, posture is important. Keep your backs straight.
The partner's right hand should be slightly below the lady's right shoulder blade.
The partner should slightly tilt the body back, and put her left hand on the partner's right shoulder. The partner places her right hand in the partner's left hand. The combined hands are raised slightly above the shoulder. Bend your elbows so that the angle is slightly less than 90 degrees.
Step 2
Basic step
The tango step should be wide enough from the hip. Place your foot on the entire surface of the foot, not just on the toe or heel. Relax your knees a little. Give your stride a soft, rhythmic feel without slipping. Practice the step one at a time, then only in a couple.
Step 3
Translational lateral step
The sideways step is one of the most characteristic movements in tango. It consists of 2 small fast steps and 1 long slow step.
Scheme for a partner:
1st step - put your left leg forward.
2nd step - right leg diagonally (to the side or forward).
3rd step - move your left foot forward and slightly to the right.
Scheme for a partner:
Follow the same movements, only take steps back and start with the right foot.
The translational side step is most often combined with the main step.
While learning the movements, consider to yourself: "Slow, fast, fast, slow."
Step 4
Corte
Corte is usually used at the end of a shape or variation. This movement includes 2 fast steps and 1 slow step. Corte takes one clock cycle. Count to yourself: fast, fast, slow.
Partner Scheme
1st step - put your left leg forward.
2nd step - right leg to the right.
Step 3 - Place your left foot to the right.
Scheme for a partner
Follow the same movements, but start with your right foot and work your way back.
Step 5
Closed promenade.
The closed promenade is performed at 1, 5 bars. Stretch your joined hands forward a little more. The partner with his right hand should grasp his partner more deeply.
The rhythm of the steps performed: slowly (step, pause) quickly, quickly, slowly.
Partner Scheme
1st step - move your left foot forward along the line of dance.
2nd step - Move your right leg forward, slightly crossing your left leg.
3rd step - move your left foot forward, 4th step - put your right foot on the left.
Do not change the position of the case.
Scheme for a partner
Follow the same steps, just start with the right foot.
Follow the promenade, and in the last step, turn to face each other, taking the starting position.
